Douglas Adams to be the subject of a graphic novel
'The definitively inaccurate story’ of writer's life
12/10/2026 … Douglas Adams is to be the subject of an unauthorised biography – in graphic novel form.
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Good Elf! Lyons was the best-reviewed show of the Fringe
Olaf Falafel No2 as Pierre Novellie tops an alternative analysis
12/10/2026 … Elf Lyons had the best-reviewed comedy show of the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe, new analysis has shown.
Paul Currie's Soho Theatre lawsuit set to be struck out
Comic's lawyer says he can't afford costs he's been ordered to pay
12/10/2026 … Paul Currie has been told his libel action against Soho Theatre over a performance that upset Jewish audience members will be thrown out unless he pays almost £16,000…
© PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo Russell Brand’s court proceedings get under way
12/10/2026 … Jury selection has got under way in Russell Brand’s trial on rape and sexual assault charges.
© Raph_PH/CC BY-SA 2.0 Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino’s first play
The Popinjay Cavalier opens in the West End in February
12/10/2026 … Sacha Baron Cohen has confirmed he’s set to star in Quentin Tarantino’s first play, The Popinjay Cavalier.
Desmond’s to become a stage musical
As groundbreaking sitcom marks its 35th anniversary
12/10/2026 … Desmond’s is set to be adapted into a stage musical.
Voici l'assistant du Taskmaster
Hit show gets a French makeover
12/10/2026 … Taskmaster is to be remade in France.
Porridge stage show to tour
New production based on Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais's sitcom
12/10/2026 … A stage version of Porridge is going on tour next year.