What sort of gig is it?
Ashley Frieze offers a glossary for today's comedy circuit
01/10/2018 … For us comedians, getting gigs is become ever-more competitive, as we fight to get bookings with fees that haven't increased in the last ten years.
2018 Archives
Mon 01 October 2018
'It didn't work on any level'
Paul Whitehouse reveals the catchphrase character who bombed
01/10/2018 … Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse built their reputations creating memorable characters with instantly recognisable catchphrases.
Armstrong & Miller reunite
For an ITV tribute gig for Prince Charles
01/10/2018 … Comedy duo Armstrong and Miller are reuniting.
Mae Martin takes over Channel 4's Random Acts
Comedian to host next series of short film showcases
01/10/2018 … Mae Martin is to present the next series of Channel 4’s Random Acts strand, which showcases an eclectic range of short films.
Dave Gorman: With Great PowerPoint Comes Great ResponsibilityPoint
Gig review by Steve Bennett at the Brighton Dome
01/10/2018 … Long-running TV series often end in a feature-length special, so Dave Gorman’s latest tour could well be seen as an elongated swansong for Modern Life Is Goodish,…
YouTube star Chris Fleming announces London dates
Comedian behind the Gayle series
01/10/2018 … YouTube star Chris Fleming has announced a week of gigs at London’s Soho Theatre.
Absolute Radio's stand-up fundraiser to return
Frank Skinner hosts London Palladium gig
01/10/2018 … Absolute Radio has announced the return of its stand-up charity fundraiser.
Sun 30 September 2018
Tributes paid to Jack Cowley
Comic who worked under the name Jack Russell reported dead at 53
30/09/2018 … Tributes have been paid to stand-up Jack Cowley – who previously worked under the name Jack Russell – following reports of his death at the…