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Seann Walsh to headline comedy night
13+ hour, 9+ min ago (219+ words) Comedian Seann Walsh is set to headline one of Kent's biggest comedy nights. The comic will lead an evening of live stand-up at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury this month at a comedy club that has previously been headlined by…...
History hits the high notes with new Anne Boleyn musical
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (369+ words) A brand new musical all about one of Kent's most famous royal residents is hitting the stage. The world premiere of Anne Boleyn: The Musical is set to wow theatre and history enthusiasts alike, with a specially built outdoor auditorium…...
Calls to cut violence from Punch and Judy show spark mixed views
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (837+ words) Calls are mounting for a traditional Punch and Judy show to drop scenes depicting domestic violence. A fixture of English culture since the 17th century, the slapstick puppet performances have long been part of the summer scene on Broadstairs beach. But…...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme launched
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (356+ words) The programme for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been launched, including more than 3,350 shows across 265 venues. Comedy, music, dance, children's shows, magic and cabaret will all be part of the arts festival, which runs from August 1 to 25. Topics include the…...
Comedian Reginald D Hunter faces private prosecution over social media posts
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (404+ words) Comedian Reginald D Hunter is being prosecuted over alleged antisemitic social media posts, a court heard. The 56-year-old US stand-up is accused of three counts of sending an offensive communication on three different occasions " on August 24, September 10 and September 11 last…...
A theatre masterpiece: See Tom Hiddleston in the hottest show in town
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (226+ words) Home " News " Native " Article Much Ado About Nothing, with Hollywood stars Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell, is the hottest ticket on the West End " and you can get yours here. Director Jamie Lloyd's 1990s-inspired twist on the Shakespearean comedy has…...
Comedian loses copyright court case against company Steve Coogan founded
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (336+ words) A comedian has lost a High Court claim against a production company founded by Steve Coogan over allegations of copying a sitcom. Joshua Rinkoff, also known as Harry Deansway, claimed Baby Cow Productions infringed his copyright by using elements of…...