Newsrevue is a topical sketch show which is now in its 28th year, making it the longest running live comedy in the world. It currently resides at the Canal Cafe Theatre in Maida Vale where a Guinness World Record certificate hangs on the wall.
Newsrevue has seen many famous names in comedy pass through its ranks- for example, Bill Bailey, The League of Gentlemen, Robert Newman, Rory Bremner and The Trap. The Canal Cafe Theatre has played host to the like of The Consultants, Daniel Kitson, Stewart Lee and Eddie Izzard- aswell as Russell Howard, Stephen K Amos, The Cowards and Lucy Porter- amongst many others.
The in-house show, Newsrevue, runs every week of the year from Thurs-Sun at 9.30pm (9pm Sun) and has played the Edinburgh Fringe for the last 17 years where it has won numerous awards and plays to sellout houses.
We are constantly seeking new writers as the show is updated weekly. We currently have a pool of writers from all over the country who email their material to us- some of which is performed that very night.
The format of the show is as follows; four performers (2 men, 2 women) a director and an MD and an hour long show consisting of songs, sketches and voice overs- all on a topical theme. We cover politics, pop culture and any other newsworthy topics. Think Dead Ringers, Have I Got News For You and Private Eye- onstage.
If you think you could write for Newsrevue, please write to:
mail@canalcafetheatre.com
If you would like further information about the show, please visit;
We look forward to hearing from you,
Gemma Arrowsmith (Director- Newsrevue)
