Sex worker turned comic Bella Green dies at 38
Friends launch crowdfunder for Aussie stand-up's funeral
02/08/2023 … Australian sex worker turned stand-up comedian Bella Green has died aged 38.
Wed 02 August 2023
Tue 01 August 2023
Frank Skinner to headline Underbelly's Big Brain Tumour Benefit
Major Edinburgh Fringe fundraiser
01/08/2023 … Underbelly has announced the initial line-up for its fifth Big Brain Tumour Benefit in its biggest venue at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, McEwan Hall.
Sat 29 July 2023
BBC buys The Bold Type
US comedy-drama set in the world of magazine publishing
29/07/2023 … The BBC has acquired all five seasons of the hit American comedy-drama series The Bold Type.
Thu 27 July 2023
Peckham gets its own comedy festival
With Stewart Lee, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble and mroe
27/07/2023 … It’s still best known as Del Boy’s stomping ground – but the up-and-coming London district of Peckham is getting its own comedy festival.
Tue 25 July 2023
Operation Mincemeat extends to 2024
More West End dates for comedy spy escapade
25/07/2023 … The Operation Mincemeat musical has extended its West End run until 2024.
Mon 24 July 2023
Egg find out if fame's all its cracked up to be
New podcast from Emily Lloyd-Saini and Anna Leong Brophy
24/07/2023 … Comedy double act Egg – aka Emily Lloyd-Saini and Anna Leong Brophy – are launching a new podcast based on celebrity.
Thu 20 July 2023
David Nobbs comedy writing winners announced
Rebecca Bain and Alex Garrick-Wright scoop £1,000
20/07/2023 … Comedy writers Rebecca Bain and Alex Garrick-Wright have won this year’s David Nobbs writing prize, given in memory of the Reginald Perrin creator.
Birmingham Comedy Festival launches 2023 programme
20/07/2023 … The Birmingham Comedy Festival has officially launched its 2023 programme.