Stand-up novel nominated for Booker Prize
A Horse Walks Into A Bar describes comic's breakdown
21/04/2017 … A novel based on a single fictional stand-up set has been nominated for this year's Man Booker International Prize.
2017 Other news
Fri 21 April 2017
Thu 20 April 2017
Clary and Zerdin return to London Palladium panto
20/04/2017 … Julian Clary and Paul Zerdin are to appear in the London Palladium’s pantomime for the second year running.
Comedy4Christie line-up announced
Fundraiser for cancer hosptial
20/04/2017 … The line-up has been announced for his year’s Comedy4Christies gig, raising money for the cancer hospital.
Michelle Wolf to tape HBO special
Directed by Chappelle's Show co-creator
20/04/2017 … Michelle Wolf is to tape a stand-up special for HBO.
Wed 19 April 2017
© CBS How to get tickets for James Corden's Late, Late Show in London
19/04/2017 … The first free audience tickets for James Corden’s Late Late Show in London are available now.
© BBC/YouTube Rab C Nesbitt actor dies at 68
19/04/2017 … Rab C Nesbitt star Sean Scanlan has died at the age of 68, it has been reported.
Tue 18 April 2017
Amy Schumer signs up for a new film
But her role in I Feel Pretty is kept under wraps
18/04/2017 … Amy Schumer has signed up to star in a new film entitled I Feel Pretty.
Bathed in glory
18/04/2017 … Portsmouth-based comedian Sunjai Arif has won the 2017 new act competition at the Bath Comedy Festival.