Give English stand-up comedian Russell Howard the option of getting an audience to erupt in laughter or give him a standing ovation at the end of his set, and there’s no question which he’ld choose.

Russell Howard is proud of his Somerset roots. The combination of "madness" and "warmth" in his upbringing helped him take his first steps down the winding road of stand-up. Born in Bath and raised in ...

From London’s O2 to Houston’s House of Blues, comedian Russell Howard brings his stand-up a long way — with family in tow.