Andrew Doyle – Original Review
01/02/2009 … Andrew Doyle has largely slipped under the new act radar, with his greatest achievement to date being named runner-up in the apparently genuine North Essex New Comedian…
2009 Archives
Sun 01 February 2009
Ben Van Der Velde – Original Review
01/02/2009 … Whip-sharp Ben Van Der Velde makes a lively and impish host, relentlessly spouting out spontaneous comments about his surroundindings and the audience.
Sat 31 January 2009
BNP can't take a joke
Far-right party complain about Jo Brand
31/01/2009 … Members of the far-right BNP have complained to police about a joke Jo Brand cracked on Live At The Apollo.
Fri 30 January 2009
Kumars creator dies
30/01/2009 … Goodness Gracious Me writer Sharat Sardana has died at the age of 40.
srbar30
30/01/2009 … LONDON's Soho Revue Bar closed its doors for the last time on Thursday night, after 10 months in administration.
Advice for new stand-ups
Competition entrant Peter Merrett shares his experiences
30/01/2009 … I wrote the following advice for a friend due to do his first stand-up gig at the Laughing Horse new act competition, which I entered two years ago:If you don't…
Extra student dates added
30/01/2009 … Chortle has added three more heats to this year’s Student Comedy Award.
Rogue agent fined
Hemming held on to comics' cash
30/01/2009 … A rogue agent has been fined more than £2,000 for failing to pay acts for their performances.