John Cleese to host charity screening of the Holy Grail
In aid of conservation charity Tusk
29/10/2026 … John Cleese is to host a one-off charity screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail in London.
Thu 29 October 2026
Wed 28 October 2026
Which comedians are on the 2026 Royal Variety Performance?
28/10/2026 … Milton Jones and Phil Wang will be performing at this year’s Royal Variety Performance, to be hosted by Jason Manford.
Tue 27 October 2026
Gary Joel wins West End New (Old) Act of the Year
As Beat The Frog finalists also announced
27/10/2026 … Gary Joel has been named the West End New (Old) Act of the Year.
Mon 26 October 2026
New podcast from Jack Dee
With Seann Walsh and Sara Morgan
26/10/2026 … Jack Dee, Seann Walsh and Sara Morgan have launched a new podcast based on solving listeners’ problems.
SNL's Nigerian Wicked sketch goes viral
More than 4.5million views on social media
26/10/2026 … Saturday Night Live UK have scored a major viral hit with their Nollywood version of Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo.
Hertfordshire gets four new comedy clubs
Monthly nights launched by stand-ups Duncan Hart and Gil Givens
26/10/2026 … Comedians Duncan Hart and Gil Givens are launching four monthly comedy clubs across Hertfordshire next month.
Fri 23 October 2026
LGBTQ+ new comedian of the year 2026 finalists announced
Contest concludes at the Comedy Store next month
23/10/2026 … The ten finalists have been confirmed for this year’s LGBTQ+ new comedian of the year Competing for the title at the Comedy Store in London on November…
Thu 22 October 2026
© Andy Hollingworth Kevin Bridges breaks Belfast arena record
Comic plays The O2 more than any other stand-up
22/10/2026 … Kevin Bridges will this weekend become the comedian who has played the most gigs at The O2 Belfast.