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Stuart Goldsmith

Stuart Goldsmith is an internationally award-winning comedian, with a reputation for smart, accessible comedy.  His enthusiasm and charm conceal a quick wit, honed by a youth gloriously misspent as a street-performer.

He's an "expert stand-up" (Sunday Times), a Malcolm Hardee Award winner, and a triple Chortle Award nominee.

A dab hand with a one-liner, he excels in sculpting deft vignettes about love, romance and the downside of getting what you want.  He's also pretentious.

Awards and Festivals:
Nominated for Chortle Internet Award for “The Comedian's Comedian Podcast” 2013, 2014
Won “Spirit of the Festival” at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, 2013
Won Malcolm Hardee “Cunning Stunt” Award, 2012
Nominated for Chortle Breakthrough Award, 2012
Nominated for “Best Show” at Leicester Comedy Festival, 2011

Headlined “Standup Showcase” at Christchurch World Busker's Festival, NZ, 2014
“The Big Show” at New Zealand International Comedy Festival, 2013
“Best of the Edinburgh Fest” at Adelaide Fringe, 2013
“Best of the Edinburgh Fest” at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, 2013
Semi-finalist in “Show Me The Funny” (ITV1)

TV Warm-Up/Corporate Work:
Stu is in great demand as a warm-up artist, with shows under his belt including The Graham Norton Show, Badults, Penn and Teller's Fool Us, The IT Crowd, Miranda, and many, many more.

He's been repeat-booked by corporate clients including Cancer Research UK, The Charity Retail Assoc, British Telecom, SAP.com, Bank of America and Citigroup, and performed standup in Estonia, Spain, Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Singapore, Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain, New Zealand, and Australia.

“Stuart did a brilliant job of entertaining guests at our conference, tailoring his jokes perfectly to suit the audience.  He was consistently funny for the entire show; a superb choice of comedian.” Warren Alexander, CEO Charity Retail Association

Press Quotes

"A charming, expert stand-up" Sunday Times

"A supremely talented stand-up, with a wonderfully funny view of the world and an effortless charm" Time Out

“Consistently, dependably and utterly funny” ThreeWeeks

“Possibly the bravest, and certainly one of the best debut shows I've ever seen” Kate Copstick, Scotsman

The Comedian's Comedian Podcast:

His “Comedian's Comedian Podcast” shines a light on the darkest creative secrets of his fellow comics, and is much-loved by the British comedy industry.  It was nominated for the Chortle Internet Award in 2013 and 2014.  Previous guests include Rhod Gilbert, Greg Proops, Sarah Millican, Al Murray, Tim Vine and David O'Doherty.

“A brilliant insight into some of the best comedic minds in the country, endlessly educational and entertaining” Corry Shaw of Chortle

“Terrific in-depth interviews for the discerning comedy nerd” Dominic Maxwell of The Times

“Consistently entertaining and startlingly honest” Alex Hardy of The Telegraph

“For anyone with an interest in the craft of stand-up comedy, this is a dream come true” Festival Journal

“I can't recommend it enough – fascinating and inspirational” Sarah Millican

“Not just another wanker talking about comedy” Greg Proops