stand up comedy
Netflix unveils trailer for James Acaster’s Repertoire
March 18, 2018 | David Farnor“That’s disgusting, unnatural and I’m glad you told me.” That’s the sound of James Acaster connecting with the world, four times over, as he heads to Netflix in unique style. Where most stand-up comedians are content with releasing one special … Read More
Netflix shines stand-up spotlight on up-and-coming comics
January 24, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is shining a spotlight on up-and-comics this year, with a series of short specials.
The streaming giant has increasingly sought to dominate the stand-up space, with an array of specials recorded by an ever-widening pool of international talent. Ricky … Read More
Greg Davies records Netflix special
December 19, 2017 | David FarnorGreg Davies is the latest British comedian to record a stand-up special for Netflix.
The streaming service has increasingly stepped up its stand-up game in recent years, signing a wealth of big US names to step behind the mic and … Read More
Netflix reveals trailer for Russell Howard stand-up
December 12, 2017 | David FarnorRussell Howard’s first Netflix stand-up special is heading to your living room this month, and a new trailer gives us a taste of the laughs that are in store.
Russell Howard brings his quirky and manic energy to his debut … Read More
Trailer: Jack Whitehall comedy special to premiere on Netflix next week
October 17, 2017 | David FarnorJack Whitehall: At Large will debut on Netflix on Tuesday 24th October, and a new trailer gives us a taste of what the comedian has in store.
The writer and actor returns to the stage for his biggest-ever UK arena … Read More
Netflix UK review: Louis C.K. 2017
April 16, 2017 | Ian Winterton“Hello. Thank you. Very much. Thank you,” booms Louis C.K., bounding on stage to rapturous applause. Dressed in a suit, with top button of his shirt undone and the knot of his tie loose, he looks like a salesman in … Read More
Amy Schumer records stand-up special for Netflix
January 11, 2017 | David FarnorAmy Schumer is coming to Netflix with a brand new comedy special recorded for the streaming giant.
With her unique point of view and no-holds-barred approach to comedy, Amy Schumer has fast become a force to be reckoned with. Her … Read More
Netflix UK stand-up comedy review: Reggie Watts: Spatial
December 10, 2016 | Nathanael SmithGleefully absurd and deceptively deep, Reggie Watts’ unique special picks apart stand-up and puts it back together again.Read More
Netflix announces summer stand-up comedy schedule
April 20, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix continues to build its library of original stand-up specials in 2016 and this summer will see another wave of comedy shows arrive.
Comedians on the streaming giant’s slate include Ali Wong, Bo Burnham, Jeff Foxworthy with Larry The … Read More
Trailer: Jimmy Carr’s comedy special hits Netflix this March
March 12, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix has unveiled the trailer for Jimmy Carr’s new comedy special.
At a time when teasers are under fire for revealing most of a movie’s plot before it’s been released, stand-up comedy trailers are a strange beast: all they can … Read More