Bradford Telegraph and Argus | Reviews

Musical turn to the dark side

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:48:04 +0100

Tim Minchin: Ready For This, St George’s Hall The wild-haired, bare-footed Aussie (pictured) is the funniest ivory-tickler since Les Dawson or Victoria Wood.

Laughter is done to a Dee!

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:55:17 +0100

I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, the self-styled ‘antidote to panel games’ came to Bradford last night on tour for only the third time its launch 37 years ago.

Michael's ripping yarns get big laughs

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:33:48 +0100

Michael McIntyre, St George's Hall With his floppy fringe and public school accent, it was kind of inevitable that Michael McIntyre would touch on the North/South divide during his evening in Bradford.

Howard's mocking earns wild applause

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:52:44 +0100

Russell Howard

Dave Spikey's healthy dose of rib-tickling remedies

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:23:00 +0000

Dave Spikey St George's Hall If laughter really is the best medicine then Dave Spikey is a great healer.

Comic hero’s adventure is a masterpiece

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:23:00 +0000

Herge's Adventures of Tintin The Alhambra Cry your eyes out, stamp your feet in rage, bang your head and kick yourself hard - these are all the things you'll be doing if you miss Tintin before it leaves Bradford for the bright lights of London's West End.

Jimmy's funny - despite the repeats!

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:16:00 +0000

Jimmy Carr, St George's Hall It's easy to tell from the title of Jimmy Carr's latest stand-up show that it's not intended for a sensitive audience.

Naughty Billy’s nod to old days

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:31:00 +0000

Billy Pearce, St George's Hall When Billy Pearce returns to Bradford to star in Peter Pan at the Alhambra in December one thing's for sure - none of this material will be in the panto.

Skinner’s frank and funny outlook on life

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:55:00 +0100

Frank Skinner, St George's Hall With a wink in his eye and a glint from his recently-acquired gold tooth, the cheeky West Brom boy gets away with just about everything.

Small crowd but big laughs

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:58:00 +0100

Justin Moorhouse Alhambra Studio "Is there any need for this?" Justin asked, pointing to his microphone.