© Johan Persson The Truth
Review of a revived farce in the West End
25/06/2026 … The set for The Truth, the latest farce to hit the West End, is austere – stripped back to the minimum needed to convey what it must.
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Thu 25 June 2026
© Johan Persson 
Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'Stard
Review of a new documentary about the comedy genius
25/06/2026 … The screen never could contain Rik Mayall, and even this feature-length documentary can only scratch the surface of his phenomenal talent – while also covering…
Tue 23 June 2026
Reading The Room
Review of a new book about the state of comedy by Jonathan Grant
23/06/2026 … If you want a good snapshot of the state of the comedy business… well, you’re already in the right place.
Sat 20 June 2026
Comedy UK roadshow
Review of a gig to launch a new 24/7 comedy radio station
20/06/2026 … How else would comedy streaming service NextUp launch its spin-off radio station than with a stand-up gig? And who better to host it than Thanyia Moore, who always…
Thu 11 June 2026
The Big Idea with Alistair Green
Review of the new Radio 4 show parodying podcasts
11/06/2026 … Anyone who follows Alistair Green’s social media videos knows how thoroughly he gets under the skin of his alter egos, creating credible caricatures of…
Wed 10 June 2026
Suzi Ruffell: The Juggle
Review of the comedian recording her latest tour
10/06/2026 … Despite its title, Suzi Ruffell’s The Juggle is not about the familiar struggle of juggling parenthood and a career.
Tue 09 June 2026
Space For Laughs
Review of the final of a London new act competition
09/06/2026 … It is an unusual prize for a new act competition, but could – potentially – be more valuable than a cash handout in the long term.
Sun 07 June 2026
Dru Cripps: Juicy Bits at London Clown Festival
Review of his improvised loop machine show
07/06/2026 … Given that Dru Cripps’ act is essentially crowd work with a loop station, a certain capacity for failure is baked into his performance.