John-Paul Stephenson

Review: Sod The Tories (And Have A Nice Week) – Newcastle Stand

Review: Sod The Tories (And Have A Nice Week) – Newcastle Stand

Sod the Tories, the topical panel show which debuted at the Newcastle Stand last month, returned on Monday in a tighter, more confident form.

 John-Paul Stephenson

A lecture on French and Saunders

A lecture on French and Saunders

A leading scholar in television comedy is presenting her latest research at the University of Sunderland on Monday 3 June.

 John-Paul Stephenson

Review: Seymour’s Gang – Newcastle Stand

Review: Seymour’s Gang – Newcastle Stand

Daft, friendly and funny, Seymour’s Gang will leave you with a smile on your face.

 John-Paul Stephenson

Review: Gary Delaney, Purist

Review: Gary Delaney, Purist

Gary Delaney’s profile is clearly on the rise. His jokes are in appalling bad taste, and guaranteed to offend someone. Fantastic.

 John-Paul Stephenson

Review: Fuckwits – Newcastle Stand

Review: Fuckwits – Newcastle Stand

Fuckwits, the spoof game show from former Viz duo Alex Collier and Simon Donald [pictured], continues to develop in its monthly Sunday afternoon sessions at the Newcastle Stand.

 John-Paul Stephenson

Mitch Benn to record comedy album for Comic Relief

Mitch Benn to record comedy album for Comic Relief

Mitch Benn has announced a plan to write and record a comedy album within a 24 hour period in aid of Comic Relief.

 John-Paul Stephenson

Review: An Evening With Jack Dee – Tyne Theatre, Newcastle

Review: An Evening With Jack Dee – Tyne Theatre, Newcastle

So what? This is the apathetic response that Jack Dee advocates should be used more in response to text messages, Facebook posts, marriage proposals.

 John-Paul Stephenson

Opinion: A tribute to The Dave Gorman Show

Opinion: A tribute to The Dave Gorman Show

John-Paul Stephenson pays tribute to The Dave Gorman Show – as it airs for the final time…