Diona Doherty to star in transatlantic romcom

Opposite Schitt’s Creek actor Dustin Milligan

23/04/2026 … Comedian Diona Doherty and Schitt’s Creek actor Dustin Milligan are to co-star in a new BBC romcom.

Stewart Lee writes Pea Green Boat book

His take on Edward Lear's Owl And The Pussycat

23/04/2026 … Stewart Lee has written a book based on his stand-up routine deconstructing Edward Lear’s poem The Owl and the Pussycat.

Free briefing on tackling abuse in stand-up

From the Live Comedy Association

23/04/2026 … The Live Comedy Association is hosting an online briefing on tackling bullying, harassment and discriminatory behaviour on the stand-up circuit.

Funny down the pub? You could win a fully funded Edinburgh Fringe run

Magners launches a new comedy competition

23/04/2026 … Cider brand Magners is inviting people who have ‘quick witted craic in the pub’ to enter a competition to win a fully-funded month-long Edinburgh…

Mo Gilligan to make a documentary about chicken

The fowl effects of mass consumption...

23/04/2026 … Mo Gilligan is to make a serious documentary about the mass consumption of chicken.

Comedians shortlisted in 2026 Aria awards

Celebrating the best in radio and podcasting

23/04/2026 … The shortlists have been announced for the 2026 Arias – the most prestigious awards in radio and podcasting.

Amy Gledhill announces 2027 tour

22/04/2026 … Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Amy Gledhill has announced a 2027 tour, Thanks For Having Me.

West End new act 2026 finalists names

...as Bath Comedy Festival crowns its winner

22/04/2026 … The finalists have been named for the 2026 West End New Act of the Year.