Press clippings
Simon Evans: The UK will miss Andrew Doyle and Graham Linehan
Their departure for the US is a damning indictment of the state of artistic freedom in Britain.
Simon Evans, Spiked, 19th December 2024Comedy 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 2024Simon 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 2024Joe 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 2024Can the Edinburgh Fringe survive the Hate Crime Act?
Comedy cannot exist without a frisson of darkness, writes Simon Evans.
Simon Evans, Spiked, 4th April 2024The 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 2024Paul 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 2024Simon 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 2023Is 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 2023Humourless scolds have taken over comedy
The cancellation of Graham Linehan is a new low for the Edinburgh Fringe.
Simon Evans, Spiked, 19th August 2023