Stephen Grant
- Writer, stand-up comedian and actor
Press clippings
Mark Simmons named Comics' Comic 2022
One-liner stand-up Mark Simmons has been awarded the Best Comic title in the Comics' Comic awards. Cerys Nelmes was named Best MC, Stephen Grant took the Best Independent Promoter title, and the Outstanding Achievement to UK Comedy prize was given to Downstairs at the King's Head promoter Peter Grahame.
British Comedy Guide, 1st January 2023Arrest that joke! A history of gags so offensive that punters called the cops
Stand-up Joe Lycett has revealed that he was reported to police for one of his routines. From Sacha Baron Cohen to Jo Brand, Brian Logan looks at what happens when laughter and the law collide.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th June 2022Cotswolds gets its own comedy festival
The Cotswolds is to get its own comedy festival this summer featuring a starry line-up curated by comedian Alexis Dubus, who will be appearing himself in the guise of his Gallic alter ego Marcel Lucont.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2022Brighton comedy club donates its profits to Ukraine
Profits from Brighton's newest comedy club are to be donated to humanitarian aid in Ukraine. Comic Stephen Grant, who runs Forge Comedy Club at Ironworks Studios, says the money from this Saturday's show will be donated to the International Rescue Committee.
Chortle, 28th February 2022Comics pay tribute to departing Brighton comedy club host Stephen Grant
A host of comedians are paying tribute to the MC of a comedy club who is departing after 23 years. Comedian Stephen Grant has performed his final show as part of the Krater Comedy Club after Komedia Brighton severed ties with its long-standing host.
Christian Fuller, Brighton Argus, 18th January 2022Comedy club rehomed after splitting with Brighton venue
A popular comedian has found a new venue after a shock split with a local club - and Romesh Ranganathan is set to perform at the opening night. Stephen Grant announced a move to Ironworks Studios, after his long-standing relationship with Komedia Brighton was terminated.
Zac Sherratt, Brighton Argus, 18th January 2022British Comedian Of The Year 2021 review
Review of the final of the most lucrative competition in comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Chortle, 25th November 2021British Comedian Of The Year finalists announced
The finalists have been announced for the British Comedian of the Year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th November 2021Brighton Komedia severs ties with compere Stephen Grant
Brighton's Komedia venue is severing ties with regular compere Stephen Grant after 22 years.
Chortle, 1st November 2021Live comedy will receive government funding
Live comedy is eligible for the government's £1.57billion arts lifeline package, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has confirmed.
British Comedy Guide, 18th July 2020