Reuben Kaye announces Southbank residency
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.
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Tue 18 July 2023
Cardiff's Glee Club 'could close' amid union dispute
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.
Apocalypse Clown scoops Galway Film Fleadh award
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.
Goodness Gracious Me stars plan a reunion
Kulvinder Ghir and Nina Wadia confirmed for 25th anniversary event
18/07/2023 … The stars of Goodness Gracious Me are to reunite to mark 25 years since the groundbreaking BBC comedy first aired.
© BBC America to get the original BBC Ghosts
Primetime CBS slot for the British version, after remake was a hit
18/07/2023 … The original British version of Ghosts is to be screened on network TV across America.
Mon 17 July 2023
© BFI American remake of Up Pompeii! to be seen for the first time in 50 years
Frankie Howerd reprised his role
17/07/2023 … The US remake of Frankie Howerd’s Up Pompeii! is to be screened publicly for the first time, more than 50 years after it was made.
Free workshop for new South Asian comedians
Tie-in between London's Tara Theatre and Brown Sauce comedy clyb
17/07/2023 … Aspiring South Asian comedians are being offered a free one-day workshop to help hone their stand-up skills.
© C4 Channel 4 launches the Sean Lock Comedy Award
Nominations for the inaugural accolade announced
17/07/2023 … Channel 4 has launched a new comedy award in memory of Sean Lock.