Spencer Jones
- Actor, writer, composer, comedian, graphic artist and director
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Christmas interview with Spencer Jones
Spencer Jones was one of the breakout stars of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2015 with a prop-based show that was pure gleeful joy from start to finish.
Laugh Out London, 12th December 2015This is the stand-out of the lot, a heart-warming story based on a simple premise, some great gags, and the warmth of his performance. After a grinch steals Christmas - or, more accurately, the car containing all the presents and accoutrements for the big day - Spencer Jones stays up all night improvising gifts from what he could scavenge from the hardware shop at midnight. His character is basically 'best Dad ever', inventive, playful and prepared to do anything for his family - an optimism that rubs up against his sourpuss sister-in-law. A perfect combination of laugh-out-loud moments, including the final punchline, and a genuine feelgood spirit. More please!
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th December 2015This week's new live comedy
Previews of Spencer Jones, Kevin Eldon and Andy Hamilton.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 6th November 2015Spencer Jones review: there's method in the madcap
Jones, in the guise of almost wordless tight-wearing fool The Herbert, takes traditional knockabout prop comedy and appears to merge it with something more meaningful, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 26th October 2015Fringe favourite Spencer Jones pops up in Soho
"I'm trying to make a drum kit with stuff from a pound shop." This is comedian Spencer Jones at work.
Ben Venables, Londonist, 20th October 2015Review: Spencer Jones
"I'm trying to make a drum kit with stuff from a pound shop."
This is comedian Spencer Jones at work. Speaking to Londonist from his study, he appears buried under hoarder levels of bric a brac. But then, it is from exactly this kind of assorted jumble that Jones crafted one of the most talked about shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. And now, Jones's character creation The Herbert trundles into Soho Theatre.
Ben Venables, Londonist, 19th October 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Spencer Jones
Spencer Jones Presents The Herbert In Proper Job was one the shows that I saw in Edinburgh this year that restored my faith in the power of comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th October 2015Barry Awards results announced
Spencer Jones wins "Best Show" and "Best Performer" and Michael Legge wins "Best Person" at the Barry Awards (UK) 2015.
British Comedy Guide, 31st August 2015Interview: Spencer Jones, The Herbert in Proper Job
A chat with Spencer Jones.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 16th August 2015Spencer Jones as The Herbert: prop-er mental
Edinburgh intros #30: London is Funny visited The Herbert's house in search of an interview, but went home empty-handed.
Laugh Out London, 15th August 2015