Channel 4 sitcom The Windsors is to transfer to the stage. The London-based live show, which will run from August to October, will star Harry Enfield and a number of the other leads from the TV series.
Lauren Pattison has written her first play, about a stand-up confronting a nightmare gig. The Last Laugh is one of three 20-minute pieces being staged at the Alphabetti Theatre in Newcastle.
A survey has revealed that the situation for most people working in live comedy has continued to deteriorate. A hardship fund has been created to try and help those most in need.
Scott Bennett has been named Best Act in the Comics' Comic Awards 2020. Lou Conran was named Best MC. Promoter Brett Vincent and the Comedy Support Act benevolent fund were also selected for prizes.
