All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Mark Grey (Studio Grey) Blank Peng and Tim Biglowe runners-up
02/03/2023 … Shalaka Kurup has been crowned the winner of the West End New Act of the Year comedy competition.
Kate Dehnert and Cody Dahler follow in some esteemed footsteps
02/03/2023 … Comedy writers Kate Dehnert and Cody Dahler have landed year-long contracts with BBC Studios’ audio department, giving them the chance to work on Radio 4 show…
Festival tie-up 'to reduce environmental impact'
02/03/2023 … Stand-up fans can get free bus travel to shows at this year’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival, thanks to new sponsorship deal.
...and reminiscences about shows of the past
02/03/2023 … Peter Kay has written a new book about the making of his TV programmes – and his reminiscences about the programmes of his youth.
Some viewers outraged by raunchy gag
01/03/2023 … Australian comedian and cabaret star Reuben Kaye has sparked a storm down under with a joke about Jesus that has angered religious groups.
© BBC Comic speaks out about vile trolls
01/03/2023 … Rosie Jones has spoken out about the staggering levels of vile abuse she receives when she appears on TV, describing it as ‘exhausting’.
© Ellie Kurttz One Woman Show nominated in West End's top accolades
28/02/2023 … Liz Kingsman has been nominated for an Olivier Award for her One Woman Show.
Julian Clary, Dermot O’Leary, Sally Philips and Nina Wadia join West End run
28/02/2023 … Julian Clary, Dermot O’Leary, Sally Philips and Nina Wadia are to appear in the West End adaptation of Radio 4’s Dickensian comedy Bleak Expectations.
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