DVD review: Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown – Who Ate All The Pies?
Some people can’t take a joke. Some people can’t even take a joke they haven’t even heard. Between haunted pussies, ex-army Paralympians and racial censorship, recently comedy has had more than its fair share of controversy.
DVD review: Josh Widdicombe – And Another Thing
“And another thing”, along with “what is the deal with…” and “I don’t know about you…” is one of those cliché statements you associate with stand-up comedians.
DVD review: Andy Parsons – Slacktivist
Andy Parsons didn’t win anything at the British Comedy Awards. He’s been in two films, neither of which ever saw the light of day. And despite being the sole act at Harrogate Theatre, where he’s recording his new DVD, he’s been put in dressing room two. Poor old Andy. Mock the Week’s least favourite son […]
DVD review: Stewart Lee’s Alternative Comedy Experience – Season One
Boasting an armful of comics, from the accessible observations of Alun Cochrane to David Kay’s endearingly peculiar mumblings, The Alternative Comedy Experience is both a fantastic showcase of comedy’s hidden treasures and an illustration of how expansive and diverse alternative comedy can be.
Review: Peacock and Gamble: Heart-Throbs – Newcastle Stand
“This is comedy in its most natural, basic form; uncompromisingly, inclusive, played for all out idiocy and ultimately, unrestrained delight.”
Funny Bones: 10 Comedy-Themed Costume Ideas for Halloween
Here are 10 costume ideas for the comedy-savy party-goer – because no one wants to see you in a Borat mankini…
Review: Stewart Lee: Much A-Stew About Nothing – Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle
Remember Stewart Lee’s last show, Carpet Remnant World? There were dazzling lights, recalls Lee, countless individually-illuminated rolls of luxurious pile, sound queues, and a cohesive underlying narrative.
Best-erval of Jesterval: 10 shows to see
A veritable comedy hot-pot, made up of telly regulars, circuit favourites and the cream of the local crop, Jesterval has something for every taste. Not sure where to start? Here’s our top ten to get you going.
