All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Jody Hartley His take on Edward Lear's Owl And The Pussycat
23/04/2026 … Stewart Lee has written a book based on his stand-up routine deconstructing Edward Lear’s poem The Owl and the Pussycat.
From the Live Comedy Association
23/04/2026 … The Live Comedy Association is hosting an online briefing on tackling bullying, harassment and discriminatory behaviour on the stand-up circuit.
Magners launches a new comedy competition
23/04/2026 … Cider brand Magners is inviting people who have ‘quick witted craic in the pub’ to enter a competition to win a fully-funded month-long Edinburgh…
The fowl effects of mass consumption...
23/04/2026 … Mo Gilligan is to make a serious documentary about the mass consumption of chicken.
Celebrating the best in radio and podcasting
23/04/2026 … The shortlists have been announced for the 2026 Arias – the most prestigious awards in radio and podcasting.
© Matt Crockett 22/04/2026 … Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Amy Gledhill has announced a 2027 tour, Thanks For Having Me.
© Kerrianne Gauld ...as Bath Comedy Festival crowns its winner
22/04/2026 … The finalists have been named for the 2026 West End New Act of the Year.
New life for Stephen Merchant's 2019 movie
22/04/2026 … Stephen Merchant's film Fighting With My Family is being adapted into a stage musical.
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