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Can't get to Edinburgh Fringe? Here's 9 great shows you can also see in London
12+ hour, 48+ min ago (242+ words) TLDR: Just head to Soho theatre The pilgrimage up to Edinburgh in creative pursuit has been done for years by artsy students who had a gap year and want to find themselves " or at least find themselves at a raver…...
The Camden Fringe Festival programme announced " with 400+ shows who needs Edinburgh Festival?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (345+ words) Live in London and can't afford the fortune it costs to stay in Edinburgh during the festival? The Camden Fringe is the next best thing. The Camden Fringe runs from 3rd August to the end of that month, and its full…...
Woolwich Works just announced a massive new comedy programme for 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (360+ words) The fringes of the fringe Woolwich Works is making a serious play to become South East London's next big comedy destination. The riverside venue has just unveiled a packed comedy programme for 2026, bringing together Edinburgh Fringe previews, grassroots club nights,…...
SNL UK is coming back for season two after defying expectations
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (376+ words) When Saturday Night Live UK was first announced, the general reaction from British comedy fans could probably be summed up as a touch negative. For years, people had tried and failed to recreate the chaos, speed and cultural bite of…...
The BIG London Comedy Guide: The best venues to see the world's funniest comedians
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (864+ words) Have you heard the one about the Londoner looking for a laugh? London is a funny old place. "8+ for a commercial pint, commutes that involve three lines, two delays and a quiet loss of will, and a house share that…...
One of London's biggest comedy festivals is officially coming back for 2026
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (202+ words) The Glastonbury of comedy It's lovely when good things make a comeback: Hannah Montana, Oasis, Balamory. In welcome news, one of London's biggest comedy festivals is returning to the city after a short break " an interval, if you will, promising…...
London is getting a big night of comedy with Jamali Maddix set to headline
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (236+ words) Chuckles in the Chapital These days, we really do need a laugh where we can get it, between the end of the world and the end of humanity, being able to actually not cry / be worried / panic for an hour…...
Marble Arch is getting a brand new 550-seat theatre " and it's opening this summer
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (533+ words) Hermione Blandford is the Content Editor for Shortlist's social media which means you can usually find her scrolling through Instagram and calling it work, or stopping random people in the street and accosting them with a mini mic. She has previously…...
National Theatre unveiled its 2026 season " and it's a start studded spectacle
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (184+ words) It's been an exciting time for theatre-lovers this week, as the fresh 2026 season is officially kicking off, with some incredible new shows already underway, including a host of big names, new plays and even The Traitors getting in on the…...
It's always been comedy: Seann Walsh chats sitcom nostalgia, pet peeves, and his brand new tour
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1056+ words) Luckily, it was anything but torture If you've ever watched a British panel show between 2010 and well, now, you'll be familiar with funnyman Seann Walsh. A cornerstone of the UK comedy scene, Seann has been entertaining the UK on tour…...