Ian Cognito has been compared to Lenny Bruce, Bill Hicks and Gerry Sadowitz. Winner of the Time Out Stand Up Comedy Performance Award 1999. He has been excluded from many venues because of his onstage antics.
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Known for his witty one-liners and celebration of the awkward, comedian James Dowdeswell has been likened to ‘…Eminem rapping Shakespeare.’(Venue Magazine). Having supported Phil Kay on his 2000 national tour and having won the Jongleurs New Act award, he has been commended for his honest and natural performances and his ability to make friends with his audiences; ‘I think we all came out of the auditorium feeling that we'd actually got to know someone, as well as being entertained’ said Three Weeks Magazine.
Sharp and surreal observational humour, with a clean, swear-free set. He is a regular compere at several comedy clubs, in and outside the capital. As well as performing both his live stand-up and sketches for television, he writes prolifically for TV and radio.
One of the most exciting and distinctive talents to emerge on the comedy circuit in recent years. 'Absolutely brilliant' according to Caroline Aherne, and he has justified the tag, regularly selling out his shows in Edinburgh and racking up the television and radio credits. Plus, he dresses smartly and uses no bad language whatsoever...!