Fatiha El-Ghorri announces her first tour
29/01/2026 … Fatiha El-Ghorri has announced her debut stand-up show with 11 UK dates this spring The 44-year-old Hackney-born comedian, who became a breakout star on the 19th…
2026 Archives
Thu 29 January 2026
Is This Thing On?
Review of Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett film based on John Bishop's comedy origin story
29/01/2026 … There can't be many New York open spots triumphantly decompressing after their first gig by reciting Liverpool FC's 'Allez, Allez, Allez’ terrace…
After 43 years, Banana Cabaret slips away
One of the UK's oldest comedy clubs to close
29/01/2026 … London’s Banana Cabaret comedy club – one of the oldest in the UK and the place where Eddie Izzard first performed stand-up – is to close…
Wed 28 January 2026
Second series for Pierre Novellie's Radio 4 show
28/01/2026 … Radio 4 has ordered a second series of Why In The Name Of Pierre Novellie? The comedian confirmed the news as the last episode in the current series just finished…
I Think My Girlfriend Might Be AI
28/01/2026 … Brett Domino thinks his girlfriend might be A.
Comedy clubs CAN benefit from pubs' aid package
Government confirms business rate deal extends to stand-up venues
28/01/2026 … Comedy clubs will benefit from a new government business rates package, it has been confirmed, after an industry body queried their apparent exclusion.
© Mobo Organisation Eddie Kadi to host the Mobos again
28/01/2026 … Eddie Kadi will return as host of the Mobo Awards this year, it has been announced.
Want to dress like you're in Benidorm?
28/01/2026 … If you’ve ever wanted to dress up as your favourite character from ITV sitcom Benidorm, you’re in luck.