Simon Amstell
- 45 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director and stand-up comedian
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Simon Amstell interview
Simon Amstell on his journey to be free and why his 13-year-old self was a 'deranged lunatic'.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 23rd March 2015Review: Simon Amstell and Daniel Simonsen
Lorna Irvine reviews 'an oddball delight' followed by a 'thoughtful, hilarious and poignant' headliner.
Lorna Irvine, Across The Arts, 21st March 2015Live review: Simon Amstell: To Be Free, Glasgow
As one of the more youthful -looking 35-year-old comedians on the circuit, Simon Amstell must be doing something right.
Marianne Gunn, The Herald, 19th March 2015Review: Simon Amstell, at Birmingham Town Hall
It was neurotic, complicated, even preachy at times. But remarkably, despite that, it was still very amusing, although - as he reminded an audience member enjoying an ice lolly - not always so.
Richard Jackson, The Birmingham Mail, 22nd February 2015Review: Simon Amstell: to be free - Birmingham
Despite being among friends, Amstell's material still succeeded in splitting the audience at times. Nevertheless, his carefully crafted material treads the line between being sympathetic and shocking well and overall the evening is a success. His tour continues and is well worth catching.
Selwyn Knight, The Public Reviews, 21st February 2015Chortle Awards 2015 nominees announced
The show Funz And Gamez leads the 2015 Chortle Award nominees list. James Acaster, Kim Noble, Luisa Omielan and Simon Amstell are also up for best show.
British Comedy Guide, 17th February 2015Review: Simon Amstell: To Be Free - The Lowry, Salford
Amstell's ego craves the audience's love and with a slick, funny and thoughtful show like this, I think he deserves it.
The Public Reviews, 16th February 2015Simon Amstell interview
"How do I feel about Buzzcocks now?" he says. "I don't think about it too much. And no, I don't watch it."
Leicester Mercury, 30th January 2015Simon Amstell interview
Lucky for us, British comic Simon Amstell is becoming a mainstay of the US stand-up scene.
Elise Czajkowski, Split Sider, 20th January 2015Simon Amstell's wisdom: 'Normal is invented'
Ahead of his new show To Be Free, Simon Amstell joined us in a live webchat to share his wisdom. Here's what he's learned over the years.
The Guardian, 3rd December 2014