Standup Comedian ★★★★ - October 2005 The Times - October 22nd, 2005

Standup Comedian ★★★★ - October 2005 Nuts Magazine - October 18th, 2005

90s Comedian - October 2005 The Brighton Argus - October 12th, 2005

Stewart Lee was over the top, spending most of his time on stage talking about vomit. The co-writer of the controversial show, Jerry Springer The Opera, even talked about vomiting into the arse of Jesus Christ. Lee is supposed to be a ground-breaking comedian and writer, but I found little entertainment value in his material.…

Standup Comedian DVD - October 2005 The Evening Standard - October 1st, 2005

Stewart Lee: Stand-Up Comedian (BBC/Avalon, £19.99, cert 15) After a decade of obscurity, Stewart Lee’s profile was boosted thanks to Jerry Springer: The Opera, which he co-wrote. And his 2004 Edinburgh show was one of the best in memory. The topics – 9/11, flatulence,celebrity culture – might be familiar but Lee’s restrained performance is masterful.

90s Comedian – Soho - September 2005 Garbled Online - By Alex Finch - September 25th, 2005

Walking away from the Soho Theatre after Stewart Lee’s latest show, a friend who hasn’t seen that much live comedy commented that we’ve got to see so much more. The only problem is that I worry that he’s peaked way too early. I’ve seen a lot of stand up over the years, yet I’ve never…

The Springer Creator Who Refuses to be silenced - September 2005 The Evening Standard - By Bruce Dessau - September 21st, 2005