The 'biggest prize in comedy' returns for 2026
NextUp trophy now stands 204cm tall
06/08/2026 … Voting opens tomorrow for NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy, the Edinburgh Fringe prize decided by the streaming platform’s subscribers.
2026 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 06 August 2026
Billy Connolly exhibition to open in Glasgow
Coming to Kelvingrove Art Gallery from June
06/08/2026 … An exhibition about the life of Sir Billy Connolly is to be held in Glasgow next year.
© Matt Stronge Jessica Fostekew to host Infinite Monkey Cage
Taking over after Robin Ince felt forced to resign
06/08/2026 … Jessica Fostekew will be taking over from Robin Ince as co-host of Radio 4’s The Infinite Monkey Cage.
Amanda Knox: Don't try to shame a wronged woman into silence
Comic hits back at the campaign to cancel her Fringe show
06/08/2026 … Amanda Knox has hit back at calls for her Edinburgh Fringe show to be cancelled, slamming ‘false accusations intended to shame and vilify a wronged woman into…
Rosie Jones: When I fell in public, 40 people stepped over me – and two kicked me
Comic on society's lack of empathy
06/08/2026 … Rosie Jones has told of how she was ignored – and even kicked – after she fell over in a Tube station.
James Acaster's band The Wow! Scenario releases its first single
Almost 20 years after splitting up...
06/08/2026 … James Acaster has released the first single with his band The Wow! Scenario – more than 20 years after forming it.
Wed 05 August 2026
ISH Awards to be worth £16,000
05/08/2026 … The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards have confirmed a record £16,000.
© Andy Hollingworth Kevin Bridges gets a US agent
05/08/2026 … Kevin Bridges has signed with powerhouse American agents CAA.