Russell Kane
More Audio
More Video
Russell Kane is a multi-talented writer and performer who has firmly established himself as one the best comics in the UK today.
In June 2006, Russell became the face of digital station Five US. He presented Big Brother's Big Mouth on E4 and Channel 4 from June 26 to June 29, 2007. Also in 2007, he performed at the Apollo theatre, London, for the BBC's popular comedy programme, Live at the Apollo.
Following his 2008 if.comedy Award nomination, 2009 saw Russell embark on his first UK tour, performing the acclaimed Gaping Flaws in theatres nationwide.
His 2009 show, Human Dressage, showcased his talent for observation. Russell's hyperactive stage presence compels you to agree with his viewpoints on the British psyche. The idea that evolution is feminising men is just one example; Russell compares his own overly sensitive and flouncy disposition to that of his working class father, a man so masculine that he "just has to stare at a shelf to put it up".
Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2010 and the Barry Award 2011, Aside winning two of comedy’s most prestigious awards, Russell has had a prolific 12 months: he rejoined ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here Now presenting team, broadcasting live every night; presented Freak Like Me, a 6 part series for BBC3; he wrote a play called The Great British Country
Russell is currently on a national tour with his show Manscaping. His award winning show Smokescreens and Castles was recently released on live DVD.
“I actually snorted with laughter last night, Russell was great!”
Emap (Jan 11)
“THANK YOU! I thought they were both fabulous but Russell was absolutely fantastic, what a great show… I will most definitely be putting him forward for future events”
Upfront TV (Jan 11)







Add To Favourites
Email A Friend
Print This Page
