Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 announces award nominees
After 1,089 performances of 756 shows
04/03/2026 … The Leicester Comedy Festival has announced the nominees for its annual awards.
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Wed 04 March 2026
Lucy Porter writes a 'rallying cry' for middle-aged women
Comedian's first book out this summer
04/03/2026 … Lucy Porter has written her first book, entitled Middle-Aged Women Get Sh*t Done.
Iain Stirling Chris Ramsey to record stand-up specials
Shows to be taped at Soho Theatre Walthamstow
04/03/2026 … Chris Ramsey and Iain Stirling are to record their latest tour shows as stand-up specials.
Tue 03 March 2026
Junior Simpson diagnosed with dementia
Fundraiser for comic forced to retire on health grounds
03/03/2026 … Junior Simpson has retired from stand-up having been diagnosed with vascular dementia.
© Nicholas Elliot Photography Eva Peroni makes the Chortle Student Comedy Award final
Victory at the London semi-final
03/03/2026 … Eva Peroni has become the second finalist in this year’s Chortle Student Comedy Award.
© Gerald England/CC BY-SA 2.0 Bernard Manning's Embassy Club to be demolished
'World famous' venue to be razed for a health centre
03/03/2026 … The comedy club founded by Bernard Manning is to be demolished.
Richard Osman quits House Of Games
03/03/2026 … Richard Osman is quitting the House Of Games quiz show that bears his name.
Comedy Central renews three series
With Jimmy Carr, Iain Stirling and Babatundé Aléshé
03/03/2026 … Comedy Central has renewed three of its formats featuring Jimmy Carr, Iain Stirling and Babatundé Aléshé.