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BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 open for entries
The BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 is now open for entries. The deadline to apply is 3rd July.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd May 2022BBC Comedy Festival Live review
Reviews of the stand-ups showcased in Newcastle.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th May 2022Monkey Barrel announces its 2022 Edinburgh Fringe programme
This year will be the venue's biggest festival yet, with more than 70 acts across eight rooms, including former free venues The Hive and Carnivore coming into the fold.
Chortle, 18th March 2022Henley Festival reveals line-up including lots of comedy
Performers include Jo Brand, Andy Parsons, Milton Jones, Russell Kane, Tom Houghton, Ivo Graham, Jonny Awsum, Maisie Adam, Lauren Pattison, Geoff Norcott, Alice Fraser, Aaron Simmonds, Holly Stars, Helen Bauer, Ria Lina and Glenn Moore.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th February 2022Listen Up review
Lauren Pattison, Kay Greyson and Richard Boggie deliver audio plays about stage disasters, a sobering drinks interval and playing to an audience of none.
The Guardian, 6th May 2021Lauren Pattison writes debut play
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.
British Comedy Guide, 30th April 2021Lauren Pattison: journey from stage to supermarket till
One year on from gracing the Sydney Opera House stage, Lauren Pattison was hefting people's shopping. The comedy scene is in a serious state .
Marianka Swain, The Telegraph, 26th November 2020Acts announced for BBC stand up shows
Some of the acts have been revealed for the forthcoming six-part series, BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy. Shows will come from venues around the UK including London, Belfast, Glasgow and Bristol. The show will be released on BBC Three, with a repeat on BBC One the following week.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2020British Comedy Guide launches Laughter Lounge online comedy festival
British Comedy Guide is launching Laughter Lounge, a virtual comedy festival due to run Monday 28th September until Sunday 4th October. Acts include Tom Allen, David O'Doherty and Luisa Omielan.
British Comedy Guide, 7th September 2020Corona and comedy's class divide
From care work to shelf-stacking, many stand-ups have taken up jobs to survive lockdown - highlighting how privilege has created a two-tier system in comedy.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 26th May 2020