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Simon Amstell

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Review 1 for Simon Amstell

5 / 5

marvellous show,not to be missed!!

theatre 80,1st avenue new york @

- MANHATTAN,NEW YORK,UNITED STATES @

- 25/07/2012 @

Favourite moment: and i had an apple the other day...good night everyone and thank you for being here tonight.. @

Posted 30/07/2012

by rawan

Location:Now in NYC for 15 performances at Theatre 80

wise, thoughtful, insightful, painfully truthful..that's how i would basically describe it!! its not only a show that you''ll watch and leave its more like a self-healing journey that you''ll experience with Amstell...you won't be laughing at simon cause he found himself in that "awkward situation" but you'll be laughing cause you've been there and you've experience that or you've been in that situation before without having the words to describe it but all of a sudden Simon is there to remind you of how WE all share the SAME stories,pain,love and life in so many different ways and different places...you'll connect with him within seconds and you'll be experiencing a dream within a dream experience quoting Edgar allan poe...

theatre 80,1st avenue new york @

- MANHATTAN,NEW YORK,UNITED STATES @

- 25/07/2012 @

Favourite moment: and i had an apple the other day...good night everyone and thank you for being here tonight.. @

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Review 2 for Simon Amstell

5 / 5

marvellous show,not to be missed!!

7th avenue,Manhatan,new york @

- united states @

- 25/07/2012 @

Favourite moment: and the other night i had an apple,good night everyone ! @

Posted 30/07/2012

by rawan

Location:Now in NYC for 15 performances at Theatre 80

wise, thoughtful, insightful, painfully truthful..thats how i would describe it! its a self-healing experience that you''ll go through with amstell for about an hour.. basically you wont be laughing at simon cause he went through some "awkward" situations but you'll be laughing cause you've been there and done that and was in that shameful situation before..you'll find yourself connecting with him within seconds,for me it was like a dream within a dream experience quoting edgar allan poe...HOPE YOU WILL ALL ENJOY IT :)

7th avenue,Manhatan,new york @

- united states @

- 25/07/2012 @

Favourite moment: and the other night i had an apple,good night everyone ! @

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Review 3 for Simon Amstell

2 / 5

Not as good as expected

The Lowry @

- Salford Quays @

- Wed 6 Jun 2012 @

Posted 10/07/2012

by Mancreturner

Location:Manchester

The support act was very (too) similar to Amstell, so a double dose of tales of a social misfit.. I loved Amstell on Buzzcocks but this is so different to the quick witted fun one liners. My fault - I should have researched a little better. All a bit too clever / academic for me

The Lowry @

- Salford Quays @

- Wed 6 Jun 2012 @

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Review 4 for Simon Amstell

2 / 5

Repetative

Richmond Theatre @

- London @

- Sun 20 May 2012 @

Posted 04/07/2012

by Pogs

Location:London

I adored Simon Amstell on Buzzcocks, he was sharp, cutting & witty. I'm afraid the angst is getting a bit boring. There were no real laugh out loud moments that I would want to repeat to friends. Sorry Simon.

Richmond Theatre @

- London @

- Sun 20 May 2012 @

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Review 5 for Simon Amstell

1 / 5

Very poor

Sheffield City Hall @

- Sheffield @

- Sat 12 May 2012 @

Favourite moment: The end when the audience looked at each other in disbelief when Simon stated this had been a strange gig and wandered off! @

Posted 17/06/2012

by ExfanOfsimon

Location:Leeds

Show was less than an hour of a repetitive joke around Simons sexuality and his lack of success!

Sheffield City Hall @

- Sheffield @

- Sat 12 May 2012 @

Favourite moment: The end when the audience looked at each other in disbelief when Simon stated this had been a strange gig and wandered off! @

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Review 6 for Simon Amstell

4 / 5

As funny as dispondency gets

New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham @

- Birmingham @

- Fri 1 Jun 2012 @

Posted 17/06/2012

by TheBoomBip

If you are at home with Schadenfreude, and ensure the pre-show alcohol doesn't decimate all of your brain cells, you can sit back and enjoy assuming the passive role of Simon Amstell's psychotherapist.

New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham @

- Birmingham @

- Fri 1 Jun 2012 @

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Review 7 for Simon Amstell

5 / 5

Numb - left me anything but

Grand Opera House, York @

- York @

- Thu 31 May 2012 @

Favourite moment: Amsterdam pool @

Posted 15/06/2012

by Robbie333

Our Simon has come a long way since 'Pop world', transitioning to stage/comedy seamlessly with an always unforgettable self-deprecating style. The show started a little rough with a warm up comedian who joked about a "mewing cat", lost as I was, perhaps it was due to the fact there didn't seem to be a link between his jokes or perhaps I simply didn't get the context, either way he served his purpose as a starter for ten. Once Simon entered the stage his stage presence was immediate and all eyes were fixed on his tiny frame as he confidently delivered his starting jokes. My favourite in particular was a joke about his trip to a swimming pool in amsterdam and his discovery that it was a nude pool. Where said pool is was anyones guess including fellow Amsterdam-ians but in particular was his style and sense of immersion that he creates with the stories. I laughed and laughed throughout the show, the only drop for me was due to a joke Simon used from his show "Grandma's house" referencing a kooky girl with large glasses which, if your an avid watcher of the show, as I am, was instantly recognisable and felt reused. This aside I was thoroughly entertaining from start to finish with the substance and style Simon brings to the table, bringing all my own self-conscience teenage years back to me in the space of an hour.

Grand Opera House, York @

- York @

- Thu 31 May 2012 @

Favourite moment: Amsterdam pool @

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Review 8 for Simon Amstell

5 / 5

Wonderful.

Brighton Dome @

- Brighton @

- Sat 2 Jun 2012 @

Favourite moment: "... until he cries." @

Posted 14/06/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Gosport

Once again, the simply brilliant Simon Amstell presents a hilarious offering, showcasing his inimitable neuroticism and genuinely enlightening spiritual philosophies as previously affiliated with the equally funny 'Do Nothing'.

Constantly engaging the audience with his deepest insecurities and fears, it's hard to say, having seen this show, that the man's not born for the stage. He seems to have an innate ability to illuminate the audience both comedically and philosophically. There's a certain degree of emotional power to the show too; at various moments, he illustrates his deep personal fears in the most sublime manors that you simply feel compelled to feel an intense concern for him. Which, if the show is anything to go on, he greatly requires and deserves.

Despite the UK run now being over, I extremely recommend seeing it in New York. It's that worth it.

Brighton Dome @

- Brighton @

- Sat 2 Jun 2012 @

Favourite moment: "... until he cries." @

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Review 9 for Simon Amstell

5 / 5

Wow

Brighton Dome @

- Brighton @

- Sat 2 Jun 2012 @

Posted 14/06/2012

by SimonFan

I enjoyed his first show and related to a lot of the content. Self-derision and self-deprecating but done in an insightful and reflective manner. Perhaps one trick pony but there is no other pony who can who these tricks this well. Warm-up act was similarly brilliant too!

Brighton Dome @

- Brighton @

- Sat 2 Jun 2012 @

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Review 10 for Simon Amstell

1 / 5

Numb? More like Depressing

Colston Hall @

- Bristol @

- Fri 11 May 2012 @

Favourite moment: The Norwegian support act @

Posted 13/06/2012

by rednotgreen

I think Simon Amstell needs to check the dictionary for the word comedy again as he seems to have forgotten it over the years. This was singularly the most depressing show I was ever unfortunate enough to spend money on to go and see. Thankfully his Norwegian support comedian provided at least some laughs so the evening wasn't a complete waste of time.

Colston Hall @

- Bristol @

- Fri 11 May 2012 @

Favourite moment: The Norwegian support act @

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Review 11 for Simon Amstell

4 / 5

Amstell didnt leave me feeling Numb

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Thu 7 Jun 2012 @

Favourite moment: The hipster buying a second hand crate and thinking it was beautiful! @

Posted 13/06/2012

by Anonymous

Location:London

Before going to see Amstell's first London performance of 'Numb', I had stupidly read some reveiws of his earlier shows which had been in Australia and Scotland and they were not all over amorous. I therefore was a little worried that maybe this present for my boyfriend was not going to be the hilarious escapism we would have hoped for. THANKFULLY---this couldnt have been further from the truth!

Amstell was a delight to watch and be with for the evening. I say be with as it did feel that I was in a very large living room listening to a mate wax lyrical about his relationships, his friendships and lack of, his hatred of modern society (Milk from cows just being one of them), hipsters, vacuous models and pretty much everyhting we all want to say and form into something funny...Amstell achieves very very well!!!

His honesty and brutality were a joy to listen to and watch and I would recommend anyone with intelligence and a sense of humour to go!

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Thu 7 Jun 2012 @

Favourite moment: The hipster buying a second hand crate and thinking it was beautiful! @

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Review 12 for Simon Amstell

4 / 5

Richmond Theatre @

- London @

- Sun 20 May 2012 @

Posted 12/06/2012

by Anonymous

Great show. I read previous reviews and was a bit apprehensive bit it was great. Not completely the same as how he's on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, but his humour is very much there.

Richmond Theatre @

- London @

- Sun 20 May 2012 @

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Review 13 for Simon Amstell

4 / 5

Getting better and better

The Lowry @

- Salford Quays @

- Wed 6 Jun 2012 @

Posted 12/06/2012

by OliAtkinson

Location:Manchester

As a fan of Simon Amstell from his Buzzcocks presenting days, and his brilliant new sitcom Grandma's House, I was not disappointed by his new stand up show. Yes there is lots of navel gazing and self deprecation, but it is all delivered with a genuine warmth from a man you suspect is actually as anxious and self-critical as he appears. Whether or not this will be the springboard to a high profile career in standup remains to be seen, but I would happily pay to see him again.

The Lowry @

- Salford Quays @

- Wed 6 Jun 2012 @

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Review 14 for Simon Amstell

3 / 5

Great night out!

The Lowry @

- Salford Quays @

- Wed 6 Jun 2012 @

Posted 12/06/2012

by Saharaz

Location:Manchester

Understated and dry brilliance. Deep and poignant yet you'll sit there with a smirk on your face from the beginning till the very clever end.

The Lowry @

- Salford Quays @

- Wed 6 Jun 2012 @

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Review 15 for Simon Amstell

4 / 5

Comfortably Numb

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Tue 15 May 2012 @

Favourite moment: The Justin Bieber comment. @

Posted 12/06/2012

by ForumTaz

Location:Ashington

Top 250 Contributor

I hadn't seen a live comedian for a good while, but Simon reminded me what I have been missing.

Although it was only an hour, that was reflected in the ticket price so I didn't mind. A lot of his gags and stories struck a chord with me and there was more than one guilty laugh to be had.

Would definitely go back and see him again.

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Tue 15 May 2012 @

Favourite moment: The Justin Bieber comment. @

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Review 16 for Simon Amstell

5 / 5

Genius

Colston Hall @

- Bristol @

- Fri 11 May 2012 @

Posted 12/06/2012

by MissS88

Simon Amstell is truly one of the smartest comedians of the moment. Refreshingly original, highly entertaining yet thought provoking, comparable to a young Woody Allen. Possibly not for your mainstream audience...

Colston Hall @

- Bristol @

- Fri 11 May 2012 @

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Review 17 for Simon Amstell

4 / 5

From TV to stage

Queens Hall Edinburgh @

- Edinburgh @

- Thu 17 May 2012 @

Posted 12/06/2012

by Cerev

While the support guy was OK Simon really stood out. His take on himself and his life does make for a very funny show.

Queens Hall Edinburgh @

- Edinburgh @

- Thu 17 May 2012 @

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Review 18 for Simon Amstell

5 / 5

One of a Kind

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Tue 15 May 2012 @

Posted 12/06/2012

by Bazman1ac

Location:Hexham

Simon Amstell is a joy. Intensely self-aware, sensitive and vulnerable, yet incredibly funny. His humour is inteliigent, he is interested in issues, and all sorts of things are woven into the act, but he's not preachy. Perhaps an English early Woody Allen would be a reasonable comparison but with more political awareness and with a seemingly innate knowledge of the interior workings of relationships that it took Woody twenty years of therapy to get.

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Tue 15 May 2012 @

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Review 19 for Simon Amstell

5 / 5

Simon Amstell was funnier than ever!

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Tue 15 May 2012 @

Posted 12/06/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Newcastle

This show was professional, polished, well put together and above all - very funny! Simon Amstell really created a warm feeling in the audience - even the hecklers seemed to care! Somehow he made the audience feel they were part of a special group of people he wanted to talk to. Very professional, enjoyed it enormously.

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Tue 15 May 2012 @

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Review 20 for Simon Amstell

4 / 5

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Tue 15 May 2012 @

Posted 11/06/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Newcastle

The first time I saw his stand-up ("Do Nothing", 2009) I'd gone in with no idea of what to expect and was surprised to find it in an entirely different tone to his earlier career. It was an inspiring show in which Simon bares his soul, sharing stories of not only love, family and sex, but the search for fulfillment in the modern day, encouraging us to live in the moment. "Numb" is a great follow-on in which Simon seems more confident with his unique comedic voice and delivers a more developed and slightly less "spiritual" show than the last, potentially making it a little more accessible to new-comers/cynics.

Those who are expecting to see something in the vein of Nevermind the Buzzcocks, be warned, it won't be - however, go in with an open mind and you may be pleasantly surprised.

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Tue 15 May 2012 @

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