"Monahan's tightrope walk between laughter and embarrassment, singles him out as a Star-In-the-making"
- Daily Telegraph (2001)

"One to watch (for the future)"
- Time Out (2001)

"All energy and bustle, Monahan has it in him to become a perfect circuit comedian and compere"
- Time Out (Malcolm Hay - 2002)

"An upbringing infused with culture clashes and his unconventional mind, Monahan is a hybrid calamity with a comic pedigree that's all his own."
- The List (Maureen Ellis - 2002)

"He has all the charm of Ed Byrne, the energy of Adam Bloom and wild leaps of imagination that are resonant of Ross Noble"
- The List (Maureen Ellis - 2002)

"Manic physical comic"
- The Guardian (William Cook - 2002)

"This gifted livewire commands the stage with a mix of wit and force of personality"
- (Bruce Dessau) Evening Standard 2003

"Engaging & genuinely enlightening"
- The Scotsman 2003

"Bright young talent"
- The Sunday Times 2003

"Lovable Stuff"
- The Independent 2003