Daniel Kitson's a sell out...
Fringe run goes in record 43mins
08/06/2012 … Daniel Kitson could have set an Edinburgh Fringe record – by selling out his show in just 43 minutes.
2012 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 08 June 2012
More names join Chortle conference
...which means more insider knowledge
08/06/2012 … More comedy industry expert have been added to the Chortle conference next week.
'Two red bollocks and a sawn off cock'
08/06/2012 … ‘It works better for my comedy to be old and decrepit, but I do miss being fit and thin.
The Mormons are coming!
South Park duo's musical hits West End
08/06/2012 … The Book Of Mormon – the musical written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone – is heading to the West End next year.
Rowan Atkinson returns to West End
08/06/2012 … Rowan Atkinson is to return to the West End next year, his first appearance in a play for almost 25 years.
Stewart Lee curates alt.comedy showcase
08/06/2012 … Stewart Lee is to showcase some of the best offbeat comedians in a new stand-up show for Comedy Central.
Thu 07 June 2012
Thug heckler ruins Kevin Bridges gig
So bad the local council may apologise
07/06/2012 … Kevin Bridges was heckled so severely at a warm-up gig that the local council could offer a formal apology.
Bill Bailey named a metal god
Rock award for his 'spirit of metal'
07/06/2012 … Bill Bailey is to receive one of the most prestigious honours in heavy metal.