Review Quotes (2001 - 2009)

2009

"Jaik is a likeable comedian with a wicked set of one-liners." Alex Dawson, Leicester Mercury  (February 13th 2009, during the Leicester Comedy Festival)

2008

"A terrific comedian"  Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard 28th January 2008

"Scott Capurro, one of Britains most controversial stand ups certainly didn't let punters down tonight as the bitchy gay comic threw a glass of water over an Eastern European
woman who had called him a f***ing queer.   After an exchange of insults between them the woman retaliated by throwing her glass of beer at Scott. Scott then grabbed the woman's handbag, attempting to throw it out of the window. The drama, combined with great sets from comics Jaik Campbell, Lee Nelson, and The Two Magicians,
led to a number of audience members telling me it was the best comedy night they had ever been to."
Martin Besserman, Monkey Business Comedy Club, Saturday 17 May 2008

2007

"Excellent comedian and th-thoroughly nice guy."
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"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, (3^th - 29^th 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, (4^th - 30^th 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 (31^st July-24^th Aug, 5.30-6.25pm)

"A saving grace and a blessed relief."   Three Weeks  

"Hilarious. First-rate, talented, sweet and funny. ****"        The Stage 

"A very different but able comedian."        Paramount Comedy Website 

"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.
How does one address the British Stammerers' Association?" 

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