Undateable star makes UK stand-up debut
Ron Funches to play Soho Theatre
24/05/2016 … American comedian Ron Funches is to make his UK debut next month.
2016 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 24 May 2016
Rupert Grint stars in new Sky comedy
Harry Potter star joins Nick Frost in Sick Note
24/05/2016 … Harry Potter star Rupert Grint is shooting a new comedy for Sky Atlantic with Nick Frost.
© Eva Rinaldi / Creative Commons Rebel Wilson to make West End debut
24/05/2016 … Australian comic turned Hollywood star Rebel Wilson is to make her West End debut in Guys and Dolls.
Mon 23 May 2016
Josie Long shoots her first feature film
Cast includes Janey Godley, Sanjeev Kohli & Matt Winning
23/05/2016 … Josie Long is making her first feature film, a 'twee romantic comedy' that turns into a dystopian, police state thriller.
© ITV Lenny Henry joins Broadchurch
As do Roy Hudd and Charlie Higson
23/05/2016 … Sir Lenny Henry, Charlie Higson and Roy Hudd have joined the cast of Broadchurch.
Angel spreads its wings
Comedy club's crowdfunding bid as it finds a new home
23/05/2016 … London’s Angel Comedy Club is poised to open a new purpose-built venue – and has turned to crowdfunding to make it happen.
Time travelling comedy for David Mitchell
23/05/2016 … David Mitchell is to star in a new time-travelling sitcom.
Sun 22 May 2016
Dave Johns film wins the Palme D'Or
Ken Loach movie scoops top prize at Cannes
22/05/2016 … Comedian Dave Johns’s film I Daniel Blake has won the Palme d’Or – the top award at the Cannes film festival Directed by Ken Loach, Johns plays the…