'We're determined live comedy should have a seat at the table'
Industry body to set out its next moves
30/10/2024 … The UK Live Comedy Association is hosting two Zoom meetings to update members on the work it’s doing.
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Wed 30 October 2024
Tue 29 October 2024
Beat The Frog World Series 2024 finalists announced
Manchester's new act challenge comes to a climax on Monday
29/10/2024 … The finalists have been announced for this year’s Beat the Frog World Series new act competition, held at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester.
Fri 25 October 2024
© Hugo Glendinning Fawlty Towers extends its West End run again
London shows now go on to March
25/10/2024 … John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers play is extending its West End run for a second time.
Elaine C Smith sets up prize for aspiring female comedy stars
Ten-year scheme to help drama students
25/10/2024 … Elaine C Smith has established a prize for aspiring female comedy actors in Scotland.
Wed 23 October 2024
© Channel 4/Avalon When will Junior Taskmaster air?
23/10/2024 … Junior Taskmaster is to air weekly from November 8, Channel 4 has announced The show – frotned by Rose Matafeo with Mike Wozniak as her assistant –…
Tue 22 October 2024
Sheffield gets its first dedicated comedy venue
Intimate club aims to offer gigs six nights a week
22/10/2024 … Sheffield has got its first full-time comedy venue.
Who's in the running for the second Sean Lock Award
Comedians take part in Channel 4 showcase tonight
22/10/2024 … Ten comics will tonight compete for the Sean Lock Award.
© Sky/Avalon Air dates set for David Baddiel’s three live shows
The first original stand-up commissions for Sky Arts
22/10/2024 … Sky has confirmed the broadcast dates for David Baddiel’s three stand-up specials.