Tag Archives: Comedy Reviews

Jim Jeffries stand-up comedy - review - watch video

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Jim Jeffries

What with the internet, airplanes and the media, I suppose you're probably familiar with Australian born comedian Mr. Jim Jeffries. But if you live in a hole in the ground in the woods and you eat badgers, then you might not be ... Continue reading →

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Ross Noble stand-up comedy - watch videos

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Ross Noble

Ross Noble. Now how do you begin to explain this bloke to the general public? He's one of comedy's greatest improvisors. At least when you see one of his shows you would think it was improvised. Free form humor. No. Not free from humor, I mean free form. Humor. You never know what's going to happen next ... Continue reading →

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Ricky Gervais review + watch Seona Dancing video

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Ricky Gervais - Fame

Did you know that Ricky Gervais started in the entertainment business back in 1983 singing in a pop band called Seona Dancing? There's even video evidence of this. Look! ... Continue reading →

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Alexei Sayle comedy review + videos

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Alexei Sayle

Alexei Sayle is a man who was there from the beginning of alternative comedy. Hosting the Comedy Store in Soho, London and creating a few of his own characters on the way. Welcome to the intimidation that is Alexei Sayle ... Continue reading →

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Lee Evans stand-up comedy review, watch video

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Lee Evans

I like Lee Evans. He's one of those people who will make you laugh no matter what type of mood you're in. He comes from the school of physical comedy. Charging around the stage putting actions to his words. I saw Lee in 1998 at the Apollo in Oxford, and he's one of the funniest acts to see on stage ... Continue reading →

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Tommy Cooper - the magic lives on - watch stand-up comedy videos

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Tommy Cooper

Tommy Cooper was one of those people who was born with that magic laughter gene. I mean, Tommy could just stand there on stage, look into the audience and he would have them roaring without even saying a word ... Continue reading →

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George Carlin - watch Saving the Planet video

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Dave Tommo

George Carlin

I don't know much about George Carlin. I have to admit, I've only just discovered him. I know! Shame on me. What I have learned though, is that this man wasn't afraid to face the demons, and then tell them they were wrong ... Continue reading →

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Chris Morris, Nathan Barley + watch videos (trashbat.co.ck link)

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Nathan Barley

One of my favourite comedy writers is Chris Morris. He's been responsible for some of the cleverest comedy shows on television for over 15 years now. He even helped launch the career of one Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge) ... Continue reading →

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Dave Allen on the Vagaries of the English Language + Telling the Time

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Dave Allen

There is always room in this world for dead comedians, eh? I think sometimes dead comedians are funnier than live ones...so this one's for Dave Allen ... Continue reading →

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Joan Rivers stand up - Live at The Apollo video

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Dave Tommo

Joan Rivers

I think it's time to set the balance. So far all the stand ups that I've reviewed are guys. I know when we talk of stand up comedians we automatically think of blokes. You know, Ben Elton, Bob Hope, Bill Hicks, George Bush etc., but there are some very funny female comics out there ... Continue reading →

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