Comedy 101
Gig review by Steve Bennett at Just For Laughs, Montreal
29/07/2017 … Comedy 101 is a night for those who think gong shows aren’t brutal enough on open-spots… and it’s absolutely hilarious.
Sat 29 July 2017
Hearse of the year!
League Of Gentlemen inspires an unusual funeral
29/07/2017 … A League Of Gentlemen fan has replicated a scene from his favourite comedy – from beyond the grave.
Judd Apatow
Gig review by Steve Bennett at Just For Laughs, Montreal
29/07/2017 … It has to say something about the addictive pull of stand-up that even a hugely wealthy Hollywood producer like Judd Apatow finds himself drawn back to the mic.
Edinburgh 10x10: 10. Double acts
29/07/2017 … The Fringe brings together so many performers from so many backgrounds, it's inevitable they team up to see what alchemy they can create.
© Maljan 12 of Andy Kindler's best burns
From his 2017 State Of The Industry address
29/07/2017 … Andy Kindler’s annual embittered diatribe against the comedy and TV industry that repeatedly overlooks him is a must-see at Montreal’s Just For Laughs…
© Just For Laughs 'You can't win in comedy'
...but Montreal festival hails some of the finest nonetheless
29/07/2017 … Jim Carrey, Trevor Noah and Craig Ferguson were among the acts honoured at the Just For Laughs awards show in Montreal last night.
Fri 28 July 2017
Morgan Rees makes BBC New Comedy final
28/07/2017 … Morgan Rees has become the latest stand-up to make it through to the semi-finals of the BBC New Comedy award.