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.
2024 Other news
Tue 22 October 2024
© 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.
Mon 21 October 2024
© Ray Burmiston Ricky Gervais announces US and Canada dates
Including a return to the venue where he broke records
21/10/2024 … Ricky Gervais has today announced four North American dates for his new Mortality tour.
Operation Mincemeat extends for an 11th time
West End run contines after Broadway run announce,emt
21/10/2024 … Operation Mincemeat has announced the 11th extension of its West End run, with performances at the Fortune Theatre, now set to continue until April.
Atsuko Okatsuka announces UK and Ireland dates
...after her special airs on Sky
21/10/2024 … Asian-American comedian Atsuko Okatsuka has announced four UK and Ireland dates next year – after her debut special airs on Sky.
Fri 18 October 2024
© Mariana Feijo Funny Women extends its 'Glitter Project' with mentoring meet-ups
...after founder Lynne Parker is named 'most inspiring businesswoman'
18/10/2024 … Funny Women is rolling out its comedy networking scheme The Glitter Project to six English regions, following its success at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Quebec comedy festival becomes a Just For Laughs
As new parent company ComediHa! rebrands as Just For Entertainment
18/10/2024 … Quebec’s comedy festival is to be renamed Just For Laughs after its organisers snapped up the brand name.
Thu 17 October 2024
La Clique announces its 2024 line-up
Returning to London's Leicester Square
17/10/2024 … The line-up has been announced for the 20th anniversary season of the La Clique cabaret and burlesque show, which returns to London this Christmas.