Sean Hughes
- Irish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Sean Hughes dies aged 51
Comedian Sean Hughes has died in hospital aged 51.
British Comedy Guide, 16th October 2017Farewell to Sean Hughes
From the bumbling misadventures of Sean's Show to the jaunty misanthropy of his later standup material, Hughes - who has died aged 51 - was a master of telling messy truths.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th October 2017Sean Hughes would hate this tribute
Sean Hughes will, I think, forever be associated in the mortal minds of those who knew him in his prime as the archetypal loveable Irish scamp.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 16th October 2017How comedy captured the Edinburgh Fringe: part 4
In the final part of our series celebrating the Fringe's 70 year history, comedy finally rules the Fringe programme.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 2nd August 2017Fringe on a theme: returning Fringe legends
At the Fringe it is easy to focus on new artists and overlook those who helped shaped stand-up before it became a viable career - here's where to catch those legends in Edinburgh this year.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 26th July 2017Star comics on camera in their early Fringe days
A stash of film shot in the 1990s chronicles the rise of comedy's big names including Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon and Jo Brand.
Dan Glaister, The Guardian, 16th July 2017UK comedy streaming service NextUp launches
NextUp, a new online streaming platform for stand-up shows which has been labelled 'a Netflix for UK comedy', has launched. Fans can access the service via a free trial, then £3.50 a month.
British Comedy Guide, 15th November 2016Sean Hughes interview
Sean Hughes tells Richard Fitzpatrick how he almost lost his virginity in Cork, and why he packed in drinking after a big session with Robert Smith.
Richard Fitzpatrick, The Irish Examiner, 21st September 2016This week's new live comedy
Previews of The All-Star Stand Up Tour, What Has The News Ever Done For Me? and Elliot Steel.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 8th April 2016All-Star Stand-Up Tour interview
Gary Delaney, Jarred Christmas, Pete Firman and Sean Hughes bring The All-Star Stand-Up Tour to the North East. We caught up with the fantastic foursome before the start of their 36-date run...
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 26th March 2016