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Jimmy Cricket’s funeral takes place with attendees including TV legends
3+ week, 1+ day ago (688+ words) Some big TV stars joined together in Greater Manchester to pay tribute to stand-up comedian Jimmy Cricket, who died aged 80 this month. Mourners at Salford Cathedral responded to his family's suggestion to wear bow ties in a nod to his…...
New chapter for team behind IRN-BRU Carnival and Scottish Wedding Show
3+ week, 1+ day ago (481+ words) A major events team behind some of Scotland's best-loved shows will rebrand as part of a new chapter in its long-running success story. QD Events has relaunched as SEC Creates, uniting its event creation services under one brand to support…...
Reggie Watts drops out of comedy festivals amid abuse allegations
2+ week, 5+ day ago (227+ words) Multiple comedy festivals are reportedly distancing themselves from Reggie Watts following disturbing allegations into his behaviour.The 2026 lineups for Greenbelt Festival, Shambala Festival and Electric Picnic no longer display his name. Watts had been scheduled to perform at all three…...
Jeremy Clarkson gives blessing to new Grand Tour hosts
2+ week, 5+ day ago (330+ words) Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond have given their blessing to the new Grand Tour hosts The trio, who previously worked together on Top Gear before launching Amazon Prime Video's hit motoring show, stepped down in 2024 and have been…...
Guest Column: Why Talk Show Legend Merrill Markoe Felt Right At Home On ‘Hacks’ After Years Of Real-Life Writing For ‘Letterman’
3+ week, 1+ day ago (474+ words) The best and the worst thing about being alive is that you never completely know what any given day will bring. Let's take, for example, April 6, 2023. I was having kind of an average day worrying about Ukraine, and Israel/Gaza,…...
Brighton Dome announces autumn line-up with huge names in music and comedy
3+ week, 5+ day ago (792+ words) Brighton Dome is promising a packed season of entertainment. The autumn programme features events across theatre, music, dance, comedy, and family shows. Lucy Davies, director and chief executive of Brighton Dome, said: "We are thrilled to share our autumn events…...
Kountry Wayne Talks Micro-Drama Empire That Helped Fuel His Rise As A Stand-Up – Comedy Means Business Podcast
3+ week, 5+ day ago (290+ words) Kountry Wayne, the Southern comic who landed major streaming releases for his first two specials, has an unusual origin story. While many comedians have built audiences through social media, Wayne took a more specialized route: He zeroed in on vertical…...
Review: The Last Laugh lauds Cooper, Morecambe and Monkhouse at Darlington Hippodrome
3+ week, 3+ day ago (555+ words) REVIEW: The Last Laugh, Darlington Hippodrome Andrew White watches Paul Hendy's affectionate, laugh-out-loud play – and finds it devastatingly funny, poignant and superbly acted. Three of Britain's greatest comedy legends share a dressing room and dissect the secret of being funny…...
Two huge comedy stars to perform in North Lanarkshire this autumn
3+ week, 2+ day ago (137+ words) A comedy double bill is coming to North Lanarkshire this October. Scottish favourites Gary Meikle and Karen Dunbar are set to take the stage at Airdrie Town Hall with their brand-new shows. Gary Meikle, known for his sharp rants and…...
Two ‘brilliant writers’ claim top gongs at Edinburgh Comedy Awards
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (471+ words) Two "brilliant writers and performers" have won the top gongs at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. SNL UK writer Chris Cantrill and Irish comedian Marty Gleeson have taken home the prize for best comedy show and best newcomer respectively at the…...