Playing away from home
Improvisers' first tour in a decade
21/01/2003 … The Comedy Store Players are to embark on their first national tour in a decade.
2003 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 21 January 2003
Balloon blaze still a mystery
21/01/2003 … The cause of the fire that destroyed Edinburgh's Gilded Balloon venue may never be known.
Mon 20 January 2003
The Office smashes records
Million copies sold on DVD and video
20/01/2003 … The Office set new records for DVD and video sales in the run-up to Christmas.
Smokin'!
Review: Gutted! A Benefit For The Gilded Balloon
20/01/2003 … You know you've witnessed a good show when Eddie Izzard turns out to be one of the weaker acts.
Madonna's sitcom debut
20/01/2003 … Madonna is to make her first guest appearance in a sitcom.
Vegas quits stand-up
My wife comes first, says Johnny
20/01/2003 … Johnny Vegas has announced that he's quitting stand-up.
Something to declare
Soap star in new smuggling sitcom
20/01/2003 … EastEnders star Lucy Speed is to appear in a new Radio 4 comedy from the creators of Dead Ringers.
Fri 17 January 2003
Hmmm... more Simpsons
17/01/2003 … The Simpsons has been secured for two more years following a new deal struck in the US.