Cash awards to help emerging talent
23/07/2026 … Paul Carey has won this year’s David Nobbs Memorial Trust comedy writing competition, taking home £1,000 and a meeting with two comedy industry professionals…
Brown Sauce's Comedy Lab back for a third year
23/07/2026 … Entries have opened for this year’s Comedy Lab free workshop for aspiring South Asian comedians Returning for a third year, the London-based scheme is run…
US comic headlines final night of Manchester festival
22/07/2026 … Michelle Wolf will headline the closing night of Manchester's Laughterama, it has been announced.
Returning to Comedy Central in September
22/07/2026 … Comedy Central UK has announced he line-up of guests appearing on the second series of Iain Stirling’s Roast The Internet.
© Matt Stronge Three Bean Salad podcaster hits the road
21/07/2026 … Henry Paker is to tour with a new show combining stand-up with live drawing.
Dylan Cole to replace Susan Provan
21/07/2026 … The Melbourne International Comedy Festival has found its new boss, Dylan Cole.
© Onyi Olisa In the guise of her alter-ego Gwen
20/07/2026 … Comedian Rachel Baker has won the Dabbers Bingo comedy caller contest, performing as her high-energy, dance-loving alter-ego Gwen.
Female talent in the spotlight
17/07/2026 … Nineteen women have been spotlighted as ‘ones to watch’ in comedy as part of a project to promote female talent in the industry.
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