London theatre to set up a sketch comedy collective
Inspired by The Groundlings that launched so many American stars
27/03/2025 … London’s Seven Dials Playhouse is hoping to set up a sketch comedy collective along the likes of The Groundlings.
2025 News
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Thu 27 March 2025
Comedies up for 2025 Bafta awards
27/03/2025 … Alma’s Not Normal, Brassic, G’wed and Ludwig have all been nominated for best scripted comedy at this year’s Baftas.
Ian Smith to make his Have I Got News For You debut
After 20 appearance on Radio 4's News Quiz
27/03/2025 … Ian Smith will make his debut on Have I Got News For You next month.
Wed 26 March 2025
Iain Stirling seeks Britain’s best sand sculptors
New competition format for BBC Two
26/03/2025 … Iain Stirling is to host a new BBC show to find Britain’s best sand sculptors.
Comedy show abandoned as audience member dies
Tragedy on opening night of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
26/03/2025 … The Melbourne International Comedy Festival's opening night gala was abandoned mid-show when one audience member collapsed with a fatal heart attack.
Closing the Box
Jimmy Carr show 'axed after one series'
26/03/2025 … The Jimmy Carr-fronted comedy format Battle In The Box will not be returning to U&Dave, it has been reported.
© Eva Pentel End Of The Road announces its 2025 comedy line-up
With Adam Buxton, Stewart Lee and Grace Campbell
26/03/2025 … Adam Buxton, Stewart Lee and Grace Campbell will be playing this year’s End Of The Road festival, it has been announced.
© RTS/Richard Kendal Sophie Willan wins big at the RTS awards
Three gongs for Alma's Not Normal
26/03/2025 … Sophie Willan’s sitcom Alma's Not Normal won three gongs at the Royal Television Society awards last night – more than any other programme.