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Alison Spittle to tour Soup and premiere Christmas play, Glacier
Saturday 25th November 2023
Alison Spittle has announced a 2024 tour of her stand-up show Soup, just as her second play, the Christmas production Glacier, is about to debut.
Rosie Jones announces tour filming and major extension
Tuesday 7th November 2023
A major extension has been announced for Rosie Jones's first nation-wide tour, Triple Threat. The show will also be recorded for later release.
Eggbox live format to showcase short films and live script readings
Sunday 5th November 2023
Comedian Joz Norris is setting up Eggbox, a new live comedy show format combining short film screenings and live script readings.
Beat the Frog World Series 2023 finalists
Tuesday 31st October 2023
The finalists for Manchester's annual new act final at the Frog And Bucket comedy club have been revealed. 10 acts will perform on Monday 6th November.
Kevin Bridges' Overdue Catch-up to be screened in cinemas
Friday 13th October 2023
Cinemas are going to screen The Overdue Catch-up, the latest tour show by Kevin Bridges.
Bournemouth Comedy Festival launches Joke Trail
Thursday 28th September 2023
The Bournemouth Comedy Festival - which will run from 4th to 8th October - is launching a Joke Trail. Prizes are available for those who unscramble the clues.
James Acaster pelted with Maltesers in copycat heckle incident
Wednesday 27th September 2023
James Acaster appears to have been the victim of a copycat heckle and confectionery assault, nine years after the original incident, after having Maltesers thrown at him on stage on Monday night.
BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 heats details
Thursday 31st August 2023
Tickets are now available to watch the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 heats in Sunderland, Leith, Ballymena, Bethnal Green, Nottingham and Bangor.
Birmingham billboard celebrates city's comedy legends
Monday 15th May 2023
Joe Lycett, Meera Syal, Lenny Henry, Frank Skinner and Julie Walters are depicted in a digital mural in Birmingham to promote Sky's Comedy Rep festival.
Gareth Richards' Edinburgh show becomes fundraiser for his family
Wednesday 10th May 2023
Gareth Richards' Edinburgh Fringe show has been turned into a benefit for his family, after the musical comic died following a car crash last month. A Show For Gareth Richards will feature Nick Helm, Iain Stirling, Jo Caulfield and many more and is being booked by his friends Mark Simmons and Danny Ward.