Comics bid farewell to Banana Cabaret
Big names join final month's line-up
16/03/2026 … Some big names are to bid farewell to Banana Cabaret.
2026 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 16 March 2026
Big benefit gig for Junior Simpson
Comedians rally to their colleage after dementia diagnosis
16/03/2026 … A fundraising gig has been organised in celebration of Junior Simpson, after he was forced to retire from comedy because of dementia.
Sun 15 March 2026
© Roy Hudd Statue Appeal Go-ahead for Roy Hudd statue
15/03/2026 … Plans to erect a statue of comedian Roy Hudd outside a Suffolk theatre have been approved.
© Kindel Media/Pexels Pain in the neck? You need a laugh
Study into health benefits of comedy
15/03/2026 … Watching TV comedy can halve the agony of chronic head and neck pain, a new study has found.
What a week! Last One Laughing and SNL UK
The best of the week's comedy on TV, radio and streaming
15/03/2026 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.
London hosts a Sketchfest
15/03/2026 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
Fri 13 March 2026
The comics carrying Billy Connolly's spirit
Glasgow comedy festival announces award shortlist
13/03/2026 … Five performers – and one promoter – have been shortlisted for this year’s Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, presented by the Glasgow…
Bath club stages 12-hour comedy marathon
13/03/2026 … A Bath comedy club is staging a 12-hour stand-up marathon.