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Sam Simmons wins Edinburgh Comedy Award 2015
Saturday 29th August 2015
Sam Simmons has won the 2015 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show. Sofie Hagen was named Best Newcomer and Karen Koren's Gilded Balloon won the Panel Prize.
Marc Wootton to bring back Shirley Ghostman for live shows
Monday 6th July 2015
Marc Wootton is bringing back his psychic character Shirley Ghostman for two live shows this October.
Rik Mayall honoured at Leicester Comedy Festival Awards
Tuesday 17th March 2015
The late Rik Mayall has been named as the recipient of this year's Leicester Comedy Festival 'Legend Of Comedy' award. Other winners at the awards include Romesh Ranganathan.
Chortle Awards 2015 winners revealed
Tuesday 17th March 2015
Bridget Christie and James Acaster are amongst the winners at the 2015 Chortle Awards.
Vic & Bob confirm 25th anniversary live tour
Monday 2nd March 2015
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer will tour the country later this year with their Poignant Moments show, celebrating 25 years of their double-act.
Chortle Awards 2015 nominees announced
Tuesday 17th February 2015
The show Funz And Gamez leads the 2015 Chortle Award nominees list. James Acaster, Kim Noble, Luisa Omielan and Simon Amstell are also up for best show.
Leo Kearse crowned UK Pun Champion 2015
Friday 13th February 2015
Leo Kearse has been named the winner of the UK Pun Championships 2015, having triumphed in the knockout "joke battle" final at the Leicester Comedy Festival.
Mark Watson prepares for 27 hour Comic Relief gig
Friday 6th February 2015
Stand-up comedian Mark Watson is preparing to present a comedy gig for 27 hours straight, to raise funds for Comic Relief.
Stewart Lee complains about 'ticket touts'
Wednesday 4th February 2015
Stewart Lee has complained that tickets for his live shows are appearing on sites like Stub Hub, Viagogo and eBay with nearly a 400% mark-up.
Ted Robbins collapses on Phoenix Nights Live stage
Sunday 1st February 2015
Actor Ted Robbins suffered a suspected heart attack whilst performing on stage during the first Phoenix Nights Live show.