Posted in review, standup on May 16th, 2012 by starleigh
From London’s Evening Standard:
“Nice here, innit.” Russell Brand’s first London show since his divorce from Katy Perry found him in high spirits and as playful as ever. He had no sooner walked onstage than he had stepped off it into the audience, asking for the lights to be turned on so that he could assess his female fans: “I’m single now, it matters,” he chuckled seductively.
This gig was a work-in-progress, but that did not stop it from selling out within an hour. Nor did that stop it from being hilarious in parts. The charismatic bearded star was dressed down in plain grey trousers and T-shirt, but there was nothing grey about his patter. He colourfully discussed allegations about John Travolta, teasingly mocked the Lyric’s grubby set for their current production Three Kingdoms and, most fruitfully, re-enacted his recent talk about drugs in front of the Home Affairs Select Committee, revealing that Noel Gallagher said his cowboy-and-leather look made him resemble “WWF wrestler The Undertaker”.
What Brand did not do, however, was joke about his marriage. Though he did say that his cat Morrissey seems happier now it is just the two of them again. In other news he is chums with Tom Cruise following their appearance together in the movie Rock of Ages and he is currently making a Comic Relief documentary about the perils of addiction following the death of his friend Amy Winehouse, who he described, affectionately, as a “poor cow”.
Most of all Brand was his trademark fascinating mass of contradictions, a witty Oscar Wilde-quoting thinker offering intimate sex tips despite his mother being in the audience. Having bemoaned the cultural subjugation of women in society he said goodbye and offered to sign women’s breasts in the bar. Welcome back Russell.
Tags: gigs, live, london, lyric theatre, review, standup, uk
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Posted in appearances, standup, television on May 15th, 2012 by starleigh
After his triumphant return to UK standup with an intimate gig that sold out in about half an hour at the Lyric in London, Russell is back in LA and this Friday will be performing at the Acme Comedy Club. Details and tickets can be found at LaughStub.
Also, be sure to tune in to the Ellen DeGeneres show on Thursday May 17, as Russell will chat with Ellen and will also be introduced to Sophia Grace and Rosie, the two little singing/dancing girls from Britain who have become famous via Ellen’s show.
Tags: acme comedy club, ellen degeneres, gigs, los angeles, sophia grace and rosie, standup, talk show, usa
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Posted in standup, television, video on April 12th, 2012 by starleigh
A teaser/trailer for Russell’s upcoming late night show “Brand X” has been released! The show, previously titled “Strangely Uplifting,” will premiere June 28 on FX. It will also air on Sky Atlantic in the UK.
I can’t embed the clip here, because they’ve disabled embedding, but click the image above to watch the trailer directly on Vimeo.
Tags: brand x, fx, late night, strangely uplifting, talk show, television, trailer, uk, upcoming, usa
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Posted in standup on March 31st, 2012 by starleigh
Russell will return to the Music Box at Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, NJ on May 4 and 5.
Tickets can be purchased here.
The Music Box has 1000 seats and is located at 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City. Phone: 609-317-1000.
These dates have been listed for a while – I apologize for not posting them sooner!
Tags: atlantic city, borgata, casino, live, music box, new jersey, standup, usa
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Posted in standup on March 9th, 2012 by starleigh
Join Russell Brand for an intimate evening of hilarity.
Largo
366 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Seats will be assigned beginning at 6pm, Doors open for drinks at 7pm, Showtime 8pm
Buy tickets for March 22 or March 23.
Tags: fx warmup, gigs, largo, live, los angeles, standup, usa
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Posted in charity, events, standup, television on March 3rd, 2012 by starleigh
Just a reminder that if you’re in the US, you can get a free trial to EpixHD to watch the Secret Policeman’s Ball live, Sunday March 4 at 7pm Eastern.
UK viewers can watch on March 9 at 10pm on Channel 4.
Tune in to support Amnesty International and see Russell along with so many other great performers!
Tags: amnesty international, channel 4, charity, epix, events, secret policeman's ball, television, uk, usa
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Posted in review, standup on February 17th, 2012 by starleigh
This is the best article about Russell that I’ve read in ages. Amazing and insightful. Excerpt:
I once wrote a book about a man who made comedy dangerous. Last night I saw someone who embodies that and more.
Russell Brand’s danger differs from O’Donoghue’s. It’s more playful, seemingly uncontrolled. An anarchic dancing id that O’Donoghue’s forensic mind might not abide. Yet for all of Brand’s play, there’s a physical menace that if pushed, would kick your ass.
It’s there the second Brand steps on stage. Laura and I were in the fifth row, center. Largo’s theater is old and intimate, so Brand was practically on top of us. The crowd went crazy as Brand strode left to right, long legs extended, hands slicing the air. Total rock star. I felt envious but also taken away. Before Brand said a word, he established his turf, his magnetism palpable.
Read the rest at Dennis Perrin’s blog here. Read it!
Tags: dennis perrin, largo, live, los angeles, review, standup, usa
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Posted in photos, standup, tour on February 16th, 2012 by starleigh
I just stumbled upon these lovely photos of Russell from his gig at Chumash Casino last year.
Many thanks to photographer Dwight McCann for allowing me to share them here!
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Tags: casino tour, chumash casino, dwight mccann, live, photos, standup
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“Nice here, innit.” Russell Brand’s first London show since his divorce from Katy Perry found him in high spirits and as playful as ever. He had no sooner walked onstage than he had stepped off it into the audience, asking for the lights to be turned on so that he could assess his female fans: “I’m single now, it matters,” he chuckled seductively.
