Edward James

Review: Tom Stade Totally Rocks – Newcastle Stand

Review: Tom Stade Totally Rocks – Newcastle Stand

Tom Stade is a true rock ‘n’ roll comic…

 Edward James

Review: A Liar’s Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python’s Graham Chapman

Review: A Liar’s Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python’s Graham Chapman

Fans of the Python sense of humour should watch this film – even those who are unconvinced by Holy Flying Circus, Spamalot, and the other unofficial biopics.

 Edward James

Tom Stade: “I call myself Naughty and Nice…”

Tom Stade: “I call myself Naughty and Nice…”

Talking to Elliott Clarke earlier this week, Stade admits that he thinks of himself more as a “comedy purist” than a rock-n-roller.

 Edward James

Review: Shake Off The January Blues (Feat. Steffen Peddie, Rob Gilroy & Abi Roberts) – Baltic, Gateshead

Review: Shake Off The January Blues (Feat. Steffen Peddie, Rob Gilroy & Abi Roberts) – Baltic, Gateshead

Shake Off The January Blues is Fresh Element’s winter-beating event at The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts.

 Edward James

Review: Chris Ramsey: Feeling Lucky – Newcastle Stand

Review: Chris Ramsey: Feeling Lucky – Newcastle Stand

Chris Ramsey has recently shot into the limelight thanks to appearances on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Celebrity Juice, Show & Tell – and the critically acclaimed Hebburn – but he’s been working hard on the comedy circuit for a number of years now.

 Edward James

Review: Josie Long: Romance and Adventure – Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle

Review: Josie Long: Romance and Adventure – Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle

Josie Long’s unique brand of comedy has earned her a solid place in the lineup of stand-ups working in the UK. Her approach to form and structure – definitely present, and motivated towards a goal, but never strict or contrived – conceals a carefully considered set of ideas. Anyone who saw last year’s show will […]

 Edward James

Interview: Josie Long

Interview: Josie Long

Before hitting the stage in Swansea, Long spoke to Elliott Clarke, talking politics, performance, and profanities.

 Edward James

Review: Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint Presentation – Theatre Royal, Newcastle

Review: Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint Presentation – Theatre Royal, Newcastle

Elliott Clarke reviews Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint Presentation.