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Fresh take on one of literature's oldest tales coming to York Theatre Royal
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (15+ words) Fresh take on one of literature's oldest tales coming to York Theatre Royal'Yahoo News UK...
Feel-good comedy about invisible friend coming to stage in town
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (312+ words) A FEEL-GOOD comedy about an affable man and his imaginary friend is coming to the stage. Harlequin Theatre in Northwich will present Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Harvey, directed by veteran theatre director Malcolm Barker. Featuring the whimsical tale of…...
What's On: Salterton Drama Club announces next production
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (209+ words) A night of scandal and secrets awaits on the stage in Budleigh Salterton next month. Salterton Drama Club's latest production, Rumours, will be performed at the Salterton Playhouse from March 2 to 6, 2026. Neil Simon's fast-paced farce promises a riotous evening of…...
BBC didn't try to force 'safe' humour on Duck and Frog
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (350+ words) BBC bosses didn't try and go down a "safer" route with Duck and Frog. The dialogue-free animated slapstick comedy show is available now on iPlayer following the BBC Ignite Animation Development scheme, which sought to find the next standout animation…...
Local cinema gearing up for James Acaster stand-up filmed in Cornwall
1+ week, 1+ day ago (286+ words) The Phoenix Cinema in Falmouth is gearing up for something special - a stand-up feature by comedian James Acaster, which includes filming in Cornwall. From March 6, cinemas will screen James Acaster: Cinemagoers Welcome, a stand-up feature filmed in Truro, Dublin, and…...
Newbury Spring Festival returns with packed programme of classical concerts
1+ week, 2+ day ago (391+ words) The Newbury Spring Festival is set to return with a packed programme of classical performances. Now in its 47th year, the festival will light up the town and its neighbouring villages with more than 45 events across 20 venues from May 9-23. Mark Eynon,…...
BBC comedy show starring Bolton actors launches to rave reviews
1+ week, 5+ day ago (395+ words) A television comedy starring actors from Bolton has been released - to rave reviews. Small Prophets is the new BBC programme from acclaimed writer and actor Mackenzie Crook, creating a "weird and wonderful new world" where the magical and the mundane…...
Eclectic live music line-up The Shindig coming to Bournemouth this spring
1+ week, 6+ day ago (378+ words) Bournemouth is set for a series of well-known alternative music events this spring. The Shindig, a live music night platform for alternative artists, will return to the city from Saturday, February 21, across different venues. The live music series, presented by…...
'What Rolf Harris did was despicable, but I won't take his name off Comedy Carpet"
2+ week, 1+ day ago (583+ words) The artist behind Blackpool's famous Comedy Carpet says controversial names should not be removed from the landmark installation despite fresh calls for changes. Gordon Young spoke out after renewed demands to take away the name of disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris,…...
Trigger Happy TV star coming to town in new tour with behind-the-scenes stories
2+ week, 3+ day ago (227+ words) A comedian is taking to the stage to mark 25 years since the launch of a cult TV hit. Dom Joly, best known for his hidden camera series Trigger Happy TV, will take his new tour to The Barn, Ringwood on…...