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Review: The Laugharne Weekend
Although there was plenty of top rate comedy slotted in between the art, I have to be honest. The funniest set actually came from a musician.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th April 2023Jonathan Pie 2024 tour announced
The character Jonathan Pie is to tour new show Heroes & Villains between January and March 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 27th March 2023Radio 4 2023 comedy commissions
Radio 4 has announced a raft of comedy commissions, including the return of Room 101 to the airwaves with Paul Merton as host. Stars involved in other new shows include Jonathan Pie, Maisie Adam, Chris McCausland and Jordan Gray.
British Comedy Guide, 16th January 2023Stand-up specials coming to ITVX
ITV has signed agreements with Just for Laughs and NextUp to publish a large number of stand-up specials on ITVX, its new streaming platform.
British Comedy Guide, 7th December 2022John Robertson to perform 50 hour Dark Room show on Twitch
John Robertson will perform his acclaimed interactive live-action videogame comedy show The Dark Room for 50 hours on Twitch. Starting 8pm on Friday 2nd December, it'll run until 10pm on Sunday 4th December 2022.
British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2022What's On - August Comedy Roundup
With the Fringe back in full swing, here are some of the best debut acts coming to Edinburgh this August - As well as some funny freebies and returning legends.
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 29th July 2022Edinburgh Fringe 2022: The comedy lineup so far
Here's a small fraction of some of the comedy coming up at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Jamie Dunn, The Skinny, 24th July 2022Chortle Awards 2022 shortlist revealed
The nominees have been announced for the Chortle Awards 2022, with Bob Mortimer, Liz Kingsman and Adam Rowe leading the shortlists, with two nominations apiece.
British Comedy Guide, 8th March 2022When live comedy was illegal... 10 memorable gigs of 2021
Twelve months ago it seemed uncertain whether it would be possible to produce this annual list of my ten most memorable gigs. But lockdown eventually eased, and the resilience and sprightliness of the comedy world meant live gigs sprung back instantly. Even the Edinburgh Fringe took place - albeit in a slimmed-down version, more chilled and friendlier than normal, barely recognisable without its usual intensity.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th December 2021Jonathan Pie: Fake News (The Corona Remix) review
The intensity of his rage, so impotent against the weight of society and establishment, has an intrinsic dark humour of its own.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th October 2021