An act of Pod
Venue sparks 2004's first Fringe row
28/04/2004 … The three biggest comedy venues on the Edinburgh Fringe have slated a new venue for muscling in on the best talent.
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Wed 28 April 2004
Divine comedy
Stand-up contest for Christians
28/04/2004 … Another new hunt has been launched for the best new comedians in Britain - but this time only Christians need aplly.
Tue 27 April 2004
Praying for laughs
Priests wanted for stand-up show
27/04/2004 … Priests from faiths across the board are to be given lessons in stand-up, before performing a showcase gig at the Liverpool comedy festival.
Springer heads Stateside
27/04/2004 … Jerry Springer: The Opera is to transfer to Broadway next year.
Mon 26 April 2004
The write idea
Script guru to offer comedy tips
26/04/2004 … Veteran screenwriting guru Robert McKee is coming to London to give lessons on comedy writing.
Sat 24 April 2004
A lorra laughs
Paramount orders Montreal series
24/04/2004 … The Paramount Comedy Channel has ordered 13 hours of stand-up from Montreal's Just For Laughs festival.
Emma's favourites
Comics in line for multiculture award
24/04/2004 … The nominees for the Emma award for the best multicultural comic have been announced.
Fri 23 April 2004
Some Friends you are...
Woman sues over sitcom writers' jokes
23/04/2004 … A woman is taking legal action against the makers of Friends - because she didn't like the writers' jokes.