Praise for 2024's "The Fear":
“Anyone can be funny, but Kealy takes comedy a step further and creates something so technically clever that it's almost beautiful…The Fear is a career-defining show. Definitely make sure that you’re there to witness it for yourself first-hand.” ★★★★★ - Broadway Baby
“Comedy with brains, heart and a killer final punch…intelligent comedy, crafted with care and delivered with sincerity.” ★★★★ - Everything Theatre
“A young comedian with a laser mind and a kind heart…contemporary, wise and funny” ★★★★ - Edinburgh Reviews
“Alex reveals a lot more about his personal life and upbringing than in previous stand-up shows…in so doing here, he endears himself more to the audience.” ★★★★ - EdFestMag
“The Fear is a stand-up comedy show that dives headfirst into the anxieties of life—and somehow, it works brilliantly. From the moment Kealy steps on stage, he strips away any gimmicks, delivering a performance that is raw, honest, and packed with sharp humour.” ★★★★ - West End Best Friend
“A wholly enjoyable hour of solid stand-up…a wonderful analogy that I suspect will stick with me forever” ★★★★ - The Voice
“A jam-packed, faultless performance that will make you question the meaning of life and the sweet hereafter!” ★★★★ - EdFringeReview
“Sharp observations…surprising but well-timed, making sure the crowd was laughing the whole way through.” ★★★★ - A Young(ish) Perspective
“A unique, self-aware charm…his mix of intellect, relatability, and nerdy charm makes for a brilliant night out.” ★★★★ - The Spy In The Stalls
“A delightful show” ★★★★ - Phoenix Remix
"It is truly a delight to watch Kealy...His next show couldn’t be more anticipated." ★★★★ - Pepper and Salt
Praise for 2022's "Winner Takes All":
"Sharply witty, almost sexily cerebral…Kealy is going places, but where? He’d go down a storm on Radio 4" ★★★★ - The Daily Telegraph
"Breakneck pace with surprising turns in eloquent comic’s wonderful new hour" ★★★★ - The List
“One of the most intellectually stimulating comedy sets on the Fringe" ★★★★ - Broadway Baby
"Didn’t miss a single joke with every one getting a good laugh from the audience" ★★★★ - Deadline News
"Rapid but charming delivery, it’s a solid hour of well-informed and well-researched material, as explanatory as it is enjoyable" ★★★★ - LondonTheatre1
The Times' Top Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2022
Praise for 2019's "Rationale":
The Guardian's Top 10 Jokes of The Edinburgh Fringe 2019
The Daily Telegraph's Top 10 Jokes of The Edinburgh Fringe 2019
"If you're interested in politics, this is a must-see at the fringe" ★★★★ - Broadway Baby
Whip-smart wit...extremely funny" ★★★★ - BingeFringe
"A powerhouse, knocking out those perfectly expressed gags" - Chortle
“A very good political comedian...his gags are perfectly formed. In his best jokes, there’s rarely a word wasted, and his craft and skill is obvious” - The Wee Review
“It's all extremely well thought-out and structured...another solid Alex Kealy show which proves his heart is in the right place while his gags are articulately crafted and amusingly delivered.” - The List
"The show is full of well-crafted lines, and keen observation that Kealy performs with confidence and skill." - EdFestMag
Praise for 2018's "A Kealy's Heel":
“A storming show from the whimsical funnyman” - The Sunday Times
“This is clever comedy...you’ve done yourself some internal damage from laughing so much” ★★★★ - Shortcom
“Excellent writing...very funny...Kealy has undoubted potential” - Chortle
“A funny hour...providing genuinely new perspective” - Fest
“Refreshing and original...This is an hour of self-aware and intelligent comedy” ★★★★ - Bunbury Magazine
"Rising star of the British stand-up scene...a reservoir of memorable gags" - The List
“This is intelligent, informative, funny stuff from an important voice” - Three Weeks
Praise for 2017's "The Art Of The Keal":
"Well thought out and insightful...extremely funny...a very enjoyable hour of comedy" ★★★★ - Theatre Weekly
“Very high on laughs. The gag-per-minute ratio for this show is impressive...Kealy's analogies are clever and imaginative, coaxing loud guffaws...a guy who clearly knows how to make each joke land” - The List
“An enjoyable stage presence with shrewd comic chops” - Fest
Praise for 2016's "Alex Kealy Is An Idea Whose Time Has Come":
“Fresh, insightful, and original...a great hour of cerebral stand-up & Alex Kealy is a name to watch” ★★★★ - FringeGuru
“Ferociously quick-witted...flawless script” ★★★★ - EdFringeReview
“A fascinating hour...marvellous stand-up” - The Skinny
“Clever and original...Kealy’s style worked a treat” - Broadway Baby
"Smart and fresh satirical comedy" - Three Weeks
"Sharp comedy...the potential to be very big and when he is big it'll be well deserved" - Northern Powerhouse