[47], In November 2022, Acaster announced a new musical project called Temps, a music collective of 40 individuals. document.body.addEventListener('fp_user_event', function (event) { 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. A group of courtesans attempts to escape the grasp of a notorious kingpin but political corruption and blood ties make freedom a near-impossible goal. James responded: 'It wasn't that bad. [14], Acaster's 2012 Edinburgh show was called Prompt. Explaining how he'd recovered, he said: 'Going to therapy made it much better. return { Inicio; Actualidad; Comunidad. In 2017 he toured the country with a staggering three show Trelogy, performing Recognise, Represent and Reset consecutively over three nights in each venue. item_group_code: "bel001", I hadn\u0026#039;t looked after myself at all for years and it took something that\u0026#039;s quite normal in everyday life, like a break-up, to really bring to a head all this stuff that I\u0026#039;d held on to, and that had built up over time.\u0026amp;quot;I realised I needed to get on top of things. [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. However, months into therapy, his counsellor's responses during sessions became obsessed with fame and celebrity, he recalls. }; Prince Harry is dubbed 'a stupid boy' as growing number of ex-top brass criticise him for revealing his Taliban Royal Family will find it 'impossible' to compromise with Sussexes, Man ordered to take off a Jesus Saves t-shirt at Mall of America, Russian pro-war fanatic warns Britain could be 'wiped off the map', BBC Breakfast celebrates forty years of hilarious bloopers, Ken Bruce will be joining the Greatest Hits Radio family in April, As it happened: UK Government blocks Scotland's new gender law, Bungling helicopter pilot blows over stadium roof injuring eight, Kamala opts out of kneeling with Biden for Warriors photo op, Shamima Begum never considered turning back during journey to ISIS. const element = mutation.target; He's filming another series of panel show Hypothetical with his comedy pal Josh Widdicombe, which should be out early next year, is continuing to write for different platforms, hosting his hugely popular food podcast, Off Menu with fellow comedian Ed Gamble, and hopes that more books are on the cards. Eventually, he texted her that he wanted to end the sessions.\u0026amp;quot;It\u0026#039;d been a rough year, a year I\u0026#039;d told her about in great detail, and I wasn\u0026#039;t ready for my counsellor to transform into my stalker,\u0026amp;quot; he wryly observes.This ability to turn his crises into comedic triumphs - who can forget his \u0026amp;quot;wet\u0026amp;quot; flapjacks in Celebrity Bake Off, when he told a grinning Paul Hollywood, \u0026amp;quot;Started baking it, had a breakdown Bon appetit!\u0026amp;quot; - has fuelled his popularity, with frequent appearances on Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You?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.\u0026amp;quot;It covers the same year, but tells different stories to the book,\u0026amp;quot; he explains. James Acaster - Comedian Buckhead Theatre Tour dates. 'none' : 'registration'; This, too, distinguishes his particular style of stand-up. The first of these episodes was broadcast on 5 November 2014. Is it time Harry & Meghan accept Clarkson's apology and move on? An imaginative young squirrel leads a musical revolution to save his parents from a tyrannical leader. James riffs on his love of loopholes, free produce, childhood dreams, cardboard boxes and more, then shares audio from his very undercover podcast. meteredAccess: purchase.metered_paywall, "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. [16], Acaster's 2013 Edinburgh show Lawnmower was staged at the Pleasance Courtyard. } const bundleValue = getBundleValue(purchase, 'corporate_account'); It was his split with his then-girlfriend (whom he calls "Becky With The Good Hair" in the book) at the beginning of 2017 and difficulties with his agent that led to him seeking counselling. This time I'll make sure I find the right one. Media. subscriptionFinishDate: purchase.granted_by_app_purchase.finish_at, } else if (Object.keys(p.badge || {}).indexOf('premium-plus') > -1) { James Acaster is a standup comic from London. Likes. console.log('observer.observe failed:', e); '&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= bundle: bundleValue, James describes his foolproof honey racket, then touches on British museums, grocery store dividers, witness protection and pasta terminology. 11:37 EST 20 Aug 2019. meteredAccess: purchase.metered_paywall, 100% guaranteed tickets for all upcoming events in Atlanta at the lowest possible price. James Acaster is Coming to Atlanta . }); The comic added that often in the UK, speaking about mental illness or seeking help and therapy is seen as arrogant or self-indulgent, when it should be encouraged. ', Presenter Alan Brazil appeared stunned, saying: 'That bad? Acaster's 2014 Edinburgh show was called Recognise. }); Even though it didn't end great with us, it was really helpful and I'm currently trying to sort out going to see another person. [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. 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Theres no one better at constructing a show than Acaster The Guardian, This is stand-up of the highest, most playful order The Guardian, Stitched together and overlaid with such grace Telegraph, One of comedys most original voices Evening Standard, A bright and unique comedy mind Chortle, a virtuoso display of comic invention Chortle, one of the most consistently brilliant and distinctive comedians of his generation Chortle, He really is rewriting the comedy rulebook Time Out, Continues to stun with boundless creativity and technical mastery The Scotsman, If Oxford wants to study stand-up in depth, Acaster is a good place to start- Sunday Times, the master of storytelling, taking us on a journey that captivates while simultaneously leaving us in stitches of laughter- Edinburgh Festivals, Represent Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, New Zealand International Comedy Festival 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, Latitude Festival 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, Recognise Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014, Lawnmower Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2013, Amongst Other Things National Tour 2011, Amongst Other Things Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2011, Milton Jones National Tour Support 2011, Best Show (Recognise) Chortle Awards 2015, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, Best International Show New Zealand Comedy Festival 2014, Off The Kerbs Laughing Boy New Act Of The Year 2010. It was that bad?'. In these five shows, James probes deeply into a variety of subjects and shares his eye-opening conclusions. Scenario broke up, he pursued comedy while "deciding what [he] really wanted to do". 11:36 EST 20 Aug 2019 A series of four episodes of "James Acaster's Findings" was recorded in June and July 2014. (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': window.showSubscriberElements = true; 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. You can find more of his writing and podcasting at Apocalypse Sports, and follow him on Twitter here . He's infiltrated a gang who are dealing drugs to stand-up comedians and has done so by assuming the identity of a stand-up comedian named James Acaster. const cookieData = getSubscriptionStatus(purchase); James William Acaster ( / ekstr /; born 9 January 1985) is an English comedian, writer, presenter and musician. The stand-up comic, 34, appeared on The Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show on TalkSport and revealed he'd taken time off after struggling with his mental health following a break up several years ago. I've learnt so much and want to give back to people who are struggling.'. ', James opened up while appearing on the Talk Radio show, saying: 'Ihadn't looked after my mental health my whole life. meteredAccess: purchase.metered_paywall, Free with Audible trial. On the surface, it might seem that brilliantly gawky comedian James Acaster hasn't got all that much to smile about. 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. [34], In 2019, Acaster won the Chortle Award for Best Show with Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999. window.loadGTM(); if (element.tagName === 'BODY' && ! In many cases, I loved different types of art created by stand-ups, like FXs Louie. 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. \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. But when his father is suddenly released from prison, the one mess he cant handle may be his own. He has won four Chortle Awards. He won the New Zealand Comedy Guild's best international act award in December 2013. [citation needed] He attended Montagu Secondary School and studied music at Northampton College. } else if (Object.keys(p.badge || {}).indexOf('premium') > -1) { wise words from james Welcome to the number one coolest website on the net, jamesacaster.com. James continued on TalkSport, saying: 'Stand up was going really well, I was just really busy. } catch (e) { Get ready music fans because one of the most famous names in the industry is on the way to your city. vars.user.subscriptionStatus = subscriberCookie.subscriptionStatus || ''; The lead single "no,no" was released in November 2022; the music video features Acaster in his "Party Gator" costume. Coles worker fights a woman allegedly trying to steal groceries, Motorists slowly drive down snowy hill in treacherous conditions. j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'? subscriptionStartDate: '0000-00-00T00:00:00Z', Comedians, News, Reviews, Video, Venues. return 'epaper-access'; 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. I was not giving myself any time off. But the first time I did it, it felt good to say it out loud and not feel embarrassed, or ashamed, of anything. March 22, 2021 In his superb new stand-up special, " Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 ," James Acaster describes the worst year of his life: After a shattering breakup, suicidal thoughts and a. "Buying the music of that year has reconnected me with music. Whenever you don't want to miss the chance to attend James Acaster - Comedian Buckhead Theatre concerts, you just browse this site and profit of the cheap James Acaster - Comedian tickets Buckhead Theatre available. He began performing stand-up in 2008 and made his . Acaster's second book, Perfect Sound Whatever (2019), also became a Sunday Times Bestseller; it follows Acaster's life in 2017 via reviews of albums that were released in 2016. ', 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.'. Not stand-up. In 2019 James completed a mammoth long tour of his hugely successful show Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 around the UK, Australia and America. if (event.detail.object.access === true) { He has won four Chortle Awards . Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster @OffMenuOfficial . Downloads available on all plans except Basic with adverts. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I was constantly working and that caused me a lot of stress.\u0026amp;quot;While he\u0026#039;s unsure why his counsellor\u0026#039;s attitude towards him changed over time, he fears she may have become starstruck. Audible Audiobook. James Acaster (Author) 204 ratings 3.5 on Goodreads 904 ratings #1 New Release in Computers & Internet Humor See all formats and editions Kindle $1.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover $22.79 2 Used from $29.11 7 New from $18.79 THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER This is a self-help book like no other. The three talked about Acaster's flapjack incident, his downfall on the show, in which the contestant famously told the judges that he "had a breakdown" while making the dessert. const bundleValue = getBundleValue(purchase, 'app_purchase'); So when I said about having suicidal thoughts, I had some people shouting man up, I had others call me a crybaby and things like that. [31] In July 2018, Acaster performed on the Comedy Stage at the Cornbury Music Festival. Official Twitter account of Russell Howard's Good News star James Acastor. Harriet Johnston For Mailonline. bodyAvailable) { subscriptionStartDate: '1111-11-11T11:11:11Z', 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. [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. 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. enable_showcase: false, [8] In 2009, he performed in a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with fellow comedians Josh Widdicombe and Nick Helm. Available instantly. observer.disconnect(); Welcome! The show goes on, Acaster still on his knees, and at the 15-minute mark, he rises in fury, in the middle of a story about purchasing bananas, and takes a dead pause in the middle of his rant to start the clock on his watch. 'We consider that that base level of stress and anxiety is fine and it's actually not. In 2017 James released his debut book Classic Scrapes which made the Sunday Times bestseller list. }; ', One posted: 'Good words, wise words, mental health should be as easy to talk about as breaking a leg.'. [1], James William Acaster[2] was born in Kettering on 9 January 1985. After some light celebrity gossip, James discusses jury service, poor massages, secret Santa, fortune cookies, log flumes and more. I haven't gone into it in too much detail in the book. 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! return 'none'; mutations.forEach((mutation) => { Despite the fact that Acaster hosts "Off Menu," a food-themed podcast, withEd Gamble,the comic's culinary prowess wasn't exactly what he was known for during his time on GBBO. [23][24], Acaster's 2016 show was called Reset. He completed his UK tour of Lawnmower at a hometown gig in Kettering on 30 November 2013. He said: I guess I was in a bit of a naive headspace when I started talking about it, because I wasnt making this decision to talk about this taboo thing that no one talks about. In a world plagued by ghosts, three teens band together as paranormal investigators, risking what little they have to unravel a diabolical conspiracy. const cookieData = updateSubscriberCookie(event.detail.object); [5], Acaster played the drums in various bands around his hometown prior to his comedy career, including The Wow! if (vars.article.wallType === 'registration') { window.GTMLoaded = true; "It takes something like that to make you think, 'I should have been going to therapy for ages'. He said he found out 'a year later' that she had dumped him for Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson. 'It's a mental health battle with your head. In September 2013, he made his first appearance on the BBC musical comedy panel show Never Mind the Buzzcocks. ', Another wrote: 'Absolutely speechless, what an incredible man. Scenario and the Capri-Sun Quartet. I didn\u0026#039;t want to give too much detail about myself.\u0026amp;quot;Essentially, I spent a year not looking after my mental health at all. It consists of four separate hour-long stand-up comedy performances, all filmed in September 2017: "Recognise", "Represent", "Reset", and "Recap". subscriptionStartDate: '', 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. } } else { In June 2016, Acaster appeared as a guest on Russell Howard's Stand Up Central. Id obviously heard people say stuff about starting the conversation and things like that but I always thought that was more of a thing of like, people who are going through mental health struggles dont want to talk about it so we need to get those people to open up and talk about it; I didnt think it was because society as a whole doesnt want to talk about this. The best way I can explain it is that watching stand-up felt the same as watching a TV show with a laugh track. } I thought, Im just being a comedian talking about my life and this is the kind of material I want to do at the minute. })(); Premium subscribers enjoy unlimited access to all articles. const listenForFlipPayEvents = function () { recognise. [22] It earned Acaster his 4th consecutive Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination for Best Show, becoming the second artist to do so after Al Murray. What . , updated For confidential support call the Samaritans on 116123 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. [contact-form-7 id=251 title=sign up]. Sorry I Wasn't Listening I Was Thinking About James Acaster: Blank Lined Notebook For James Acaster Lovers | Perfect Personalized 6" x 9" - 100 Pages . James Acaster Somehow, it didn't put them off standup for life. 1, was released in August 2022, becoming his third Sunday Times Best Seller. return cookieValue; As a comedy fan, I loved TV, movies, live improv (I spent three years in New York City essentially living at UCB), sketch, podcastsliterally any other form of the medium. }; document.head.append(script); It can be difficult to describe how this works in practice without spoiling things, so let me spoil just a little: The show begins with Acasterdressed in a dark green jacket with a dark green backdrop, an exercise in color matching that continues with various autumnal shades through all four episodesdropping to his knees and beginning his show. 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. Unavailable on Basic with adverts plan due to licensing restrictions. [52][53] He then dated New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo from 2014 to 2017. James also has two hit podcasts Off Menu which he hosts with Ed Gamble, and Perfect Sounds both of which are regulars on the iTunes top 10 List. [43] Acaster's podcast with BBC Sounds, James Acaster's Perfect Sounds, started in April 2020.[44]. [40] It was published by Headline Publishing Group in August 2019. vars.article.wallVisible = ! I filmed 4 stand up shows that can be found on Netflix under the name Repertoire. 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. (England) - Comedy.co.nz - The home of live NZ comedy. [7], Acaster began performing stand-up comedy in 2008. Acaster, Romesh Ranganathan, and James Corden voiced three mice and appeared as three transformed footmen in the 2021 film Cinderella. 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. Acaster's disastrous bakes on the limited series have turned into some of the GBBOfan community's most discussed moments from the show. for (let i = 0, parts; (parts = cookies[i] && cookies[i].split('=')); i++) { vars.user.userID = subscriberCookie.userID || ''; subscriptionFinishDate: '0000-00-00T00:00:00Z', It was nominated for the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award 2013 for the best comedy show. Mental health is something we all need to look after even if we're not having a meltdown, having a breakdown. 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