Jason Byrne announces 2022 tour
30 dates for Unblocked after its Edinburgh Fringe run
24/03/2022 … Jason Byrne is to take his new show Unblocked on tour after his Edinburgh Fringe run.
2022 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 24 March 2022
Jerry Sadowitz announces Scottish tour
'I might just do the usual “screaming fascist” shtick'
24/03/2022 … Jerry Sadowitz has announced a ten-date tour of Scotland this October.
Black Country comedian Alan Smith dies at 84
His Aynuk and Ayli double act celebrated local folk humour
24/03/2022 … Tributes have been paid to Black Country comedian Aynuk following his death at the age of 84.
Wed 23 March 2022
Mo Gilligan to return to The O2
Topping another Black British Takeover showcase
23/03/2022 … Mo Gilligan has announced his return to The O2, again headlining a showcase of black comedy talent.
GB News pilots a comedy panel show
With the Mash Report's Steve N Allen
23/03/2022 … TV channel GB News is piloting its own comedy show based on the political divide.
John Robins: Gambling almost cost me my life
Comedian speaks out to promote addiction helpline
23/03/2022 … John Robins has opened up about his gambling addiction as he backs a new campaign to help those with problems.
Tue 22 March 2022
Academics get serious about comedy
Major new studies into nature and benefits of the art
22/03/2022 … A major academic project is to examine the nature of comedy and the benefits it brings.
Finalists announced for 2022 Musical Comedy Awards
Competition now in its 14th year
22/03/2022 … The finalists have been announced for this year’s Musical Comedy Awards.