BCG Daily Thursday 15th February 2024

Ford Kiernan releases music single for charity

Ford Kiernan, who played Jack Jarvis in cult Scottish comedy Still Game for 20 years, has ventured into new creative territory by collaborating with Aberdeen DJ and producer RYZY to pen a 130pm techno track.

A Midsummer Night's Dream review

Matthew Baynton is a comic genius in this modern day version of Shakespeare's comedy.

Phil Ellis interview

"Stand-up is quite a social job, which is probably why it breeds so many alcoholics."

A rabbi walked into a bar.... for his comedy debut

Rabbi Mendy Korer will be taking to the stage later this month.

Interview: Getting to grips with comedy with Kevin Daniel

Kevin Daniel, a Scotsman living in Leicester, didn't do his first comedy spot until he was 52, but this year he's doing his first full show at Leicester Comedy Festival, and it's so popular he's added a second date. We caught up with him to chat about his new show and all things comedy.

Assembly announces first batch of Edinburgh Fringe Shows

Assembly Festival has announced its first shows for its 2024 season, running Wednesday 31 July to Monday 26 August.

Rarely asked questions: Farah Sharp

Farah Sharp is one of the talented female Arab comedians taking part in a special comedy event at the Royal Albert Hall Elgar Room on March 1.

The moment Paul Currie produced a Palestinian flag on stage

The skit that ultimately led to his ban for antisemitism was caught on camera.

Dan Jones sells shares in himself

It has been said that comedians have to sell themselves these days to be a success. And now stand-up Dan Jones has taken this literally. He aims to become the first publicly owned comedian.

David Mitchell and wife Victoria enjoy a rare date night with Jimmy Carr and his partner

David Mitchell and his wife Victoria enjoyed a rare night off from parenting duties as they headed out with Jimmy Carr and his partner Karoline Copping.

Gavin & Stacey superfan made home pub devoted to the show

One Gavin & Stacey fan has turned her spare bedroom into a pub themed around the hit sitcom.

Simon Fanshawe: why are trans activists raging against a gay-rights hero?

Stonewall co-founder Simon Fanshawe is loathed by the LGBT lobby because he believes in same-sex attraction.

A Midsummer Night's Dream review

Shakespeare's comedy gets a touching revival.

Red Dwarf creators crown their all-time favourite episodes

As Red Dwarf celebrates its birthday, RadioTimes.com caught up with creators Doug Naylor and Rob Grant.

Much Ado About Nothing review

A funny and evocative darkening of Shakespeare's classic comedy.

Paul Currie asks fans for 'eye witness accounts' of Soho Theatre row as he breaks silence

Paul Currie has asked fans for 'eye witness accounts' after he was banned by Soho Theatre for 'hounding out' a Jewish audience member.

Cast announced for Kinky Boots revival

Cast has been announced for hit musical Kinky Boots, which is set to take the stage at Storyhouse in Chester this year.

With a Tony and Grammy-winning score by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein, the piece runs from from 3rd to 18th May 2024.