Andy Riley reopens his mentor scheme for comedy writers of colour
19/05/2022 … Comedy writer Andy Riley has launched his annual mentoring scheme for people of colour who are new or newish to his profession.
2022 Archives
Thu 19 May 2022
Backstage With Katherine Ryan trailer
As Amazon confirms launch date
19/05/2022 … Amazon has released the trailer for new stand-up showcase Backstage With Katherine Ryan as it confirmed the launch date.
© Justin Higuchi/CC BY-SA 2.0 Jessie J: I want to do stand-up
Singer reveals she's working on a one-woman show
19/05/2022 … Jessie J has announced that she wants to become a stand-up.
Chelsea Clinton makes Derry Girls cameo
President's daughter praises Channel 4 comedy
19/05/2022 … Chelsea Clinton made a surprise guest appearance in last night’s final episode of Derry Girls.
Wed 18 May 2022
James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe get roasted
...but quite gently in this promo clip for Hypothetical
18/05/2022 … James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe get a bit of a roasting in this promotional clip for their Dave show Hypothetical.
NextUp launches new act competition at the Comedy Store
18/05/2022 … Stand-up streaming service NextUp is launching a new act competition at the Comedy Store.
BBC Comedy Festival Live
Reviews of the stand-ups showcased in Newcastle
18/05/2022 … Comedy industry gigs can be tough work for comedians given such audiences are notoriously unresponsive, even without the pressure of knowing those who might hold…
Funny Woman with Gemma Arterton
First trailer for Sky's period comedy-drama
18/05/2022 … Here’s the first trailer for Sky’s adaptation of Funny Woman, about a pioneering female comedian in the 1960s.