Spencer Jones
- Actor, writer, composer, comedian, graphic artist and director
Press clippings Page 11
Heroes of Fringe: Launch Show review
Last night's showcase packed in 20 eclectic acts performing the briefest of samples of their wares (and fans of such a pacy format should be aware of Chortle's own Fast Fringe coming up on the 25th). As Simon Morley, co-creator of Puppetry of the Penis, pointed out: 'I've travelled the world getting my cock out, and I'm the most normal person on the bill', as his practised storytelling seemed a poor fit with the other oddballs.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th June 2017Spencer Jones review
Ludicrous tights, crude puppetry and dialogues with a chattering toilet brush make Jones's alter ego The Herbert irresistibly daft.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th May 2017Review: Spencer Jones at the Soho Theatre, W1
This show still feels like a work in progress -- good thing it's often a mighty entertaining one that involves a singing penis.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 3rd May 2017BBC One to pilot new sitcom Mister Winner
BBC One is piloting a new sitcom called Mr Winner. The show will star Spencer Jones as the "hapless but loveable chap prone to accidents".
British Comedy Guide, 25th April 2017Was this year's Red Nose Day Show a disaster?
What was interesting here was the disconnect between Edinburgh Fringe favourites and a mainstream BBC audience. What the former crowd adores the latter abhores.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th March 2017Chortle Awards 2017 nominees announced
The nominees for the Chortle Awards 2017 have been announced. David Baddiel, Bridget Christie, Richard Gadd, Kieran Hodgson and Stewart Lee are shortlisted for best live show.
British Comedy Guide, 16th February 2017Guest stars revealed as filming starts on Upstart Crow Series 2
Filming is under way on the second series of Upstart Crow, with Emma Thompson, Geoffrey Whitehead and Noel Fielding amongst the guest stars.
British Comedy Guide, 27th January 2017Spencer Jones shoots Sky pilot
Spencer Jones has made a pilot for Sky 1. The prop comic has written and stars in The Jonah Man, alongside Flowers star Sophia Di Martino.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 24th January 2017Laugh Out London's Edinburgh Fringe comedy awards 2016
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is almost over and it's award season already, so to misqoute the Sex Pistols nevermind the if.comeddies it's the Laugh Out London Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Awards 2016 (or LOLlies as they are affectionately known)!
Laugh Out London, 26th August 2016Edinburgh festival 2016: the shows we recommend
Plan your Edinburgh schedule with this digest of our tips and reviews. Shows are listed by start time. This page will be updated daily throughout the festival.
The Guardian, 9th August 2016