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Suzi Ruffell interview
Suzi Ruffell wants to 'totally uplift' audience with cartoonish comedy on post-pandemic world.
Ashley Davies, Metro, 23rd February 2023
Award-winning act The Iceman has a new book out... no waffle, but lots of ice
I met The Iceman for a chat on London's South Bank and co-author Robert Wringham (see my May 2022 blogs) joined in from Scotland via FaceTime.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 23rd February 2023
More comedians revealed as Pointless guest hosts
Nish Kumar, Lucy Porter, Ria Lina, Rose Matafeo and Sally Phillips have been confirmed as future guest hosts of the BBC One quiz show, as well as Gyles Brandreth, Andi Oliver and Vick Hope.
BBC, 23rd February 2023
Jason Manford to star in The Wizard Of Oz
Jason Manford is to play The Cowardly Lion in a West End run of The Wizard Of Oz.
Chortle, 23rd February 2023
Comedy creativity and vaginas
It all started when my co-writer, Orla Doherty, kicked her gynaecologist in the face. I suppose I should point out that it was entirely accidental and no harm was caused to anything other than Orla's dignity.
Valerie Troy, Funny Women, 23rd February 2023Matt Richardson to present JACKfm breakfast show
Matt Richardson has been revealed as the new host of JACKfm Breakfast.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd February 2023
Stuart Goldsmith's picks his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites
As Stuart Goldsmith releases his new special I Need You Alive today, the stand-up and Comedians' Comedian podcast host shares his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites.
Stuart Goldsmith, Chortle, 23rd February 2023
Emmanuel Sonubi recalls 'horror' stiletto heel stabbing outside of nightclub
Speaking about his time at some of London and Essex's wildest nightclubs, he explained how he eventually had to quit the gig due to the harrowing things he had to witness.
Hannah McGreevy, The Daily Express, 23rd February 2023
Free app launches to make PR for the Fringe more accessible
PR company Carla Speight & Co is working to bridge the gap for the working class and disadvantaged to access the power of PR by releasing their PR Mastery for The Arts app on March 3rd in addition to their 'PR Mastery for Business' app, which is already live.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd February 2023
Ricky Gervais reveals his "ridiculously luxurious" backstage rider
Turns out, the power displayed by Gervais is bananas, KP peanuts, a packet of Gaviscon, and a bottle of Malbec red wine.
Adam Starkey, NME, 23rd February 2023
My Happy Ending review
Andie MacDowell plays a screen and stage star facing a cancer diagnosis in this film directed by Tal Granit and Sharon Maymon.
Ben Kenigsberg, The New York Times, 23rd February 2023
My Happy Ending review
A harmless and mildly enjoyable comedy drama.
Camden Ferrell, Disappointment Media, 23rd February 2023
My Happy Ending review
This little chemo support group provides the heart of the film.
David Ferguson, Red Carpet Crash, 23rd February 2023
Women, Beware The Devil review
The Devil comes to north London in this piece of new writing.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 23rd February 2023Women, Beware The Devil review
Bizarre comedy horror is like Bridgerton on acid.
Arifa Akbar, The Guardian, 23rd February 2023Women, Beware The Devil review
Nebulous diabolical drama is frustratingly muddled but sumptuously staged.
Sam Marlowe, The Stage, 23rd February 2023Videos
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Meet David Sedaris
Series 9, Episode 1 - Instalment 1David has for many years written about his family and especially about his relationship with his father, Lou Sedaris. This instalment includes his essay "Happy Go Lucky", which finds him at Springmoor, the assisted living facility in North Carolina where Sedaris senior resides.
9pm60 min
Funny Woman
Series 1, Episode 3Barbara's life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.