NextUp seeks comics to film at Edinburgh
On-demand service expands its offering
17/06/2019 … Stand-up on demand service NextUp are seeking Edinburgh Fringe comics to join their platform.
2019 Archives
Mon 17 June 2019
The Big Funny Festival
Gig review by Steve Bennett at the Old Deer Park, Richmond
17/06/2019 … The Big Funny Festival is the latest attempt to convert marquee comedy into an all-day event, not just a nice evening gig.
It was really exciting to see someone do my idea – but so much better
Laura Davis picks her comedy favourites
17/06/2019 … Ahead of her run at the Soho Theatre this week, critically acclaimed Australian comedian Laura Davis picks her Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites:Gene Wilder…
The free speech debate isn't just about offence – it's about oppression
Paul Case says comedy can be appalling AND responsible
17/06/2019 … There is a burgeoning, politicised movement for ‘free speech’ in comedy at the moment.
Tiffany Haddish boycotts Georgia over abortion laws
Comic pulls gig in support of state's women
17/06/2019 … American comedian Tiffany Haddish has become the first major entertainer to boycott the state of Georgia over its controversial abortion clampdown.
Who's playing the 2019 Greenwich Comedy Festival
17/06/2019 … Sean Lock, Josh Widdicombe, Sara Pascoe and Jason Manford are among the headliners for this year’s Greenwich Comedy Festival.
Kim Cattrall drops out of Joe Wilkinson's sitcom
...to be replaced by Sarah Parish
17/06/2019 … Kim Cattrall has dropped out of Joe Wilkinson and Diane Morgan new sitcom The Cockfields.
Rob Delaney reveals that he played Elvis in Rocketman
17/06/2019 … Rob Delaney has revealed that he played Elvis Presley in the Elton John biopic Rocketman – but his performance wound up on the cutting-room floor.