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© Howard Shooter Comic also shares his top writing advice
05/04/2023 … It was probably never going to be on the cards anyway, given its perfectly ambiguous ending, but Rob Delaney says he never wants to return to Catastrophe.
© Sophia Spring LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland heading to Prime Video
04/04/2023 … Graham Norton is to host a new series of Amazon’s LOL: Last One Laughing format, featuring a host of Irish stand-ups.
04/04/2023 … Newport’s Festival Of Comedy is to return for a third year, organisers have announced, with Milton Jones headlining.
Fifty groups and performers get £2,000 of help going to Edinburgh
04/04/2023 … The Edinburgh Fringe has announced the 50 artists and companies who will each receive £2,000 to help bring their show to this year’s festival.
New director Dougal Wilson takes the reins of Paddington In Peru
03/04/2023 … Work is due to start on the third Paddington movie – to be called Paddington In Peru – it has been revealed.
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03/04/2023 … London’s Roundhouse venue is to hold a month-long comedy festival this August.
Stand-up scoops 'Spirit of Glasgow' award at city's comedy festival
03/04/2023 … Janey Godley has been awarded the first Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
© James Watkins Vikki Stone's adaptation scoops top theatre award
03/04/2023 … Hey Duggee Live, the CBeebies show which comedian Vikki Stone adapted for the stage, has won the Olivier Award for best family show.
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