Sam Nicoresti
- Director, comedian, editor and actor
Press clippings
Sketch Off! review
Just before he brought on the first act, compere Sam Nicoresti jokingly described the sketch comedy coming up as "essentially mucking about". At times over the next two hours it felt as if he had a point. But there was also creativity, imagination and audacity on display.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th April 2025Sketch Off! review
The finals of Sketch Off! - the UK's premier competition for sketch and character comedy - makes for a lovely occasion to see a whole line-up's worth of sketch.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 8th April 2025Sketch Off! review
We're a long way from Live At The Apollo and interchangeable telly panel shows here, and I mean that in the best possible way.
James Walsh, Morning Star, 7th April 2025Leicester Comedy Festival 2025 Awards nominees
Nominees in the wide-ranging 2025 Leicester Comedy Festival Awards have been announced.
British Comedy Guide, 28th February 2025Tim Harding's comedy diary
I have a soft spot for the kind of productions that appear at this time of year: often loose, slightly boozy festive offerings that only make sense in an end-of-term context.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 20th December 2024Sam Nicoresti launches Wokeflake special on YouTube
Wokeflake, a live comedy special by Sam Nicoresti which focuses on trans rights, is now on YouTube.
British Comedy Guide, 27th November 2024Weirdos Comedy Present: QAnon Vs Dracula review
The occasional Weirdos shows are the epitome of amateurism, in the best possible way.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th November 2024Tim Harding's comedy diary
Call me an auteurist, but there's something quite satisfying about a takeover event, where a particular artist or group commandeers a venue for a bit to put on a run of shows.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 8th March 2024Chortle Awards 2024 nominees announced
Julia Masli, Ian Smith, Ahir Shah, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Paddy Young and Sam Campbell are amongst the comedians nominated in the 2024 Chortle Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 8th February 2024Who wants a lockdown one-liner? How comics are covering Covid at Edinburgh Fringe
The festival is in full swing with audiences crammed into comedy clubs. But is our global pandemic the elephant in the room?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th August 2022