sat 26/07/2025

Veronica Lee

Bio
Veronica is an award-winning writer and critic who contributes on theatre and comedy to the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph, Observer and London Evening Standard.

Articles By Veronica Lee

Leicester Comedy Festival Gala Preview Show - going from strength to strength

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Best of 2017: Comedy

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300 Years of French and Saunders, BBC1 review - seasonal treat from the sketch duo

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The League of Gentlemen, BBC2 review - an anniversary to celebrate

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Aladdin, Richmond Theatre review - great Dame, weak script

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Jack and the Beanstalk, New Wimbledon Theatre review - Al Murray's panto debut

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Jack and the Beanstalk, Lyric Hammersmith review - great fun for all ages

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Barnum, Menier Chocolate Factory review - a big, blowsy spectacle

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Margaret Cho, Hen & Chickens Bristol review - sex and drugs, no holds barred

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Brakes review - dysfunctional relationships laid bare

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The Elvis Dead, Soho Theatre review - schlock horror told through Elvis songs

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Natalie Palamides, Soho Theatre review - delightful and disturbing show about motherhood

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John Bishop, O2 review - Everyman comedy with a hint of subversion

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Kerry Godliman, Touring review - affable and down-to-earth humour

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A Woman of No Importance, Vaudeville - Eve Best is superb as a woman scorned

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Mat Ewins, Soho Theatre review - multimedia show with twists in the tale

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