An act who can be named
Extract from Stewart Lee's new book
03/01/2012 … In his new 'EP-style' book, out this week, Stewart Lee describes the genesis of his show If You Prefer a Milder Comedian Please Ask For One, his first since he returned…
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Tue 03 January 2012
Sun 01 January 2012
Piccadilly Circus New Act Of The Year 2011
Final reviewed by Steve Bennett
01/01/2012 … The gap between Christmas and New Year is usually seen as a wasteland for comedy.
Thu 29 December 2011
Top ten gigs of 2011
Chortle editor Steve Bennett's personal look back
29/12/2011 … As editor of Chortle, I see around 350 comedy shows a year.
The top comedy stories of 2011
What you've been reading on Chortle
29/12/2011 … In 2011, Chortle attracted 1.
Mon 19 December 2011
Peter Serafinowicz: A big name in comedy
19/12/2011 … He’s a superb mimic and talented comic actor who pops up in all manner of programmes – although his own star vehicle was short lived.
Wed 14 December 2011
Uncaged Monkeys: Night Of 200 Billion Stars
Review of Hammersmith Apollo gig, by Steve Bennett
14/12/2011 … Is particle physics the new rock and roll?Well, obviously not.
Mon 12 December 2011
Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of 2011 Final
12/12/2011 … This was the London comedy circuit’s third new act final in quick succession, and certainly the most populous – with 14 contestants, plus a set from 2010 winner…
Thu 08 December 2011
The Ladykillers
Review of Graham Linehan's stage adaptation
08/12/2011 … The 1955 film version of The Ladykillers was an atmospheric, jet-black comedy, largely seen as a parable in which the right and proper morals of the Establishment…