More Comedy Stores set to open across the UK
Entertainment giant Live Nation to launch venues under franchise
13/12/2024 … More Comedy Store venues are set to open across the UK under a new deal with live entertainment giant Live Nation.
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Fri 13 December 2024
© zoetnet / Flickr Edinburgh Fringe Society hikes its ticket commission 25%
But registration fees say the same
13/12/2024 … The Edinburgh Fringe Society is hiking its commission from ticket sales by a quarter.
Stewart Lee backs striking Guardian staff
Comic has been on the picket line
13/12/2024 … Stewart Lee has given his support to striking Guardian journalists.
© Matt Crockett Mark Watson announces 2025 tour
Dates, too, for Lauren Pattison, Derek Mitchell and Mr Chonkers
13/12/2024 … Mark Watson has announced a new tour, loosely based on the advance of artificial intelligence.
Thu 12 December 2024
Duncan Norvelle dies at 66
12/12/2024 … Duncan Norvelle, the comedian who shot to fame in the 1980s with his catchphrase ‘Chase me’ has died at the aged of 66.
Apple snaps up Brett Goldstein romcom
All Of You - co-starring Imogen Poots – to be released next year
12/12/2024 … Brett Goldstein’s new comedy film will land on Apple TV+ next year, after the tech giant’s film division snapped up the title.
© Charlie Clift Bea kind
Aisling hosts her annual foodbank fundraisers
12/12/2024 … Aisling Bea is again hosting a food drive and benefit gigs for Hackney Foodbank.
Wed 11 December 2024
Two Hearts pen Kiwi comedy series
Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore’s The Sanctuary starts shooting next year
11/12/2024 … Kiwi comedy duo Two Hearts have written a comedy series about an eccentric American billionaire hiding in New Zealand.