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Stewart Lee
Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee

  • 56 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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50 must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe (Link expired)

Here at WOW 247 we've pooled together our comedy brains to pick out a whopping 50 shows we think make a good starting point for any Fringe adventurer.

Matthew Dunne-Miles, Finlay Greig and Craig Leiper, WOW247, 2nd August 2016

Shortlist magazine tried to censor Stewart Lee

Lifestyle magazine Shortlist attempted to censor Stewart Lee for fear he might upset advertisers.

Chortle, 29th July 2016

10 of the best comedy acts to see at the Fringe

If you're looking for something to tickle your funny bone at this year's Fringe festival, here are some must-see acts that are guaranteed to leave you in stitches.

Nina Glencross, Daily Record, 28th July 2016

BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals 2016

An all-star line-up of top comedy, arts, writing and music - as well showcases for new fresh talent - will be at the heart of the BBC's Edinburgh Festivals coverage across TV, radio and online.

BBC, 27th July 2016

Fringe preview: The Stand

Iconic Edinburgh venue keeps its finger on the Fringe pulse with an exciting programme of established names and up-and-coming talent.

Kevin Wight, TV Bomb, 26th July 2016

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehice, series 1-4 review

Across four seasons of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle, we're given a window into the pure, unplanned, and unrefined machinations of comedy. Editing each season into six 30-minute episodes ensures the series is televisable, but, in doing so, doesn't divest us of a crucial layer of entertainment: the comedian vs. the audience contest.

Haran Sivapalan, Pop Matters, 5th July 2016

Review: Bristol Comedy Garden

Bringing such intellect and masterful delivery to The Big Top on its opening night, Stewart Lee has set the standard high at this year's Comedy Garden.

Serena Cherry, Bristol 24/7, 30th June 2016

Fringe preview: Stewart Lee

These are dark days indeed. David Bowie dead, Brexit and the BBC not recommissioning Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. It is precisely at times like this that we need Lee on a major mainstream platform.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th June 2016

Stand-up: unpretentious but often anti-intellectual

Comedians tend to apologise for making any highbrow references in their material. I wish more felt at ease quoting poetry like Liam Williams.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th June 2016

Opinion: what is stand-up?

What is stand-up comedy? I thought I knew, but I'm starting to wonder.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th May 2016

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