Watch Hannah Gadsby’s TED Talk
04/05/2019 … The week’s comedy on demand.
Sat 04 May 2019
Why comedians shouldn't tell audiences how original they are being
It's a strategy likely to fail, one academic argues
04/05/2019 … Avant-garde comedians who break out of their routines to explain how experimental they are being could be doing themselves no favours, one academic claims.
Edinburgh's FringePig magazine to close
After founder Liam Mullone is elected a councillor
04/05/2019 … Alternative Edinburgh magazine FrignePig is closing after founder Liam Mullone was elected as a local councillorin Devon.
Fri 03 May 2019
What does alternative comedy mean today?
Academics discuss the state of the art
03/05/2019 … A new generation of comedians are setting themselves out as ‘alternative’ – even though their principles are at odds with the original pioneers…
Shappi Khorsandi adapts her novel for the stage
...as David Baddiel works on a new play, too
03/05/2019 … Shappi Khorsandi and David Baddiel are bringing their first plays to London.
Lady Bracknell on Twitter...
03/05/2019 … Quote and tweets of the week… Quote of the week 'Comedians aren't always terribly nice.
Thu 02 May 2019
Comics stage fundraiser for Sri Lankan victims
Harry Hill, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Ryan and more...
02/05/2019 … A host of top comedians are to perform at a major benefit for victims of the Sri Lankan terrorist attacks.
Only Jeong once
Hangover star Ken announces one-off UK dates
02/05/2019 … The Hangover star Ken Jeong has announced a one-off gig in the UK.