Mon 24 June 2013
The Gareth Morinan Alternative New Act of The Year Award 2013
Review by Steve Bennett at the Wilmington Arms, London
24/06/2013 … So fierce is the competition to become a comedian that the circuit is awash with new act contests.
Win Portlandia DVD
24/06/2013 … The cult American sketch series Portlandia has been released on DVD for the first time in Britain today – and we have five copies to give away.
Australia hails its top comics
24/06/2013 … WOMEN have dominated the ‘best comedian’ shortlist in Australia’s premiere theatre awards.
'I despair for TV comedy'
QI's John Lloyd on the state of the industry
24/06/2013 … Comedy guru John Lloyd has launched a broadside against timid, interfering and indecisive TV executives – and hinted that QI could become an online incubator…
Tasting funny
Comedians compete in Celebrity Masterchef
24/06/2013 … Comedians Katy Brand, Shappi Khorsandi and Adrian Edmondson are to take part in this year’s Celebrity Masterchef.