All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Punk outfit change their name in a bid for BBC airplay
04/05/2023 … Comedy punk band The Kunts are releasing a Coronation protest song tomorrow – and have even changed their name in a bid to get BBC airplay.
Anthony J Brown provided lyrics for Lord Of The Lost's Blood & Glitter
04/05/2023 … When Eurovision comes to Liverpool next week, British comedian Anthony J Brown will be rooting for the Germans – and that’s because he helped…
New one-act plays to be presented on stage
04/05/2023 … The programme has been announced for this year’s Sky Comedy Rep series of one-act plays.
New promoters take over Apex's Grassmarket spaces
04/05/2023 … A newly reopened Edinburgh Fringe venue is on the lookout for comedy shows to fill its programme.
© Ellis O'Brien/Phil McIntyre Televisio Comic's podcast and Radio 4 series to return
04/05/2023 … Jayde Adams’s comedy show Welcome To The Neighbourhood is to return to Radio 4 for second series.
© Helen Murray Starring Daniel Rigby and Tony Gardner
04/05/2023 … Tom Basden’s adaptation of The Accidental Death Of An Anarchist is to transfer to the West End.
© Kaleidoshoots Bent Double to end at Brighton Komedia next month
03/05/2023 … Zoe Lyons is bringing the LGBTQ+ comedy nights she runs in her Brighton hometown to an end after 18 years.
Australia prime minister Anthony Albanese pledges a fitting tribute
03/05/2023 … Barry Humphries is to be given a state funeral in Australia, prime minister Anthony Albanese has said.
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