Press clippings
Review: Just the Tonic at Leamington Spa
Just the Tonic's comedy night returns for its second instalment at Leamington Spa's Assembly, with Tom Toal, Simon Wozniak and Paul Foot.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 11th March 2020100 of the best ever jokes & one-liners from the Fringe
For a taste of what to expect, we've put together a rather epic list of some of the best jokes and one-liners that have had audiences giggling in the Scottish capital over recent years.
i Newspaper, 4th August 2017#EdFringe17: Tom Toal is Better than Before
Turning thirty has made Tom look back at all the previous ambitions he has harboured in his life and whether he would have been happier being a Rockstar, teacher, children's author or turning that Morrison's job full time. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the storytelling funny man.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 12th June 2017Tom Toal: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
After a frustrating 2015, Tom Toal is determined to enjoy this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Laugh Out London, 9th August 2016BWW Q&A - Tom Toal
Broadway World speaks to Tom Toal about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Help Us Tom Toal, You're Our Only Hope.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 12th July 2016Tom Toal Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
An interview with Ton Toal.
Short Com, 11th July 2016Review: English Comedian of the Year, Udderbelly
The second comedy competition in two nights, following Old Comedian of the Year, was another mix of very familiar and less familiar names, with only one act cropping up twice. If nothing else this shows that there are lots of talented stand-ups around. And a lot that want to win competitions.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th July 2016English Comedian Of The Year 2016
In the end, it was a relative rookie who triumphed - and will now be gracing next year's Adelaide and Perth festivals down under on the back of his achievement. Josh Pugh, winner of a couple of new act awards in the Midlands last year, took the title for a set packed full of short, quirky jokes from a peculiarly offbeat mind.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th July 2016English Comedian of the Year 2016 results
Josh Pugh has been crowned English Comedian of the Year 2016. He topped a field of 12 comedians performing at the final at the Udderbelly in London. Andrew Maxwell was the compere.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th July 2016Line up for English Comedian of the Year final
The line-up has been announced for this year's English Comedian of the Year Grand Final.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th June 2016