Comedy Store signs three new acts
First contracts in three years for management arm
04/10/2021 … The talent agency arm of the Comedy Store has announced its first new signings in three years.
Mon 04 October 2021
Fri 01 October 2021
Comedy reviewer launches podcast
Brian Logan and co-hosts talk criticism
01/10/2021 … Guardian reviewer Brian Logan has launched a new podcast about comedy criticism.
John Thomson joins Hairspray
01/10/2021 … John Thomson is to join the UK tour of Hairspray as Wilbur Turnblad.
Wed 29 September 2021
Robert Florence to host GamesMaster
New role for Burniston co-creator
29/09/2021 … Burniston co-creator Robert Florence is to host the revived version of GamesMaster on E4, the broadcaster has announced today.
Mon 27 September 2021
Sue Perkins to host the Rose d'Ors
Prestigious international TV awards
27/09/2021 … Sue Perkins is to host the prestigious international Rose d’Or TV awards this year.
Sat 25 September 2021
Comics to host Channel 4's Stand Up To Cancer
Alan Carr, Adam Hills and Joe Lycett
25/09/2021 … Alan Carr, Adam Hills and Joe Lycett have been named as hosts of Channel 4's Stand Up To Cancer telethon.
Fri 24 September 2021
Just For Laughs expands into Texas
Montreal behemoth combines with Moontower Comedy Festival
24/09/2021 … Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival is expanding into Austin, Texas.
Thu 23 September 2021
Notting Hill director Roger Michell dies at 65
One of the biggest British comedy films ever
23/09/2021 … Notting Hill director Roger Michell has died at the age of 65, his publicist has announced.