British Comedy Guide

Tim Harding

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Geoff Norcott review

The UK's 'only declared Conservative comedian' feels more composite uncle than rule-breaking radical.

Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 11th September 2023

The Crown Jewels review

If you were being charitable you could say that it's an homage to Restoration theatre - a cheerful sense of bawdiness redone for a (relatively) modern audience. It doesn't feel very current though.

Tim Harding, Chortle, 1st August 2023

Nick Mohammed Presents The Very Best And Worst Of Mr Swallow review

An ungraspable but irresistible comic creation.

Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 27th March 2023

Zoe Lyons: Bald Ambition: a much-loved comedian playing it a little safe

Lyons's recent alopecia provides the show's title and some of its material, but there are frustrating gaps in the overall story she tells.

Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 8th March 2023

Just For Laughs, review: as a comedy venue, the O2 turns out to be a bit of a joke

Making its London debut, the comedy festival attracted some big, talented names, but they were no match for this cold, corporate netherworld.

Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 5th March 2023

David O'Doherty: comedy's answer to Steely Dan

As O'Doherty brought his show whoa is me to west London, he seemed completely at home - and his speech-song routine delighted the audience.

Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 12th February 2023

Chloe Petts proves a sharp but unshouty new comic voice in the culture wars

A hit at last year's Edinburgh Fringe, this debut show sees its genial creator bring a palatable soft power to an often over-heated topic.

Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 5th January 2023

Fin Taylor review

Master contrarian Fin Taylor walks a fine line with mental health jokes - albeit with a few wobbles.

Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 7th December 2022

Stand-up special review: Mr Swallow - Houdini

Teething problems aside, it's really heartening that this show gets a second life through Soho Theatre On Demand, and brilliant that we finally have a permanent document of the stage material of Nick Mohammed - an underappreciated master of his craft.

Tim Harding, Comedy To Watch, 8th May 2020

Live review: Elf Lyons & Helen Duff - Unlikely Darlings

This is an impulsive, playful and deeply intelligent show.

Tim Harding, Comedy To Watch, 12th March 2020

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