Eloise Heath named West End New Act of the Year 2026

06/05/2026 … Eloise Heath has been named West End New Act of the Year 2026.

Have you any questions for Arts Council England?

Survey opened ahead of free comedy industry session

06/05/2026 … Industry body Craft has opened a survey about what questions comedians and producers might have about applying for Arts Council England funding.

Pleasance announces more Edinburgh Fringe 2026 shows

Including a new one from Alex Edelman

05/05/2026 … Pleasance has announced its latest wave of performers for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, including  comedians Flo & Joan, Tim Vine and Alex Edelman  Edelman,…

Judi Love to make her HIGNFY debut

Opposite Phil Wang

05/05/2026 … Judi Love is to make her debut appearance on Have I Got News For You.

Horne Section to record a special

At the Royal Shakespeare Theatre

05/05/2026 … The Horne Section are to film their latest live show as a special, at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Gilded Balloon announces 88 more Edinburgh Fringe shows

Including American TV star Brendan Scannell

05/05/2026 … Gilded Balloon has announced a new batch of 88 shows for this year's Edinburgh Fringe, including Scottish favourites Fred MacAulay and Jack Docherty – and…

Lenny Henry to headline Somerset comedy festival

Line-up also includes Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Ryan and Tom Davis

01/05/2026 … Sir Lenny Henry will headline this year’s Rode Comedy Festival, the Somerset event has announced.