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David Reed
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🎭Playwright | Actor | Comedian

‘Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas’ at Birmingham Rep Xmas ‘25

Daddy Issues S2 | Now on iPlayer

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David Reed @mrdavidreed.bsky.social · Nov 16
Bond film anagrams. A thread.

Dr. No (1962)
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This is BRILLIANT and you should see it if you can. Also, Humphrey Ker has been “extended due to popular demand” and is now 8’6” tall, which is worth seeing.
Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas (with David Reed, Humphrey Ker, Margaret Cabourn Smith, John Kearns and co) at the Birmingham Rep.
November 27, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Why Movies Just Don't Feel "Real" Anymore
YouTube video by Like Stories of Old
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November 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Happy Daddy Issues Season 2 Day to those who celebrate!
Daddy Issues - Series 2: 1. Back for Good
New mum Gemma is living with her exasperating mother, Davina, whilst Malcolm is staying at the squalid bedsit. Wanting her out, Gemma and Derek plot to get Malcolm back in the flat.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
We can finally reveal the gorgeous cast for our winter show in Birmingham. What a bunch of hotties. 🔥🎭🔥
September 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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danielwcarlson.bsky.social
We built a calculator that doesn't work, but don't worry, it's also a plagiarism machine that will tell you to kill yourself. It runs on the world's oceans and costs 10 trillion dollars.
August 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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@mrdavidreed.bsky.social was the first guest I had on who I didn't already know personally. It's since become one of my favourite chats and is also the episode that gets quoted the most by listeners (and other guests) in terms of advice and comedy wisdom. Definitely give it a listen!
oocharacterpod.bsky.social Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · Jun 17
After a week away, we're back in the archives and this time we're dusting off Episode 8 with the immensely talented David Reed. Here he is with some sage sketch comedy advice. (1/3)
June 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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damonbeesley.bsky.social
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A six-track EP of the awesome music from Daddy Issues is now available. James Righton is the musical genius behind it all. So lucky to have him onboard and frankly over-delivering track after gorgeous track 🙏
Daddy Issues (Music From The Original BBC Series) - EP by James Righton on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 6 Songs
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June 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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chortle.bsky.social
John Kearns and Penny Dreadfuls trio take on Sherlock Holms
John Kearns and Penny Dreadfuls trio take on Sherlock Holms
With new songs from  Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. 
dlvr.it
May 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
Penny Dreadfuls fans may be interested to know that Humphrey and I have written a very daft murder mystery and we’ll be playing Holmes & Watson in it. Christmas in Birmingham this year anyone?

variety.com/2025/theater...
‘Sherlock Holmes’ Christmas Comedy to Star Emmy Winner Humphrey Ker, David Reed (EXCLUSIVE)
Birmingham Rep has unveiled key casting for its upcoming world premiere of 'Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas.'
variety.com
May 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
This Saturday.
philwhelans.bsky.social Phil Whelans @philwhelans.bsky.social · May 19
GTI LINE-UP MODIFICATION ALERT. Sat May 24, 2000hrs at hooplaimpro.com, the formidable David Reed will be joining Charlotte Gittins, Nell Mooney and myself. Miss this show and you’ll forever wonder what it was like.
May 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
I was John Hegley’s drummer for a bit. This line and other delights are seared into my mind.
edmorrish.bsky.social Ed Morrish @edmorrish.bsky.social · Mar 29
A proper dad, well he never really had one
It’s not on file if the child was a glad one
There was no trial for whatever it was the lad done
And if that’s a Good Friday, I wouldn’t want a bad one.

— John Hegley
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
We had a blast this week workshopping mine and @humphreyker.bsky.social ‘s Christmas play for Birmingham Rep. I can’t share anything with you yet, so here’s a photo of my dog. Tickets now on sale!* www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/she...

* For the show not my dog.
Buddy the cocker spaniel peers around the corner from the top of some stairs.
April 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
Chuffed to bits that my sci-fi comedy ZEROES has been nominated for an ARIA. Massive congratulations to our brilliant team.
List of Aria nominees for Best Drama or Fiction including Zeroes by BBC Studios for Audible.
April 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
Brighton friends should go and see John-Luke do his thing. He’s unlike anyone else out there. Live comedy at its best.
jlukeroberts.bsky.social John-Luke Roberts @jlukeroberts.bsky.social · Apr 6
Brighton! I'm bringing my tour show to you next weekend. A strange stand-up show about love and loss, with beautiful music by John Chambers. All supported by me, doing 40 minutes of my favourite bits from my other 9 shows. www.komedia.co.uk/shows/john-l...
John-Luke Roberts: It is Better + Best Of
In 2024 John-Luke Roberts remounted all ten of his solo shows, from over fifteen years of making and performing comedy. To celebrate the achievement, he’s taking a compilation of some of his favourite...
www.komedia.co.uk
April 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
LEGENDS!
comedystoreplayers.com The Comedy Store Players @comedystoreplayers.com · Apr 1
The Comedy Store Players were named the Legend of Comedy at Leicester Comedy Festival’s annual awards ceremony, in partnership with De Montfort University!
April 1, 2025 at 8:51 AM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
It is incredibly generous/foolhardy/noble of Suki & Paul to let Miles and I share a stage once again. Last time I force fed him a LOT of beef.
thecomedystore.co.uk The Comedy Store, UK @thecomedystore.co.uk · Mar 24
This show is sure to sell out to be quick!

Paul & Suki will be joined by Miles Jupp, David Reed & Yshani Perinpanayagam on the keyboard.

“Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show” is a night of fast, and fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories, songs and laugh out loud surrealism.
March 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
Best Star Trek Crew wrong answers only.
The cast of Frasier
March 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
Whoops!
jlukeroberts.bsky.social John-Luke Roberts @jlukeroberts.bsky.social · Mar 18
Writers! Stop writing dystopian fiction immediately - they're using them as blueprints.
March 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
Listen up rice fans!
March 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Aaaw, look at the past, when @turlygod.bsky.social (radiance!) couldn't be married by @sandling.bsky.social without Sean Connery sticking his oar in: www.youtube.com/watch?si=bEi...
PERFECT MOVIE RECREATIONS: Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves
YouTube video by Richard Sandling's Perfect Movie
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March 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
Well done team The Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty!
chortle.bsky.social Chortle @chortle.bsky.social · Feb 27
Chortle Awards 2025: Radio nominees announced: Shortlists being revealed across the day
Chortle Awards 2025: Radio nominees announced
Shortlists being revealed across the day
dlvr.it
February 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
Read all about my new show Sherlock Holmes & The 12 Days of Christmas here!

www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/f...
Sign of the four: Sherlock Holmes returns for Christmas comedy by two duos
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice have created songs for a Theatreland mystery by Humphrey Ker and David Reed. We find out how they doubled up for the detective’s ‘gory’ new case
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
mrdavidreed.bsky.social
I can finally talk about the show I’ve been working on.
SHERLOCK HOLMES
and The 12 Days of Christmas
Written by Humphrey Ker & David Reed
Original songs by Andrew Lloyd-Webber & Tim Rice

That’s my Christmas plans sorted!

🔗 www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/she...
February 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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damonbeesley.bsky.social
And we’re back… ❤️
January 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Trigger warning: This story about Caroll Spinney, the man inside Big Bird, might make the room dusty
Caroll Spinney inside his Big Bird costume operating the beak with his outstretched arm. When asked about his most meaningful interaction with a fan, Spinney had this say: "I got a letter from a fan who said his little boy, who was 5 years old, his name was Joey, he was dying of cancer. And he was so ill, the little boy knew he was dying. So the man, in his letter, asked if I would call the little boy. He said the only thing that cheered him at all in his fading state was to see Big Bird on television. So once in a while, he wouldn't see Big Bird on some days, because he wasn't necessarily in every show. So he asked could I telephone him, and talk to the boy, tell him what a good boy he's been. So I took a while to look up a phone, because this was before cell phones. And they got a long cord to bring a phone to the boy. And I had Big Bird say 'Hello! Hello Joey! It's me, Big Bird!' So he said 'Is it really you, Big Bird?' 'Yes, it is!' I chatted a while with him, about ten minutes, and he said 'I'm glad you're my friend Big Bird.' And I said 'I'd better let you go now.' He said 'Thank you for calling me Big Bird. You're my friend. You make me happy! And it turns out that his father and mother were sitting with him when the phone call came. And he parents in, be il that day were t sure lew tong he id last. And so his father wrote to me right away, and said 'Thank you, thank you' - he hadn't seen him smile since October, and this was in March - and when the phone was hung up, he said 'Big Bird called me! He's my friend.' And he closed his eyes. And he passed away. And I could see that what I say to children can be very important. And he said 'We haven't seen our little boy smile in MONTHS. He smiled, as he passed away. It was a gift to us. Thank you.'"
December 18, 2024 at 12:22 AM