Stewart Lee writes Pea Green Boat book
His take on Edward Lear's Owl And The Pussycat
Stewart Lee has written a book based on his stand-up routine deconstructing Edward…
Kiell Smith-Bynoe kicks off his improv tour at Machynlleth
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Four stand-up specials drop on YouTube
Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this…
Sara Pascoe directs a comedy musical
Sara Pascoe is directing a new musical about two nannies…
MPs to hear more evidence about women in comedy
Comedy bookers, venue staff and union officials are…
Lost 1968 Morecambe and Wise episode found
A lost episode of a 1968 Morecambe and Wise show is…
Diona Doherty to star in transatlantic romcom
Comedian Diona Doherty and Schitt’s Creek…
Funny down the pub? You could win a fully funded Edinburgh Fringe run
Cider brand Magners is inviting people who have ‘quick witted craic in…
Mo Gilligan to make a documentary about chicken
Mo Gilligan is to make a serious documentary about the mass consumption of chicken. The…
Comedians shortlisted in 2026 Aria awards
The shortlists have been announced for the 2026 Arias – the most prestigious…
Fighting With My Family to become a stage musical
Stephen Merchant's film Fighting With My Family is being adapted into a stage…
New stand-up streaming service to be launched
A US comedy company is launching a subscription streaming service dedicated entirely…
Chat show for Smoggie Queen Dickie
The BBC has announced a YouTube spin-off series of Smoggie Queens called The Dickie…
Tour news
Features
In the UAE, comedy is thriving in tense times
Comedy feels different in the Middle East right now – and that isn’t…
How much do you know about Victoria Wood?
Victoria Wood died ten years ago. In her memory, you can test your knowledge of just some…
Marginalised, undervalued and harassed... life as a woman in comedy
Women working in live comedy have told MPs they face entrenched sexism, opaque pay…
Melbourne International Comedy Festival reviews 2026
All Chortle's reviews from the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Celia…
Reviews
Live comedy picks
Gig of the day
Judi Love: All About the Love
Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House
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Simon Evans: Staring at the Sun
Cardiff Glee Club
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Ayoade Bamgboye: Swings and Roundabouts
Soho Theatre
Thursday 30th Apr from 20:15
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John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills
Dublin Sugar Club
Thursday 7th May from 20:30Book now
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Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Howling at the Moon
Chester Alexander's
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David Elms Describes a Room
Leeds Hyde Park Book Club
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Free briefing on tackling abuse in stand-up
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Amy Gledhill announces 2027 tour
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West End new act 2026 finalists names
The finalists have been named for the 2026 West End New Act of the Year. They…
Roundhouse Comedy Festival announces its line-up
The line-up has been announced for the Roundhouse Comedy Festival, which is…
Six picked for Welsh comedy scheme
Six comedy writer-performers have been selected for Comedy Lab Cymru, a development…
Chris O’Dowd joins Bill Burr in Bender
Chris O’Dowd is to join Bill Burr on the coming-of-age comedy Bender. Described…
Punching Up
Allo Allo game unearthed
A long-lost computer game based on Allo Allo has been unearthed – and released as a free PC download. The platformer was released for the Commodore…
Jessie Cave and Alfie Brown get engaged
Jessie Cave and Alfie Brown have announced their engagement…
Alan Carr will face a major renovation project when…
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Videos
British comedian Red Richardson made his debut on US talk show The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night.
The stand-up talked about deep dives on social media, his fear of sharks and getting into boxing during his set on the NBC show.
Red Richardson on The Tonight Show
Talking sharks, social media and boxing
Another 45 Seconds with George Fouracres
From SNL UK
Paula from Accounts: What A Life
From SNL UK
Who Wants To Remain A Millionaire?
From SNL UK