Here are our reviews of comedy Gigs
Review of a new documentary about the comedy genius
25/06/2026 … The screen never could contain Rik Mayall, and even this feature-length documentary can only scratch the surface of his phenomenal talent – while also covering…
Review of a new book about the state of comedy by Jonathan Grant
23/06/2026 … If you want a good snapshot of the state of the comedy business… well, you’re already in the right place.
Review of a gig to launch a new 24/7 comedy radio station
20/06/2026 … How else would comedy streaming service NextUp launch its spin-off radio station than with a stand-up gig? And who better to host it than Thanyia Moore, who always…
Review of the new Radio 4 show parodying podcasts
11/06/2026 … Anyone who follows Alistair Green’s social media videos knows how thoroughly he gets under the skin of his alter egos, creating credible caricatures of…
Review of the comedian recording her latest tour
10/06/2026 … Despite its title, Suzi Ruffell’s The Juggle is not about the familiar struggle of juggling parenthood and a career.
Review of the final of a London new act competition
09/06/2026 … It is an unusual prize for a new act competition, but could – potentially – be more valuable than a cash handout in the long term.
Review of his improvised loop machine show
07/06/2026 … Given that Dru Cripps’ act is essentially crowd work with a loop station, a certain capacity for failure is baked into his performance.
Review from the London Clown Festival
05/06/2026 … Lawrence Dodd bursts on to the Soho stage aping the swagger of the most persuasive hype man, promising that this is going to be the most special, deep and empowering…
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