Nish Kumar
The venue’s no joke but Just for Laughs’ London festival delivered megastar standups | Brian Logan
A new sibling to Montreal’s big comedy shindig has launched in the UK and despite the corporate guff there was a lot to laugh about
Brian Logan
06, Mar, 2023 @10:24 AM
Men reporting badly! Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe find being hacks is no joke
The comedians chase local paper scoops in their new TV series Hold the Front Page. But many of their stories were destined for what reporters call the spike …
Vanessa Thorpe Arts and media correspondent
15, Jan, 2023 @10:00 AM
The best comedy shows of 2022
From dazzling comic debuts at the Edinburgh fringe to occult sketches, soul-searching standup and deeply strange revelations, it was a top year for laughing matters
Brian Logan
17, Dec, 2022 @6:00 AM
‘It’s where I learned how to be a comedian’: Nish Kumar on why the Edinburgh fringe still matters
The festival stands at a crossroads, with costs for performers soaring and many younger acts staying away. But it still offers comics a boot camp like no other
Nish Kumar
16, Aug, 2022 @5:00 AM
‘Too angry to be funny’: Edinburgh fringe split on politics in satire
As this year’s festival opens, Boris Johnson is a popular target of comedians while others prefer a lighter touch in these turbulent times
Vanessa Thorpe
07, Aug, 2022 @10:00 AM
Edinburgh fringe 2022: 20 theatre, comedy and dance shows you shouldn’t miss
In the first of our festival previews, we round up some of the best offerings we’ve already reviewed – including Tim Key, Liz Kingsman, La Clique and Hungry
Brian Logan, Catherine Love, Mark Fisher, Anya Ryan, Rachael Healy, Kate Wyver, Claire Armitstead, Arifa Akbar and Lyndsey Winship
08, Jun, 2022 @7:00 AM
Sunday with Nish Kumar: ‘I mainly laze around the house’
The comedian on lie-ins, curry and jokes
Rich Pelley
05, Jun, 2022 @5:45 AM
‘Forgotten how to behave’: comics say audiences more abusive post-lockdown
Comedians such as Nish Kumar say they have noticed a change since crowds have returned to clubs
Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent
21, Apr, 2022 @5:00 AM
Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control review – this time it’s personal
An account of a terrible gig opens ‘a silly window’ on the Mash Report comic’s mental health and the rise of nativism
Brian Logan
25, Jan, 2022 @1:33 PM
Theatre, dance and comedy to book in 2022 – from Alan Partridge to Tennessee Williams
Amy Adams makes her West End debut, immersive dance confronts mental health and Steve Coogan’s alter ego embarks on a rare live UK tour
Arifa Akbar, Lyndsey Winship and Brian Logan
27, Dec, 2021 @6:00 AM
Brighton Comedy Garden review – David O’Doherty brings the fireworks
Lou Sanders, Ed Gamble and John Robins cracked jokes for an acres-wide crowd, with O’Doherty’s delightful stream of consciousness the highlight
Brian Logan
16, Jul, 2021 @2:45 PM
Aisling Bea and Friends review – a ridiculous, furious treat
The Irish comedian and guests Nish Kumar and Fatiha El-Ghorri lift their crowd’s soggy spirits with some choice gags
Brian Logan
05, Jul, 2021 @12:04 PM
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