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The High Life set to fly again as a musical
Friday 28th April 2023
Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson are adapting their short-lived sitcom The High Life into a musical, as the pair celebrate 40 years of performing together in a new book.
Freddie Davies organises Legends Of Variety tour
Thursday 27th April 2023
Freddie 'Parrot Face' Davies has organised a tour titled Legends Of Variety, featuring Anita Harris, Bernie Clifton and guest stars.
Jordan Gray announces first UK tour
Wednesday 26th April 2023
Jordan Gray is to tour her hit show Is It A Bird? throughout September and October 2023.
Kieran Hodgson announces Big In Scotland tour
Tuesday 25th April 2023
Two Doors Down star Kieran Hodgson has announced Big In Scotland, a new live show about "being a not-quite immigrant in a not-quite different country".
Jennifer Saunders to play Captain Hook in Palladium panto
Monday 24th April 2023
The London Palladium will present Peter Pan as its pantomime this Christmas season, with Jennifer Saunders starring as Captain Hook.
Julian Clary receives Bath Plug Award
Friday 21st April 2023
Bath Comedy Festival has awarded Julian Clary its Bath Plug Award for outstanding services to comedy. Meanwhile jazz pianist and singer Ian Shaw was presented with the inaugural OBP (Order of the Bath Plug) medal.
Yes Minister to return to the stage
Tuesday 18th April 2023
Yes Minister co-writer Jonathan Lynn has created a new stage play, I'm Sorry, Prime Minister, I Can't Quite Remember, featuring the sitcom's characters Jim Hacker and Humphrey Appleby.
Mark Flynn wins Bath New Act 2023 competition
Saturday 15th April 2023
The winner of Bath New Act 2023 is Mark Flynn. Sam Picone was second, with Chris Yates third. There were also honourable mentions for Kev Mud and Emma Coyne.
UK tour for Tommy Cooper tribute
Friday 14th April 2023
A tribute show to comedian and magician Tommy Cooper is to tour the UK this year, performed by Daniel Taylor.
WiFi Wars announce 2023 tour
Friday 14th April 2023
Interactive videogaming/comedy hybrid show WiFi Wars have announced a 2023 tour, their biggest yet.