stand-up
Trailer: Adam Sandler’s Netflix stand-up special arrives this October
September 22, 2018 | David FarnorAdam Sandler is returning to his old stomping ground this October, with a new stand-up special.
The comedian and actor will be reuniting once again with Netflix, where he inked a deal for four original movies, including Sandy Wexler, … Read More
Netflix announces Wanda Sykes stand-up comedy special
September 6, 2018 | David FarnorComedian Wanda Sykes will bring her signature smart-witted humor to Netflix for an all new stand-up special.
Sykes has been called “one of the funniest stand-up comics” by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America. … Read More
Netflix brings stand-up comedy to radio with SiriusXM
July 18, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is teaming up with SiriusXM to bring its stand-up comedy content to the radio.
The streaming giant has been spending heavily on stand-up comedy in recent years, as it looks to capitalise on a format that not only entertains … Read More
This Is Me Now: Netflix drops trailer for Jim Jefferies stand-up special
July 8, 2018 | David Farnor“You need precision, you need quality and you need authenticity… Many people forget the fundamentals like words. You need words.”
That’s Jim Jefferies dissecting the art of putting together a stand-up comedy special, after Netflix has ordered a new … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Hannah Gadsby: Nanette
June 24, 2018 | David FarnorPowerful, personal and impossibly funny, Hannah Gadsby’s astonishing stand-up special will destroy you – and possibly comedy too.Read More
Netflix UK review: James Acaster – Repertoire
May 5, 2018 | Chris BryantQuite possibly the funniest comedy special on Netflix.Read More
Trailer: Netflix doubles up for The Honeymoon stand-up special
April 16, 2018 | David FarnorFirst comes love, then comes marriage, then comes The Honeymoon. While for most couples that means a trip away to somewhere exotic for some alone time, for Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher, it means something else entirely: a stand-up special … Read More
Trailer: Kevin James’ Netflix stand-up special
April 16, 2018 | David FarnorKevin James is returning to Netflix next week as you’ve never seen him before, and a new trailer gives us a taste of what’s in store.
Never Don’t Give Up sees the comic make a very rare return to the … Read More
Ali Wong returns to Netflix for second stand-up special
April 15, 2018 | David FarnorAli Wong is returning to Netflix for a second stand-up special.
The comedian and actress has had a diverse career, ranging from appearances in BoJack Horseman, The LEGO Ninjago Movie, American Housewife and Inside Amy Schumer to writing for the … Read More
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