Hotly-tipped comic talents get a BBC break
Broadcaster announces its Comedy Collective bursary winners
25/05/2023 … The BBC has today named ten promising comedy creatives to receive a ‘supercharged’ bursary to boost their work.
2023 Other news
Thu 25 May 2023
Meet the UK's funniest class of 2023
Beano reveals the top ten jokes
25/05/2023 … A Nottinghamshire school has been named the UK’s funniest class by Beano comic, thanks to their joke: ‘What happened to the math teacher’s garden?…
Wed 24 May 2023
Eddie Izzard, Alan Davies and more join Montreal's Just For Laughs
New names announced, including the Brit(ish) showcase line-up
24/05/2023 … Eddie Izzard, Alan Davies, Mae Martin, Joanne McNally and sketch trio Foil, Arms and Hog are among the acts joining Montreal’s prestigious Just For Laughs…
Edinburgh's Fringe Central moves again
...as festival unveils partnership to help performers' mental health
24/05/2023 … The Edinburgh Fringe Society is splitting its Fringe Central hub for participants across two venues this year.
Tue 23 May 2023
54 stand-ups head to the Oxford Comedy Festival
23/05/2023 … Oxford Comedy Festival is back with a month of Edinburgh Fringe previews.
Mon 22 May 2023
Guy Montgomery wins Sydney Comedy Festival's top prize
22/05/2023 … New Zealand comedian Guy Montgomery has won the top prize at the Sydney Comedy Festival.
Andy Parsons announces 2023 tour
Bafflingly Optimistic to hit the road after Edinburgh Fringe run
22/05/2023 … Former Mock The Week regular Andy Parsons has announced an autumn tour.
Sat 20 May 2023
Pete Teckman named Not So New Comedian Of The Year
Annual contest for more seasoned circuit acts
20/05/2023 … Pete Teckman has won this year’s Not So New Comedian Of The Year competition.