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Review Quotes2008 "A terrific comedian" Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard 28th January 2008
2007 "Excellent
comedian and th-thoroughly nice guy." "A gifted comedian. Would be great to see him return to the fringe next year " Chris Wilson, The Stage, Edinburgh August 2007 "Has a smart way with a one-liner. It might take a while to come out, but it is usually worth it." Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, February 2007
2006 "A comedian with a stutter might not sound too promising, but he wrings a lot of comedy out of his predicament - and a particularly nice line about West Side Story." Comedy @ Fire and Ice Bar in Ipswich By Andrea Davidson from Radio Suffolk EDINBURGH 2005: “I’ve Stuttered So I’ll F-F-Finish” at CElectric, C venues, (3th - 29th August, 8.20-9.15pm "Check it out, unusual and good fun. Bittersweet pathos and genuine, often brutal honesty. ***" Three Weeks, [by HKS]
"A funny man. He can engage with the audience and draw them into his life. A self-deprecating and spontaneous style. *** " one4review.com
"You have to admire the pluck of Jaik Campbell. Comic timing... ...original gags ***" The List (Glasgow and Edinburgh Events Guide) "We were laughing uncontrollably." www.radionewt.org "You have to admire Jaik Campbell " The Scotsman, (Roger Cox) "Funny comic material, stage presence, audience control." The Stage "Liked the jokes" Festbitch
EDINBURGH 2004: “D-D-D-Don't Mention The Disability...I did once and it took 15 minutes” at Co2, C venues, (4th - 30th August, 8.05-9.00pm) "Winning giggles... genuine pathos... instant guilty hilarity. *** " The Scotsman, (Jay Richardson) "Solid, satisfying comedy. Entertaining, and occasionally deliciously vicious. *** " Three Weeks, "Endearing and enjoyable. ***" The List (Glasgow and Edinburgh Events Guide), "Gentle and unimposing humour. *** " The Fest, (Alisa Mandirigin) "Opened my eyes. Perfect comic timing" Disability Now Magazine, "Effortless charm and sharp wit" Evening Standard, (Bruce Dessau) "The audience were hanging on every word." The Stage
EDINBURGH 2003: “BIRDS” - Belly Laugh, Smirnoff Underbelly (31st July-24th Aug, 5.30-6.25pm) "A saving grace and a blessed relief." Three Weeks
"Well worth seeing. Affable and talented. ****" StandupCom Magazine
"See Jaik Campbell. His stammering ways were absolutely hilarious. I'd probably have been happy enough to pay the ticket price to see him only. New stuff, a different avenue of comedy, so very entertaining. Styxx (Independent Scottish Reviewer)
LONDON 2003
"A fast rising act with a difference." Richmond Times and Putney Guardian, July 2003
"Talented. A brave man." The West Briton (Cornwall, July 2003)
EDINBURGH 2002:“Amused Moose Comedy Hot Starlets” - Belly Laugh, Smirnoff Underbelly, 3.25-4.20pm
"A big comedy star of the future. Comedy Gold." Jerry Sadowitz
LONDON 2001
"A very funny and unique act". Robbie Pointer, Comedian and Promoter of the Soho Laughter Lounge, London, December 2001
"Hilarious. If he were able to create a routine based on his own shortcomings, it would be a sure hit. Let's see..." Review from Steve Bennett, Chortle, January 2001
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