2006 Best Newcomers Nominee - Russell Kane's Theory of Pretension
Buoyant and intelligent, Kane's exhausting shows weave personal experiences with intricate cerebral material. Kane has a surprising honesty about his own family background which he brings to the fore of his work with comic aplomb. Also nominated in 2008 Kane has received a boost to his career that saw him make numerous TV appearances including Live at the Apollo on BBC1.
