Meet Birmingham's breaking talent of 2025
Competition finalists announced
31/07/2025 … The five acts in the running for this year’s Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award have been announced.
2025 Other news
Thu 31 July 2025
Wed 30 July 2025
NextUp reveals its 2025 Edinburgh Fringe line-up
Which festival shows will be streamed?
30/07/2025 … Streaming service NextUp has announced its Edinburgh Fringe line-up.
Tue 29 July 2025
James Corden and Ruth Jones announce Gavin & Stacey event
29/07/2025 … Ruth Jones and James Corden have announced an ‘in conversation’ with event about Gavin & Stacey.
Madeleine Brettingham scoops West End comedy title
First 'New Woman Comedian of the Year' winner
29/07/2025 … Madeleine Brettingham has won the inaugural West End New Woman Comedian of the Year title.
Sun 27 July 2025
Who's on Chortle's 2025 Fast Fringe?
12 acts on each of two daily showcases in Edinburgh
27/07/2025 … Here are line-ups for the imminent Fast Fringe showcases Chortle presents at the Edinburg Fringe We’re back at the Pleasance Dome at 6.
Thu 24 July 2025
Shorlists out for British Podcast Awards 2025
Double nomination for Elis James and John Robins
24/07/2025 … The shortlists have been announced for this year’s British Podcast Awards.
Meet the winners of the 2025 David Nobbs comedy writing prize
Matthew Mclane, Jaskaran Bahia and Tom Little
24/07/2025 … Matthew Mclane has won this year’s comedy writing competition run by the David Nobbs Memorial Trust.
Wed 23 July 2025
Birmingham Comedy Festival confirms 2025 programme
23/07/2025 … The Birmingham Comedy Festival has released the full programme of this year’s event, featuring more than 90 performances from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 October.