Simon Amstell
- 44 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Felicity Jones & Jonathan Bailey drop out of Simon Amstell comedy Maria
Felicity Jones and Jonathan Bailey are no longer attached to star in Simon Amstell's comedy Maria.
K. J. Yossman, Variety, 3rd April 2024Simon Amstell: 'I used to think I couldn't talk about enjoying sex'
After routines about orgies from the perspective of an 'awkward English twit', the comedian returns with an unironic and open account of carnal pleasure.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 7th August 2023Fringe 2023: 5 work in progress shows featuring big name comedians including John Robins
One of the pleasures of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is seeing big names perform in tiny venues.
David Hepburn, The Scotsman, 31st July 2023Live At The Works With Simon Amstell - Woolwich Works, London review
Also featuring performances from Thanyia Moore, Leo Reich, Kemah Bob and Daniel Foxx.
Christine Stanton, The Reviews Hub, 13th December 2022Live At The Pinter at Harold Pinter Theatre review
Stars including Aisling Bea and Simon Amstell brought the laughs to this West End venue.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 29th September 2022Review - Simon Amstell: Spirit Hole
Simon Amstell has called this tour Spirit Hole. Only right at the end of his set do we actually hear him say the phrase, in a specifically physiological context, but he makes reference throughout to his journey from shame, fear of ageing and depression to a present day acceptance of himself.
Jill Bennett, Bristol 24/7, 29th May 2022Miquita Oliver says Simon Amstell 'will not work with me again'
Miquita Oliver has killed hopes of a Popworld reunion in a new interview, saying that Simon Amstell has no interest in sharing the screen with her again.
Tom Murray, The Independent, 17th May 2022Simon Amstell making Maria, film comedy with Star Wars' Felicity Jones
Simon Amstell has revealed details of his latest film, Maria, a comedy starring Felicity Jones, about a woman trying to escape the reality of getting older. Meanwhile, Chris Addison has also begun work on his first British film, Miri, about an Orthodox Jewish teen falling in love with ice skating
British Comedy Guide, 5th May 2022Simon Amstell on his journey into the Spirit Hole
Characterised for confessional and empathetic comedy, Amstell has in recent years come to know himself better than ever before, and has a decidedly no-holds barred approach when taking the mic.
Sarski Anderson, Bristol 24/7, 25th April 2022Brighton Comedy Garden announces 2022 line-up
Brighton's Comedy Garden is to return this summer with headliners Simon Amstell, Stewart Lee, Adam Buxton, Dylan Moran, Sara Pascoe and Phil Wang.
Chortle, 13th April 2022