All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Glasgow comedy festival announces award shortlist
13/03/2026 … Five performers – and one promoter – have been shortlisted for this year’s Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, presented by the Glasgow…
13/03/2026 … A Bath comedy club is staging a 12-hour stand-up marathon.
13/03/2026 … Kat Higgins has become the latest comedian to join the Chortle Hotshots Class of 2026 following a showcase at the Glee Club in Birmingham.
© Fox Adventures in time and space (and pre-school)
12/03/2026 … Family Guy’s smart-talking evil genius toddler Stewie is to get his own spin-off show.
Show to stream on Peacock in the States
12/03/2026 … The British version of Saturday Night Live is to air in the US.
© Matt Crockett ...but you'll need to buy tickets to his newly announced tour to find out what it is
12/03/2026 … Rhys James has announced a 40-date stand-up tour for 2026 and 2027.
'Making a case for debauchery'
12/03/2026 … John Tothill is to record a stand-up show for Radio 4.
12/03/2026 … Matt Berry is to be the voice of this year's Oscars ceremony.
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