Julian Clary to star in The Dresser
New stage production alongside Matthew Kelly
25/10/2019 … Julian Clary is to star in a new production of The Dresser, playing the title role of an ageing actor's long-suffering personal assistant.
Fri 25 October 2019
© Matt Crockett Comedy Women in Print prize returns
25/10/2019 … The Comedy Women in Print prize is returning for a second year.
Thu 24 October 2019
Thinking inside the box...
New short about the insecurities of stand-up
24/10/2019 … The fears and insecurities of a new comedian are explored in this short from film-maker Emmet Colton.
Darius Davies: Persian of Interest
Gig review by Steve Bennett at Top Secret comedy club, London
24/10/2019 … It’s a shame the job of ‘being Dave Gorman’ is already taken, because Darius Davies would make a fine candidate for the job, given the way he uses…
Slapstick festival finalises its 2020 programme
Including a Buster Keaton film screened in Bristol Cathedral
24/10/2019 … The Slapstick classic comedy festival has added actor Paul McGann, broadcaster Samira Ahmed and comedians Shappi Khorsandi and Lucy Porter to its line-up.
© C4 Whitehalls join Gogglebox
Jack, Michael and Hilary in celebrity special
24/10/2019 … Jack Whitehall has joined Celebrity Gogglebox – along with dad Michael and mum Hilary.
E4 seeks comedians to be the new face of the channel
Open auditions in London, Manchester and Birmingham
24/10/2019 … E4 is looking for comedians who could be one of the next faces of the channel.
Frayed up for five top Australian TV awards
This is so lovely,' says creator Sarah Kendall
24/10/2019 … Sarah Kendall’s Sky One comedy Frayed has been shortlisted for five Aacta awards – Australia’s equivalent to the Baftas.