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First Gig, Worst Gig: Mark Olver
Thursday 13th April 2017
TV's Mr Warm-Up has a novel new night in Cardiff, although possibly not as novel as the night he gigged in a car.
Comedy scripts to be showcased at Suffolk's Ink festival
Monday 10th April 2017
The Suffolk-based Ink festival is showcasing a number of comedy scripts on the 22nd and 23rd April 2017. Notably, the programme includes a performance of the work of Peg Lynch too.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Tom Allen
Thursday 6th April 2017
The currently on-tour Tom Allen tells all about in-car gigs, being outshone by soup, and a genuinely useful dressing room tip.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Adam Kay
Thursday 30th March 2017
Adam Kay has gone back to the NHS. Not to work, as he gave up doctoring over a decade ago, but for inspiration.
Susan Calman: 'I hate festivals. I really hate them'
Tuesday 28th March 2017
The comedy line-up has been announced for Latitude Festival. One name that jumps out of the list is Susan Calman. We thought she didn't like outdoor festivals? This should be interesting.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Toby Whithouse
Tuesday 28th March 2017
Doctor Who writer and Being Human creator Toby Whithouse recalls his sometimes scary-as-the-Cybermen days on the stand-up circuit.
Musical Comedy Awards finalists 2017
Monday 27th March 2017
The WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards final 2017 is due to take place on Monday 10th April. Find out more here about finalists Friz Frizzle, Will Hislop, Katie Pritchard, Two Plus Ones, Hurt & Anderson, Rasputin's Lunchbox, Tom Taylor, Shitstorm, Matt Hutson and Jamie D'Souza.
Gary Delaney and Sarah Millican's dog has a great name
Saturday 25th March 2017
Gary Delaney and Sarah Millican's dog is called Commander Tuvok. We found this out as it was announced that Delaney will headline a comedy gig to raise funds for Dogs Trust.
Count Arthur Strong interview
Saturday 25th March 2017
Count Arthur Strong tells us about his Sound Of Mucus tour, rates his singing voice out of 100, and reveals plans for some future musical collaborations.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Robert Florence
Thursday 23rd March 2017
Burnistoun's Robert Florence - back with new live project Uncles - recalls varied pint-glass action, sexual nausea, and one famously disagreeable Scottish magician.