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Rosie Jones to crown Leicestershire's funniest school
The Leicester-based UK Kids Comedy Festival ran a competition at the city's Y Theatre where youngsters were asked to write and perform five comedy sketches. The Loving Laughing contest was aimed at finding the funniest school from nine entrants.
Dan Martin, BBC, 14th February 2023Jonathan Ross, Rosie Jones & Michelle De Swarte join Just For Laughs
Jonathan Ross, comedian Rosie Jones and actress Michelle De Swarte have joined the Just For Laughs London festival line up, which is taking place from 2nd - 5th March 2023 at The O2 complex.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th February 2023Rosie Jones interview
"No matter how hard I work, people will always judge me on how I talk, how I walk."
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 31st December 2022Cracking Comedy in Aid of Women and Children First: review
One of the best things about the night was how awesome it was to see so many women comedians at the top of their game and we're super proud that they've all been a part of Funny Women at some point in their comedy careers.
Carmen MacKay, Funny Women, 13th December 2022Just For Laughs London adds new names
Among the announcements are the fact that Ed Gamble will be making his debut in The Wrestling, which will also feature Max & Ivan in a tag-team match and Rosie Jones defending her championship belt.
Chortle, 12th December 2022Broadcast Awards 2023 comedy nominees revealed
Am I Being Unreasonable?, Big Boys, Cheaters, Derry Girls, Stath Lets Flats and Wedding Season are amongst the nominees for the Broadcast Awards 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 28th November 2022Rosie Jones announces national tour
Stand-up comedian Rosie Jones has announced her first UK-wide tour, Triple Threat.
British Comedy Guide, 10th November 2022Tony Slattery, Jo Brand and Stewart Lee among new patrons of Leicester Comedy Festival
The 30th Anniversary of Leicester Comedy Festival launches today with a huge line up of comedians performing across Leicester from 8th - 26th February 2023. The Festival is also announcing Eshaan Akbar, Jo Brand, Sikisa and Stewart Lee joining Tony Slattery, as new Patrons. Rosie Jones and Michael Rosen are announced as new patrons of The UK Kids' Comedy Festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th October 2022Friday Night Live review
What a week to bring back a partially topical comedy show!
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd October 2022Friday Night Live revival line-up revealed
Harry Enfield, Jo Brand and Julian Clary will be amongst those joining Ben Elton on stage for Channel 4's one-off revival of Friday Night Live.
British Comedy Guide, 5th October 2022