James Sherwood (born 26 February 1975) is a stand-up comedian, comedy writer, singer, pianist, and composer.[1] He lives in Peckham, south London.
James Sherwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 February 1975 Rochford, Essex, England |
| Alma mater | Magdalen College School, Oxford |
| Occupation(s) | comedian, comedy writer |
Born in Rochford, Essex, in 1975, Sherwood grew up in Oxford, Bristol, Essex, and London. He was a chorister in the choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, and attended Magdalen College School. As an undergraduate English student at Magdalen he became an academical clerk in the same choir.
He had a brief career in public relations and new media working on campaigns for brand including BlackBerry before starting his comedy and music career.[2]
Sherwood was a semi-finalist in ITV's stand-up talent show Take the Mike in 2002. In 2004 he was runner-up in the BBC New Comedy Awards in 2004, and in the FHM Holsten Pils stand-up competition.[3] In 2008 he was awarded the BBC Radio Comedy Writers Bursary.[4]
Sherwood has performed several shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and in August 2010 he performed his latest show, One Man and his Piano. He also runs a popular residency, Piano Bar,[5] in central London.[6]
Edinburgh Shows
editAndrew O'Neill and James Sherwood, apparently (2004)[7]
I Know What You Did Last Sunday (2006)[7]
James Sherwood's Somewhat Premature Review of 2007 (2007)[7]
Songs of Music (2008)[7]
At the Piano (2009)[7]
One Man and his Piano (2010)[7]
UK Tour
editAt the Piano – January–March 2010
Awards and nominations
edit- Hollywood Fringe Festival 2010, won "Best Comedy Show" for At the Piano
- Buxton Festival Fringe 2010, nominated for "Best Individual Comedy Performance" for One Man and His Piano[8]
Radio and TV
editTake the Mike (ITV).
40 Years of University Challenge (BBC2)[9] – in a vocal group singing his own arrangement of the theme tune
Paper Review, Sky News – frequent appearances[1]
Richard Bacon Show, BBC Radio 5 Live[10]- frequent appearances
The Gethin Jones Show,[11] BBC Radio 5 Live – regular guest
4 Stands Up (BBC Radio 4)[12]
Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4[13]
The Jon Richardson Show, 6 Music[15]
Comedy writing
editSherwood has written for many radio comedies, including:
- The News Quiz
- The Now Show (winner of a Sony award)
- I Guess That's Why They Call It The News
- Look Away Now
- Laura Solon Talking and Not Talking
- Recorded for Training Purposes
- Newsjack
- Guerilla Cricket
- Tilt
References
edit- ^ a b "James Sherwood, comedian tour dates : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide".
- ^ "Edinburgh Interview: James Sherwood on Spoonfed - Things to do in London". Archived from the original on 12 March 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
- ^ "Holsten Pils and FHM set up comedy competition | PR & public relations news | PRWeek". www.prweek.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012.
- ^ "Radio Comedy Staff Writer | Jobs and careers with BBC". Ed Morrish. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- ^ "Interview: James Sherwood - 2010 Edinburgh Fringe". British Comedy Guide. August 2010.
- ^ "James Sherwood's Piano Bar at Café Koha - Comedy - Time Out London". 17 October 2012. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Handy Products".
- ^ "Buxton Festival Fringe presents 2010 awards".
- ^ "40 Years of University Challenge (TV Movie 2002) - IMDb". IMDb. 26 August 2002.
- ^ "BBC Radio 5 live - Richard Bacon".
- ^ "BBC Radio 5 live - Gethin Jones".
- ^ "BBC Radio 4 Extra - 4 Stands up".
- ^ "BBC Radio 4 - Loose Ends".
- ^ "BBC Radio 6 Music - Nemone".
- ^ "BBC 6 Music - Jon Richardson". www.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 31 August 2008.