John Fothergill
Everything he says is funny. He looks like he was born onstage, under a follow spot, with a mic in his hand.
The Guardian
Hilarious stories delivered superbly.
The Guardian
A top comedy turn and a right funny bloke
The Sun
Relaxed and happy to banter with the crowd …the stand out of the night
Melbourne The Age
This lively Geordie is a highly sought-after headline comic with his blend of cocky insults and slick banter with sell-out shows in every city in the UK, acclaimed performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and numerous shows in Ireland and Wales.
John became a regular at Newcastle’s Comedy Café and in 1993, his first year as a comedian, he was lucky enough to appear with the likes of Jack Dee, Lee Evans and Jo Brand.
Since then, John has performed at both the prestigious Adelaide International Comedy Festival and New Zealand Comedy Festival
He has made numerous TV appearances including BBC1’s The Stand Up Show, Never mind the Buzzcocks, 8 out of 10 Cats and Dublins Laughter Lounge and also became a regular member of Londons famous Comedy Store’s highly impressive and influential Cutting Edge team.
John has been tour support for Little Britain, Jason Manford, Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges to name but a few.
One of his greatest achievements was being honoured for shows he performed at the Frontline in Afghanistan for the Troops which has led to him being described as one of the most experienced comedians in the business.