Zahra Barri wins a literary prize
Now comic will have her debut novel published
30/05/2023 … Comedian Zahra Barri has landed a book deal after winning a talent hunt run by the Unbound publishing house.
Tue 30 May 2023
Lady Brently's End
30/05/2023 … A liberated woman in Victorian England convinces her newly widowed sister that life is worth living in this short comedy film.
Of course the Edinburgh Comedy Awards might not happen this year, why would anything be easy?
For comedians putting everything into the Fringe, this is just another blow, says Alexandra Haddow
30/05/2023 … As comedians, we understand we’re never going to be anyone’s priority.
What was the name of the ship in Carry On Jack?
30/05/2023 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
© C4/Avalon Taskmaster to sponsor Chesham FC
Alex Horne is already on the board
30/05/2023 … Taskmaster is to be the shirt sponsor for Chesham United FC next season.
Black Sheep Comedy
30/05/2023 … It’s billed as three stand-ups offering comedy coming from the ‘very depths of their damned souls’, which provides plenty of latitude for he most…
© Matt Crockett Nick Mohammed announces a West End run
Mr Swallow hits the Duke Of York’s Theatre for a week
30/05/2023 … Nick Mohammed has announced a week-long West End run of his Mr Swallow show.
The Queen, Shakespeare And Me
30/05/2023 … All but the most hardcore monarchists should stay away from this adoring tribute to the late Queen, performed on a memorabilia-strewn set and concluding with a paean…