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News nuggets, trivia and fun goings-on.

Live

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl to be filmed

Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Rachel Fairburn's recent stand-up hour Showgirl will be filmed during a performance on Blackpool's North Pier in October.

Live

Women In Comedy Festival to launch awards

Friday 30th August 2024

The Woman In Comedy Festival, which will return to Manchester in October with nearly 80 shows, has announced it is launching awards for the best show and best new act.

The Fast Show Special. Paul Whitehouse. Credit: Down The Line Productions, Tyson Benton

Could The Fast Show get Ron Manager spin-off?

Thursday 29th August 2024

Could The Fast Show's Ron Manager be getting his own spin-off? Simon Day has revealed that he and Paul Whitehouse are writing something "about football".

The Laura Awards 2024. Image shows left to right: Hudson Hughes, Aidan Pittman

Fringe

Dr Dolittle Kills a Man wins in The Laura Awards 2024

Thursday 29th August 2024

Dr Dolittle Kills a Man (and Reads Extracts From His New Book) starring Aidan Pittman was determined the winner of The Laura Awards, a slightly dubious annual prize decided by a woman called Laura whilst she is on holiday at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Fringe

Low Effort Sketches Ed Fringe Mario Kart Tournament 2024 results

Thursday 29th August 2024

The results of the Low Effort Sketches Ed Fringe Mario Kart Tournament 2024 have been confirmed, with Ewan Woods from Cambridge Footlights topping the time rankings.