Suzi Ruffell's podcast Out returns
To coincide with a relaunch of Attitude magazine
30/04/2026 … Suzi Ruffell is reviving her podcast Out after an almost two-year absence.
2026 Other news
Thu 30 April 2026
Learn how to apply for an Arts Council grant
Advice session just for the comedy industry
30/04/2026 … Arts Council England are running a workshop dedicated to people working in live comedy.
US comic Sinbad returns to the stage
Five years after suffering a major stroke
30/04/2026 … American comedian Sinbad has returned to the stage, more than five years after suffering a stroke that left him unable to walk.
Comedians getting it Wight
Ventnor Fringe comedy line-up announced, with loads of Edinburgh previews
30/04/2026 … The Isle of Wight’s biggest arts festival has announced its comedy programme for this summer,.
Mon 27 April 2026
Graham Norton to play the Edinburgh Fringe
First live version of his and Maria McErlane's podcast Wanging On
27/04/2026 … Graham Norton is to record the first live edition of his podcast Wanging On at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Fri 24 April 2026
Comics to star in 12 Angry Men parody
23 years after a similar - but sincere – Edinbugrh Fringe show
24/04/2026 … A spoof version of 12 Angry Men starring a cast of stand-ups is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe - 23 years after a similar – but sincere – production…
Thu 23 April 2026
Cast announced for Romesh Ranganathan's new game show
Online celebs to compete in 'would you rather?' challenges
23/04/2026 … The contestants have been announced for Romesh Ranganathan’s gameshow based on ‘Would You Rather?’ dilemmas – and they all found fame…
Free briefing on tackling abuse in stand-up
From the Live Comedy Association
23/04/2026 … The Live Comedy Association is hosting an online briefing on tackling bullying, harassment and discriminatory behaviour on the stand-up circuit.