© Fox Is Apu racist?
Oh yes, says Hari Kondabolu in new film
30/07/2017 … Comedian Hari Kondabolu is making a documentary about the racism behind Simpsons character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon.
2017 Archives
Sun 30 July 2017
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W Kamau Bell: I nearly quit comedy
...and now he's going to be directing his first film
30/07/2017 … W Kamau Bell has revealed that he was ready to quit comedy – until he became inspired to discuss racism on stage.
Boast Rattle
Gig review by Steve Bennett at Just For Laughs, Montreal
30/07/2017 … Why do comedy roasts have to be so mean? That's the thinking behind Boast Rattle - in which stand-ups have to hurl not insults but compliments at each other.
Sat 29 July 2017
America's IFC announces 11 new comedies
29/07/2017 … America’s IFC broadcaster has announced 11 new comedy projects as part of their development slate for 2018.
Comedy 101
Gig review by Steve Bennett at Just For Laughs, Montreal
29/07/2017 … Comedy 101 is a night for those who think gong shows aren’t brutal enough on open-spots… and it’s absolutely hilarious.
Hearse of the year!
League Of Gentlemen inspires an unusual funeral
29/07/2017 … A League Of Gentlemen fan has replicated a scene from his favourite comedy – from beyond the grave.
Judd Apatow
Gig review by Steve Bennett at Just For Laughs, Montreal
29/07/2017 … It has to say something about the addictive pull of stand-up that even a hugely wealthy Hollywood producer like Judd Apatow finds himself drawn back to the mic.
Edinburgh 10x10: 10. Double acts
29/07/2017 … The Fringe brings together so many performers from so many backgrounds, it's inevitable they team up to see what alchemy they can create.