BCG Daily Tuesday 23rd August 2022

Jerry Sadowitz cancelling was as lamentable as it was avoidable

The cancelling of Scottish comedian (and accomplished magician) Jerry Sadowitz by major Fringe producer Pleasance, was as lamentable as it was avoidable.

Fisherman's Friends: One And All review

As sequels go, me ol' hearties, this one's a real belter!

My Festival: Leah MacRae

The star of one-woman show Leah MacRae Weighs In talks boozing with her crew, late night yoga music and the long, difficult road back to performing live again.

Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood to tour in 2022/23

Cahoots Theatre Company presents the 2022/23 national tour of Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood, a nostalgic hour of entertainment celebrating the music of the late comedy genius and national treasure.

Kim Kalish: The Funny Thing About Death

Kim is a writer and performer, originally from New York, who has been working on stage since her teenage years, and whose storytelling, improv and sketch skills have led to her winning story slams and appearing on 'Conan'.

Teesside comedian attacked on-stage by violent heckler who broke his leg

Simon Cain, 49 and from Billingham, was performing at a pub in Bacup, Lancashire, when a man in the audience "side-swiped" him, leaving him with horrific injuries.

Full company for Local Hero musical announced

Casting has been revealed for the upcoming staging of Local Hero, the musical based on the Bill Forsyth film, at Chichester Festival Theatre.

The Tony Award-winning American actor Gabriel Ebert will make his UK stage debut as Mac in the show, which runs from 8th October to 19th November.