50 improv troupes in marathon gig
Line-up for 5th annual Hoopla event revealed
08/09/2022 … The line-up has been announced for the fifth annual Hoopla Improv Marathon, featuring 50 groups performing back-to-back over two days and nights.
Thu 08 September 2022
How to get tickets for the BBC New Comedy Award
Heats for the 2022 talent hunt kick off
08/09/2022 … The BBC’s New Comedy Awards starts tonight, kicking off the annual hunt for the best new stand-up talent with its first heat at The Albany in Deptford, South…
Wed 07 September 2022
Talent hunt for disabled comedy writers
Producers seeking the neurodivergent, too
07/09/2022 … Producers piloting a half-hour sketch show have launched a talent search for comedy writers who are deaf, disabled or neurodivergent.
Tue 06 September 2022
When will Mock The Week's final series air?
Guests for farewell run announced
06/09/2022 … The final run of Mock The Week episodes will kick off at 10pm on September 16, BBC Two has confirmed.
Fri 02 September 2022
© Garry Carbon Entries open for Brighton new act competition
Komedia award returns after three years
02/09/2022 … Entries have opened for the new comedy award run by Brighton’s Komedia venue.
Thu 01 September 2022
The soon-to-be famous five?
Meet the finalists in the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award
01/09/2022 … The Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award is back after a two-year hiatus.
Wed 31 August 2022
© UKTV Photography exhibition to showcase UKTV publicity shots
Pop-up event in London next month
31/08/2022 … Publicity shots commissioned for UKTV channels are to go on display at a free photography exhibition in Central London.
Tue 30 August 2022
Just For Laughs launches VR comedy shows
New tie-up with Facebook owner Meta
30/08/2022 … A number of comedy shows are to be available in virtual reality, thanks to a new collaboration between the Just For Laughs festival and Facebook owner Meta.