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Rosie Holt and Stewart Lee to showcase Churchill's Urinal play
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (171+ words) Friday 13th February 2026, 11:19am Amongst the comedy due to be showcased at London's King's Head Theatre is a satirical play titled Churchill's Urinal written by Rosie Holt with additional material from Stewart Lee. Due to run at the Islington venue from 13th May…...
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 winners
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (259+ words) Saturday 23rd August 2025, 12:18pm The winners of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony hosted by former winners Amy Gledhill, and Adam Riches and John Kearns appearing in character as Ball & Boe. Sam Nicoresti: Baby Doomer Sam quipped: "That's…...
Phil Ellis and Mark Forward win ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (151+ words) Saturday 23rd August 2025, 9:41am The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, the alternative Fringe awards, have announced the winners for their five categories at a ceremony at The Counting House. Several of the categories had joint winners. Mark Forward Presents Safari Time Phil Ellis:…...
Alison Spittle leads Comedians' Choice Awards winners
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (186+ words) Friday 22nd August 2025, 11:31am British Comedy Guide in association with Angel Comedy have announced the winners of The Comedians' Choice Awards 2025. Voted for by performers at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the victors were revealed during a ceremony in The Counting House Ballroom…...
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 nominations
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (90+ words) Wednesday 20th August 2025, 4:08pm The shortlists for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 has been announced. Dan Tiernan: All In Ed Night: Your Old Mucker Ian Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven Katie Norris: Go West, Old Maid Sam…...
ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 shortlists
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (507+ words) Wednesday 20th August 2025, 1:00pm The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards - an alternative to the long-running Edinburgh Comedy Awards - have announced the shortlists for their five prize categories. Danny Ward: The Holiday Gareth Mutch: Maybe Tomorrow Garry Starr: Classic Penguins John Tothill: This Must…...
Bloodbath At The House Of Death - Comedy Rewind
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (607+ words) Cryer and Cameron also co-wrote Everett's next series, The Kenny Everett Television Show, with Andrew Marshall and David Renwick. Cleo Rocos was the other regular star, alongside Sheila Steafel, Lou Hirsch, Billy Connolly, John Arnatt and Willie Rushton. Everett was…...
Staying safe at the Fringe - advice from cutlery safety expert Ian Crawford
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (275+ words) The Fringe can be a thrilling, life-changing and occasionally ankle-twisting experience. Thankfully cutlery safety expert Ian Crawford is on hand with a few timely tips to help you survive the hazards of Edinburgh in August. From cobbles to Macbeth on…...
Siblings: Dreamweavers - Comedy Poster Awards 2025
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (39+ words) View the 2025 Comedy Poster Awards entry for Edinburgh Fringe show Siblings: Dreamweavers. The whole thing was made in real life without AI and with some incredible editing by Dylan Woodley. We couldn't believe the dream poster came true!...
Mr Bean reaches 35 million YouTube followers in 35th anniversary year
6+ mon, 6+ hour ago (141+ words) Wednesday 13th August 2025, 9:21am Rowan Atkinson says: "You have to evolve and keep the changes coming to maintain relevance. I quite like the fact we've taken Mr Bean from the theatre, where he started in the 1970s, to live-action, films, animation and now…...