Edinburgh International Festival WILL go ahead
...but still no news on the Fringe
13/04/2021 … There will be at least some festival shows in Edinburgh this summer.
2021 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 13 April 2021
Rich Hall returns to Radio 4
To examine 100 days of President Biden
13/04/2021 … Rich Hall is returning to Radio 4 to look back at the first 100 days of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Indie comedy series Grave New World lands on Amazon
With Stuart Laws, James Acaster and more
13/04/2021 … An indie comedy series about life after lockdown has been released on Amazon Prime Video.
Simon Amstell announces 2021 tour
Spirit Hole covers ' love, sex, shame, mushrooms and more’
13/04/2021 … Simon Amstell has announced a 39-date tour of England and Wales this autumn.
© BBC Filming starts on Ladhood series 2
Liam Williams' coming-of-age comedy to return
13/04/2021 … Filming has started on the second series of Ladhood, the coming-of-age comedy from Liam Williams.
Mon 12 April 2021
Brighton Fringe launches its 2021 programme
More than 85 in-person live comedy shows
12/04/2021 … The Brighton Fringe has officially launched its programme for this year, with more than than 330 events – including 85 in-the-flesh comedy shows –…
Gary Powndland announces tour
12/04/2021 … Character comedian Gary Powndland has announced a short 2022 tour.
Best of the Melbourne fest 2021
12/04/2021 … Eight shows have been nominated for the top award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.