© Beth Moar Ayo is on his way-o
Comic Adenekan wins funding for his Fringe debut
08/04/2025 … Ayo Adenekan is having his Edinburgh Fringe production costs paid under a new bursary.
Tue 08 April 2025
© Beth Moar Mon 07 April 2025
Cast announced for Ashley Blaker's Radio 4 show
Rosie Holt and Kieran Hodgson join Hyperfixated
07/04/2025 … Rosie Holt and Kieran Hodgson have joined the cast of Ashley Blaker’s new Radio 4 stand-up series, Hyperfixations.
Fri 04 April 2025
Comedians hail Joan Rivers
'About time,' she says from beyond the grave
04/04/2025 … A raft of A-list comedians are to pay tribute to Joan Rivers in a televised gala.
Meet Australia's Class Clown of 2025
Leonardo Murrieta-Lagos wins at Melbourne comedy fest
04/04/2025 … Leonardo Murrieta-Lagos has won the Class Clowns title for school-age comedians at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Wed 02 April 2025
Funny Women 2025 open for entries
Now sponsored by the BBC's Funny Parts digital channel
02/04/2025 … This year’s Funny Women awards have opened for entries, with BBC Studios’ digital comedy channel Funny Parts announced as the main sponsor.
Tue 01 April 2025
Glasgow Comedy Festival claims a record year
01/04/2025 … The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has claimed a record year, with more than 61,000 comedy fans buying tickets to its 605 shows.
Mon 31 March 2025
Fry & Laurie biography updated
Including 20 new unseen sketches
31/03/2025 … The official biography of Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie’s double act has been updated for its paperback release next month.
Sat 29 March 2025
Anna completes the Chortle Student Comedy Award final line-up
Oxford PhD candidate wins the People's Choice place
29/03/2025 … Anna Rae George has been selected as the last finalist in this year’s Chortle Student Comedy Award following a public vote.