All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Comic cancels gigs after major health scare, but is deemed OK for the Fringe
28/07/2024 … Susie McCabe has been given the all-clear to perform her Edinburgh Fringe show after she was rushed to hospital for an emergency heart procedure.
© CBS 27/07/2024 … The American version of Ghosts is to make a major change from the British original.
Phil Ellis revives his Edinburgh Fringe hit for its 10th anniversary
26/07/2024 … Cult comedy show Funz and Gamez is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe to mark its 10th anniversary.
Comic too ill for Latitude and St Albans Comedy Garden
26/07/2024 … Jo Brand has cancelled two major festival appearances this weekend because of illness.
© C4 'There's been no more eloquent advocate for the sport'
26/07/2024 … Adam Hills is to become president of the Rugby Football League next year.
Promoter scammed for fake bookings
25/07/2024 … A comedy promoter has been ripped off by a bogus agent who claimed to represent comedy stars Micky Flanagan and Simon Brodkin.
Sponsors and judges named for 563 eligible shows
25/07/2024 … Edinburgh Comedy Awards producer Nica Burns is partly sponsoring this year’s accolades after Sky TV decided not to renew its backing.
Ania Magliano, Fern Brady, Blindboyboatclub and Julia Masli
25/07/2024 … Ania Magliano, Fern Brady, Blindboyboatclub and Julia Masli have all been nominated for the Sky Arts Awards.
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