Eddie Kadi to host the Mobo Awards
22/01/2025 … Eddie Kadi is to host this year’s Mobo Awards for the second time, The comedian will present the ceremony at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle, on February 18…
Wed 22 January 2025
© Clare Bilyard London's 50-hour Improvathon returns for a 15th year
Pleasance to host the marathon show
22/01/2025 … London’s marathon 50-hour improvised show is to return for a 15th year.
Tue 21 January 2025
So You Think You’re Funny? 2025 open for entries
Gilded Balloon's new act hunt returns
21/01/2025 … Applications are now open for this year’s So You Think You’re Funny? new act competition.
Fri 17 January 2025
© Hugo Glendinning Fawlty Towers to return to the West End
Extra three-month run for John Cleese's play
17/01/2025 … John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers play is to return to the the West End this summer.
Thu 16 January 2025
Conan O’Brien to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
'He's consistently pushing the envelope in search of new comedic heights'
16/01/2025 … Conan O’Brien is to receive this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, it has been announced.
Comedy actress Diane Langton dies at 77
Credits include Only Fools, The Rag Trade and Carry On...
16/01/2025 … Veteran comedy actress Diane Langton has died at the age of 77.
Andy Zaltzman writes a cricket book
A History Of Test Cricket In 26.52 Statistics out in November
16/01/2025 … Comic and Test Match Special statistician Andy Zaltzman is reportedly writing a humorous book inspired by his obsession with cricket.
Wed 15 January 2025
New scheme to help a Scottish comic play the Fringe
Costs covered for one debut act
15/01/2025 … Comedy producer Brass Tacks is offering to fund an Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut for one Scottish or Scotland-based comedian this year.