Salford Lowry – 5th October 2013 ★★★★ - October 2013 What's On Stage Manchester - By Carmel Thomason - October 5th, 2013

Stewart Lee has been called the comedian’s comedian – pushing the boundaries of comedy with clever word play, rather than cheap shock tactics. He’s also been described as ‘a slime pit of bitterness’, and coming from the Daily Mail, exceeding its bile takes some beating. Of course his politics are widely opposed to the Mail,…

Much a-Stew About Nothing, Lowry, Salford Quays - October 2013 The Public Reviews - By Seb Farrell - October 5th, 2013

Stewart Lee was described by The Times in 2009 as ‘the comedians comedian, and with good reason.’ He is the man responsible for television delights such as Fist of Fun, Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle and the controversial but brilliant Jerry Springer: The Opera. As well as that he is also noticeable for being part of…

Stewart Lee’s new live show deserves a full five stars and it’s not even fully ready yet ★★★★★ - October 2013 The Mirror - By Neil Masuda - October 2nd, 2013

For a few minutes the other night, I became part of comedian Stewart Lee’s act. Though we’ve never met, he felt obliged to inform the audience of just under 1,000 that there was a ‘Daily Mirror reporter’ in the audience to review his show. It also gave him the opportunity to explain that his material…

Derngate, Northampton, 28th September 2013 - September 2013 The Real Chrisparkle - By The Real Chrisparkle - September 30th, 2013

We’ve seen Stewart Lee occasionally on television and thought he came over as an intelligent comedian; my only criticism from his TV appearances would be that perhaps he lacks a touch of charisma. Still, anyone who co-wrote “Jerry Springer The Opera” has got to be worth going to see. On stage, however, he comes over…

Much a-Stew About Nothing, Brighton Dome ★★★★ - September 2013 The Times - By Dominic Maxwell - September 23rd, 2013

Stewart Lee is one of comedy’s big success stories. No, he’s not filling the arenas like McIntyre, Bishop or Flanagan, and his BBC Two stand-up series is aimed at a niche audience: those of us who are happy to hang on as he works through his carefully convoluted and playfully abrasive ideas, basting his dry…

Much a-Stew About Nothing, Brighton Dome ★★★ - September 2013 The Guardian - By Brian Logan - September 22nd, 2013

Stewart Lee has set the bar so high, he can hardly be criticised for not always vaulting it. At his best, he takes comedy out on new limbs: the pleasure of laughter combines with the thrill of working out what’s so funny and why. That happens less often tonight, while there’s an occasional reliance on…