British Comedy Guide
Simon Evans
Simon Evans

Simon Evans (I)

  • 59 years old
  • English
  • Writer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Comedy picks to help you get the best out of the Fringe

Every year, Paul Levy asks me for a list of the top ten 'must-see' comedy shows at Edinburgh Fringe. This year there are 1,520 comedy shows to see. Working through the list, it is clear that ten isn't going to do it.

Fringe Review, 21st July 2024

Simon Evans: Woke comedy is nothing to laugh at

Cancel culture is being wielded as a weapon by newcomers hungry for fame.

Simon Evans, The Telegraph, 23rd May 2024

Joe Lycett is so wrong about cancel culture

For every comedian who is publicly cancelled, a hundred more are quietly censoring themselves, writes Simon Evans.

Simon Evans, Spiked, 24th April 2024

Can the Edinburgh Fringe survive the Hate Crime Act?

Comedy cannot exist without a frisson of darkness, writes Simon Evans.

Simon Evans, Spiked, 4th April 2024

The week in audio: One Person Found This Helpful review

Frank Skinner's new Radio 4 panel show is a winner.

Miranda Sawyer, The Guardian, 24th February 2024

Paul Currie: There's nothing funny about Jew-baiting

When did it become acceptable to hound Jewish audience members out of a comedy show?

Simon Evans, Spiked, 14th February 2024

Simon Evans: Take it from a comedian - Russell Brand has never been funny

He's a creation of tabloid and television. This matters, because we need to know which industries allegedly let this flourish unchecked.

Simon Evans, The Telegraph, 18th September 2023

Is this really the funniest joke at the Edinburgh Fringe?

This year's winning pun does not work on any level, says Simon Evans.

Simon Evans, Spiked, 22nd August 2023

Humourless scolds have taken over comedy

The cancellation of Graham Linehan is a new low for the Edinburgh Fringe.

Simon Evans, Spiked, 19th August 2023

Joe Angella's Comedy Choices for Edfringe 2023

Here is my no-nonsense list of shows to see in the "comedy" category at Ed Fringe.

Joe Angella, Fringe Review, 3rd August 2023

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