2022 Archives

Tue 20 December 2022

Liz Kingsman: One Woman Show in the West End

Review of the opening night at the Ambassadors Theatre

20/12/2022 … The opening-night buzz in London’s cute Ambassadors Theatre was palpable.

Mon 19 December 2022

Peter Kay takes the roof off The O2

Award made from its canvas as he starts his London residency

19/12/2022 … Bosses at The O2 have given Peter Kay an award to mark his record-breaking run at the London arena.

Peter Kay Live

Review of his comeback stand-up tour, from the first of many nights at the O2

19/12/2022 … As if dozens of arena dates stretching into 2025 weren’t enough to prove how much the public loves Peter Kay, the generous standing ovation he received on…

Larry Dean to release his first stand-up special

Fandan out as a digital download next year

19/12/2022 … Larry Dean is to release his first stand-up special, Fandan, next year.

BBC launches a raft of schemes to develop comedy talent

'Supercharged' bursaries and grants available

19/12/2022 … The BBC’s comedy department has revamped and expanded its schemes to develop new comedy talent.

Aisling Bea's a 'reverse Santa'

Charity drive in aid of food banks

19/12/2022 … Aisling Bea and some of her comedy friends are playing ‘reverse Santa’ this Christmas – to take gifts OFF anyone who steps into their grotto.