'Comedians using ableist slurs emboldens others to use it'
08/12/2023 … Disability charity Scope says it has been bombarded with abuse against disabled people after criticising Ricky Gervais for using ableist slurs in his new Netflix…
© Stewart Capper Molly Seymour appointed to the job
08/12/2023 … BBC Studios Comedy Productions has recruited Molly Seymour to the newly created role of creative director.
© Karla Gowlett 34 dates for musical comedy show Poise
07/12/2023 … Rachel Parris has announced her biggest live tour yet, with a new show entitled show Poise.
Review of the festive favourite back in London
07/12/2023 … Potted Panto is a serious academic study of the evolution of pantomime from its roots in the commedia dell’arte tradition to the modern day.
...including a giant tickling stick!
07/12/2023 … A giant tickling stick could be erected in Liverpool if plans for a new museum dedicated to the legendary comic are approved.
Comic stars as an animated cat in 10 Lives
07/12/2023 … An animated film starring Mo Gilligan is to get its US premiere at the Sundance Film Festival next month.
Talking about his testicular cancer
07/12/2023 … Richard Herring is return to stand-up for the first time in six years.
© Fox ...in the animated show's latest episode
07/12/2023 … Lisa Simpson visits the Edinburgh Fringe in the latest episode of The Simpsons.
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