All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Steve Ullathorne Theatre shows scoop new Fringe acclodade
28/08/2022 … Two theatre shows have won the inaugural David Johnson Emerging Talent Award handed out in honour of the late comedy and stage producer.
Comedians' Choice Awards announced
28/08/2022 … Jordan Gray has been named the best performer at the Edinburgh Fringe by her comedy peers.
Spiralling accommodation costs blamed
28/08/2022 … Ticket sales at the biggest Edinburgh venues are down almost 25 per cent this year.
The best of the week's live comedy
28/08/2022 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
Malcolm Hardee awards handed out at Edinburgh Fringe
27/08/2022 … Jerry Sadowitz has been named ‘act most likely to make a million quid’ following his cancellation at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Lara Ricote best newcomer; Best In Class wins panel prize
27/08/2022 … Sam Campbell has won the top prize at Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
According to new Companies House records
27/08/2022 … Ricky Gervais’s companies made almost £5million last year, newly published accounts reveal.
Vic Reeves creator will be joined by his wife Nancy
26/08/2022 … Vic Reeves creator Jim Moir is to front a new Sky Arts series about his passion for watching and painting birds.
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