Simon Munnery
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Alternative Comedy Trio interview
The Alternative Comedy Trio is an assemblage of three kindred spirits - and, indeed, three of the most exciting, leftfield comedians in the country. Josie Long tells us more about this happy meeting of three brilliant comic minds.
Steve Wright, Bristol 24/7, 1st June 2016Great Yorkshire Fringe returns in July
Comedians already confirmed include Henning Wehn, Tony Law and Simon Munnery. Richard Herring will pick his favourite routines from his 12 previous shows and cram them into 60 minutes. He also brings his award-winning podcast to York. Star of The Chase on ITV1, Paul Sinha returns to stand up comedy after a 4-year break with Postcards From The Z-List. Other big hitters include Jerry Sadowitz, Glenn Wool, Tom Stade and Sammy J and Randy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th May 2016Top 10 Cluub Zarathustra routines
Cluub Zarathustra was a 90s comedy collective, fronted by Simon Munnery, who performed weekly in a club in Islington, London, later at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and later still on TV and radio.
Anglonerd, 13th April 2016Review: Simon Munnary
For every bit that works, there are others that do not, even if you are on Munnery's wavelength.
Craig Platt, Sydney Morning Herald, 6th April 2016Back to Fylm School
From Simon Munnery's Fylm School to Adam Riches' Coach Coach, there's plenty of movie magic to be found live on stage.
Ryan Gilbery, The New Statesman, 14th August 2015Pippa Evans answers 10 Edinburgh Fringe Questions
Pippa Evans, the alter-ego of Loretta Maine, returns to the Fringe this year and tells us all about her career to date, a strange encounter with Simon Munnery, and a great comedy line-up.
British Comedy Guide, 4th August 2015Simon Munnery uncut
Comedy nonconformist Simon Munnery has successfully devised a brand new way of delivering gags. Featuring special guests from across the stand-up comedy world, Fylm School will feature live comedy via a camera, projector and screen nightly at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at the Hive. As Simon tells Martin Walker, "Don't watch television, make it." Also appearing with his solo show at the Stand Comedy Club.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 21st July 2015Review: Simon Munnery Sings Søren Kierkegaard
Without wanting to sound vague or pretentious, it's as though Simon Munnery treads a line between calm, quiet storytelling and excited buoyance. His delivery is relaxed and methodical, while being fast, constant and almost giddy.
Molly Stewart, Giggle Beats, 9th May 2015Simon Munnery on Mark Lamarr handling hecklers
Comedy in the late 80s was a bear pit and Edinburgh's Late'n'Live was as tough as they come. When Mark Lamarr went on stage, the place erupted - and then he demolished the crowd.
Simon Munnery, The Guardian, 4th March 2015Review: Trapdoor Comedy, Joshua Brooks, Manchester
The wonderful, original and phenomenally talented Simon Munnery headlined Trapdoor Comedy Club's debutant show at Joshua Brooks last week, as one of three wildly different acts.
Molly Stewart, Giggle Beats, 2nd March 2015