Woman who buys ticket to offensive comedian stunned to find he's offensive
Punter slams Jimmy Carr for 'vile' joke about deafness
09/03/2024 … Few people can go to a Jimmy Carr gig unaware of his reputation for offensive jokes.
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21Soho boss vows: comedians WILL get paid
London venue responds to fears over outstanding bills and email silence
08/03/2024 … The owner of London’s 21Soho comedy venue has promised that he will not leave comedians out of pocket amid widespread complaints about unpaid bills.
© Alistair Muir Alex Edelman’s Just For Us becomes an HBO special
Broadcaster to air Broadway version of the stand-up show
08/03/2024 … Alex Edelman’s solo show Just For Us – which went from the Edinburgh Fringe to Broadway – has been turned into an HBO special.
Bristol’s Comedy Garden to return for 2024
With comics such as Stewart Lee, Harry Hill, Sara Pascoe and Dara O Briain
08/03/2024 … Bristol’s Comedy Garden, the largest comedy festival in the South West, is to return with Stewart Lee, Harry Hill, Sara Pascoe and Dara O Briain among its…
Prince Harry vs Fern Brady
Unexpected showdown in the British Book Awards.
08/03/2024 … Fern Brady is up against Prince Harry for a major book award.
Thu 07 March 2024
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Derbyshire festival announces comedy line-up
07/03/2024 … Y Not Festival has revealed its comedy line-up.
Paddy Young and Dan Tiernan tape their first specials
Milestone for Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees
07/03/2024 … Chortle Award winner Paddy Young and nominee Dan Tiernan are to record their first stand-up specials later this month.
© BBC RTS Awards announce their 2024 nominations
Black Ops leads the comedy field
07/03/2024 … Bridget Christie, Rhod Gilbert and Black Ops duo Gbemisola Ikumelo and Hammed Animashaun are among the comedians up for Royal Television Society awards this year.