Press clippings Page 9
Political comedy isn't dead
Serious issues are back on the stand-up agenda. Here are the Fringe's hottest topics.
Stephen Armstrong, The Sunday Times, 7th August 2016Podcast: Simon Evans in the Money
The popular radio and TV comedian chats about money. What is it? Why does it behave in the way it does? Can it be stopped?
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd August 2016BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals 2016
An all-star line-up of top comedy, arts, writing and music - as well showcases for new fresh talent - will be at the heart of the BBC's Edinburgh Festivals coverage across TV, radio and online.
BBC, 27th July 2016Who's representing your city at the Edinburgh Fringe? (Link expired)
Edinburgh is world famous for its annual Festival Fringe (5-29 Aug) which showcases performing arts from across the world, but focusses mainly on comedy.
Alex Watson, WOW247, 26th July 2016Review - Simon Evans at Latitude
Latitude has a not entirely undeserved reputation for being the most middle-class of all festivals, so Simon Evans is right at home with this audience. Though he thinks he's better than them. Of course he does, that comes with being middle-class.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th July 2016Dapper laughs: comedians with a sense of style
Some of the Fringe's top comedians reveal why they dress to impress on stage.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 12th July 2016Review - Simon Evans: In The Money - The Lowry, Salford
As a show about economics In The Money disappoints lacking the insight or even anger that one might hope from such a provocative topic. The show is worth catching, however, for the polished script and excellent delivery. All of the jokes are buffed to a high sheen with excellent turns of phrase and Evans is the master of the loaded pause leading up to the punchline.
Dave Cunningham, The Reviews Hub, 18th February 2016Interview: Simon Evans
The Brighton-based comic takes his new cash-themed show around the UK.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 8th February 2016Radio 4 recommissions Simon Evans Goes To Market
Radio 4 has commissioned a third series of the comedy economics show Simon Evans Go To Market.
Chortle, 15th January 2016Interview: rarely asked questions - Simon Evans
Simon Evans is one of the country's most stylish stand-up comedians. And I'm not just talking about his bespoke suits.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th August 2015