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Harry Hill's X Factor musical to close early
Sunday 27th April 2014
I Can't Sing!, the X Factor comedy musical written by Harry Hill, is to close after just 6 weeks of performances.
Results of the Chortle Awards 2014
Thursday 27th March 2014
The results of the stand-up awards run by the website Chortle have been announced. Bridget Christie won in two categories.
Ken Dodd wins Leicester 'Legend of Comedy' award
Monday 17th March 2014
Ken Dodd has been named a 'Legend of Comedy' at Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival 2014.
Dawn French announces first live solo tour
Monday 24th February 2014
Dawn French has announced she is to tour the UK with her first ever solo show, titled 30 Million Minutes. The star says she is 'sick with excitement'.
Jason Manford complains about ticket booking fees
Tuesday 17th September 2013
Jason Manford has become the latest comedian to speak out against the practice of ticket booking fees, going as far as calling booking agents 'parasites'.
Bridget Christie wins 2013 Edinburgh Comedy Award
Saturday 24th August 2013
Bridget Christie has won the the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award 2013. The best newcomer is John Kearns, and the panel prize goes to Adrienne Truscott.
Jack Carroll comes 2nd in Britain's Got Talent 2013
Saturday 8th June 2013
Young stand-up comedian Jack Carroll has come second in the 2013 Britain's Got Talent contest.
Chortle Awards 2013 - Full Results
Monday 25th March 2013
The results of the Chortle Awards 2013 have been announced. The awards primarily aim to recognise the work of stand-up comedians operating on the live circuit.
Lee Evans to star in new stage show
Friday 30th November 2012
Lee Evans is to star as a dumb gangster in Barking In Essex, a new comic play for 2013 alongside Sheila Hancock.
Doctor Brown wins Edinburgh Comedy Award 2012
Saturday 25th August 2012
The winners of the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2012 have been announced, with Dr Brown and Daniel Simonsen picking up the highly-prized titles.