HIGNFY gagsmith Zoe Tomalin wins comedy writing prize
Award in honour of Reggie Perrin creator David Nobbs
29/07/2021 … Comedy writer Zoe Tomalin has won the annual award for new talent handed out in honour of Reggie Perrin creator David Nobbs.
Thu 29 July 2021
Wed 28 July 2021
Sarah Silverman to host Stupid Pet Tricks
New show for America's TBS channel
28/07/2021 … Sarah Silverman is to host an American TV series based on the Stupid Pet Tricks segment from David Letterman’s late-night talk show.
Monkey Barrel announces third batch of Fringe shows
Including Rob Kemp, Carl Hutchison and Sam Campbell
28/07/2021 … Edinburgh’s Monkey Barrel Comedy club have released a third batch of Fringe shows.
Tue 27 July 2021
Mike Bubbins announces 2022 tour
On the back of the success of Socially Distant Sports Bar podcast
27/07/2021 … Mike Bubbins has announced his first solo stand-up tour, Throwback.
Mon 26 July 2021
Who are Just For Laughs New Faces of 2021?
26/07/2021 … Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival has revealed its list of comedians taking part in its New Faces showcases.
Thu 22 July 2021
Women in Comedy Festival to return
Over 11 days in Manchester this October
22/07/2021 … The Women in Comedy Festival will return to Manchester in October, organisers have announced.
© BBC Comedy writer Sian Harries pegged as 'one to watch'
Edinburgh TV festival also spotlights a trio of comedy producers
22/07/2021 … Man Down co-writer Sian Harries and a trio of comedy producers have been named as ‘ones to watch’ by the Edinburgh TV festival.
Wed 21 July 2021
Netflix announces launch date for Phil Wang's stand-up special
Just before his book comes out...
21/07/2021 … Netflix has announced that Phil Wang’s stand-up special will be released on August 10.