Comedy News

Edinburgh-bound duo make Barnard Castle return

Edinburgh-bound duo make Barnard Castle return

Saturday 30 July will see Funny Way to Be favourites Steve Bugeja and Hayley Ellis return to perform their new Edinburgh Fringe shows in a pre-festival double bill.…

Monkeyshine Festival cancelled

Monkeyshine Festival cancelled

The festival was set to feature top TV names such as Chris Ramsey, Jason Manford and Gary Delaney.…

Jimmy Carr to explore the science of laughter

Jimmy Carr to explore the science of laughter

Jimmy Carr And The Science Of Laughter: A Horizon Special will be an evening of new science, experiments and a whole new theory of funny. …

Preview: Sham Bodie’s summer spectacular

Preview: Sham Bodie’s summer spectacular

Some of us are still wringing out our socks after this week, but Sham Bodie's summer party is just around the corner, ready to warm you up with its rays of comedy sunshine.…

Gemma Whelan lands Radio 4 chat show

Gemma Whelan lands Radio 4 chat show

EXCLUSIVE: The Upstart Crow actor and Game of Thrones star will entertain celebrity guests as the ostensibly prim and proper wit and gossip column favourite with the help of her butler Roger, played by Mike Wozniak.…

Mum and Upstart Crow get second outings

Mum and Upstart Crow get second outings

BBC Two has commissioned six further 30-minute episodes of the shows, plus a 2017 Christmas special for Upstart Crow.…

Heard the one about the homeless comic?

Heard the one about the homeless comic?

Kingsley began traveling to the Edinburgh Fringe from Lands End on 24 March - without using money or public transport - in order to raise money and awareness for homelessness charity Shelter.…

Catch the Fringe on your doorstep at The Bottle Shop

Catch the Fringe on your doorstep at The Bottle Shop

Newcastle venue The Bottle Shop Bar and Kitchen will be bringing several top comics to the city centre throughout the year - allowing audiences to enjoy outstanding comedy at a fraction of the price and the travel distance of the festival. …

Richard Herring brings his Best to Teesdale

Richard Herring brings his Best to Teesdale

The Best will see Herring, described by GQ as "the best comedian of his generation", perform popular routines from his last twelve one-man shows.…

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