Madeleine Brettingham wins Bath Comedy Prize
Comic named new act of the year
23/04/2025 … Bournemouth-based comic Madeleine Brettingham has been named new act of the year at the Bath Comedy Festival.
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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.
© PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo Rob-bing shoulders with the PM
Rob Beckett goes to Downing Street
23/04/2025 … Rob Beckett attended a St.
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…
Fast Fringe 2025
Where you can see the best of Edinburgh
23/04/2025 … So many comedians, so little time! But you can sample the best of what the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has to offer in Chortle's Fast Fringe showcases.