All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Rebecca Bain and Alex Garrick-Wright scoop £1,000
20/07/2023 … Comedy writers Rebecca Bain and Alex Garrick-Wright have won this year’s David Nobbs writing prize, given in memory of the Reginald Perrin creator.
© Amazon Studios Comics revealed as hosts of Amazon reboot
20/07/2023 … Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis are to provide the commentary for revived game show Takeshi’s Castle, it has been revealed.
20/07/2023 … The Birmingham Comedy Festival has officially launched its 2023 programme.
New comedy from Daniel Lawrence Taylor.
19/07/2023 … Casting has been announced for Boarders, the upcoming BBC Three comedy drama series created by Timewasters writer Daniel Lawrence Taylor.
Guetst include Lucy Porter, Shaparak Khorsdandi and Ria Lina
19/07/2023 … Ed Byrne is to launch a hobby-related podcast with his wife Clare.
Australian comedy-cabaret star has three weeks at the Purcell Room
18/07/2023 … Australian comedy-cabaret star Reuben Kaye has announced a residency at London’s Southbank Centre this Christmas.
Owner threatens to throw in the towel after Unite claims 'victory for workers'
18/07/2023 … Cardiff’s Glee comedy club may close down after more than 20 years amid an increasingly bitter dispute with trade unions.
David Earl comedy named best Irish movie
18/07/2023 … Anarchic comedy Apocalypse Clown has been named best Irish film at the Galway Film Fleadh.
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