Goodbear

Goodbear is a sketch comedy double act composed of Joe Barnes and Henry Perryment.[1]

Goodbear
MediumTheatre; Television; Online
NationalityBritish
Years active2015 – present
GenresDouble-act; sketch comedy
Websitehttp://www.goodbearcomedy.com

Their 2019 show Dougal was nominated for 'Best Show' at the 2019 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.[2]

Formation

Barnes and Perryment met at Leeds University where they were members of The Leeds Tealights.[3] In 2012, their Leeds Tealights Edinburgh show 'Sexy Chubby' was directed by Jamie Demetriou.

Edinburgh (2015–present)

Goodbear's debut fringe show was at the Fringe 2015. Since then, they have received critical acclaim from The Guardian[4], The Sunday Times[5], The Telegraph[6], The Scotsman[7], Chortle[8] and many more.[9] Their live shows are directed by George Chilcott, artistic director of Dugout Theatre and accompanied by an original score by Max Perryment.[10]

In 2019, their show Dougal was nominated for 'Best Comedy Show' at the Dave Edinburgh Comedy Awards, presented by Rose Matafeo and Stephen Fry.[11] In 2020, Dougal was also nominated for a Chortle Award.[12]

References
  1. "Goodbear Official Website".
  2. "Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2019".
  3. "Leeds Tealights Official Website".
  4. "The Guardian - Goodbear Review".
  5. "The Times - Goodbear Review".
  6. "The Telegraph - Goodbear Review".
  7. "Scotsman - Goodbear Review".
  8. "Chortle - Goodbear Review".
  9. "British Comedy Guide - Best Reviewed Shows".
  10. "Max Perryment - Website".
  11. "The Times - 2019 Comedy Award Nominees".
  12. "Chortle Nomination".
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