BCG Daily Friday 23rd June 2023

Not Going Out: The enduring appeal of TV comedy's biggest dinosaur

Now the UK's second longest-running sitcom ever, Lee Mack's old-school BBC gag fest has been defying reviewers for more than a decade

The Pillowman review

It all adds up to a confusing play that for all its highs and lows leave us feeling pretty level.

Dara O Briain show cancelled due to flooding

Dara Ó Briain had been due to take to the stage at Bedford's Corn Exchange on Thursday as part of his So, Where Were We? tour.

Tanyalee Davis moved back to US from UK after 'humiliating' treatment

A comedian with dwarfism has lashed out about her experience moving to the UK, claiming she was repeatedly 'humiliated' and 'never felt more disabled' before ultimately deciding to return back to the US.

Jenny Bede review

It'll be a crime if she isn't given her own show / film / gigantic Broadway musical soon, this is a show which highlights how amazing a performer she is, but also that she's one of the finest writers in the UK.

What's the secret to Not Going Out's success?

A big part of it is its simplicity: Lee Mack is a stand-up by trade.

Gary Delaney at the Bloomsbury Theatre review

If you crave a laugh, and frankly we could all do with some laughter right now, look no further than Gary Delaney. As long, that is, as you do not easily take offence.

The Pillowman review

For a show based so heavily on imagination, this retelling lacks the emotional impact it could have achieved.

The Pillowman review

The performances are all strong. Lily Allen has the toughest role with all sorts of tonal shifts, having to be variously vulnerable and assertive and much more. What she lacks in range she makes up for in charisma.

Palladium pantomime announces Peter Pan and Wendy casting

Further casting has been announced for the London Palladium pantomime, Peter Pan.

Louis Gaunt will return to the venue to play the title role in the new panto, which begins its five-week run on 9th December. Joining him will be Frances Mayli McCann, taking on the role of Wendy.

In praise of Lee Mack

I've always liked Lee Mack, but in the last couple of years something weird has happened. I think I've started to love Lee Mack.

The Change and There She Goes reviews

Both shows get 5 stars from Sarah Vine.

The Change and There She Goes reviews

The Change is like a cheese dream with a whiff of the Wild West.

Freema Agyeman to appear in Tony-winning God of Carnage

Doctor Who star Freema Agyeman will appear in a new stage production of the Tony and Olivier-winning dark comedy God Of Carnage.

New dry bar comedy specials available to stream from John Hastings & Myq Kaplan

Comedians John Hastings and Myq Kaplan who will be appearing at this year's Ed Fringe festival both have comedy specials available to watch with Dry Bar Comedy.