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Tim Minchin: Songs The World Will Never Hear review
Two decades at the top of his game, and Tim Minchin still exudes the air of a man who can't quite believe his luck. It's an infectious, celebratory attitude that quashes his fears that this retrospective-of-sorts might veer towards the self-indulgent.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd July 2025The Last Laugh review
Spot-on performances in a clever, beautifully observed and perfectly constructed play. A brilliant mix of poignancy and laugh out loud humour.
Everything Theatre, 2nd July 2025
Broadcaster Nihal Arthanayake turns to stand-up
The former host of Radio 1's weekend breakfast show and now presenter of Radio 5's Headliners interview show is making his debut at London's Battersea Arts Centre.
Chortle, 1st July 2025Military Wives musical announces world premiere casting
The musical opens at York Theatre Royal on 16th September.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 30th June 2025
Kieran Hodgson has four Edinburgh Comedy Award nominations - could it be fifth time lucky?
The Yorkshire comedian sold out Soho Theatre with his latest show Voice of America. Next stop, Edinburgh Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 30th June 2025
Summer Laugh review - five comics gear up for the Fringe
Summer Laugh features Marc Jennings, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Rosco Mcclelland, Liam Withnail and Stuart McPherson.
Veronia Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th June 2025
Alex Kealy review
His mix of intellect, relatability, and nerdy charm makes for a brilliant night out.
Beatrice Morandi, The Spy In The Stalls, 29th June 2025The comic therapists who created an Edinburgh hit factory
The Berk's Nest production company has for more than a decade been propelling improv wannabes to Netflix stardom with its soul-searching acts. And its playbills tell the story.
Rebecca Fallon, The Observer, 28th June 2025
Alex Kealy review
Heartwarming and honest blend of humour, reflections and storytelling .
Annie Yezhoua, A Young(ish) Perspective, 28th June 2025
Review: Alex Kealy: The Fear, Soho Theatre
Comedy with brains, heart, and a final killer punch.
Simon Finn, Everything Theatre, 26th June 2025
Christian Dart review
Another bonkers instalment of fun and invention from a performer who can never be accused of being 'shy and retiring'.
Louise Penn, LouReviews, 26th June 2025
Bunch of fives: Matt Wheelwright
The North-East comedian tells us all about his top 5 tubes ahead of his show Built Differently, explores life as a test-tube baby, taking place at The Stand, Newcastle on Sunday 29th June.
Narc Magazine, 25th June 2025
Rob Beckett cancels string of gigs after falling ill
A huge comic has apologised to fans after he was forced to cancel a string of gigs because he's unwell.
Joanne Kavanagh, The Sun, 25th June 2025
The Legend of Rooney's Ring: Wayne and Coleen get their very own summer panto
How has Motherland writer Helen Serafinowicz followed up her TV hits? With a rollicking, sub-Game Of Thrones epic based on a Liverpudlian legend. Will the happy couple go and see it?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th June 2025
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical review
The performance is tightly scripted into two fifty-minute acts. The cast never stops throughout that time although I think their dialogue and directions at certain points take them completely by surprise too.
Elaine C, Theatre, Films and Art reviews, 24th June 2025
Alan Davies on speaking out and why he almost quit QI
The comedian on his difficult childhood, 20 years on QI and whether Jonathan Creek could return.
Danny Scott, Saga Magazine, 24th June 2025
Kieran Hodgson review
The comic's tale of his lifelong love affair with the US - and a doomed bid to make it big in Hollywood - is a great platform for his vocal and mimicry talent.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th June 2025
Off The Kerb Productions welcomes Jen Nolan to the stable
Off The Kerb are delighted to announce the signing of Jen Nolan to the stable.
Off The Kerb, 24th June 2025
Barnsley Comedy Club set for first comedy night
Based on Shambles Street in the town centre, the first comedy night of the venue will be on July 19th.
We Are Barnsley, 24th June 2025
Christian Dart review
This was an absurd show, but truly phenomenal fun.
Cathie, Theatre & Tonic, 24th June 2025
Christian Dart: Gumshoe! review
Full of enthusiasm and energy, it's a wild but worthwhile ride.
Chris Omaweng, London Theatre 1, 23rd June 2025
Tim Harding's comedy diary
I was surprised to find myself attending an edition of Suspiciously Cheap Comedy in the airy ballroom of the London Welsh Centre a few weeks ago, but had Kiri Pritchard-Maclean not decided to use that venue, my English-born Welsh nationalist cousin would never have attended, and would never have fallen in love with Tarot, her new favourite sketch group.
Chortle, 23rd June 2025
Harry Hill: My kids tell me, 'You can't say that, Dad'
The comedian on why he doesn't exercise, Strictly, his parents' divorce - and trying not to offend his audience.
Georgina Roberts, The Times, 23rd June 2025
Kieran Hodgson review
Can America be great again for the comic?
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 23rd June 2025
Kieran Hodgson review
An intelligent, thoughtfully written and layered hour of brilliant comedy that is stuffed full of impressions, nostalgia and sharp observations, Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America is unmissable.
Claire Roderick, Fairy Powered Productions, 22nd June 2025
Comedian is overcoming anxiety to do stand-up
Aaron Weight has run an improv comedy group across the East of England since 2019 which he says has helped him embrace a "see what happens" mentality.
Harvey Bell & Oliver Ward, BBC, 22nd June 2025Peter Kay fans left gutted after ticket site crashes
When tickets went on sale at 10am on Saturday for the two-performance charity gig at The Lowry Theatre, fans were left struggling to buy them.
Natasha Rigler, The Sun, 21st June 2025
Clydebank minister shares journey from comedy to church
Rev John Purves, an unconventional minister who has also worked as a stand-up comedian, has spoken about his life in ministry.
Clydebank Post, 21st June 2025
Kieran Hodgson review
Kieran Hodgson deserves to be more than just the sandwich guy.
Annie Yezhoua, A Young(ish) Perspective, 21st June 2025