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Simon Amstell

Simon Amstell

  • 45 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, director and stand-up comedian

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Review: Simon Amstell

Simon Amstell has come a long way from his days presenting Popworld on Saturday mornings.

Bristol 24/7, 12th November 2017

Simon Amstell interview

"I am more interested in finding peace than upsetting anyone," Simon Amstell tells me this as he prepares for a warm-up gig at a comedy club in north London.

Ben Lawrence, The Telegraph, 8th November 2017

Book review: Help, by Simon Amstell

Simon Amstell said he was 'tricked' into writing this book.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th November 2017

Colin Morgan to star in Simon Amstell's film

Merlin actor Colin Morgan will star in Benjamin, the new film written and directed by Simon Amstell.

British Comedy Guide, 16th October 2017

Simon Amstell, comedy review

Simon Amstell's side-splitting show benefits from his absolute candour, writes Bruce Dessau.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 25th September 2017

Comedy review: Simon Amstell

Propelled in equal parts by real jokes and a real sense of emotional unburdening, this was an uplifting, effortlessly entertaining hour.

Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 25th September 2017

Simon Amstell didn't want pigeonholing as a gay comic

He might have been out since the early days of his career presenting Channel 4's Popworld in the early noughties, but Simon Amstell says he was initially reluctant to discuss his sexuality publicly for fear of being pigeon-holed as a gay comedian.

Attitude Magazine, 25th September 2017

Review - Simon Amstell, What is This?

What is this? It's a very good comedy show.

Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 25th September 2017

Simon Amstell - What is This? review

Sharply penetrating gags about love and happiness.

Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 25th September 2017

Simon Amstell review

From his long process, after coming out, of self-acceptance to his newfound romantic happiness, this is classic, neurotic, angst-ridden Amstell.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th September 2017

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