Spencer Jones
- Actor, writer, composer, comedian, graphic artist and director
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Ten must see character acts at Edinburgh Fringe 2016
At this time of year, hundreds of middle-class drama students descend upon Edinburgh to showcase their "talent" in poorly crafted one-act plays and under-rehearsed sketch shows. And, if you're visiting the world's biggest arts festival, there's always a danger you'll be bamboozled by fat marketing budgets and slick sales patter into gracing these artistic abortions with your presence. To help you avoid that pain, here's my recommendations for ten character acts you should go and see instead.
Jay Islaam, The Huffington Post, 9th August 2016Seven questions with... Spencer Jones (aka The Herbert)
Spencer Jones is a stand up comedian and actor best known for his absurd style of character comedy, as The Herbert, where he utilises music, mime and props. Perhaps the true essence of escapism, Spencer's stand up is ridiculous, illogical and childish, and The Herbert is a truly endearing character, with a cheeky glint in his eye that forces an audience onside within minutes. Jones has also recently been involved in Ben Elton's latest sitcom, Upstart Crow, where he portrays the Shakespearean comedic actor Will Kemp. Jones presents two shows as The Herbert at this year's Edinburgh Festival: Proper Job and Eggy Bagel.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 6th August 2016ComedyReviewer top tips 2016
Includes James Acaster and Nish Kumar.
@ComedyReviewer, @ComedyReviewer, 5th August 2016Ten
At this time of year, hundreds of middle-class drama students descend upon Edinburgh to showcase their "talent" in poorly crafted one-act plays and under-rehearsed sketch shows.
Jay Islaam, 5th August 2016Best shows to see at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016
Including Circa, Ahir Shah, Spencer Jones, Whiteout and O is for Hoolet.
The List, 4th August 2016Interview: Spencer Jones
Prop-heavy comic Spencer Jones follows up his 2015 hit with another slice of the Herbert. This increasingly in-demand actor talks about the crazy stuff he carries around in his bags.
Ben Williams, The List, 2nd August 2016Interview: Spencer Jones is The Herbert
The Herbert is the joyful comic creation of the BAFTA nominated writer/performer Spencer Jones. This year Spencer returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with the popular 2015 show, Proper Job and a brand new hour, Eggy Bagel.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 31st July 2016Writers' picks for Fringe 2016
Our writers spill the beans on the shows that went first into their Edinburgh Fringe diaries.
Robert James Peacock, Kerry Teakle, Tamarin Fountain, Kirsten Waller, Aisling McGuire, Jonny Sweet, Emma Lawson, Becca Inglis, TV Bomb, 27th July 2016Edinburgh's Free Fringe is no comedy graveyard
The fringe is no longer centred around the 'big four' venues. Whether you're a performer or punter, take it from an award-winning comic - and get out more.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th July 2016Latitude: reflections on a weekend of comedy
Latitude has often used the tag-line 'more than just a music festival' and with an extensive arts line-up that's certainly true. The Suffolk festival has also grown into one of the largest comedy programmes on the circuit. The tents may now have been dismantled, but Fergus Morgan reflects back on a weekend's mirth in the festival's purple comedy arena.
Fergus Morgan, The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016