Stewart Lee
- 56 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 51
Why Stewart Lee is wrong about the death of the Fringe
Charlie Wood from Underbelly: Stewart Lee and Tommy Sheppard's criticisms of my venue and the fringe only damage the artists they say they want to help - and make them sound like a pair of grumpy old men.
Charlie Wood, The Guardian, 16th August 2012Stand-up faces down his critics
Stewart Lee doesn't do "fast gags". He favours ideas and weird turns of phrase.
Richard Fitzpatrick, The Irish Examiner, 14th August 2012Edinburgh comics after they come off stage: in pictures
From Kristen Schaal to Russell Kane, Stewart Lee to David O'Doherty, see comics caught when their defences are down - just moments after they come off stage, photographed at last year's Edinburgh festival by Nick Collett. An exhibition of these photographs, made possible by EdinburghisFunny, is on now at the Underbelly bar and cafe.
Nick Collett, The Guardian, 8th August 2012Edinburgh fringe face-off: Stewart Lee v Nica Burns
The 'spirit of the fringe' is pitted against capitalism as awards director dismisses standup's complaints about commercialisation of Edinburgh comedy.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th August 2012McIntyre has the millions but I have cultural capital
Grayson Perry's teddy bear appreciates my worth - even if I'll never own a swimming pool.
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 5th August 2012Underbelly vs Stewart Lee: The Fringe kicks off
The 'Etonian cabal' running the festival hit back at comedian after his withering critique of their work.
Nick Clark, The Independent, 4th August 2012Edinburgh fringe festival: a guide to the comedy tribes
From Jimmy Carr and Stewart Lee to relative newcomers, James Kettle separates the stars and artistes from the weirdos.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 4th August 2012Interview: Stewart Lee, comedian
Stewart Lee Lee is a perennial Fringe hit but his stage alter ego scorns success, so shiny TV showcases are not his natural habitat. Now he's trying something different, writes Jay Richardson.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 2nd August 2012Stewart Lee: the slow death of the Edinburgh Fringe
For decades, the Fringe has been a utopia for artists and performers - but now profit-obsessed promoters are tearing it to pieces. They must be stopped, says one Fringe veteran.
Stewart Lee, The Guardian, 30th July 2012Stewart Lee: How I was busted by the Olympic censors
It was only an innocent double entendre about rings of fire. But even multi-award-winning comics can fall foul of Olympic censors.
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 22nd July 2012