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Brighton Fringe: Police Cops in Space review

Police Cops have found a winning formula.

Thom Punton, The Reviews Hub, 8th May 2023

Black Ops. Image shows left to right: Dominique 'Dom' Archibald (Gbemisola Ikumelo), Kayode 'Kay' Ogundare (Hammed Animashaun). Credit: BBC Studios

Hammed Animashaun interview

"Black Ops is a huge step forward for every creative of colour in the industry."

Nicole Vassell, The Independent, 8th May 2023

Daniel Kitson's Edinburgh Fringe show goes on sale

And The Stand expands its programme... including another controversial booking.

Chortle, 8th May 2023

Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

How we made Him & Her

"A lot of people said Becky's poo set the show back."

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 8th May 2023

Do The Thing: Up To, But Not Exceeding, 10 Musicals

Almost all improvisers ask the audience to determine the subjects of their sketches. Do The Thing go one step further and leave the number of musicals they'll ad lib to the crowd - and fate - which explains the vagueness of the title.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th May 2023

Anti-monarchy song limps into UK top 20 as artist blasts 'Nanny State' BBC

"Scrap the Monarchy" by The Krown Jewelz peaked at number 17 but Radio 1 hosts Vick and Katie delivered a humiliating snub as they refused to even name the song.

Douglas Dickie, Scottish Daily Express, 8th May 2023