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Shakespeare comedy has five-week run cancelled due to 'Gaza and trans rights references'
A production of A Midsummer Night's Dream in Manchester has been axed over references to Gaza and trans rights, reports have claimed.
Lydia Spencer-Elliott, The Independent, 17th September 2024
Review: Paddy Young, Kemah Bob, Emma Sidi, Ivo Graham, Sam Campbell at Cadogan Hall
Cadogan Hall off Chelsea's Sloane Square is best known for its classy classical concerts, but lately it has started to stage classy comedy too. The shows are put together by promoters Berk's Nest, who have a great reputation for staging some of the finest shows in London and beyond so it was no suprise that this month's Friday night line-up was an excellent affair.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th September 2024
Steve Legg (1967-2024): The comedian who covered one million miles for the gospel
Steve Legg was a comedian, magician, author, broadcaster, magazine editor and speaker. But above all else, he loved telling people about Jesus. Carl Beech pays tribute to a man who was the same on and off the stage, and who never stopped laughing or inspiring others
Carl Beech, Premier Christianity, 17th September 2024
Jon Richardson agrees mega payout to his wife of nine years Lucy Beaumont
Jon handed over £1.625 million to Lucy when they called time on their nine year marriage in April.
Andy Buckwell, Daily Mail, 17th September 2024
Kevin Day to walk more than 60 miles for charity
TV comedy writer and sports presenter Kevin Day is set to take on a three day walk to support a Surrey based charity.
Iris Cleak, BBC, 17th September 2024
How far is too far?
The art of comedy is an inherently complex thing, with those who proclaim themselves as 'comedians' working hard to keep up with the ever-changing tastes of their audiences. A discipline that works off of shock, with comedians often earning the accidental laugh of shock or humiliation. Yet the scandalous side of comedy has reached a disconnect within an increasingly socially-aware world correlating with growing complaints from both sides. As some audiences condemn the use of offensive humour which ridicules certain subsections of society, the other half of society rally against this condemnation, proclaiming the 'death of comedy' as we know it.
Eilidh Renfrew, Forge Press, 17th September 2024
Celebrations mark comedian Tony Hancock centenary
A dinner has been hosted to celebrate 100 years since the birth of influential 1950s comedian Tony Hancock, and the 70th anniversary of radio sitcom Hancock's Half Hour.
Eleanor Lawson, BBC, 17th September 2024
David Jason reveals Only Fools crew member was sacked for laughing at show jokes during filming
A cameraman once laughed so much while filming a scene that he had to be replaced.
Anita Markoff, The Sun, 17th September 2024
Myra DuBois review
Despite a few lulls, Myra's unscripted audience interactions saved the night.
Alan Stuart Malin, North West End UK, 17th September 2024TV & radio
5:35pm25 min
Pickle Storm
Episode 7 - The Great Sale FailAt the school table sale, Lystra decides to sell her old shields, Hendrick rides a bicycle, and Pickle wants to buy something amazing.