No more Mirth
Manchester club suddenly closes after nine years
19/07/2011 … One of Manchester’s longest-running comedy nights has been forced to close after almost a decade – with just two hours’ notice.
2011 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 19 July 2011
Comedian held after Murdoch attack
Custard-pie stunt at select committee
19/07/2011 … Occasional comedian Jonnie Marbles has been arrested after a custard pie attack on Rupert Murdoch during a Commons select committee.
Garry's a comedy god
Montreal fest to honour Shandling
19/07/2011 … Garry Shandling is to be given a lifetime achievement award by Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival next week.
You say I was at an awards bash? I'll sue!
Stewart Lee takes issue with Metro
19/07/2011 … Stewart Lee has demanded a retraction from the Metro newspaper – for claiming he attended the British Comedy Awards.
Mon 18 July 2011
Modest audience for Show Me The Funny
18/07/2011 … Show Me the Funny got off to a disappointing start in the ratings last night.
Frankie Boyle 'working on new C4 show'
But Tramadol Nights won't be back
18/07/2011 … Channel 4 is planning a new show with Frankie Boyle – despite the problems the last one caused.
E4 snaps up US comedies
Including Napoleon Dynamite animation
18/07/2011 … E4 has brought the rights to US comedy series New Girl, Apartment 23,, Allen Gregory and Napoleon Dynamite.
Sun 17 July 2011
Reeves & Mortimer back on stage
17/07/2011 … Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are to perform their first live show together in 15 years.