Russell made his theatrical debut aged fifteen, in Bugsy Malone as Fat Sam. An education at Italia Conti stage school led to a three-year scholarship at the drama centre in Camden where, in his spare time, Russell began performing stand up in pubs around London. He reached the final of the prestigious Hackney Empire new act of the year competition and his political rantings caught the eye of Time Out’s Malcolm Hay who dubbed him “Essex’s Bill Hicks”. "
Oh sweet Jesus. Italia Conti stage school? A three year scholarship at the drama centre?
Essex's Bill Hicks?
Jesus suffering fuck almighty. The jury awaits the Essex Bill Hick's views on the sucking of Satan's cock that is Big Brother's Big Mouth and the trenchant political satire that made his Brits appearance so cutting edge.
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