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Rachel Parris: Poise review
The Mash Report comedian's material on middle age is sharp but it's her political musical numbers that really hit home.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th June 2024
Pappy's and Alexandra Haddow boycotting Latitude over Barclays links
They are first comedy acts to withdraw from the event over the bank's ties to Israel, after a number of musicians said they would not perform there.
Chortle, 6th June 2024
Nick Helm chooses his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites
Nick Helm is bringing his Super Fun Good Time Show tour to an end this weekend, with two nights at the Leicester Square Theatre. Here he shares his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites.
Chortle, 6th June 2024
Rachel Parris: Poise review
A clever and entertaining evening.
Auriol Reddaway, The Spy In The Stalls, 6th June 2024
Political Comedy: An Idiot's Guide, Part 1
When stand-up Alistair Barrie - the self-professed idiot of the headline - was asked his opinions on political comedy, he got carried away with his answer. Here, in the first of two articles on the topic, he offers his thoughts on what effect Brexit had on the nation - and his preferred genre. But first, he explains how the pieces came about...
Alistair Barrie, Chortle, 6th June 2024
Rik Mayall: Panglobal Phenomenon review
One of the joys of Archive On 4: Rik Mayall, Panglobal Phenomenon was its celebration of the early days of Mayall's comedy career.
Teddy Jamieson, The Herald, 6th June 2024
Inside No. 9, Curse of the Ninth review
Some may call this episode one that lacks major innovation or twists, and it may admittedly be in some way overshadowed by next week's anticipated mystery to come, even this story feels in some way indebted to this particular unknown. However "Curse of the Ninth" is a tremendously well made and delivered horror story, with the central character being morally tortured and pushed by his passions but afflicted by his regrets, and the story escalating nicely, after opening with a literal bang, and concluding with a genuinely scary crescendo
Jack Bottomley, Starburst Magazine, 6th June 2024
Harry Hill: "I always thought I'd make a good serial killer"
As he gets ready to celebrate "60 years of fun" ahead of his milestone birthday, the doctor-turned-comedian answers your questions on baldness, red-carpet moments and being a people-pleaser
Rich Pelley, The Guardian, 6th June 2024
Hat Trick shutters comedy entertainment division
Have I Got News For You indie closes doors on long-running department.
Ellie Kahn and Heather Fallon, Broadcast, 6th June 2024
No Derry Girls reunion on the horizon - Nicola Coughlan
There is no chance of a Derry Girls reunion any time soon, Irish actor Nicola Coughlan has said.
Jessica Lawrence, BBC, 6th June 2024
Jennifer Saunders was going to kill off Ab Fab characters until Joanna Lumley stopped her
Joanna Lumley has revealed Jennifer Saunders once tried to kill off their Absolutely Fabulous characters, before she managed to convince her otherwise.
Max Pilley, NME, 6th June 2024
Emily Atack shows off growing baby bump on shopping trip
The actress was spotted out buying new sofas with the baby looking like it's due very soon.
Ellie Henman, The Sun, 6th June 2024Inside James Corden's £8 million Henley property set for demolition
High Wycombe's James Corden has been granted permission to demolish a 1960s-style mansion in Henley after investing in a round-the-clock security system following '70 break-ins' last year.
Eleanor Burleigh, Bucks Free Press, 6th June 2024On the Mic Picks: Natasha Pearl Hansen
Natasha says that none of us are perfect, and the acknowledgement of a chaotic existence is a freeing and cathartic experience that is universal to all. Can't disagree with that.
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