Stand-up tour news
Flurry of new and extended shows..
14/12/2022 … Promoters have released a flurry of news about stand-up tours in 2023.
2022 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 14 December 2022
Vir Das gets a fourth Netflix special
Landing will premiere on Boxing Day
14/12/2022 … Vir Das has announced that his new hour stand-up special Landing will premiere on Netflix on Boxign Day.
Janey Godley's cancer has returned
2023 tour goes ahead, as she says it may be her last
14/12/2022 … Janey Godley has revealed that her cancer has returned.
America has a FIFTH attempt at remaking Peep Show
...this time about colleagues, not flatmates
14/12/2022 … The Americans are having a fifth bash at remaking Peep Show.
Tue 13 December 2022
Leicester Comedy Festival announces its 2023 finalists
Comedian of the Year contenders, punsters and more...
13/12/2022 … The Leicester Comedy Festival has announced the comedians taking part in its flagship competitions next year.
Altitude named best overseas festival
Comedy event wins at UK Festival Awards.
13/12/2022 … Alpine comedy festival Altitude has been named best overseas festival at the UK Festival Awards.
Rhod Gilbert: I have stage 4 cancer but I’m feeling happy, positive and optimistic
‘I’ve got a feeling when I’ve got through all this there’ll be a show in it.’
13/12/2022 … Rhod Gilbert has revealed that he has stage 4 cancer, but is optimistic of recovery and is already planning a new stand-up show about his treatment.
Mon 12 December 2022
Victor Lewis-Smith dies at 65
'A unique and irreplaceable talent'
12/12/2022 … Writer, broadcaster and satirist Victor Lewis-Smith has died at the age of 65.