Ricky Gervais announces European tour dates for 2027
19/10/2026 … Ricky Gervais has announced a raft of arena shows across Europe for his Legend stand-up tour Legend.
Mon 19 October 2026
Fri 16 October 2026
© Elliott Spencer Stephen Fry to host next year's Slapstick film gala
Introducing Buster Keaton's The General
16/10/2026 … Sir Stephen Fry will host the gala evening of silent comedy films at next year’s Slapstick Festival in Bristol, it has been announced.
Thu 15 October 2026
Play That Goes Wrong becomes one of the West End's longest-running shows
15/10/2026 … The Play That Goes Wrong has entered the list of the longest-running West End shows, in 20th place.
Wed 14 October 2026
Guest stars join Daddy Issues
Including Sian Gibson and Neil Morrissey
14/10/2026 … Sian Gibson, Neil Morrissey and Shobna Gulati are to guest star in the third and final series of Daddy Issues, the BBC has announced.
Who's on series two of Ed Gamble’s Unacceptable!
Full list of guest comedians anounced
14/10/2026 … Ed Gamble’s Unacceptable! will return to TLC from November 8, the broadcaster has announced.
Tue 13 October 2026
Punder new management
Leicester's new comedy festival will still have a wordplay competition
13/10/2026 … The replacement for the defunct Leicester Comedy Festival is to maintain an annual pun competition, it has been announced.
Mon 12 October 2026
CK Nath wins best show at Women In Comedy festival
12/10/2026 … CK Nath has won the best show award at the Women In Comedy Festival, with Kimia Etemadi taking best newcomer.
Thu 08 October 2026
Operation Mincemeat heads to Australia
Fifth production of comedy musical announced
08/10/2026 … Comedy musical Operation Mincemeat is to open in Australia next year.