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The Regionnaires. Simon Donald
Simon Donald

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  • Actor and stand-up comedian

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Remember When: The Regionnaires

The show included such highlights as asking the panel how many people in Bedlington, Northumberland, could recognise a Bedlington terrier.

Newcastle Chronicle, 27th April 2013

Review: Fuckwits

Fuckwits, the work-in-progress panel show from Viz duo Alex Collier and Simon Donald, is one of the brighter lights on the North East comedy scene.

Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 26th February 2013

Preview: F***wits

After a month of eating shit, drinking shit and shitting shit, Simon Donald and his F***witted comedy mates are back at the Newcastle Stand this Sunday - and it's set to be a belter.

Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 17th January 2013

Mr Viz fizzing over trams

Viz co-founder Simon Donald, who is performing his School Of Swearing show at the Stand, said the tram work in York Place had ruined the chances of passing trade.

The Scotsman, 10th August 2012

Interview: Simon Donald

No rules, no clues, no questions. F***wits, the latest creation from Viz co-founder Simon Donald, is a gameshow with a difference. Puzzled? Giggle Beats chief Andrew Dipper caught up with the quizmaster himself to shed some light on his newest project at the Newcastle Stand.

Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 13th May 2012

Viz creator Simon Donald calls f***wits to The Stand

Comedian Simon Donald has been given a monthly residency at the Newcastle Stand.

Giggle Beats, 5th April 2012

Simon Donald gets filthy with his show

Former Viz editor turned comedian Simon Donald brings his comic creations and insightful anecdotes to this year's Edinburgh Festival.

STV, 11th August 2011

An interview with Simon Donald

Simon Donald is a stand-up comedian and band manager, but it's more likely that you know him for co-creating the seminal British comic Viz, and one of its most popular characters, Sid the Sexist.

The Humourdor, 13th June 2011

A Day In The Life Of... Simon Donald

My 24 years working at Viz comic brought me success beyond my wildest dreams, but the one thing that has kept me going, the thing that has driven me and kept me on the right track, is without a doubt my working-class roots.

Simon Donald, Giggle Beats, 11th February 2011

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