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Review: The Big Funny Festival
The Big Funny Festival is the latest attempt to convert marquee comedy into an all-day event, not just a nice evening gig.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th June 2019Fringe 2019: 50 theatre, comedy and dance shows to see
50 different shows to see.
Mark Fisher, Lyndsey Winship and Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th June 2019Taskmaster: Series 8, Episode 6 - review
In this week's edition we learn that one of the biggest elements of Taskmaster is diversity. One point you may be riding high with your ability to remember a deck of cards, the next you are wallowing in misery because when trying to hide yourself you failed to cover your own face.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 13th June 2019Taskmaster - Series 8, Episode 5: Stay Humble review
Only the Taskmaster comes out on top when deceiving.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 5th June 2019Comedians share their ultimate dating tips
Love Island is back and romance is in the air. Lou Sanders, Jamie Demetriou and more offer guidance on the ways of courtship.
The Guardian, 4th June 2019Taskmaster: Series 8, Episode 4 review
Tonight's episode was a reminder that some of the best moments in Taskmaster come from the most unexpected places. Let's face it, before any of this, who thought you could get laughs by introducing a toddler to tray containing rubber ducks and a thresher shark, in order to teach it about the dangers faced by animals in their natural habitat?
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 29th May 2019Taskmaster - Series 8, Episode 3 review
We are seeing some more patterns with the contestants this series. In particular the highlights include Joe Thomas's awkwardness with just about everything - and indeed creating awkwardness in the show.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 22nd May 2019Taskmaster: Series 8, Episode 2 - review
Only two episodes in and we are already seeing some early riders and trailers.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 15th May 2019Review: why serious silliness is so ludicrously funny
There shouldn't be anything entertaining about a grumpy quiz enthusiast searching for a lost baby monitor in a caravan. More interesting things happen to every one of us daily. But the spectacle on Taskmaster (Dave channel) of a furious and frustrated Paul Sinha, better known as The Sinnerman from teatime general knowledge gameshow The Chase, was ludicrously funny.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 9th May 201930 stand-up comedians you need to see
To celebrate the legends that bring us the lols, we've put together a bumper list of our favourite comedians performing at the moment - the big names and the ones you've yet to fall in love with.
Zoe Paskett, Evening Standard, 9th May 2019