Booted out!
San Francisco’s Punch Line loses its home of 41 years
08/05/2019 … San Francisco’s oldest comedy club is to be kicked out of its home of 41 years this summer.
2019 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 08 May 2019
Andy Parsons fronts anti-loneliness campaign
...by approaching strangers in a shopping centre
08/05/2019 … Andy Parsons is fronting a new campaign encouraging people to talk more to combat loneliness.
Bridget Christie to curate The Museum of Curiosity.
Comic joins John Lloyd's Radio 4 show
08/05/2019 … Bridget Christie has been named as the next curator of Radio 4’s The Museum of Curiosity.
Goodbye, Cogs
Friends and family remember the mayhem – and the humanity – of Ian Cognito
08/05/2019 … Friends and family of Ian Cognito are gathering in Bath today to bid farewell to the maverick comic who died on stage last month.
Dave Chappelle to receive the Mark Twain Prize
'Against the assault of humour, nothing can stand'
08/05/2019 … Dave Chappelle is to receive this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Jason Manford opens up about anxiety and depression
'felt like I couldn't do my job any more'
08/05/2019 … Jason Manford has opened up about his battle with anxiety and depression in a candid online video.
Ahir Shah is make Have I Got News For You debut
Comic joins panel later this month
08/05/2019 … Ahir Shah is to make his debut on Have I Got News For You.
Tue 07 May 2019
Stand-ups offered cash to help film their specials
But only if you're not a white man in new diversity drive
07/05/2019 … Stand-up streaming platform NextUp has announced a £10,000 bursary to broaden the range of comedians available on their platform.