Coronavirus: Which comedy gigs have been hit?
Our round-up of the major cancellations
12/03/2020 … Given the government's advice that everyone should avoid social contact, such as going to pubs and theatres, the assumption now is that all comedy…
Thu 12 March 2020
Steve Martin and Martin Short cancel Belfast gig
'In light of the ever-evolving global situation' with coronavirus
12/03/2020 … Steve Martin and Martin Short have pulled their show in Belfast tonight in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Adam Kay to write two more books
Following a ‘substantial’ seven-figure deal
12/03/2020 … Adam Kay has a signed a ‘substantial’ seven-figure deal to write two more books.
Russell Howard's European tour dates pulled
12/03/2020 … Russell Howard has announced the cancellation of almost the entrire European leg of his world tour because of coronavirus.
Major comedy benefit shelved by coronavirus
...as US talk shows ditch their live audiences
12/03/2020 … A major US comedy benefit has been shelved because of coronavirus.
Wed 11 March 2020
© Jaimie Gramston Book award for Billy Connolly's publicists
11/03/2020 … The publicity team behind the Billy Connolly anthology Tall Tales & Wee Stories have won a publishing industry award.
Just how silly is John Cleese's silly walk?
11/03/2020 … John Cleese’s silly walk is ‘exactly’ 6.
Jo Brand joins Comedy Against Living Miserably.
Line-up for final episode of Dave's stand-up showcase
11/03/2020 … Jo Brand is to host the third episode of Dave’s stand-up showcase Comedy Against Living Miserably.