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The Stand Up Sketch Show comes to the West End stage
Thursday 15th August 2024
Hit ITV2 comedy The Stand Up Sketch Show is to launch a live stage version of its format.
Comedians' Choice Awards 2024 launch with new prize fund and ceremony
Monday 12th August 2024
The Comedians' Choice Awards are returning to the Edinburgh Fringe. This year, thanks to generous support from Angel Comedy and The Museum of Comedy, there will be a prize fund, with the winners of Best Show and Best Newcomer awards each receiving a cash prize to help with the cost of their festival accommodation.
Ahir Shah to tour Edinburgh Award-winning Ends
Friday 2nd August 2024
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 winning show Ends from Ahir Shah is to embark on a London residency and tour of UK and Ireland.
ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards returns with Jones Bootmaker sponsor
Monday 29th July 2024
The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards have confirmed details of their return at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with a new cash sponsor.
Rob Auton to tour his 11th show in 2025
Friday 26th July 2024
Rob Auton: The Eyes Open and Shut Show will tour between January and April 2025.
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 judging panel revealed
Thursday 25th July 2024
Nana Hughes, Head of Comedy at ITV, will chair the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 judging panel.
Britain's Got Talent star Alex Mitchell announces debut tour
Wednesday 24th July 2024
Alex Mitchell: Tics Towards Puffection will run from February to May 2025.
Ken Cheng to tour The Big Brain Show in 2025
Monday 22nd July 2024
Ken Cheng is to tour new stand-up offering The Big Brain Show for People with 3,000 IQ in 2025.
Rachel Fairburn to tour stand-up and character show Side-Eye in 2025
Monday 22nd July 2024
Rachel Fairburn: Side-Eye will tour 32 venues between February and April 2025.
Nick Mohammed to return as Mr Swallow in 2025 tour Show Pony
Monday 22nd July 2024
Nick Mohammed is to tour in the spring of 2025 with Show Pony, a format described by his character Mr Swallow as "payback for everyone who didn't come to the last tour".