Forget posters, I'm giving away a DVD
Richard Herring's Fringe gamble
29/05/2013 … Richard Herring is to forego posters advertising his Edinburgh Fringe show – and use the thousands of pounds he saves to give all his audience members a free…
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Wed 29 May 2013
Russell Kane announces 80-date tour
After run in a tiny Fringe venue
29/05/2013 … Russell Kane has announced an 80-date tour spanning from September to May.
Official: Alternative Comedy Experience to return
29/05/2013 … Comedy Central has officially confirmed the return of The Alternative Comedy Experience, curated by Stewart Lee.
Playing to the gallery
Comics take over National Portrait Gallery
29/05/2013 … Stand-ups Des Clarke and Scott Agnew are to take over the prestigious Scottish National Portrait Gallery this Fringe.
Bill Pertwee's 'widow': The show WILL go on
Partner to appear in her own sketch show
29/05/2013 … The partner of Bill Pertwee has vowed to press ahead with her own comedy sketch show – which she will perform just ten days after his death.
Matt's career gets an Xtra boost
Comic Richardson to front X-Factor spin-off
29/05/2013 … Comedian Matt Richardson has landed a big break, hosting ITV2 spin-off show The Xtra Factor.
Heckler calls the police on 'offensive' comic
Hear the stand-off with Benjamin Crellin
29/05/2013 … A disgruntled punter called the police after taking objection to a comedian’s materialTwo officers were dispatched to the Leicester Square Theatre on Friday after…
Joan Collins joins Benidorm
29/05/2013 … Joan Collins is to appear on Benidorm.