© Hugo Glendinning Fawlty Towers extends its West End run again
London shows now go on to March
25/10/2024 … John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers play is extending its West End run for a second time.
Fri 25 October 2024
© Hugo Glendinning 
Elaine C Smith sets up prize for aspiring female comedy stars
Ten-year scheme to help drama students
25/10/2024 … Elaine C Smith has established a prize for aspiring female comedy actors in Scotland.
Wed 23 October 2024
© Channel 4/Avalon When will Junior Taskmaster air?
23/10/2024 … Junior Taskmaster is to air weekly from November 8, Channel 4 has announced The show – frotned by Rose Matafeo with Mike Wozniak as her assistant –…
Tue 22 October 2024
Sheffield gets its first dedicated comedy venue
Intimate club aims to offer gigs six nights a week
22/10/2024 … Sheffield has got its first full-time comedy venue.
Who's in the running for the second Sean Lock Award
Comedians take part in Channel 4 showcase tonight
22/10/2024 … Ten comics will tonight compete for the Sean Lock Award.
© Sky/Avalon Air dates set for David Baddiel’s three live shows
The first original stand-up commissions for Sky Arts
22/10/2024 … Sky has confirmed the broadcast dates for David Baddiel’s three stand-up specials.
Mon 21 October 2024
© Ray Burmiston Ricky Gervais announces US and Canada dates
Including a return to the venue where he broke records
21/10/2024 … Ricky Gervais has today announced four North American dates for his new Mortality tour.
Operation Mincemeat extends for an 11th time
West End run contines after Broadway run announce,emt
21/10/2024 … Operation Mincemeat has announced the 11th extension of its West End run, with performances at the Fortune Theatre, now set to continue until April.