“clever, funny delight… slick… a masterpiece of self-deluded hubris… pacy, silly character study… so inventive and talented as a comedian” ★★★★
Steve Bennett, Chortle
“Hilarious… plenty of laughs… high-energy funny” ★★★★
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman
“a glorious self parody… wickedly funny, and sharp… achingly funny” ★★★★
Alan Chadwick, Daily Mail
“never a lull in the laughs” ★★★★
Dave Esson, Daily Express
“a revelation of a show, expertly structured and solidifying him as one of the funniest comedic writers and actors around… this attention to detail and total commitment are what makes this such a huge success… leaves you with the feeling that you need to see it again immediately”
Zoe Paskett, LMAOnaise
“superb… madcap show… a can’t-miss opportunity for anyone who grew up watching Power Rangers… action-packed fun” ★★★★
Geoff Evans, One4Review
“Splendidly done… superbly performed comic storytelling… likely to delight anyone who likes wacky showbiz tales and well-done comic-style silliness. An incredible talent. Go Go, Nic Sampson, you Might Comedy Power Actor” ★★★★
Ed Fortune, Starburst Magazine
It was announced today that New Zealand comedian and writer Nic Sampson is set to return to London’s Soho Theatre with his second solo hour, ‘Yellow Power Ranger’. The news follows a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last year. Nic will be doing a 4 night run from Tuesday 29th April – Saturday 3rd May (excluding Thursday 1st May) at Soho Theatre (Upstairs, 9pm).
When Nic was 18 years old, he played the Yellow Ranger in the 14th season of Power Rangers, something he seems to not be able to let go of. Clinging to his former glory days and the warmth of the spotlight, this shy and humble star is inviting his loyal and passionate fans to a never before attempted cast reunion – don’t worry, the other Rangers are definitely going to be there! Praised for his excellent character comedy, Nic Sampson is set to delight audiences with the tales of his former showbiz days, with surprises in store.
Tickets to Yellow Power Ranger on sale now at www.sohotheatre.com
As well as his true claim to fame (being the Yellow Ranger), Nic is also one of the co-writers and stars in Starstruck (BBC Three / HBO Max), the global hit created by and starring Rose Matafeo which has aired in the UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, France, Germany and many other countries across the globe. He has also written on the International Emmy award winning short series Inside, the New Zealand sketch series Funny Girls, The Emily Atack Show (ITV 2), the film Paddington in Peru and he has written and starred in The Brokenwood Mysteries. Nic is also an award winning comedian who won Best Newcomer 2014 at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, returning to the festival the next year to receive a nomination for the Billy T Award which recognises New Zealand comics with outstanding potential. Aside from his own solo comedy hours, Nic is a founding member of the improv comedy group SNORT, which has a rotating ensemble cast including Rose Matafeo and Alice Snedden, as well as part of the improv comedy group They Seem Nice with Emma Sidi, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and more.
MORE PRAISE FOR NIC SAMPSON:
“Sampson has an easy-going warmth and inventive comic touch that can’t help but charm” ★★★★
Alan Chadwick, Daily Mail
“Likeable New Zealand comic” ★★★★
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph
“a thoroughly winning guide” ★★★★
Steve Bennett, Chortle
“brilliant… the game and engaging Sampson knows when to gild the lily and when to let the madness speak for itself” ★★★★
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman
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