Joe's clothes join Birmingham's treasures
Lycett donates some of his distinctive outfits
06/05/2026 … Joe Lycett has donated some of his most eye-catching outfits to Birmingham Museums to join the city’s permanent collection of treasures.
2026 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 06 May 2026
Have you any questions for Arts Council England?
Survey opened ahead of free comedy industry session
06/05/2026 … Industry body Craft has opened a survey about what questions comedians and producers might have about applying for Arts Council England funding.
© Hector Cuamba Comic to write 20 different shows for the Edinburgh Fringe
Kate Smurthwaite plans a new 50 minutes every day
06/05/2026 … Working up one show for the Edinburgh Fringe is demanding enough – but Kate Smurthwaite is setting herself the challenge of writing 20 different…
Summer bonus for Mock The Week
Surprise as TLC announces an extra five episodes
06/05/2026 … Mock The Week is returning for a five-week run this summer.
© Matt Crockett Daniel Foxx writes a second book of satirical fairytales
As of aimed at the obscenely wealthy
06/05/2026 … Daniel Foxx is to publish a second book of classic fairytales reworked for the wealthy.
Tue 05 May 2026
Pleasance announces more Edinburgh Fringe 2026 shows
Including a new one from Alex Edelman
05/05/2026 … Pleasance has announced its latest wave of performers for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, including comedians Flo & Joan, Tim Vine and Alex Edelman Edelman,…
© Aemen Sukkar / Jiksaw Judi Love to make her HIGNFY debut
05/05/2026 … Judi Love is to make her debut appearance on Have I Got News For You.
Horne Section to record a special
At the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
05/05/2026 … The Horne Section are to film their latest live show as a special, at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.