meteredAccess: purchase.metered_paywall, He's appeared on a bunch of TV shows over there . vars.article.userWall = ! I dont think youd feel fine.. A new cast of stylish Asian American socialites flaunts their fortunes and fashions while bringing the drama and living it up in New York City. The best way I can explain it is that watching stand-up felt the same as watching a TV show with a laugh track. vars.article.wallVisible = 'false'; return cookieValue; James Acaster brings humor, real-life stories, and important truths in this new special. ", Despite his experience, he says therapy helped him through that difficult time. (function () { Scenario and the Capri-Sun Quartet. }); document.head.append(script); The show was previewed in April and May in Australia and New Zealand,[19] where it won the New Zealand International Comedy Festival Award for Best International Show. } Welcome! In a world plagued by ghosts, three teens band together as paranormal investigators, risking what little they have to unravel a diabolical conspiracy. }; "Counselling really helped. 'false' : 'true'; He won the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show in 2019 with Cold L James second book Perfect Sound Whatever also made the Sunday Times bestseller list in 2019. I have lived an extremely blessed life save for enough awful/stupid experiences to fill a book with. A good six minutes of material follow before he explains whats happening. } meteredAccess: purchase.metered_paywall, It received a nomination from the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards for the best comedy show at the festival in 2012. James responded: 'It wasn't that bad. The first of these episodes was broadcast on 5 November 2014. } bundle: 'premium-plus', } Acaster's disastrous bakes on the limited series have turned into some of the GBBOfan community's most discussed moments from the show. Ages: 8 - 10 years. Netflix and third parties use cookies and similar technologies on this website to collect information about your browsing activities, which we use to analyse your use of the website, to personalise our services and to customise our online advertisements. }); When asked by Paul about the pushback he received, James said: I had some people who, during those routines, would start heckling and shouting out. ', Presenter Alan Brazil appeared stunned, saying: 'That bad? subscriptionStartDate: purchase.granted_by_app_purchase.original_start_at, [48][49][50][51], He dated English comedian Louise Ford until she left him for Rowan Atkinson in 2013. subscriptionFinishDate: '', I should have been looking after myself, exercising, whatever it is, and I just don\u0026#039;t think we\u0026#039;re that good at it in this country.\u0026amp;quot;Also, that year, I didn\u0026#039;t really have any time off. const onMutation = function (mutations) { [25], In 2017, Acaster took Recognise, Represent, and Reset to various venues, performing one show each night over three nights as The Trelogy. James Acaster is Coming to Atlanta . I've learnt so much and want to give back to people who are struggling.'. A whimsical master, he has received acclaim from around the world, including a record breaking 5 consecutive nominations for Best Comedy Show at the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Have a gander at James' collection of tunes from the best year of music ever! It\u0026#039;s just small stuff over time, of not looking after yourself.\u0026amp;quot;It takes something like that to make you think, \u0026#039;I should have been going to therapy for ages\u0026#039;. Though he didn't win any coveted titles, it's clear that Acaster has solidified his place inGBBO history as one of the series' most iconic bakers. James presents groundbreaking bread research, sings about his hometown soccer club and relays his thoughts about ice cream, Twister and lip skin. James Acaster - Comedian Buckhead Theatre Tour dates. Learn more about our use of cookies and information. subscriptionFinishDate: '0000-00-00T00:00:00Z', bodyAvailable) { \u0026amp;quot;My advice to anyone who is going for counselling is: do your research beforehand. Meanwhile, his music obsession has continued - he's amassed more than 550 albums since 2016, which he keeps at his home in London. 'It's a mental health battle with your head. Netflix supports the Digital Advertising Alliance Principles. !subscriberCookie.subscriptionStatus ? This, too, distinguishes his particular style of stand-up. const cookieData = getSubscriptionStatus(purchase); Now, if I\u0026#039;m stressed, I\u0026#039;ll be aware of it and take some time off, rest for a bit, exercise and do something fun, like listening to music.\u0026amp;quot;In the book, he says he\u0026#039;d kept his guard up too much when it came to relationships. Its a subtle moment, but so funny if youve been paying attention, and these little rewards are sprinkled throughout in ways that elevate the performance above even the very good material. He explained that taking pressure off himself and taking time off had helped him recover. \u0026amp;quot;I wanted to talk about my relationships, but she always brought it back round to celebrity,\u0026amp;quot; he writes. \u0026amp;quot;It\u0026#039;s the first time I\u0026#039;ve done a personal show - and that might not be the case forever. return 'none'; It's just small stuff over time, of not looking after yourself. Coles worker fights a woman allegedly trying to steal groceries, Motorists slowly drive down snowy hill in treacherous conditions. let flipPayConfig = { return { [citation needed], Acaster performed Prompt at 14 venues in England and Wales between January and March 2013, after which he appeared at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Hes not confessional in the usual sense, where hes describing the woes of his life, but through elliptical means he addresses his divorce, his melancholy, and the general heartbreak of life. The 36-year-old said: When Meghan Markle is talking about suicidal thoughts, it almost implies that shes weak or that shes not coping with stuff. Even though fans of the show have immortalized Acaster's desserts in the form of memes, Hollywood admitted on the podcast that he couldn't remember what the comic had created for his signature bake: the breakdown flapjacks. return 'premium'; } During her and Prince Harrys interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan shared that she had experienced suicidal thoughts and didnt want to be alive anymore. 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In his 2019 show, Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999, James spoke about calling the Samaritans during filming for The Great British Bake Off Stand Up To Cancer special. \u0026amp;quot;It\u0026#039;s about being more honest with myself and acknowledging when I\u0026#039;m stressed or anxious. if (eventType === 'access_resolved' || eventType === 'access_resolved ') { ', He added that he had learnt how important it was to take time off, saying: 'It's taking time for yourself and making sure you're okay as well.'. \u0026amp;quot;Counselling really helped. "Essentially, I spent a year not looking after my mental health at all. 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[33] In the podcast, Gamble and Acaster invite a special guest to discuss their dream starter, main course, side, dessert and drink. var p = purchase['granted_by_' + purchaseType]; [1], James William Acaster[2] was born in Kettering on 9 January 1985. I understood why these performers were good, and I understood why the material should be funny, but the format felt antiquated and superficial in a way that put me off. James Acaster is not afraid of vulnerabilityhis last special, 2019's "Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999," offers a candid account of a mental-health crisis that peaked in 2017, which he calls the. He explained that as he 'hadn't maintained' his mental health throughout his life, he struggled when he hit his early 30s. For the podcasting platform, see, Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast James Acaster, nominated for Best Comedy Show five times, New Zealand International Comedy Festival, Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special, https://www.headline.co.uk/titles/james-acaster/james-acasters-guide-to-quitting-social-media/9781472288585/, "Interview: Comedian James Acaster on being original as possible", "Interview: James Acaster The Fix Magazine", "The Wow! Four of his Fringe performances were adapted into the serialised Netflix specials Repertoire: "Recognise", "Represent", "Reset" and "Recap". I was too stressed all the time. [citation needed] He attended Montagu Secondary School and studied music at Northampton College. [52][53] He then dated New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo from 2014 to 2017. [20] Recognise was again nominated for the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award 2014 for the best comedy show the third time in a row for Acaster. Acaster formed the group through email communication in the COVID-19 pandemic with musicians he contacted while working on Perfect Sound Whatever. I actually kind of thought that it wouldnt be that big of a deal to talk about it. }); He began performing stand-up in 2008 and made his . In July 2016, Acaster performed in the comedy tent at Latitude Festival. I was constantly working and that caused me a lot of stress. ', He added: 'You can do stuff on the Samaritans as well which I've done in the past. Its morethe cleverness, the way of returning to themes and closing circles you forgot were still open, speaks to a kind of intense craftsmanship on Acasters part that rewards the viewer on various levels. } else { Official Twitter account of Russell Howard's Good News star James Acastor. Acaster's 2014 Edinburgh show was called Recognise. // Check window.dataLayer object or create. const getBundleValue = function (purchase, purchaseType) { 2016! The ever-intimidatingHollywood joinedAcaster on his podcast for an uncharacteristically lighthearted chat about GBBO behind the scenes. if (window.GTMLoaded === true) { Likes. const domain = '.belfasttelegraph.co.uk'; let cookieValue = parts.join('='); Entry 33: This is by far my most hated video, and I think that's funny.Offer recurring support: https://www.patreon.com/theweekireviewOr just the one time: h. Off Menu: The Christmas Dinner Party. In September 2013, he made his first appearance on the BBC musical comedy panel show Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Shane Ryan is a writer and editor. [8] In 2009, he performed in a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with fellow comedians Josh Widdicombe and Nick Helm. userID: purchase.granted_by_purchase.user_id, He developed this into a book, James Acaster's Classic Scrapes (2017), which made The Sunday Times Bestseller List. subscriptionStatus: purchase.granted_by_purchase.sku_code, The Classic Comedy Bar and Classic Studio", "John Kearns wins the Foster's Edinburgh comedy award 2014", "James Acaster 2017 tour: The Trelogy - British Comedy Guide", "James Acaster's Classic Scrapes: Book reviews 2017: Chortle: The UK Comedy Guide", "Books: The Sunday Times Bestsellers, September 3", "Kettering born TV comedian James Acaster to switch on town's Christmas lights", "James Acaster: 'Brexiteers get amazingly angry about my tea joke', "News: Cornbury Festival Announces Comedy Line-Up", "Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster on acast", "Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster podcast review", "Who won the 2019 Chortle Awards: News 2019: Chortle: The UK Comedy Guide", "Britain's James Acaster wins renamed top award at 2019 Melbourne comedy festival", "Who have the Edinburgh Comedy Awards panel overlooked, up to now? vars.article.userWall = 'none'; Unavailable on Basic with adverts plan due to licensing restrictions. He completed his UK tour of Lawnmower at a hometown gig in Kettering on 30 November 2013. } He\u0026#039;s had suicidal thoughts, suffered a year-long breakdown after splitting up with his girlfriend and falling out with his agent and even his counsellor seemed to turn into a starstruck stalker. window.IMP = window.IMP || {}; Working from home has not worked', Wall Street boss tell Davos summit and British chief of Citigroup says Pictured: Framed portraits of serial killers Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer that 'giggling killer' kept on wall of Six people die, including three children, when their throats are sliced by KITE STRINGS at Indian festival. } Today, he remains tight-lipped about his private life, when asked if he is dating again, but says he is giving himself more time to recover from break-ups. const cookies = document.cookie.split('; '); return grantedBy.indexOf(grant) > -1 A tie-in podcast, James Acaster's Perfect Sounds, aired on BBC Sounds. I didn't want to give too much detail about myself. Now, if I'm stressed, I'll be aware of it and take some time off, rest for a bit, exercise and do something fun, like listening to music. Following her comments, Piers Morgan claimed he did not believe Meghan, leading to the stars eventual departure from Good Morning Britain. const bundleValue = getBundleValue(purchase, 'app_purchase'); Downloads available on all plans except Basic with adverts. [27] His first book, James Acaster's Classic Scrapes, recounting the stories he told on Josh Widdicombe's XFM radio show and podcast, was published in August, followed by a book-reading tour in autumn 2017. Scenario broke up, he pursued comedy while "deciding what [he] really wanted to do". [11], In 2011 he also appeared on Russell Howard's Good News Extra and Dave's One Night Stand, and performed his first solo show at the Edinburgh Festival, Amongst Other Things,[12][13] which he toured across the UK the following year. [41][42] In 2019, Acaster won the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award, making him the first UK comedian to do so in nine years. } Scenario Album - James Acaster Official Website", "Comedy CV the UK's largest collection of comedians biogs and photos", "Acaster, Helm and Widdicombe Live at the Voodoo Bar", "Josie Long and James Acaster and The Pictish Trail", "Milton Jones: Lion Whisperer, Gala Theatre, Durham", "The Comedy Crawl | 30th April-1st May 2011", "Edinburgh Comedy Award 2012 nominations", "REVIEW: Reset: James Acaster (NZ International Comedy Festival)", "BBC Radio 4 James Acaster's Findings, Pilot Episode: Bread", "JAMES ACASTER Recognise! } Available instantly. [15], Acaster began appearing on his friend Josh Widdicombe's radio programme on XFM in 2012, initially being asked to share a story about a strange situation he had got himself into in the past. Another commented: 'Well done James, you are an evolutionary comedic genius, your speed of witty thought is admirable. recognise. The star has now hit the road for latest tour and as part of the road trip, Artist's Name . More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born January 9, 1985 Add to list Photos 9 Known for Cinderella 4.3 John 2021 The Island 3.4 TV Series Writer (creator) This time I'll make sure I find the right one. The show is told through several childhood stories and seeing them through a different lens after therapy. Mental health is something we all need to look after even if we're not having a meltdown, having a breakdown. He's had suicidal thoughts, suffered a year-long breakdown after splitting. subscriptionStatus: purchase.granted_by_app_purchase.sku_code, vars.user.subscriptionStartDate = subscriberCookie.subscriptionStartDate || ''; observer.observe(document, { His more recent special Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 (2019) won a Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award. Once reminded of the infamously underbaked treat,Hollywood wondered out loud how the Northamptonshire native could have possibly messed up the dish so badly. One said: 'I admire James talking about his mental health I've been there too it's a hard battle which you can't see with your eyes like a physical illness can. [52][54], Acaster is an advocate for therapy and counselling and has commented on the importance of talking and reducing the stigma around mental health. return key.split('granted_by_')[1]; window.GTMLoaded = false; try { const subscriberCookieStatus = getCookie(subscriberCookieName) || '{}'; I never used to do that. James describes his foolproof honey racket, then touches on British museums, grocery store dividers, witness protection and pasta terminology. Its profound, its impactful, and its nothing like the stereotypes in my head. 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); These four shows were filmed in September for a Netflix special. Keep em smilingand look after yourself. if (Object.keys(p.badge || {}).indexOf('print_monthly') > -1) { [22] It earned Acaster his 4th consecutive Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination for Best Show, becoming the second artist to do so after Al Murray. [40] It was published by Headline Publishing Group in August 2019. if (element.tagName === 'BODY' && ! But the first time I did it, it felt good to say it out loud and not feel embarrassed, or ashamed, of anything. window.showSubscriberElements) { From Brexit to breakups, James Acaster is an audacious king of comedy. 'none' : 'registration'; window.showSubscriberElements = true; ', He added: 'I couldn't sleep, I was on the booze, I was having suicidal thoughts for the first time. James Acaster has said anybody in Meghan Markle 's position would have struggled with their mental health, saying the Duchess of Sussex was subjected to 'prejudice, bigotry and hate'. Acaster also regularly appeared on Josh Widdicombe's XFM radio show, where he was a fan favourite due to a segment involving anecdotes of his known as "classic scrapes" (most of which were subsequently compiled in a book in 2017). His terrible year spawned much of the material for his current stand-up show, Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999, which is a big change in direction for Acaster, who used to be better known for his fictional observational comedy (eg playing an undercover cop, posing as a stand-up comedian), rather than exposing his own personal angst. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, contact the Samaritans on 084 5790 9090, or Lifeline 080 8808 800. script.async = true; if (isGrantedBy('whitelist_rule')) { Acaster performed this show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2016, where he became the first comedian to receive a fifth nomination for best show at the festival. "You take a year to get over it and a year to like yourself again - and I definitely like myself again," is all he will say. [21] It was performed at over 30 British venues during autumn 2014, including a two-week run at the Soho Theatre in December due to the success of the October dates at the same venue. James Acaster is 'One of comedy's most original voices' (Evening Standard). if (!! return 'home-delivery'; Stepmother of notorious cannibal killer Jeffrey Dahmer dead at 81: Shari Dahmer dies in Ohio nursing home after Two killed by 'armed' chickens: Men bleed to death after being sliced by knives fixed to roosters at cockfights MailOnline readers back Jeremy Clarkson to keep his job on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? "I realised I needed to get on top of things. Tweets & replies. In 2015 he won the Chortle awards for Best Breakthrough Act and Best Show for Recognise. [14], Acaster's 2012 Edinburgh show was called Prompt. } He is a writer and actor, known for Cinderella (2021), The Island (2022) and We the Jury (2016). Someone standing up in front of me saying, heres a joke, or loosely disguising a joke beneath a true story that is probably fake, doesnt press my buttons. const script = document.createElement('script'); [31] In July 2018, Acaster performed on the Comedy Stage at the Cornbury Music Festival. if (isGrantedBy('app_purchase')) { Scenario recorded an album entitled Stand in the Star: A Verse and a Chorus in 2007, but did not release it; Acaster announced in 2017 that he had reunited with the band to finish the album and that it would be available the following year, but it remains unreleased. subscriptionFinishDate: purchase.granted_by_app_purchase.finish_at, I should have been looking after myself, exercising, whatever it is, and I just don't think we're that good at it in this country. After attempting to pursue a music career as a drummer, Acaster began performing stand-up comedy in 2008. show_spinner: false, "It's about being more honest with myself and acknowledging when I'm stressed or anxious. James Acaster's most recent special is called Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 . It was nominated for the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award 2013 for the best comedy show. [35][36][37][38][39] Perfect Sound Whatever is Acaster's second book, about an obsessive challenge that he undertook in 2017 to collect as much music released in 2016 as possible. console.log('observer.observe failed:', e); James William Acaster (/ekstr/; born 9 January 1985) is an English comedian, writer, presenter and musician. It is time to party with James Acaster in Atlanta.This is your chance book James Acaster Atlanta tickets and experience the very best of what music has to offer. return; KETTERING TOWN FC Joined July 2013. }; Audible Audiobook. [55] [56], "Acaster" redirects here. James Acastor . But there's more: discover your full benefits now. }; return { To distract himself from his anxieties, he set himself the major task of researching the albums, music, singers and songwriters of 2016, which he now describes as "the greatest year for music of all time". new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], Its a new kind of artifice, but its one that seeks to say something a little deeper, with less of a blunt edge, about the life were living. Harriet Johnston For Mailonline. A whimsical master, he has received acclaim from around the world, including a record breaking 5 consecutive nominations for 'Best Comedy Show' at the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. mutations.forEach((mutation) => { What distinguishes Repertoire, and why I feel the need to write about it three years past its release for others like me who havent seen it, is that its one of those performances that manages to combine stand-up comedy with theater in a way that distances itself from the boring artifice (my opinion) of normal stand-up. const subscriberCookie = JSON.parse(getCookie(subscriberCookieName) || '{}'); observer.disconnect(); Rana Naidu can solve any problem in Bollywood. Tweets. But the first time I did it, it felt good to say it out loud and not feel embarrassed, or ashamed, of anything.\u0026amp;quot;Taking myself out of my comfort zone for the first time has made me a better comic, trying to make things that are quite dark, funny.\u0026amp;quot;He brought up the suicidal thoughts at his first counselling session, he recalls.\u0026amp;quot;The break-up that year was the trigger for everything and, after that, I entered a period of deep depression and during that time I had quite dark thoughts. }; item_group_code: "bel001", } return { }; But its like no, any person in her position would have ended up feeling like that because the amount of pressure and hate that was heaped upon her, and prejudice and bigotry, and being on the receiving end of all that youre insane if you dont let that affect you or if it doesnt affect you in some way. Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster @OffMenuOfficial . It wouldnt upset me, it would just surprise me that this person had such a visceral, angry reaction to it. "Taking myself out of my comfort zone for the first time has made me a better comic, trying to make things that are quite dark, funny.". if (vars.article.wallType === 'premium') { Based on the questionable state of his creations, it's probably no surprise that he wasn't named Star Baker during his time on "The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C." The two talked in detail about the reasons why Acaster was not named the winner of his episode of GBBO. const element = mutation.target; The reason we don't talk about it a lot in the UK is that it must be that bad to talk about that sort of stuff. "It's the first time I've done a personal show - and that might not be the case forever. This ability to turn his crises into comedic triumphs - who can forget his "wet" flapjacks in Celebrity Bake Off, when he told a grinning Paul Hollywood, "Started baking it, had a breakdown Bon appetit!" 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