12+ hour, 32+ min ago  (737+ words) Bob Mortimer is the first guest on a new podcast, Outsiding, presented by Caitlin Moran and Adam Frost. During their chat in Moran's north London garden, Bob talks about subjects ranging from his outdoorsy childhood, taking his pants down at…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (265+ words) Comedian and poet Paul Sneddon, best known to many as Vladimir Mc Tavish, has died. The Stand Club broke the news on social media with the following statement:"It's with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (601+ words) Comedy Bloomers has officially opened applications for the 2026 LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year competition, inviting aspiring and emerging LGBTQ+ stand-up comedians from across the UK to apply for the opportunity to perform, develop their careers and compete for a…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (638+ words) Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Sam Nicoresti has now added another title to her CV, winning the the UK Air Guitar Championship in London. This puts her straight through to the finals in Oulu, Finland." On Saturday 27th June she shredded her…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (203+ words) The Big Payback'is a new comedy drama written by Sir Lenny Henry. In a high risk PR exercise, he goes to lunch with the Birmingham Braddocks: Shelton, Delyce, Amelia and Glenroy. Sir Lenny Henry is a celebrated comedian, actor, writer,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (238+ words) Just the Tonic has announced its biggest Edinburgh Fringe programme to date, presenting more than 215 shows across 19 performance spaces and six venues as it celebrates its 22nd year at the world's largest arts festival. Alongside its Scottish talent showcase, the 2026 programme…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (447+ words) Ivo Graham's Orange Crush tour has been extended into Autumn 2026. Despite aiming for more serious careers at Eton and Oxford, Ivo has spent his entire adult life on the stand-up circuit, winning So You Think You're Funny? aged 18 in 2009 and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (155+ words) Heritage Live Festivals have announced the addition of a major live comedy programme to their celebrated summer event at The Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, bringing a full weekend bill featuring both world-class live music and stand-up comedy for the first…...

3+ week, 19+ hour ago  (375+ words) The Lowdown on Comedy The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins, the comedian's first stand-up show in nearly 20 years, is going out on the road again in early 2027. The show played 43 venues earlier this year, garnering sold-out houses and great reviews....

3+ week, 19+ hour ago  (343+ words) The Lowdown on Comedy During these divided times, many people believe that open dialogue and discourse are the only tools to mend a wounded nation. Comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng believe the opposite. The format? A'DEBATE TO THE DEATH....