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Spencer Jones

Spencer Jones

  • Actor, writer, composer, comedian, graphic artist and director

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Spencer Jones: Edinburgh Fringe 2015 interview

Spencer Jones has found a distinct character in The Herbert, a playful idiot that's part Mr Bean and part dickhead. He's been tipped by almost everyone we know. So get those tickets now.

Laugh Out London, 10th August 2015

5 things I've learned at the Fringe with: Spencer Jones (Link expired)

First time at the Fringe? Unsure what to expect? Fear not, before you arrive at Waverley Station screaming like a headless chicken - take a look at our 'Fringe survival tips' series for advice from those looking to provide the laughs.

Spencer Jones, WOW247, 7th August 2015

Spencer Jones answers 10 Edinburgh Fringe Questions

Spencer Jones is back at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a brand new show based around character creation The Herbert.

British Comedy Guide, 4th August 2015

Edinburgh Fringe interview: Spencer Jones

2015 has already been pretty gracious for Spencer Jones having become a runner-up at this years New Act of the year and now Herbert makes a return to Edinburgh with a brand new show stuffed full of physical, musical, prop-heavy insanity. This is what they say he's a sort of grubby Mr Bean with a hint of Tommy Cooper. This guy is such a dickhead.' Seriously they're words we think is ACE!

The New Current, 30th July 2015

Spencer Jones: only a bit of a Herbert

"Your comedy character is called The Herbert," I said to Spencer Jones. "Well," he told me, "I wanted to call him The Dickhead. Dickhead to me is quite a nice term: He's a dickhead - I like him. It feels like a warm character to me. But Northerners told me it was too strong."

John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 30th July 2015

Fringe Q&As: Spencer Jones

Spencer Jones on the Herbert, Jeremy Kyle and why the Fringe is a trade show for show-offs.

The Herald, 29th July 2015

Fringe 2015- Spencer Jones

Spencer Jones, returns The Herbert on equally hapless form.

The Edinburgh Reporter, 14th July 2015

Five fast Fringe questions with... Spencer Jones

A quick interview with Spence Jones.

The Public Reviews, 14th July 2015

Spencer Jones interview

Spencer Jones was a student of Philippe Gaulier and Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Doctor Brown. He was nominated for a BAFTA for his debut television show Big Babies. Spencer explains to Martin Walker why he chose to be a clown.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 30th June 2015

Daniel Duffy wins NATYS

Irish comedian Daniel Duffy (alias Michael Stranney) has won "top-of-the-bill" at this year's NATYS competition at the Bloomsbury Theatre this evening. Joint second were Jenny Collier and The Herbert (alias Spencer Jones). 3rd place went to Francis Foster.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th January 2015

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