Kevin Bridges
Kevin Bridges | |
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Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland | |
Medium | Stand-up, television, radio |
Years active | 2002–present |
Genres | Observational comedy |
Subject(s) | Everyday life, family, human interaction, current events |
Spouse |
Kerry Monaghan (m. 2019) |
Notable works and roles | Stand Up for the Week Live at the Apollo Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow |
Website | www |
Kevin Andrew Bridges (born 13 November 1986) is a Scottish stand-up comedian. His 2012 television series Kevin Bridges: What's the Story? was based on his stand-up routines.
He has appeared on many television panel shows, including Would I Lie to You?, Have I Got News for You, and has performed on Live at the Apollo and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.
Career
Stand-up
Bridges began performing on stage when he left school shortly after turning 17, doing stand-up comedy gigs at
Bridges appeared on the BBC's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, where he performed at the Edinburgh Playhouse.[3][4] He returned to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2009 with his show 'An Hour to Sing For Your Soul'. He was nominated for best newcomer in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.[5]
In 2010, Bridges took part in
Bridges' debut DVD, titled Kevin Bridges: The Story So Far... Live in Glasgow, filmed at Glasgow's
In 2012, Bridges embarked on his second stand-up tour of the UK, The Story Continues. The tour broke box office records, selling out the
In 2015, Bridges embarked on his third stand-up tour of the UK, A Whole Different Story. The tour saw Bridges sell over 500,000 tickets across 145 dates, including 16 sold-out shows at
Bridges became disillusioned with stand-up after his 145-night tour in 2015. After having a discussion with his dad, he decided to take a sabbatical from performing.[13] During this period he moved to Spain and was eventually inspired by the freedom he had to return to stand-up.[14] When Bridges returned from Spain, he did "three or four" unannounced work-in-progress gigs to test out his new material.[15]
After over a year away from stand-up, Bridges returned in 2018 with his Brand New Tour, which included a record 19 sold-out nights at The Hydro. Bridges was awarded the 'Gie it Laldy' award by the CEO of the Scottish Event Campus, in recognition for playing forty-six shows across the SEC Centre and The Hydro.[16] He has also sold more tickets for the Scottish Event Campus than any other solo artist.[17] His Brand New Tour was also voted the UK's Ticket of the Year in a poll conducted by Ticketmaster.[18] Bridges is the first comedian to top the annual poll voted for by Ticketmaster customers.[19]
Television
Bridges' television career started on
His TV work since then has included BBC One's
In 2014, BBC One commissioned three specials hosted by Bridges.[24] Live At The Commonwealth, filmed at the Glasgow's Theatre Royal to coincide with the city hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games, featured internationally renowned comedians from the Commonwealth.[25] Live at the Referendum, also filmed at the Theatre Royal, brought together four of the UK's top comedians to give their views on the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.[26] In the third special, Kevin Bridges: What's The Story – Referendum Special, Bridges took to the streets gathering grassroots opinions from across Scotland and beyond about the referendum.[27]
Radio
On 6 March 2010, Bridges took part in the
Personal life
Bridges is the son of Andy and Patricia Bridges and has a brother, John, who is ten years older.[28] He grew up in the Hardgate area of Clydebank and attended St Mary's Primary and St Columba's High.[28][29]
He married Kerry Monaghan in 2019. In December of 2022, Bridges announced the birth of his first child, a son, born in May of that year.[30]
Stand-up shows
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Year | Title | Notes |
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2012 | The Story Continues | |
2014-15 | A Whole Different Story | |
2018 | The Brand New Tour | |
2022-23 | The Overdue Catch-Up |
DVD releases
Title | Released | Notes |
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The Story So Far...Live in Glasgow | 22 November 2010 | Live at Glasgow's SEC Centre |
The Story Continues... | 12 November 2012 | |
A Whole Different Story...Live 2015 | 23 November 2015 | Live at Glasgow's SSE Hydro
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The Brand New Tour - Live | 7 December 2018 | |
The Overdue Catch-Up - Live | 4 December 2023 | Live at Cork's Opera House |
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | 8 Out of 10 Cats
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Himself | |
2009 | Gary: Tank Commander | Eddy | Television acting debut Episode: Stagging On |
2010 | Sports Relief 2010
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Himself | |
2010 | Channel 4's Comedy Gala | Himself | |
2010 | Rab C. Nesbitt | Mambo | Episode: Heal |
2010 | You Have Been Watching | Himself | |
2010 | You Have Been Watching | Himself | |
2010 | Friday Night with Jonathan Ross | Himself | |
2009–2010 | Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow | Himself | |
2010 | Comedy Central at the Comedy Show | Himself | |
2010 | Breakfast | Himself (comedian) | |
2010 | Mock the Week | Himself | |
2011 | That Sunday Night Show | Himself | |
2011 | Red Nose Day 2011 | Presenter | |
2010–2011 | Stand Up for the Week | Host | |
2010–2016 | Have I Got News For You
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Himself | |
2010–2012 | Live at the Apollo | Himself | |
2010–2011 | Grouchy Young Men | Himself | Television series |
2011 | BAFTA Scotland Awards | Host | |
2011–2019 | A League of their Own | Himself | |
2012 | Kevin Bridges: What's the Story?
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Himself | Also writer and producer, Television special |
2014 | Kevin Bridges Live At.. | Himself | |
2014–2020 | 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown | Himself | Contestant Team Captain |
2017 | All Round to Mrs. Brown's | Himself | Interviewed guest |
Awards and nominations
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2012 | Kevin Bridges: What's the Story?
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Best Writer | Nominated |
Bibliography
Non-fiction
- We Need to Talk About . . . Kevin Bridges (Penguin, 2014)
Novels
- The Black Dog (Wildfire, 2022)
References
- ^ "Kevin Bridges". The Comedy Club Ltd. Archived from the original on 13 May 2009. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
- ^ "Kevin Bridges". Off the Kerb. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ "Kevin Bridges Artist Home Page". Off The Kerb Productions. Archived from the original on 9 June 2009. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
- ^ "Michael McIntyre – The Invention of the Kilt". BBC Comedy. 27 May 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "Hard-working comedian's soul sings". BBC Comedy. 28 August 2009. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "Channel 4's Comedy Gala" (Press release). Channel 4. 5 April 2010. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "Kevin Bridges" (Press release). Chortle. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "Kevin Bridges DVD". Play.com. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Scots stand-up star Kevin Bridges opens his heart on fame, love and family". Daily Record. 9 November 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Review - Kevin Bridges: The Story Continues". comedy.co.uk. 11 October 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "New Kevin Bridges DVD sells 40,000 copies in one week since its launch". Daily Record. 2 December 2015. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ "KEVIN BRIDGES: THE BRAND NEW TOUR IS ON SALE NOW". Off the Kerb. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ "Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges considered walking away from comedy". The Scotsman. 2 December 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Kevin Bridges: I was ready to quit comedy". Daily Record. 2 December 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Subscribe to the Australian | Newspaper home delivery, website, iPad, iPhone & Android apps".
- ^ "GIE IT LALDY! KEVIN BRIDGES RECEIVES HYDRO'S NEW AWARD". Off the Kerb. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "The SSE Hydro on Twitter". SSE Hydro. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "News: Kevin Bridges Tops Ticketmaster Poll". Beyond The Joke. 27 November 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Kevin Bridges gets Ticketmaster Ticket Of The Year title". British Comedy Guide. 27 November 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "BBC One – Would I Lie to You?, Series 4, Episode 3". BBC. 5 March 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "BBC One – Would I Lie to You?, Series 5, Episode 2". BBC. 5 April 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ Sweney, Mark (14 June 2010). "Channel 4 lines up topical standup show hosted by Patrick Kielty". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ "Kevin Bridges reveals gambling problem : News 2014 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". Chortle.co.uk. 5 October 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Three new BBC One specials commissioned with Scottish comic Kevin Bridges". BBC. 6 June 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ "Kevin Bridges: Live at the Commonwealth". BBC. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ "Kevin Bridges: Live at the Referendum". BBC. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ "Kevin Bridges What's The Story: Referendum Special". BBC. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Interview: Comedian Kevin Bridges- The best since Billy Connolly?". The Scotsman. Edinburgh. 21 November 2010.
- ^ Kevin Bridges speaks to the Gazette – Local Headlines. Lanark Gazette (22 October 2010). Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "Comedian Kevin Bridges shares first glimpse of son and reveals baby's sweet name". MSN. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
External links
- Kevin Bridges at IMDb