Russell Brand settles £220,000 lawsuit with publisher
Ex-comic pays undisclosed amount over his failure to write books
06/05/2026 … Russell Brand has settled his legal dispute over his failure to write two self-help books.
2026 Archives
Wed 06 May 2026
Eloise Heath named West End New Act of the Year 2026
06/05/2026 … Eloise Heath has been named West End New Act of the Year 2026.
Monarchs Anonymous
06/05/2026 … Like a Temu Horrible Histories, Monarchs Anonymous looks great, but turns out to be a shoddily put-together knock-off of the original.
Joe's clothes join Birmingham's treasures
Lycett donates some of his distinctive outfits
06/05/2026 … Joe Lycett has donated some of his most eye-catching outfits to Birmingham Museums to join the city’s permanent collection of treasures.
Have you any questions for Arts Council England?
Survey opened ahead of free comedy industry session
06/05/2026 … Industry body Craft has opened a survey about what questions comedians and producers might have about applying for Arts Council England funding.
© Hector Cuamba Comic to write 20 different shows for the Edinburgh Fringe
Kate Smurthwaite plans a new 50 minutes every day
06/05/2026 … Working up one show for the Edinburgh Fringe is demanding enough – but Kate Smurthwaite is setting herself the challenge of writing 20 different…
Hannah Waddingham's vocal warm-ups
06/05/2026 … Hannah Waddingham is here seen doing her vocal warm-ups before hosting this week’s Saturday Night Live UK.
Summer bonus for Mock The Week
Surprise as TLC announces an extra five episodes
06/05/2026 … Mock The Week is returning for a five-week run this summer.