Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten disability themed shows
21/07/2023 … With stairs absolutely everywhere, Edinburgh is not the most accessible of cities for a major arts festival.
Fri 21 July 2023
Comic's nude portrait to be well-hung
Country retreat buys image of Chris Cantrill immortalised in the buff
21/07/2023 … Visitors to an imposing Victorian country home will be greeted by this nude portrait of comedian Chris Cantrill.
Thu 20 July 2023
Trailer for Nandor Fodor & The Talking Mongoose
Simon Pegg stars in a bizarre true(?) story
20/07/2023 … Here's the trailer for Simon Pegg's new film, Nandor Fodor & The Talking Mongoose.
© Peter Rogan Ken Dodd becomes a museum piece
Major exhibition to comedian opens this autumn
20/07/2023 … A new exhibition celebrating Ken Dodd is to open at the Museum of Liverpool this autumn.
Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten wonders from down under
Top shows Chortle previously reviewed in Australia
20/07/2023 … Here are ten shows Chortle previously reviewed – and recommended - at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
David Nobbs comedy writing winners announced
Rebecca Bain and Alex Garrick-Wright scoop £1,000
20/07/2023 … Comedy writers Rebecca Bain and Alex Garrick-Wright have won this year’s David Nobbs writing prize, given in memory of the Reginald Perrin creator.
© Amazon Studios Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis to revive Takeshi’s Castle
Comics revealed as hosts of Amazon reboot
20/07/2023 … Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis are to provide the commentary for revived game show Takeshi’s Castle, it has been revealed.
Birmingham Comedy Festival launches 2023 programme
20/07/2023 … The Birmingham Comedy Festival has officially launched its 2023 programme.