Samantha Day
- Actor and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Leicester Comedy Festival announces 2025 shortlists
Leicester Comedy Festival has announced the comedians taking part in its Comedian of the Year, UK Pun Championships and Silver Stand Up contests, plus the Circuit Breakers development programme.
British Comedy Guide, 6th December 2024BCG Pro Talent Awards for Performance 2024 finalists
Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, Samantha Day, Chris East, Eva & Hudson and Katy Swainston are the BCG Pro Talent Awards for Performance 2024 finalists. Gaj San has been named as the Starter winner.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2024Comedy picks to help you get the best out of the Fringe
Every year, Paul Levy asks me for a list of the top ten 'must-see' comedy shows at Edinburgh Fringe. This year there are 1,520 comedy shows to see. Working through the list, it is clear that ten isn't going to do it.
Fringe Review, 21st July 2024Amused Moose Comedy Awards 2023 nominations
Dave Bibby, Josh Baulf, Louise Atkinson, Philipp Kosteleckyy, Samantha Day, Simon David and Will Hall have been nominated in the Amused Moose Comedy Awards 2023. Plus eight other shows have been commended.
British Comedy Guide, 20th August 20237 Questions with Samantha Day
"The Thick Of It is my favourite comedy show."
Heathen Jest, 11th August 2023Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year 2022 review
With 14 acts, the final of the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year competition could have been an interminable affair. But some strong performances, a diversity of styles and tight set times kept things brisk and entertaining.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th December 2022Fringe performers camping to save money
Performers at the Edinburgh Fringe have taken to camper vans and tents to escape the city's sky high accommodation costs.
Auryn Cox, BBC, 15th August 2022Fringe performers pitch tents and caravans as rents in the city double
Comics say they are being priced out, with venue directors warning that future of the event is under threat.
Rachel Hall, The Guardian, 4th August 2022Jim Davidson launches anti-woke panel show
Jim Davidson is launching an anti-woke panel show, Left, Right & Centre. Recording this month, it features Miles Crawford, Danny Posthill and Samantha Day.
British Comedy Guide, 8th April 2022