All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Jacqui Double Comics pay tribute at a wake for alternative comedy pioneer Tony Allen... who's still alive
28/07/2023 … Fellow comedians paid their respects to the godfather of alternative comedy, Tony Allen, at his wake last night – even though he is very much alive.
With Stewart Lee, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble and mroe
27/07/2023 … It’s still best known as Del Boy’s stomping ground – but the up-and-coming London district of Peckham is getting its own comedy festival.
Broadcaster shifts its base to Dynamic Earth
26/07/2023 … The BBC has unveiled some of its radio programming for the Edinburgh Fringe, including the return of Mark Nelson’s BBC Scotland showcase Edinburgh Unlocked.
© Rumpus Media ...plus two more Misinvestigations into Tupac Shakur and Nancy Spungen
26/07/2023 … Romesh Ranaganthan is to make five more documentary and travel shows for BBC Two.
Directing a West End show about Stan Laurel and Charlie Chaplin
26/07/2023 … Michael Barrymore is back working in showbiz – directing a West End show about Stan Laurel and Charlie Chaplin.
53 dates for Hot Diggity Dog next year
26/07/2023 … Ed Gamble has announced his biggest tour yet, entitled Hot Diggity Dog.
© Will Johnston Channel 4 accolade to help stand-up break into TV
25/07/2023 … Eric Rushton has been named as the first winner of The Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award.
More West End dates for comedy spy escapade
25/07/2023 … The Operation Mincemeat musical has extended its West End run until 2024.
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