His one-man shows in 2006 and 2007 were sell-outs at the Edinburgh Fringe, and in London. 'James Sherwood's Somewhat Premature Review of 2007' was "clever, funny, and will have fans singing along" (Chortle). The 2006 show 'I Know What You Did Last Sunday' was "Brilliantly conceived and very funny...Sherwood has phenomenal stage presence" (The Scotsman).
'I Know What You Did Last Sunday' is now available on DVD - email james@sherwoodcomedy.com to buy one.
James writes occasional blogs - one for the Guardian, one about the Guardian. Links are top right.
To contact him, email james@sherwoodcomedy.com or call 07870 213449.
James's 2008 Edinburgh show, 'Songs of Music', will start previews in mid-June.
- REVIEWS -
'Savage satire' - Sunday Times
'Fantastic' - Time Out
'Piercing' - Evening Standard
'Sharp, precise and ingenious.' - Chortle.co.uk
of 'James Sherwood's Somewhat Premature Review of 2007':
'End-of-the-year news reviews come aplenty around Christmas time in these media-saturated times, so James Sherwood has made a smart move by getting in there before the Beeb, Channel 4 et al can run their usual collections of talking-heads and video clips.
Two parts misanthrope, one part buffoon, Sherwood is the perfect guide to the year so far, interspersing his stand-up bits on Prince Harry and terrorism with music and sets of quick one-line jokes about a variety of news stories.
Most impressive is the fact this show remains enormous fun throughout, despite the depressing nature of the year's news - so don't let that 'topical' tag deter you. Anyone who can make a song about inflation and unemployment funny is surely worthy of your attention.'
**** - ThreeWeeks
'If you ever wondered what would happen if Bill Bailey and Marcus Brigstocke had a child, here is the result.
James Sherwood's persona is that of an old-school BBC presenter, with his middle class accent, tuxedo and masterful use of the English language.
He is a talented musician and his piece grammatically correcting songs is worth the ticket price alone.
His premise is appealing, too: that he is hosting a New Year's Eve show, and although we can't see any of the other partygoers, or the cameras, they are definitely there. It makes him seem slightly bonkers but sets the scene beautifully for his Somewhat Premature Review of the year.
The first third of the show really flies. The finale, and the New Year's Eve pick-up song is well worth the wait: it is clever, funny and will have fans singing along.'
Chortle.co.uk