Bob Mortimer: I'm writing a second novel
Following the success of The Satsuma Complex
24/05/2023 … Bob Mortimer is writing a second novel, following the success of his debut, The Satsuma Complex.
2023 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 24 May 2023
Edinburgh's Fringe Central moves again
...as festival unveils partnership to help performers' mental health
24/05/2023 … The Edinburgh Fringe Society is splitting its Fringe Central hub for participants across two venues this year.
Still Game pair win whisky trademark showdown
Jack Daniel's vs Jack and Victor
24/05/2023 … Still Game creators Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan have won a trademark showdown with booze giant Jack Daniel’s – after they launched a whisky…
Tue 23 May 2023
54 stand-ups head to the Oxford Comedy Festival
23/05/2023 … Oxford Comedy Festival is back with a month of Edinburgh Fringe previews.
Tom Binns sentencing adjourned
Further hearing to be held over his child pornography charges
23/05/2023 … Tom Binns is expected to learn his fate for possessing child pornography in August.
Reginald D Hunter announces 2023 tour
The Man Who Could See Through Shit
23/05/2023 … Reginald D Hunter has announced a new stand-up tour, The Man Who Could See Through Shit.
Mon 22 May 2023
© Rose d'Or Cambridge Footlights introduces 'sensitivity readers'
...and of course John Cleese isn't happy about it
22/05/2023 … The Cambridge Footlights – arguably Britain’s most prolific hothouse for up-and-coming comedians – has launched a ‘sensitivity reading’…
Guy Montgomery wins Sydney Comedy Festival's top prize
22/05/2023 … New Zealand comedian Guy Montgomery has won the top prize at the Sydney Comedy Festival.