All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
'Will we use them to spread love or ugliness?'
26/08/2026 … Robin Ince has written a book about the future of jokes, Out in November, the title has been described as ‘a witty and thoughtful short read on the importance…
25/08/2026 … Drag comedian Crudi Dench has won an award for the best show from an artist with a low-income background at the Edinburgh Fringe.
25/08/2026 … Garry Starr has donated £1,600 to the prize fund of the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
24/08/2026 … Comedy historian Gemma Ross has written a book about the great women of the genre.
For acts at the Edinburgh Fringe
24/08/2026 … The shortlists have been announced for The Comedians’ Choice Awards 2026, as voted by comedians performing at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Seven more episodes for Johnny O’Brien and Johnny McMahon
24/08/2026 … The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In has been renewed for a fourth series by RTÉ2.
Streamed event featuring content creators
24/08/2026 … YouTubers are to take part in a live-streamed Taskmaster event in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The best of the week's live comedy
23/08/2026 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
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