All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Netflix Gig axed amid ongoing row over transphobia
21/07/2022 … Dave Chappelle’s tour was last night booted out of the venue where he was due to perform amid a backlash over his material about trans people.
20/07/2022 … The line-ups have been announced for the long-running Big Value comedy shows at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
To help three working-class people get their exams
20/07/2022 … A new educational scholarship is being launched in the name of comedian Russell Kane.
© Matt Crockett A new take on a Christmas Carol from Nick Mohammed's alter-ago
20/07/2022 … Nick Mohammed is reviving his alter ego Mr Swallow for a new festive show, A Christmas Carol-ish.
Radio 4 gala the day after names are announced
19/07/2022 … Nominees in this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards will be showcased on Radio 4 the day after their names are announced.
© Sky UK Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard comedy to return
19/07/2022 … Sky has renewed Breeders, its family comedy starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard, for a fourth series.
Coroner's report gives. US comedian's cause of death
19/07/2022 … American comedian Jak Knight took his own life with a gunshot wound to the head, coroners have revealed.
Audience and comics including Craig Robinson evacuated
17/07/2022 … A gunman stormed a US comedy club last night and ordered everyone outside.
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