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Mark Nelson to embark on debut UK tour
Wednesday 14th June 2023
Mark Nelson is to embark on his debut UK and Ireland tour in November. His show, Mark Nelson: All The Best, will run through to March 2024.
Brian Butterfield tour confirmed
Wednesday 14th June 2023
A tour featuring the character Brian Butterfield has been confirmed. Peter Serafinowicz will perform Placeholder Name Tour around the UK in September and October.
Louise Atkinson and Priya Hall amongst 99 Club bursary recipients
Wednesday 14th June 2023
The 99 Club's 2023 bursaries for female and non-binary comedians were awarded to Louise Atkinson, Priya Hall, Alexandra Haddow, Leila Navabi and Lorna Rose Treen.
Andrew Bird to tour stand-up show Taken Seriously
Tuesday 13th June 2023
Andrew Bird is to tour his latest stand-up show, Taken Seriously, between September and November 2023.
Helen Bauer announces tour, as debut special published online
Tuesday 13th June 2023
Helen Bauer will tour stand-up show Grand Supreme Darling Princess this autumn and winter. Her debut stand-up special Little Miss Baby Angel Face is now online.
Markus Birdman announces 2023 tour
Friday 2nd June 2023
Fresh from his appearances on Britain's Got Talent, stand-up Markus Birdman is to head out on a new tour titled Platinum.
Drop The Dead Donkey to return as touring stage show
Tuesday 30th May 2023
Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin have written a Drop The Dead Donkey stage show. Drop The Dead Donkey: The Reawakening!, which stars the original cast, will tour from January to June 2024.
Edinburgh Comedy Awards seek new funding
Tuesday 30th May 2023
The prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Awards is changing its structure and seeking new funding to be able to go ahead this year, having failed to secure a new title sponsor after Dave.
Jennifer Zheng wins Rising Star New Act 2023 final
Monday 29th May 2023
Jennifer Zheng, who performs as 'Jen Z', has won the Rising Star New Act 2023 competition, while Max Devine took home the Comic Originality title.
Lloyd Griffith to embark on 2024 tour
Saturday 27th May 2023
Lloyd Griffith is to tour his stand-up show Baroque and Roll between March and May 2024.