Paul Whitehouse stages West End benefit gig
10/12/2025 … Paul Whitehouse has put together a West End charity gig, featuring many of his Fast Show co-stars.
Wed 10 December 2025
© Beth Moar Return of scheme to finance a debut Fringe run
Scottish comics invited to apply now
10/12/2025 … A comedy producer is offering to fund one Scottish comedian’s debut at the Edinburgh Fringe for next year.
West End to host a Big Jewish Comedy Gala
'It means a great deal to know there's still support in our industry'
10/12/2025 … A major West End theatre is to host a showcase for Jewish comedians following a series of high-profile cancellations on the circuit.
© Steve Ullathorne Comedy Lab Cymru returns for a third year
Applications now open to Welsh talent
10/12/2025 … Applications are now open for the Comedy Lab Cymru, a development programme for Welsh and Wales-based comedy talent.
Tue 09 December 2025
Leicester Comedy Festival announces its 2026 finalists
Including Comedian Of The Year and pun contest
09/12/2025 … The Leicester Comedy Festival has revealed the finalists for its flagship competitions for 2026.
Mon 08 December 2025
© Jennifer Forward Hayter Jordan Brookes to release his Fontanelle show for free
08/12/2025 … Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Jordan Brookes is to release his stand-up-musical theatre hybrid show Fontanelle for free on YouTube on Boxing Day.
© Daisybeck Studios Bill Bailey wins £8,000 on Celebrity Catchphrase
Boost for grief charity Winston’s Wish
08/12/2025 … Bill Bailey won £8,000 for charity in the episode of Celebrity Catchphrase with aired last night.
Radio 1Xtra’s Comedy Gala to return
08/12/2025 … Radio 1Xtra’s Comedy Gala is to return to iPlayer and BBC Sounds next year, it has been announced today Eddie Kadi – who hosts the station’s…