All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
New names announced, including the Brit(ish) showcase line-up
24/05/2023 … Eddie Izzard, Alan Davies, Mae Martin, Joanne McNally and sketch trio Foil, Arms and Hog are among the acts joining Montreal’s prestigious Just For Laughs…
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.
...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.
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…
23/05/2023 … Oxford Comedy Festival is back with a month of Edinburgh Fringe previews.
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.
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.
© Rose d'Or ...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’…
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