Stewart Lee writes Pea Green Boat book
His take on Edward Lear's Owl And The Pussycat
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MPs to hear more evidence about women in comedy
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Lost 1968 Morecambe and Wise episode found
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Diona Doherty to star in transatlantic romcom
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Funny down the pub? You could win a fully funded Edinburgh Fringe run
Cider brand Magners is inviting people who have…
Mo Gilligan to make a documentary about chicken
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Comedians shortlisted in 2026 Aria awards
The shortlists have been announced for the 2026 Arias…
Fighting With My Family to become a stage musical
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New stand-up streaming service to be launched
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Chat show for Smoggie Queen Dickie
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Russell Brand is running for London Mayor
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Alex Horne's new Channel 4 task show
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Tour news
Features
In the UAE, comedy is thriving in tense times
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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
Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea
Brighton Dome
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Luke and Pete Talking Sheet Podcast Live
Birmingham Glee Club
Wednesday 29th Apr from 19:15Book now
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Ray Bradshaw: Coda
Soho Theatre
Tuesday 28th Apr from 21:15
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Peter Kay Live
Birmingham Utilita Arena
Friday 1st May from 20:00Book now
Gig of the day
Joz Norris: You Wait. Time Passes.
Salford Lowry
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Pierre Novellie: You Sit There, I’ll Stand Here
Corsham Pound Arts Centre
Thursday 14th May from 19:30Book now
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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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Roundhouse Comedy Festival announces its line-up
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Six picked for Welsh comedy scheme
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Chris O’Dowd joins Bill Burr in Bender
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Videos
Environment campaign group Parents for Future have turned to comedians to get their message out about climate-friendly energy.
This new sketch follows two detectives - played by Naomi Petersen and Ed Jones – as they interrogate a nervous suspect, Jordan Brookes.
But his only crime is using solar panels, battery storage and a heat pump to save on his bills – which he is increasingly enthusiastic about.
It was written by Naomi Petersen and directed by Stuart Laws, who also makes an appearance. It was shot by Matt Riley for the Warming Up climate change comedy collective.
Confess to what you did, you monster
Climate change comedy sketch
Looney Tunes live-action/animated hybrid.
Lucy Punch returns
From the Melbourne International Comedy Festival