British Comedy Guide

The Secret Reviewer #40: Off-Duty Calls

The Secret Reviewer

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Does being a critic kill the fun?

I'll always remember the first time I ever got commissioned to review something, and the warning that came with it. That warning wasn't from a tense PR trying to influence the outcome - although that often happens - but from an editor wanting to make absolutely sure I knew what I was getting into, with this whole reviewing business.

They almost hesitated before handing the job over, in fact, like an old British war-movie...

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Published: Friday 1st July 2022

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