Stewart Lee
- 56 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Punching up: how British comedy became kinder and more inclusive - without losing its edge
As British politics has got crueller, our comedy has gone in the opposite direction, becoming a haven of decency and diversity. In this extract from his new book, Different Times, David Stubbs asks if these gentler comics are the new cutting edge.
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 17th July 2023Stewart Lee to re-write Macbeth for Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that Stewart Lee will rewrite a contemporary version of the Porter scene in its upcoming production of Macbeth.
British Comedy Guide, 9th July 2023Stewart Lee: I want fair, accurate political coverage
If wanting fair, accurate political coverage means I'm a nerd, knit me a tank top. Luckily the great British public were on hand to help Laura Kuennsberg correct the record last week
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 18th June 2023Daisy May Cooper and Dara O Briain launch debut podcasts via Audible
Audible has announced a new batch of shows, with Daisy May Cooper and Dara O Briain amongst those making their first podcast series via the platform. There's also new podcasts coming from Lolly Adefope and Mo Gilligan, and the company has renewed the podcasts by Alan Partridge, Kurupt FM, French & Saunders and Jack Whitehall.
British Comedy Guide, 26th April 2023The Oldest Comedy Club In Britain review
This film starts off as a tribute to the club, but ends as a very fitting tribute to Peter Grahame.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th April 2023The Oldest Comedy Club In Britain review
Eighty-five minutes is probably too long for the film, with repetition that an hour-long version would exorcise. But the film serves as a tender portrait of idiosyncratic labours of love that built Britain's vibrant comedy scene, so perfectly personified by Peter Grahame.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th April 2023Stewart Lee: Britain is a dying nation in need of new curators
The Tories' scorched earth policy has wrecked our rivers, our NHS, our freedom of movement. Now even 6 Music is at risk.
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 16th April 2023Stewart Lee and Michael Cumming developing a film about Kevin Eldon
Stewart Lee and Brass Eye director Michael Cumming are developing a film about their regular collaborator Kevin Eldon and the Irish singer Val Doonican.
British Comedy Guide, 7th April 2023Stewart Lee visits graves of comedians in new alternative online series
Stewart Lee's guide to the graves of comedians is one of the contributions to a new alternative online series launching this week.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th April 2023Stewart Lee interview
"It's not for me to say I'm a jazz comedian," Stewart Lee tells me. "It's a label somebody else has to give you."
Stuart Rolt, BN1 Magazine, 4th April 2023