New outdoor gig for Glasgow
24/06/2021 … A new outdoor comedy gig has been announced in Glasgow.
2021 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 24 June 2021
© Sky UK Romesh Ranganathan to host A League Of Their Own
Comic takes the hot seat for all of the next season
24/06/2021 … Romesh Ranganathan is to take over as the permanent host of A League of Their Own.
Wed 23 June 2021
Jerry Seinfeld to make a film based on his Pop-Tarts bit
'Giant, crazy comedy movie' for Netflix
23/06/2021 … Jerry Seinfeld is to make a full movie – based on a single section from his stand-up routine.
Female-led Up Pompeii! back on the cards
23/06/2021 … A reboot of Up Pompeii! with a female lead is still on the cards, its writer has revealed.
Lynn Ruth Miller to record a Radio 4 stand-up special.. at 87
BBC's relentless pursuit of the youth market continues!
23/06/2021 … Lynn Ruth Miller is to record her first Radio 4 stand-up special … at the age of 87.
Off Menu goes live
Royal Festival Hall gig for Ed Gamble and James Acaster
23/06/2021 … Ed Gamble and James Acaster’s Off Menu podcast is to make its live debut at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
© Rumpus Media Romesh Ranganathan turns detective
Comedian's new true crime series to probe celebrity deaths
23/06/2021 … Romesh Ranganathan is to investigate celebrity deaths in a new three-part series for BBC Two.
Tue 22 June 2021
© First Minister Of Scotland Scotland's lockdown extended
...but could that be good news for the Edinburgh Fringe?
22/06/2021 … Nicola Sturgeon has announced an extension of Scotland’s lockdown measures, in a short-term blow to venues north of the border.