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Bridget Christie: 'I want a household chore revolution'
For the celebrated feminist stand-up, the menopause came as a liberation. She has channelled her new-found freedom into a new comedy drama, The Change.
Alice Jones, The Times, 19th June 2023
Joe Lycett's Queens Heath joy at Pride bash he started as a joke
Kings Heath's most famous resident told a crowd of his amazement as the Pride event he launched as a "joke" was celebrated on the suburb's streets. Joe Lycett - who made the launch of Queen's Heath a key part of his recent stand-up tour show - told Sunday's crowd he had "no idea how important it would become and how beautiful it would be".
Laura Williams, The Birmingham Mail, 19th June 2023
Chaos on the sofa! BGT's Viggo Venn leaves BBC hosts in shock
Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn made headlines when he was crowned this year's winner of Britain's Got Talent, and now he's taking his high-energy routines on tour. He made quite the entrance when he appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss his rise to fame.
BBC, 19th June 2023
Tom Short on sharing his comedy expertise through Comedy Lab
Comedy lab workshops teach a combination of stand-up, improv and clowning skills designed to upgrade your presentation and make you more present for any performance
Blizzard Comedy, 19th June 2023
Reddit protesters bombard site with John Oliver pictures
Reddit will soon exclusively be a hub for pictures of John Oliver, if protesters get their way. Some of the biggest Reddit communities are now only allowing photos and videos of the British comedian, following votes from users.
Tom Gerken, BBC, 19th June 2023
Ali Brice on his most memorable gigs
As he prepares to bring his latest show I Tried To Be Funny, But You Weren't Looking to the Soho Theatre, Ali Brice shares some of the most memorable moments of his comedy career.
Chortle, 19th June 2023
Only Fools And Horses van just sold for more than £19,000
Del and Rodney's Only Fools And Horses three-wheeled van just sold for over £19,000 at a classic car auction.
Martin Shore, What To Watch, 19th June 2023
Bad Play comes to Edinburgh Fringe
American sketch comedy group Big Tobacco has set out to write the next great American drama.
Stephi Wild, Broadway World, 19th June 2023
Edinburgh 2023: Alexander Bennett Q&A
I Can't Stand The Man Myself comes to Gilded Balloon this August.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 19th June 2023
Edinburgh 2023: Ramalama Ding Dong Q&A
BWW catches up with Roshi Nasehi to chat about bringing Ramalama Ding Dong to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 19th June 2023
Edinburgh 2023: Benjamin Alborough Q&A
Absolute Monopoly comes to Assembly George Square this August
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 19th June 2023
Edinburgh 2023: Chris Turner Q&A
Vegas, Baby! runs at Underbelly Bristo Square throughout August.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 19th June 2023
Edinburgh 2023: pick of the programme - circus and clowning
Our top picks of the circus and clowning programme.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 19th June 2023
Teachers unleashed: Prepare For Laughter as Bad Teacher Returns For Edinburgh Fringe 2023
Audiences will be taken on a journey through the school day, culminating in the chaos of Parents Evening. Along the way, they will witness Evie's struggles, triumphs, and hilarious encounters with a colourful cast of characters. This one-woman show delves into themes of mental health, education, growing up, and the challenges faced by teachers, all while offering a sharp critique of the government's role in shaping the educational landscape.
A.A. Cristi, Broadway World, 19th June 2023
The Wonders Of The World I Can't See review
McCausland's travelogue is refreshingly grumpy.
Ed Power, i Newspaper, 19th June 2023
The Wonders Of The World I Can't See review
Imagine An Idiot Abroad sans laughs.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 19th June 2023
Wonders Of The World I Can't See review
Review of the travelogue starring Chris McCausland.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 19th June 2023Videos
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6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 29, Episode 4David Mitchell is joined by guests Lucy Porter, Marcus Brigstocke, Richard Osman and Ria Lina who are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as the French, bans, hippos, and superstition.
9pm60 min
Guessable?
Series 4, Episode 7 - James's Smelly CocktailSara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome James Acaster, Vicky Pattison, Lara Ricote and Michael Odewale to play another round of absurd guessing games.
10pm65 min
Wonders Of The World I Can't See
Episode 1 - The AcropolisChris McCausland and Harry Hill journey to the Acropolis in Athens.