Stewart Lee
- 56 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Chortle 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 2017Stewart Lee: Content Provider, De Montfort Hall
On the opening night of the Leicester Comedy Festival, a smattering of empty seats can be seen as Stewart Lee takes to the stage of De Montfort Hall. The absentees do not go unnoticed. The faux-embittered comedic juggernaut seems displeased that he failed to sell out the first of two Leicester dates and he is determined thereafter to make the audience, as well as himself, work for their night's entertainment.
Josh Coyne, Leicester Mercury, 10th February 2017It's the 1st day of the Leicester Comedy Festival 2017
There's shows from well-known names, including Ken Dodd, Sue Perkins, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas, as well as scores of brilliant upcoming acts.
Becky Jones, Leicester Mercury, 8th February 2017Stewart Lee interview
It's rare that anyone should appear in the Leicester Mercury newspaper twice on one day - but Stewart Lee achieved such a feat 11 years ago.
Becky Jones, Leicester Mercury, 8th February 2017Stewart Lee working on Brexit themed TV show
Stewart Lee has revealed he is working on a Brexit-themed TV show. The script is about a country that has an immigration referendum.
British Comedy Guide, 8th January 2017Stewart Lee: I don't care if people don't agree with me
Back on the road and on dazzling form, the comedian talks about business nous, Brexit and babysitting.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 7th January 2017Top 40 TV Shows of 2016: #33 Stewart Lee
There won't be any more Vehicles, to the dismay of its small army of fans, but what a way to go.
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 24th December 2016Bruce Dessau's top comedy gigs for 2016
Having been spoilt for choice when it came to picking TV highlights the live highlights felt thinner on the ground this year. The Edinburgh Fringe featured a lot of very good shows but few really great ones. Maybe comedians were a little knocked sideways by the Brexit vote. but two did respond well - see below. Elsewhere there were a few excellent big gigs and small gigs and it was nice to see some West End runs rather than bank raid arena one-offs. These shows are listed in absolutely no particular order.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st December 2016The 50 funniest films... chosen by comedians
For Sarah Millican it's the Coen brothers, while Stewart Lee laughs out loud at Festen. From the canonical to the controversial, and in no particular order, we asked 10 standups to pick 50 movies that make them giggle...
The Observer, 18th December 2016Brian Logan's top 10 comedy of 2016
Mr Swallow camped it up as Houdini, Isy Suttie looked for Mr Right, while Brexit brought out the angry best in Bridget Christie and Stewart Lee. Our critic picks the year's best [live] comedy.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th December 2016