More Comedy Stores set to open across the UK
Entertainment giant Live Nation to launch venues under franchise
13/12/2024 … More Comedy Store venues are set to open across the UK under a new deal with live entertainment giant Live Nation.
Fri 13 December 2024
© zoetnet / Flickr Edinburgh Fringe Society hikes its ticket commission 25%
But registration fees say the same
13/12/2024 … The Edinburgh Fringe Society is hiking its commission from ticket sales by a quarter.
Count Arthur Strong Is Charles Dickens In A Christmas Carol
A unique take on a familiar festive tale..
13/12/2024 … Nick Mohammed’s comic take on A Christmas Carol got off to a disastrously bumpy start last month, when its first night performance had to be abandoned amid…
James Acaster on hecklers
13/12/2024 … Here's James Acaster talking about dealing with interruptions to his stand-up in his special Hecklers Welcome.
Stewart Lee backs striking Guardian staff
Comic has been on the picket line
13/12/2024 … Stewart Lee has given his support to striking Guardian journalists.
© Matt Crockett Mark Watson announces 2025 tour
Dates, too, for Lauren Pattison, Derek Mitchell and Mr Chonkers
13/12/2024 … Mark Watson has announced a new tour, loosely based on the advance of artificial intelligence.
Thu 12 December 2024
Duncan Norvelle dies at 66
12/12/2024 … Duncan Norvelle, the comedian who shot to fame in the 1980s with his catchphrase ‘Chase me’ has died at the aged of 66.
Sid Singh: American Coloniser
Review of the comedian and human rights lawyer's latest show
12/12/2024 … Sid Singh makes much play of how this is a divisive show, believing at least half the audience will agree with the critic who this summer gave him his first…