Not so Fast!
BBC axes Fast Show reunion over costs
30/04/2019 … The BBC has blocked plans for a 25th anniversary reunion of the Fast Show – saying it was too expensive.
2019 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 30 April 2019
Jack Whitehall announces work-in-progress shows
Four London theatre dates next month
30/04/2019 … Jack Whitehall has announced four work in progress dates – at London venues most comedians would be happy to play their full show at.
© C4/Objective Lisa Kudrow joins Mae Martin comedy
Along with Charlotte Ritchie and a host of comedians
30/04/2019 … Friends star Lisa Kudrow has joined the cast of Mae Martin’s forthcoming E4 comedy series.
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups to return
New series after three years away
30/04/2019 … Tom Wrigglesworth’s Hang-Ups is to return to Radio 4 after three years.
Kind Hearts & Coronets returning to cinemas
Newly restored version to mark its 70th anniversiary
30/04/2019 … Classic Ealing comedy Kind Hearts & Coronets has been restored for a new cinema release to mark its 70th anniversary.
© Hulu Musical based on Sarah Silverman's memoirs 'coming soon'
Off-Broadway launch planned within the year
30/04/2019 … A musical based on Sarah Silverman’s autobiography The Bedwetter will hit the stage within the year, the comedian has announced.
© Nrbelex/CC BY-SA 4.0 UK dates for Chapo Trap House
Short tour for political comedy podcast
30/04/2019 … US political and humour podcast Chapo Trap House has announced three live dates in the UK.
Mon 29 April 2019
Jess Robinson named the ‘best mythical creature’.
Comic impressionist triumphs at panto awards
29/04/2019 … Musical impressionist Jess Robinson has an award for being the ‘best mythical creature’.