Edinburgh Comedy Awards

Russell Kane 2006 Best Newcomer Nominee

Russell Kane's Theory of Pretension

Buoyant and intelligent, Kane's exhausting shows weave personal experiences with intricate cerebral material. Kane has a surprising honesty about his own family background which he brings to the fore of his work with comic aplomb. Also nominated in 2008 Kane has received a boost to his career that saw him make numerous TV appearances including Live at the Apollo on BBC1.

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