Jason Manford praised for his 'selfless' charity work in lockdown
Honour from the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester
02/06/2020 … Jason Manford has been given a 'special recognition award' for helping the community during the coronavirus crisis.
Tue 02 June 2020
Mon 01 June 2020
'Thank you' gig as comedy support fund nears £100k
Richard Herring to host NextUp show
01/06/2020 … Comedy streaming service NextUp is hosting a gala this weekend as a 'thank you' to supporters who have contributed nearly £100,000 to a fund to help…
Fri 29 May 2020
New fund for Northern working-class comedians
£50 grants for those who need kit
29/05/2020 … Comedian Red Redmond has set up a fund to help working-class comedians from the north of England make online content during lockdown.
Comics launch an online festival
29/05/2020 … Comics including Edinburgh Comedy Award winners Sofie Hagen and Jordan Brookes are creating new shows for a new online festival.
Steve Martin and Martin Short announce new London dates
Pair to visit the Royal Albert Hall
29/05/2020 … Steve Martin and Martin Short are to play London next year.
Avalon TV appoints a new production boss
Toby Ward has a long career in comedy and entertainment
29/05/2020 … Avalon TV – makers of the likes of Taskmaster, Not Going Out and The Russell Howard Hour – has appointed a new head of UK production.
Wed 27 May 2020
New book deal for comedy agent turned author Hannah Begbie
HarperFiction snaps up two more novels
27/05/2020 … Hannah Begbie, the comedy agent turned author, has signed a new deal with HarperFiction to write two new novels.
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Comic Barbara offers a free comedy course
27/05/2020 … Stand-up Barbara Nice is offering a free comedy course for carers and the over-50s in Birmingham.