2013 Archives
Thu 23 May 2013
The wrong words, and in the wrong order
If you're going to honour a writer, then don't misquote his work, says Ralph Jones
23/05/2013 … Comedy writing can be a frustrating business.
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23/05/2013 … MICHAEL McINTYRE is to play a one-ff sate at the Bath Theatre Royal on June 2 to raise money for the Gardner's Memorial School Trust.
Arrested comedy promoter sues
23/05/2013 … The comedy promoter who was arrested for urging passers-by to ‘laugh at the crippled girl’ performing at his club is suing for ‘malicious prosecution’.
Comedian 'fired' after sexist heckles
Club refuses to book comic who complained
23/05/2013 … A Canadian comedian has caused a storm after claiming she was fired from a comedy club after complaining of sexist abuse from the audience.
ITV to make Tommy Cooper drama
Shameless's David Threlfall to star
23/05/2013 … Shameless star David Threlfall is to play Tommy Cooper in a new ITV drama.
Billy Crystal to play a comedian
23/05/2013 … Billy Crystal is to star in a new sitcom called The Comedians.
Wed 22 May 2013
The Treason Show: Brighton Fringe
22/05/2013 … The Treason Show might be topical, but their sense of humour is rooted in the dim and distant past.