BCG Daily Thursday 9th May 2024
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All-star line-ups mark Just the Tonic's thirtieth birthday
Just The Tonic proudly announces a weekend extravaganza of laughter and celebration in honour of their 30th anniversary.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th May 2024Inside No. 9: Boo To A Goose review
Inside No. 9, the series of half-hour playlets created by the demonically inventive Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, is ending after a ten-year run.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 9th May 2024Seann Walsh interview
The comedian talks about his dysfunctional childhood, the pain of becoming a hate figure - and the healing power of dogs.
Helen Brown, i Newspaper, 9th May 2024All-star tribute to Andy Smart
West End charity gig to honour the late comedian.
Chortle, 9th May 2024Richard Herring review
The stand-up sheds light on his cancer diagnosis, which has given him new perspective on life.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 9th May 2024Rhod Gilbert review
Cancer takes a beating in this glorious show.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 9th May 2024Richard Herring review
This is his first stand-up tour in six years due to COVID, having very young children and then getting a testicular cancer diagnosis in 2021. Luckily for the audience, he is still here to give his uplifting spin on the events of this traumatic time.
Graham Hadibi-Williams, The Reviews Hub, 9th May 2024Inside No. 9's Boo To A Goose is a genius rallying cry against injustice
Alan Moore once said that it's not the job of the artist to give the audience what they want, but what they need. The first episode of Inside No. 9 season 9 - titled Boo to a Goose - is one of the rare occasions when we get both.
David Craig, Radio Times, 9th May 2024Rhod Gilbert review
Featuring marvellous, skating-on-thin-ice crowd work, the Welsh stand-up's new show sees him on tremendous and charmingly chaotic form.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 9th May 2024Ollie Horn: Why I unironically love Joe Pasquale
I am very unironically a massive fan of Joe Pasquale. I've recently been re-watching a bunch of his old videos on YouTube, and I've found myself laughing in an entirely different way to the way I usually laugh when watching stand-up.
Ollie Horn, Chortle, 9th May 2024Monty Python stars reunite for Sir Michael Palin's birthday - with one notable absence
Sir Michael Palin has marked his 81st birthday with a Monty Python reunion - with John Cleese and Terry Gilliam joining him for a celebratory meal.
Anita Singh,, The Telegraph, 9th May 2024The Government Inspector review
Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Martha Howe-Douglas ably embody Gogol's schemers, but this show doesn't hit any 21st-century targets.
The Guardian, 9th May 2024The Government Inspector review
The comedy simply cannot breathe.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 9th May 2024The Government Inspector review
Now almost 200 years old, Gogol's delicious satire springs from the corrupt politics of 1830s Russia.
David Winskill, Ham & High, 9th May 2024The Government Inspector review
The action is too maniacally incredible to buy into.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th May 2024The Government Inspector review
Sadly, this old-fashioned farce feels as relevant today as it was when first penned, as we observe overt corruption, bribery and influence at play by those who brandish the power, with little or no regard for those whom it impacts most.
Cara Brazier, West End Best Friend, 9th May 2024The Government Inspector review
These energetic comic performances hold together this shallow take on Gogol's absurd satire.
Dave Fargnoli, The Stage, 9th May 2024The Government Inspector review
Gogol purists may come away mulling over questions of power, delusion, or some other impressive profundity. But everyone will leave with a face aching from grinning.
Lucinda Everett, What's On Stage, 9th May 2024The Government Inspector review
The issues with this production go beyond the script.
Mica Blackwell, Broadway World, 9th May 2024How Julian Clary and Barb Jungr met
"We both follow our hearts - and we both have psychic skills."
Maureen Paton, The Guardian, 9th May 2024Ben Elton: I'm lost when Blackadder fans quote 'rat surprise' gag
Comedy writer admits show's famous lines are lost on him because he did not watch episodes back.
The Telegraph, 9th May 2024Review - Richard Herring: Can I Have My Ball Back?
After six years away, the seasoned stand-up returns with a funny and touching new show chronicling his diagnosis with testicular cancer.
Stephen Armstrong, The Telegraph, 9th May 2024Phil Ellis: I'm 42 and live with 5 other people
My London rent is only £400 a month - but I'm 42 and live with 5 other people.
Phil Ellis, Metro, 9th May 2024On the Mic Picks: Stuart Laws
Stuart is a story teller with a high gag rate.
On The Mic, 9th May 2024Videos
TV & radio
The Missed Lives Of Max And Judy
Episode 2Max and Judy try to find a way to get over their heartbreak quickly - by wishing it away. They wake the next morning to find themselves 50 years older, having lived full lives completely separately.
Kiri's Comedy Club
Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand-up in a Second LanguageKiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a roundtable with a group of comedians who all perform stand-up comedy in their second language. Recorded in front of a live audience at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival, Kiri's joined by Esyllt Sears, Anu Vaidyanathan, Jin Hao Li and Ignacio Lopez.
Taskmaster
Series 17, Episode 7 - Dream Date TerritoryJohn Robins demonstrates the power of his forearms, Steve Pemberton stains his shirt with orange juice, and Sophie Willan repeatedly shouts the name of a body part in Little Alex Horne's little flustered face. Taskmaster Greg Davies has his usual task of trying to award points for things such as Nick Mohammed constructing a bottle orchestra and Joanne McNally trying to act out the word "beer".
Joe & Katherine's Bargain Holidays
Episode 3 - LatviaJoe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan enjoy a low-cost city break to the affordable Latvian capital city, Riga.
Comedy Club At Machynlleth
Series 3, Episode 6Stephen Bailey speaks to Huge Davies, Esyllt Sears chats to Hannah Platt, and there's music and chat from Jonny and The Baptists.