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Peter Kay to present Dance For Life 2017
Thursday 20th October 2016
Following the success of the charity events Dance For Life 2016, Peter Kay is to return to present more arena dance-a-thon parties in 2017.
John Bishop announces 2017 tour, 'Winging It'
Thursday 29th September 2016
John Bishop has announced a new live tour. Winging It will see him play arenas around the country in October and November 2017.
Still Game Live 2 announced for February 2017
Thursday 29th September 2016
Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill have announced Still Game: Live 2, ten live shows at the Glasgow Hydro featuring the characters from their hit TV sitcom.
Funny Women Awards 2016 winners announced
Thursday 29th September 2016
The winners of the Funny Women Awards 2016 have been announced. Harriet Braine, Carolyn Goodyear and Carol Walsh were the winners.
Richard Gadd wins Edinburgh Comedy Award
Saturday 27th August 2016
The results of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016 have been announced. Richard Gadd won the main award, with Scott Gibson named Best Newcomer, and Iraq Out & Loud taking the panel prize.
Nigel Ng wins Amused Moose Laugh Off 2016
Thursday 12th May 2016
Nigel Ng has been named the winner of the Amused Moose Laugh Off 2016 stand-up competition. Meanwhile People's Champion KG Tha Comedian had to rush off because his wife was giving birth.
One Foot In The Grave's Victor Meldrew to return
Sunday 17th April 2016
Richard Wilson is to revive his famous One Foot In The Grave character Victor Meldrew for a two-week run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Radio Active to return as a live stage show
Monday 11th April 2016
1980s sketch show Radio Active is to return as a live stage show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Marguerite Grant wins Silver Stand Up 2016
Friday 19th February 2016
Marguerite Grant has won the Silver Stand Up 2016 final, a competition for comedians over the age of 55.
Chortle Awards 2016 nominees
Saturday 13th February 2016
The nominees have been announced for the 2016 Chortle Awards. James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Joseph Morpurgo, Mark Steel and Tom Parry are up for Best Show.