Hammersmith Apollo closes for refit
Venue being restored to 30s glory
24/07/2013 … It’s become an essential stop on almost every comedy tour – but now the Hammersmith Apollo has been gutted of its seats and bars as it undergoes a much-needed…
2013 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 24 July 2013
Tue 23 July 2013
This prize is magic!
23/07/2013 … The Incredible Burt Wonderstone – starring Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi and Jim Carrey as rival Vegas magicians – is coming soon to DVD, and we have five copies…
Fri 05 July 2013
'I'm the voice of a generation'
05/07/2013 … • ‘Naturally funny people don’t get into comedy.
Wed 26 June 2013
Absolutely fabulous!
26/06/2013 … Previously unheard sketches from cult sketch team Absolutely are to be broadcast for the first time.
Tue 25 June 2013
Wed 22 May 2013
Chortle conference: Student rate
22/05/2013 … Use this button to buy your place on the Chortle conference at the Soho Theatre on June 21, for the special price of £70 for entrants to our student comedy awards.
Thu 09 May 2013
Skinner up for radio title
Shortlisted for his Absolute show
09/05/2013 … Frank Skinner has been nominated for the title of commercial radio’s presenter of year.
Thu 04 April 2013
We'll give you nightmares
04/04/2013 … An obscure Frankie Howerd cult film is to be released on DVD next week, and we have five copies to give away.