Tom Mayhew
- English
- Actor, comedian, stand-up comedian, writer and podcaster
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Tom Mayhew interview
The comedian talks to us about his second Fringe show, Trash Rich.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 23rd July 2022Tom Mayhew interview
It's about the cost of living crisis from the viewpoint of a working-class millennial.
On The Mic, 24th June 2022Edinburgh 2022: Pick of the Programme- Free Fringe
Free Fringe shows are free to enter and there will be bucket donations at the end. It's expensive to take a show to Edinburgh so if you enjoyed the show please be as generous as you would for a ticketed show!
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 13th June 2022Radio 4 orders new comedies from Geoff Norcott and Mike Bubbins
Radio 4 has ordered new stand-up shows from Geoff Norcott and Mike Bubbins, as well as a panel show pilot fronted by Steph McGovern. The station is bringing back Meera Syal's chatshow, disabled comedy showcase The Thirteen Million Club, and Tom Mayhew, Ken Cheng and Njambi McGrath are among those who have also been recommissioned.
British Comedy Guide, 25th April 2022Tom Mayhew voices concerns over accessibility of Edinburgh Fringe
There are concerns the Festival Fringe has become too expensive for working class performers which will have a knock on effect on representation in the arts industry.
Iona Young, Edinburgh Live, 31st March 2022Tom Mayhew - Fringe online review
The comic riffs on arts careers and money while playing video games and fending off his spirit animal in a likable show.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th August 2021Radio 4 orders raft of comedies for 2022
Radio 4 is piloting a panel show about misleading statistics hosted by Dominic Frisby, as it commissions a raft of new comedies for next year from comedians including Joz Norris, Luisa Omielan, Andrew O'Neill, Eleanor Morton, Kat Sadler and Gemma Arrowsmith.
British Comedy Guide, 5th August 2021Tom Mayhew: People on benefits are people too
Inspired by his Radio 4 series Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum, comedian Tom Mayhew sticks two fingers up at the stigma faced by people on benefits and asks whether the pandemic has changed the way we view those who use the welfare system.
Tom Mayhew, BBC, 26th March 2021Arts Q&A: Tom Mayhew
"You can put anything on a pancake, even a Creme Egg".
Jenny Lee, The Irish News, 24th March 2021Tom Mayhew to record Radio 4 stand-up series
Comedian Tom Mayhew is to make a stand-up series for Radio 4. Based on his 2019 live show, I, Tom Mayhew will focus on topics including signing-on, being working class, and struggling to find work.
British Comedy Guide, 10th September 2020