Can this man save theatre?

The best of the week's live comedy

26/11/2023 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 5,105 events Chortle currently has listed.

Slapstick festival reveals its 20th line-up

With Michael Palin, Hugh Bonneville, Harry Hill and more

26/11/2023 … The Slapstick Festival - Europe’s biggest celebration of silent and classic screen comedy - has revealed the line-up of its 20th edition.

Netflix showcases rising US stand-ups

The week's best comedy on TV and radio

26/11/2023 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week…: Sunday November 26 RADIO DAYS: Woody Allen’s nostalgic comedy intertwines the…

Joe Lycett comes clean about his toilet stunt

All a ruse to highlight sewage dumping

26/11/2023 … If you thought there was a whiff of bullshit around Joe Lycett’s toilet stunt this week… turns out you were absolutely right.

Michael Odewale announces debut tour

Thoughts on Shuffle to hit the road next autumn

24/11/2023 … Michael Odewale has announced his debut tour: Thoughts on Shuffle The comic will play ten dates across the UK next year, starting at the Firebug in Leicester…

Joe Lycett calls off his toilet podcast

...but is the comic up to something bigger?

24/11/2023 … Joe Lycett has called off the launch of his toilet-based podcast after a stunt to launch it went wrong.

Phil Wang: I broke my arm filming Wonka

Comic reveals he has a role in the new blockbustter

24/11/2023 … Phil Wang has revealed he has a role in the new Wonka film – and broke his arm while filming.

Nick Helm announces Super Fun Good Time tour

24/11/2023 … Nick Helm has announced a major tour for the first half of next year.