Talent hunt for disabled comedy writers
Producers seeking the neurodivergent, too
07/09/2022 … Producers piloting a half-hour sketch show have launched a talent search for comedy writers who are deaf, disabled or neurodivergent.
2022 Other news
Wed 07 September 2022
Tue 06 September 2022
When will Mock The Week's final series air?
Guests for farewell run announced
06/09/2022 … The final run of Mock The Week episodes will kick off at 10pm on September 16, BBC Two has confirmed.
Fri 02 September 2022
© Garry Carbon Entries open for Brighton new act competition
Komedia award returns after three years
02/09/2022 … Entries have opened for the new comedy award run by Brighton’s Komedia venue.
Thu 01 September 2022
The soon-to-be famous five?
Meet the finalists in the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award
01/09/2022 … The Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award is back after a two-year hiatus.
Wed 31 August 2022
© UKTV Photography exhibition to showcase UKTV publicity shots
Pop-up event in London next month
31/08/2022 … Publicity shots commissioned for UKTV channels are to go on display at a free photography exhibition in Central London.
Tue 30 August 2022
Just For Laughs launches VR comedy shows
New tie-up with Facebook owner Meta
30/08/2022 … A number of comedy shows are to be available in virtual reality, thanks to a new collaboration between the Just For Laughs festival and Facebook owner Meta.
Leicester Comedy Festival announces first shows of 2023
Including Stewart Lee, Sophie Duker and Hal Cruttenden
30/08/2022 … The first shows have gone on sale for next year’s Leicester Comedy Festival.
Sun 28 August 2022
© Steve Ullathorne David Johnson Emerging Talent Award winners announced
Theatre shows scoop new Fringe acclodade
28/08/2022 … Two theatre shows have won the inaugural David Johnson Emerging Talent Award handed out in honour of the late comedy and stage producer.