Gavin Webster
A magnificent display of what I can only describe as shouty sweary comedy genius
The Scotsman
Like a cross between Bill Hicks and Geoff off Byker Grove.
Ross Noble
The best thing to come out of Newcastle since deep fried Mars bars.
The Source
Virtuoso and close to the bone stuff
Sunday Sun
Gavin Webster is a legendary, long standing, influential yet unpredictable comedian from the North East of England. He’s been going for over 30 years now. After making his modest debut in a pub in Gateshead in February 1993 he’s done about Eight thousand gigs from Aberdeen to Abu Dhabi, Manchester to Melbourne and Hartlepool to Hong Kong.
Famed and respected by his peers for his uncompromising and unusual approach and distinctly original routines, he now boasts a large cult following round the country, at The Edinburgh Fringe and particularly on his native Tyneside where he’s sells out theatres with his one man ninety minute shows, not to mention 16 full Edinburgh runs where he has a loyal following.
Hard edged routines, quick-fire pastiche pieces, moronic jokes and sardonic songs, his unique style has brought him this kind of praise and attention.
Alongside several broadcast TV pilots, he has written for a number of comedians and TV personalities including Jason Manford and of course he plays in all the best comedy clubs in the country. Gavin has also supported Sean Lock, Kevin Bridges, Jack Dee and Frankie Boyle on national tours.
He has also become a cult hero at the Edinburgh Fringe having performed an amazing ten solos shows over his career.
His television work includes Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC2), The Stand-up Show (BBC1), Does Doug Know (Channel 4), Take The Mike (ITV), The Regionnaires (Tyne Tees), The Eleven O Clock show (Channel 4), The Comedy Store, Comedy Blue (Comedy Central) and I’ve Got a Job for you Gav (Sitcom)
As well as live shows, he’s been in award winning feature films and TV series as well as many comedy radio programmes.
In 2016 Gavin made his big screen debut in Ken Loach’s multi-award winning film I, Daniel Blake.