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Dave's Funniest Joke Of The Fringe 2023 won by Lorna Rose Treen
Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Lorna Rose Treen has won Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2023 with the gag "I started dating a zookeeper, but it turned out he was a cheetah". Read the top 10 here.
Live tour of Hancock's Half Hour radio re-enactments
Monday 21st August 2023
A touring stage show recreating lost radio episodes of Hancock's Half Hour has been announced.
(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 shortlist
Monday 21st August 2023
Ed Byrne, Ian Smith, Janine Harouni, Julia Masli, Luke Kempner, Marjolein Robertson, Paul Currie, Paul Foot, Phil Ellis, Seymour Mace and Sid Singh are up for Best Show in the new alternative Fringe-based awards run by volunteers.
Amused Moose Comedy Awards 2023 nominations
Sunday 20th August 2023
Dave Bibby, Josh Baulf, Louise Atkinson, Philipp Kosteleckyy, Samantha Day, Simon David and Will Hall have been nominated in the Amused Moose Comedy Awards 2023.
So You Think You're Funny? 2023 announces 10 finalists
Wednesday 16th August 2023
Ten finalists, instead of the usual nine, have been announced for the 2023 So You Think You're Funny? new act stand-up contest.
Graham Linehan free speech show cancelled by Leith Arches
Tuesday 15th August 2023
Host venue Leith Arches has cancelled an entire free speech comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after BCG revealed that Graham Linehan would be part of the line-up.
Graham Linehan to make Fringe debut
Monday 14th August 2023
Comedy writer Graham Linehan will make his Edinburgh Fringe debut this Thursday as part of a stand-up showcase in Leith.
(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards announce longlists
Monday 14th August 2023
The (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards - the alternative, new Fringe-based awards run by volunteers - have announced their longlists.
Bournemouth Comedy Festival to launch in October
Friday 11th August 2023
Bournemouth will play host to a five-day comedy festival in October. Tickets are priced just £8, and stars will include Zoe Lyons, Troy Hawke and Tom Ward.
Emmanuel Sonubi to embark on 2024 tour
Wednesday 9th August 2023
Stand-up show Emmanuel Sonubi: Curriculum Vitae will tour the UK between April and June 2024.