Edinburgh's FringePig magazine to close
After founder Liam Mullone is elected a councillor
04/05/2019 … Alternative Edinburgh magazine FrignePig is closing after founder Liam Mullone was elected as a local councillorin Devon.
Sat 04 May 2019
Fri 03 May 2019
What does alternative comedy mean today?
Academics discuss the state of the art
03/05/2019 … A new generation of comedians are setting themselves out as ‘alternative’ – even though their principles are at odds with the original pioneers…
Shappi Khorsandi adapts her novel for the stage
...as David Baddiel works on a new play, too
03/05/2019 … Shappi Khorsandi and David Baddiel are bringing their first plays to London.
Lady Bracknell on Twitter...
03/05/2019 … Quote and tweets of the week… Quote of the week 'Comedians aren't always terribly nice.
Thu 02 May 2019
Comics stage fundraiser for Sri Lankan victims
Harry Hill, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Ryan and more...
02/05/2019 … A host of top comedians are to perform at a major benefit for victims of the Sri Lankan terrorist attacks.
Only Jeong once
Hangover star Ken announces one-off UK dates
02/05/2019 … The Hangover star Ken Jeong has announced a one-off gig in the UK.
Foil, Arms and Hog: Ryanair
02/05/2019 … Foil Arms and Hog have released a live video of their Ryanair song.
© BBC/Two Brothers Gone in 60 minutes: All the tickets to the Fleabag stage show
Phoebe Waller-Bridge to hit the West End this summer
02/05/2019 … Flebag's return to the stage has sold out in less than an hour.