The format should give comic talents a time to shine. So why don’t our flagship shows reflect the diversity of comedy in 2021?Panel shows have been a pillar of British comedy for decades. The News Quiz began in 1977 and Have I Got News for You in 1990,…
Continue ReadingThere’s a new horror film set in the world of stand-up. Too Late, which is the debut feature film from… MORE
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The standup comedian’s new Radio 4 series picks through the minefield of cancel culture – and offers up a few mea culpas“If real life was like social media, it would look like The Good Place,” says standup Athena Kugblenu, referring to the sitcom about…
Continue ReadingHot Water club in Liverpool received more than 4,000 angry messages after reports suggested it was part of status certification pilotCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA comedy club has pulled out of a trial to test how venues …
Continue ReadingBetween her years on Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (which was jointly distributed by NBC and Netflix),… MORE
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The mock classical actor created by Nigel Planer and Christopher Douglas scaled the heights at the RSC and the ‘Nash’. Now, he’s ready for a comebackIf you’ve ever marvelled at an actor “truthpumping”, “perf-quaking” or spraying their “actoplasm” acros…
Continue ReadingLast night, FX debuted a new documentary. Hysterical, after debuting at the virtual SXSW back in March. The film examines… MORE
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Grindr, the gay dating/hook-up app, is getting into the comedy business. Yesterday, Grindr unveiled a new comedy special, Gag Reflex,… MORE
Grindr produces a new comedy special with Joel Kim Booster, Jay Jurden, and Sydnee Washington appeare…
The Bafta award-winning comedy actor and The IT Crowd star on the things that make her laugh the mostI remember years ago meeting Peter Kay at the Edinburgh festival. He gave me a free ticket to his show, and I went along and could not breathe for laug…
Continue ReadingSimon David plays the frenzied host for a jolly hour of frivolity as an array of comics showcase the joys of mischiefFor this April Fools’ Day, comedian Simon David has become the April Fools Gay. That is, he dresses up in a baby blue onesie and jester…
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