2013 Archives
Wed 19 June 2013
Howard's away
Russell adds global dates after Facebook appeal
19/06/2013 … Russell Howard is to perform his first dates in America – after asking his fans where he should play.
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
Gig review by Steve Bennett at the Hammersmith Apollo
19/06/2013 … Bill Bailey has a subtle prop in his new Qualmpeddler tour – an unlit pipe.
Absolute Radio moves into panel shows
Nick Hancock to host The Manuscript
19/06/2013 … Absolute Radio is making a rare venture into the comedy panel show, with a new series about masculinity.
Streaming stand-up
19/06/2013 … A COMPANY that streams live music gigs over the internet is making its first moves into comedy at the weekend – allowing stand-up fans to watch a live show from…
'We'll back 50 ideas... we only need one hit'
Comedy development studio launches
19/06/2013 … A new TV and internet studio is looking to back 50 new ideas – most of them comedy – in the hope that at least one of them is a hit.