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Bill Bailey announced as host of Bring The Drama on BBC Two
The new six-part series opens up the world of screen drama to people who have always dreamt of becoming professional actors.
BBC, 17th January 2024Dara O Briain wore is Taskmaster prize wig at a gig in New Zealand
This particular outtake which has just gone viral on Twitter, Dara's tale of when he wore a wig for a gig in New Zealand and it's a minute very well spent.
John Plunkett, The Poke, 17th January 2024
Lindsey Santoro on her most memorable gigs
Brummie comic Lindsey Santoro is presenting her show Pink Tinge - nominated for best newcomer at last year's Edinburgh Comedy Awards - to London's Soho Theatre next week, Here she recalls five of her most memorable gigs...
Chortle, 17th January 2024
Miles Jupp review
The old-fogeyish comedian's compelling new stand-up show, On I Bang, unspools his health ordeal with an understated delivery that hits hard.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 17th January 2024
Saltburn director reveals why she chose that name for the film
Emerald Fennell has revealed the inspiration behind the title: she thought it sounded like a "sex injury."
Eleanor Noyce, Pink News, 17th January 2024
Saltburn designer reveals what Barry Keoghan was really slurping in that bathtub scene
Saltburn's production designer Suzie Davies has revealed a detail fans of the film have been dying to know: what Barry Keoghan was really slurping in the now-famous bathtub scene.
Chantelle Billson, Pink News, 17th January 2024
Tom Stade seeing how far he can 'cross the line' as he brings Natural Born Killer tour to Angus
Angus comedy fans are set for a bracing start to the year as Canadian joker Tom Stade brings his latest livewire show to the county.
Chris Mugan, The Dundee Courier, 17th January 2024
Bob Monkhouse's Bedfordshire home to appear in new film about the star
Filmmakers are fundraising to make a movie about Bob Monkhouse, using his former home.
BBC, 17th January 2024
Alex Horne gets honorary University of Warwick doctorate
Taskmaster presenter and comic Alex Horne has been awarded an honorary doctorate for his work helping to encourage primary school children to take an interest in higher education.
Vanessa Pearce, BBC, 17th January 2024
Mind Mangler West End premiere dates and details confirmed
Mischief's Mind Mangler: Member Of The Tragic Circle, starring Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer, will open in the West End in March.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 17th January 2024
TikTok comic Henry Rowley on finding his performing buzz
The rising star tells us about the Leicester venue which infected him with the bug to perform.
Marina Rabin, Time Out, 17th January 2024Videos
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Lost Voice Guy: Cerebral LOLsy
Lee Ridley AKA Lost Voice Guy may not be able to talk but he definitely has something to say and his comedy will leave you speechless.
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We Forced A Bot To Write This Show
Episode 5 - Porn, Batman, And Downing StreetWe forced AI to digest massive amounts of media and then write its own versions. We pushed the scripts into the mouths of actors, and the result is, absurdly, joyously hilarious.