Ola Labib becomes an honorary fellow
26/08/2026 … Comedian Ola Labib is to receive an honorary fellowship from Rose Bruford College, a theatre school in South-East London.
2026 Archives
Wed 26 August 2026
Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine 2
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
26/08/2026 … If any character comedy show was calling out for a sequel, it probably wasn’t 2023’s Clementine, which was a Fringe smash and a great show, but really…
Will & Noah: Dinner Dinner Chicken Winner
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
26/08/2026 … Will and Noah were named best sketch act at SketchFest 2026, which sounds like an event that should know the genre.
Lucas Jefcoate: If I'm Not Somebody, I'm Nobody
Edinburgh Fringe comedy review
26/08/2026 … Walking on stage with a plate of spaghetti and meatballs singing the children’s song On Top Of Spaghetti, Lucas Jefcoate primes his audience for a show with…
© Hector Cuamba Malcolm Hardee Award announces its 2026 nominees
Triple nod for Kate Smurthwaite for creating a fresh show every day
26/08/2026 … Malcolm Hardee Award judges have announce their shortlist for the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe – with Kate Smurthwaite nominated across all three categories.
© UKTV Jack Dee to host new quiz show
Pairing comedians with smart kids
26/08/2026 … Jack Dee is to host a new U&Dave comedy game show that pairs children with stand-up comedians.
Robin Ince writes a book about the future of jokes
'Will we use them to spread love or ugliness?'
26/08/2026 … Robin Ince has written a book about the future of jokes, Out in November, the title has been described as ‘a witty and thoughtful short read on the importance…
Peter Kay adds another charity tour date
In aid of a teenager with a heart condition
26/08/2026 … Peter Kay is adding an extra date to his tour to raise funds for a teenager who needs heart surgery.