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Charlie Russell to star in comic play about composer Fanny Mendelssohn
Wednesday 17th April 2024
The Play That Goes Wrong star Charlie Russell will take the lead in a comedy play based around the story of 19th century composer and pianist Fanny Mendelssohn.
Harriet Kemsley to tour Everything Always Works Out For Me show
Wednesday 17th April 2024
Harriet Kemsley is to take her new stand-up show Everything Always Works Out For Me on a tour, following a run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.
Tom Towelling wins Musical Comedy Awards 2024
Saturday 13th April 2024
Tom Towelling triumphed at the Musical Comedy Awards 2024 live final. Anna Hale was named runner-up and took the Audience Favourite award. Luke Nixon, performing as Jim Midge, came third.
Liam Harney and Rachel Barker win Luke Rollason's 2024 bursary
Friday 12th April 2024
Liam Harney and Rachel Barker have been announced the winners of the 'inappropriately-named' Luke Rollason Memorial Memorial Bursary for 2024, with Rebecca Harrison and Alex Franklin as the runners-up. The award was set up by the physical comedian and actor to support new comedy creatives from alternative backgrounds bringing unusual work to the Brighton Fringe.
Holly Ludlow wins West End New Act of the Year 2024
Tuesday 9th April 2024
The West End New Act of the Year for 2024 is stand-up comedian Holly Ludlow. The runners-up were Prateek Kohli and Tasmin Sarkany.
Michael Akadiri to tour Trust Me, I'm A Daddy
Monday 8th April 2024
Comedian and junior doctor Michael Akadiri has announced his second tour, Trust Me, I'm A Daddy.
Ted Milligan & James Trickey win 'Sketch Off!' 2024 final
Sunday 7th April 2024
Ted Milligan and James Trickey, who perform as comedy duo Burger And A Pint, have won the Leicester Square Theatre's Sketch Off! competition.
Robin Morgan to tour The Spark stand-up show
Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Robin Morgan is heading out on a new 33 date stand-up tour between August and December 2024.
The Dad's Army Radio Show announce 2024 tour dates
Tuesday 26th March 2024
The Dad's Army Radio Show is to tour again, with May and June 2024 dates now announced.
Greg Davies returns to stand-up with new show Full Fat Legend
Tuesday 26th March 2024
Greg Davies is setting off on a 55-date tour in January 2025. Full Fat Legend will include a date at The Royal Albert Hall.