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.
Comedy club brand Jongleurs is to be revived. Comedian Kev Orkian has purchased the rights to use the name, and plans to re-establish it. A series of gigs in existing theatres starts in January.
