'We have lost the best of the best'
How comedy world is mourning Sean Lock
20/08/2021 … The outpouring of grief over the death of Sean Lock at the age of 58 is testament to how adored he was across the comedy world.
2021 Archives
Fri 20 August 2021
Thu 19 August 2021
Rob Rouse: No Refunds
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
19/08/2021 … Lockdown seems to have sent Rob Rouse more stir-crazy than most – and it’s a madness he delightedly embraces.
'Making people literally yelp with laughter is just magical'
Q&A with Fringe performer Rachel E Thorn
19/08/2021 … Meet actress and writer Rachel E Thorn, who is bringing her 1990s-themed show Lovefool to the Fringe this year… What have you learnt about yourself…
Gourd's gift
Comics to star in mockumentary about competitive vegetable growers
19/08/2021 … Comics including Aisling Bea, Mark Silcox and King Gary star Laura Checkley are to appear in a new mockumentary film set in the world of competitive vegetable growers.
Laura McMahon, One Of The Gals
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
19/08/2021 … Laura McMahon’s an engaging personality, who hits the ground running with her debut show.
Just These Please: No Worries If Not
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
19/08/2021 … Just These Please are the sort of middle-class song and dance comedy troupe who’ve surely been coming to the Fringe since it began in 1947.
Creme de la menthe, please, Mike...
Nags Head to be recreated to mark 40 years of Only Fools And Horses
19/08/2021 … Only Fools and Horses fans will be able to have a pint in the Nags Head next month – and only pay 1980s prices.
Alex Farrow: Philosophy Pig
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
19/08/2021 … You are almost certain to learn something in Alex Farrow’s well-researched show – and not necessarily about philosophy since his curious mind takes…