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Red Dwarf convention descends into chaos
Organisers of an official Red Dwarf convention have apologised after a chaotic event…
Henry Paker to tour a live drawing and stand-up hybrid
Henry Paker is to tour with a new show combining stand-up…
British autism sitcom attracts star names
A new podcast sitcom made specifically for an autistic…
Leicester Comedy Festival submits a 'serious incident report'
The company behind Leicester Comedy Festival has submitted…
Just For Laughs showcases Red Richardson and Helen Bauer
British stand-ups Red Richardson and Helen Bauer have…
Greg Davies shoots a Cleaner Christmas special in Italy
Greg Davies is returning as crime scene cleaner Paul…
Comedy festivals everywhere, all at once
The best of the week's live comedy, picked from…
Lenny Henry writes a radio play about the legacy of slavery
Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week. Sunday July 19 UNACCEPTABLE:…
Community rallies to save Leicester venue
The manager of the venue forced to close because of the financial woes of Leicester…
Shane Gillis has comedy's biggest ever gig
Shane Gillis has established a record for most tickets sold for a show by a solo…
The BBC has ordered a third series of Smoggie Queens. Creator Phil Dunning is…
Ghosts Australia gets a UK air date
The BBC has confirmed the air date of the Australian version of Ghosts. The first…
Amy Matthews to appear in EastEnders
Comedian Amy Matthews is joining EastEnders The stand-up plays a character called…
Tour news
Features
I feel no cringe. My soul is asbestos.
As she returns to the Edinburgh Fringe, Elf Lyons talks about what she can't…
70 years on and a pompous Little Englander obsessed with a fading empire remains pretty relevant
Gareth Gwynn - a comedy writer known for his work on shows such as The Now Show,…
What role did Tim Key have in the Harry Hill movie?
Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled –…
Why I had to make the case for the BBC
Romesh Ranganathan is fronting a new campaign ‘what has the BBC ever done for…
I did a Nazi salute on stage... (but with context)
There’s no easy way to say this, so let’s just get it over with: Last…
What I learned after my ex was horrendously injured by an electric bear
I walked into a dimly lit ICU room to see my serial cheating ex-boyfriend fighting…
Reviews
Live comedy picks
Gig of the day
James Acaster 2026 tour
Birmingham Symphony Hall
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Michelle Wolf: Best Job In The World
Norwich Epic Studios
Friday 24th Jul from 20:00Book now
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Simon Amstell: I Love It Here
Bristol Old Vic
Saturday 25th Jul from 19:30
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Peter Kay Live
Manchester AO Arena
Saturday 8th AugBook now
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Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From A Really Nice Guy
Leeds Playhouse
Saturday 3rd Oct
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Scott Bennett: Stuff
Chester Storyhouse
Friday 18th Sep from 19:30Book now
Other news
Melbourne International Comedy Festival finds its new boss
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival has found…
Comedian Rachel Baker wins bingo-caller contest
Comedian Rachel Baker has won the Dabbers Bingo comedy…
Named: The 'women In comedy on the rise'
Nineteen women have been spotlighted as ‘ones to watch’ in comedy as…
Hot Water launches a Liverpool Comedy Festival
Liverpool’s Hot Water Comedy Club is throwing a four-day comedy festival in…
Melbourne International Comedy Festival reports a record year
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival has released official figures about its…
Equity helps comedians hit by Leicester festival woes
Performers’ union Equity says it is helping comedians hit by the financial…
Meet the judges for the first McTavish Award
The judging panel has now been announced for the new McTavish Award for Scottish…
Matt Lucas is to play Fagin in the West End revival of Oliver! this autumn. Lucas…
Punching Up
Dr Jones, Jones, calling Dr Jones
Rosie Jones has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bradford in recognition of her contribution to LGBTQ+ and disability rights. On…
Zero surprise: Edinburgh is the most expensive place in Europe to spend August
It will surely come as no surprise for anyone heading…
Ronni Ancona’s surname might sound glamorous…
Romesh: I shouldn't be anywhere near SNL UK
He’s got a reputation for ubiquity, but Romesh…
Videos
Looking for a family-friendly sketch show featuring exclusively characters? Si Bennett has you covered.
He has posted Unravelling – The Knitwit Show, a project he's developin to YouTube. Here it is:
Unravelling – The Knitwit Show
Family-friendly sketch show sampler
With Jordan Brooks and Poppy Hillstead
Quirky new Domhnall Gleeson comedy
Last-ever global warming report released for posterity
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