Madeleine Brettingham wins Bath Comedy Prize
Comic named new act of the year
23/04/2025 … London-based comic Madeleine Brettingham has been named new act of the year at the Bath Comedy Festival.
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Wed 23 April 2025
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British comedy short Wet Fish scoops a Webby
23/04/2025 … British comic Toby Williams and directing duo Big Red Button have won a Webby Award, one of the leading accolades for internet content.
Industry figures set to aid the Live Comedy Association
23/04/2025 … A panel of people working in the UK live comedy sector have signed up to support the Live Comedy Association.
Jim Jefferies to host US reality show
With contestants vying to be The Snake
23/04/2025 … Jim Jefferies is to host a competitive reality show in the States.
6.1million watch LOL: Last One Laughing
Comedy format is a hit for Amazon
23/04/2025 … More than 6million viewers have watch the first episode of LOL: Last One Laughing, it has been reported.
© Teenage Cancer Trust Romesh Ranganathan invites cancer survivor to open for him
Aiden Cowie took up stand-up after his ordeal
23/04/2025 … Romesh Ranganathan has offered up-and-coming comedian and cancer survivor Aiden Cowie the chance to open a show for him It came after Cowie told Ranganathan how…
Tue 22 April 2025
© Pierre Rosa / Pixabay West End new act finalists announced for 2025
22/04/2025 … The finalists of the 2025 West End New Act of the Year comedy competition have been announced .
James Acaster to headline Ukraine fundraiser
Big charity gig in London next month
22/04/2025 … James Acaster is to headline a major charity gig to aid those affected by the war in Ukraine.