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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.
Ania Magliano to tour sell-out Fringe show
Monday 7th August 2023
Stand-up Ania Magliano is taking her Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show I Can't Believe You've Done This on tour early next year.
Armando Iannucci writes play about Tories during covid
Friday 4th August 2023
Armando Iannucci has written Pandemonium, a play about the action of politicians during the coronavirus crisis.
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 judging panel revealed
Wednesday 2nd August 2023
The Edinburgh Comedy Awards has revealed the 10 panellists who will decide the winners of this year's prizes.
Laura Smyth to embark on debut tour in 2024
Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Laura Smyth: Living My Best Life will tour between April and June 2024.