Tony Slattery
- English
- Actor
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TV review: What's The Matter With Tony Slattery?
Slattery today, in this compelling documentary, seems to be a different person. There are still flashes of wit and moments of that mercurial twinkle, but he is not the same as he was. And, as the title says, this programme sets out to work out what happened to him.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st May 2020What's The Matter With Tony Slattery? review
This story of what happened to Tony Slattery, 35 years after he set screens alight with his dazzling displays of mercurial comedy talent is not always an easy watch, but it is a compelling one.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th May 2020Tony Slattery interview
When the actor and comedian was interviewed by the Guardian a year ago, there was an outpouring of love. It led to his new documentary, exploring the link between mental health and childhood abuse.
Hadley Freeman, The Guardian, 11th May 2020Tony Slattery to present mental health TV documentary
Tony Slattery is to front an episode of BBC Two's Horizon documentary strand. His hour-long episode focuses on mental health.
British Comedy Guide, 14th November 2019Leicester Comedy Festival launches 2020 programme
Headline acts for 2020 include Jo Brand, Stewart Lee, Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi, Fascinating Aida, Paul Sinha, Josie Long, Jason Byrne, Tony Slattery, Angela Barnes, Griff Rhys Jones, Andy Parsons, John Shuttleworth, Dane Baptiste, Rhod Gilbert, Mark Steel, Flo & Joan, Arthur Smith and Reg D Hunter.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th October 2019The past Edinburgh Comedy Award winners you should know
Before we find out who won this year's prize, we've taken a look back over some of the most significant wins since the Edinburgh Comedy Awards began.
Zoe Paskett, Evening Standard, 21st August 2019Fringe 2019: festival's 13 best comedy acts to watch
The curtain rises this week on the world's biggest arts festival. We pick the best shows from the thousands taking place over next 25 days.
Alice Jones and Emily Jupp, i Newspaper, 1st August 2019Reviews: Tony Slattery | Sh*tfaced Shakespeare
Slattery is back now and will most definitely offer something strange and different.
George Dodd, The York Press, 31st July 2019Edinburgh preview: Returning Champions
It's hard to stay away from Edinburgh whether you are new to the comedy game or an old hand. This year there are a number of brilliant comedians coming back who have won the Edinburgh Comedy Award, best known as the Perrier but now sponsored by digital channel Dave. You can only win the top award once and there are certainly easier ways to make money, so why come back? It must be for the sheer fun and the incredible buzz of the Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th July 2019Tony Slattery: 'I promise to behave myself'
Improv legend reminisces about his youthful sporting prowess and the time he didn't get the part of Doctor Who, while wondering why a cat has just urinated on his phone.
Jay Richardson, The List, 23rd July 2019