All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
'I thought they were going to kill me'
04/09/2022 … The comedy world has rallied to the aid of critic Kate Copstick after she was attacked in the street by muggers who stole £8,500 in charity takings.
04/09/2022 … Sunday September 4 BIRMINGHAM: Fresh from his Edinburgh Fringe run, puppet comic Randy Feltface, begins a short UK tour before heading back to Australia……
© BBC The week's best comedy on TV and radio
04/09/2022 … Sunday September 4 STEWART LEE: SNOWFLAKE: The acclaimed comedian performs half of his latest tour show, filmed at York Theatre Royal in May.
Sofie Hagen persuades theatres to help fat customers with seat sizes
03/09/2022 … Theatres have begun telling ticket-holders about the width of their seats following a campaign by comedian Sofie Hagen.
© Garry Carbon Komedia award returns after three years
02/09/2022 … Entries have opened for the new comedy award run by Brighton’s Komedia venue.
Relative newcomer becomes Matt Lucas and Elis James's sidekick
02/09/2022 … Stand-up Andrew Mensah has joined the new series of Fantasy Football League – just four years into his comedy career.
Hosted by Geoff Norcott and Olga Koch
01/09/2022 … Comedy channel Dave has launched a spin-off podcast from Late Night Mash, hosted by Geoff Norcott and Olga Koch.
Make It Hard now in development
01/09/2022 … Katherine Ryan is piloting a new TV comedy game show.
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