© Naomi Dryden-Smith Teenage Cancer Trust comedy night 2023
Review of the annual fundraiser at the Royal Albert Hall
22/03/2023 … These straitened times are making it tougher for charities.
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Wed 22 March 2023
© Naomi Dryden-Smith Sun 19 March 2023
Weegie Hink Ae That?
Glasgow International Comedy Festival review by Jay Richardson
19/03/2023 … Glaswegian song and sketch trio Weegie Hink Ae That? are testimony to the appeal of localised comedy, boosted by going viral online.
Thu 16 March 2023
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon
Review of comic's tour as he works towards his next Netflix special
16/03/2023 … How nice it would be to write about Ricky Gervais without going over the same old ‘cancel culture’ talking points which so consumes those who rarely…
Mon 13 March 2023
Jumping The Shark
Review of the new play set in the world of sitcom writing
13/03/2023 … Set in a workshop for would-be sitcom creators, Jumping The Shark puts one well-known tip above all others: write what you know.
Mon 06 March 2023
Just For Laughs London
Review of the weekend's comedy – including The Wrestling
06/03/2023 … It’s a tough job launching a comedy festival London, given the the city has hundreds of gigs a week anyway.
Sun 05 March 2023
© Netflix Chris Rock: Selective Outrage
Review of his live Netflix special that addressed the Will Smith slap
05/03/2023 … This is when a stand-up special becomes the news.
Fri 03 March 2023
Brad Williams at Just For Laughs London
Review of the visiting US stand-up
03/03/2023 … American comedian and little person Brad Williams makes his UK debut not in one of London’s many fine comedy clubs but in a freezing Spiegeltent erected outside…
© Mark Grey (Studio Grey) West End New Act of the Year final
Review of 15 new acts (plus one pro headliner...)
03/03/2023 … Set up in 2022 to give a profile boost to new comedians struggling post-pandemic, the West End New Act of the Year showcases a lot of acts – no fewer than…