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Mark Thomas. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Mark Thomas's End of Year Address

Friday 30th December 2016

What better way to finish a bewildering year than our esteemed agitator holding court on Brexit, Trump and the road ahead. Expect fireworks.

Consignia. Image shows from L to R: Phil Jarvis, Andy Barr. Copyright: Monica Sablone

Consignia win Alternative New Comedian of the Year 2016

Saturday 24th December 2016

Comedy duo Consignia have won the Alternative New Comedian of the Year 2016 competition. Rebekka Turner and Aniruddh Ojha were the runners-up.

Silver Stand Up competition

Silver Stand Up of the Year Competition 2017 shortlist

Thursday 22nd December 2016

The shortlist for the Silver Stand Up of the Year Competition 2017 has been announced. Due to be held in Leicester in February, the competition is for acts over the age of 55.

Andy Zaltzman

First Gig, Worst Gig: Andy Zaltzman

Monday 19th December 2016

Britain's top topical type rounds up 2016 for us. Warning: contains extreme swearing. Understandably.

Leicester Comedy Festival's Ones to Watch 2017

Leicester Comedy Festival's Ones to Watch 2017

Thursday 15th December 2016

Stuart Goldsmith, Mark Simmons, Bilal Zafar, Jordan Brookes, Adam Hess, Mr Twonkey, Becky Walker, Abigoliah Schamaun, Chris Betts and Tom Ward are on Leicester Comedy Festival's ones to watch 2017 list.

Jarlath Regan

First Gig, Worst Gig: Jarlath Regan

Thursday 15th December 2016

Christmas gigs can be comedy hell. Irishman abroad Jarlath Regan recalls his highs and lows.

Phil Nichol. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

First Gig, Worst Gig: Phil Nichol

Thursday 8th December 2016

The fabulous Phil Nichol gamely takes us back to the days of spit, hugs and acid.

Monkey Barrel Comedy

Monkey Barrel Comedy launches week-round Edinburgh venue

Thursday 1st December 2016

Monkey Barrel Comedy Club has a new home in Edinburgh, a venue on Blair Street. It will be running comedy shows every night of the week.

Ricky Whittington rehearsals. Image shows from L to R: Rosa Robson, David Elms, Ellie White, Rob Carter, Emily Lloyd Saini. Copyright: Claire Haigh

Pictures: Ricky Whittington panto rehearsals

Thursday 1st December 2016

Rehearsals are underway for Ricky Whittington And His Cat, a new comic pantomime starring comedy actors including Charlotte Ritchie. See some pictures here.

Rob Auton. Copyright: UKTV

First Gig, Worst Gig: Rob Auton

Thursday 1st December 2016

Rob Auton is a comedian/poet with an album out on a hip-hop label, and a corking back-catalogue of heckles.

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