Improvisation is probably the one form of live comedy that isn’t that well represented on streaming services. There’s more stand-up… MORE
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The standup’s Saturday gigs have quickly become a fixture on the online circuit – and raised £20,000 for the Trussell TrustThe next time standup Kiri Pritchard-McLean goes on tour, she may well include a virtual gig among her UK dates. That’s a sign of…
Continue ReadingThe last few weeks, we have seen a lot of special events happening via zoom. There have been home concerts,… MORE
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Available onlineThe comedian’s first standup special since he was disgraced in 2017 is heavy on self-pity and won’t appease those outraged by his behaviourHottest front-room seats: the best theatre and dance to watch online‘How was your last couple of …
Continue ReadingOne of their most popular reoccurring bits as Weekend Update news anchors on Saturday Night Live, Seth Meyers and Amy… MORE
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Top comics pick the routines that make them howl with laughter, from Eddie Murphy on Rocky to Eddie Izzard on penknives and Michelle Wolf on women’s worst enemies Phil Wang: Andy Daly’s routine about nothing Continue reading…
Continue ReadingWithout any gigs to perform, comics are spreading good cheer on Twitter and TikTok. Here’s a roundup of the latest from Suzi Ruffell, Jessica Fostekew, Mo Gilligan and othersWarning: contains strong language• See all our lockdown culture coverage• Coro…
Continue ReadingEd Gamble reflects on his lifelong love for the genre: it’s baffling, it’s noisy, but – like comedy – it’s a welcoming communityMy name is Ed Gamble, and I love heavy metal. I say it loud, and I say it proud. Ideally, I would scream it from the top of …
Continue ReadingIf you were planning on performing or attending the festivals, we’d like to hear from youThe cancellation of this year’s Edinburgh festivals, including the world-famous fringe, will be felt far and wide. This year, the August festivals were due to welc…
Continue ReadingAvailable onlineAhamefule J Oluo’s 2014 show about having an autoimmune disease is a moving hybrid of comedy, theatre and jazzSince venues closed their doors because of the coronavirus, a wealth of online theatre has emerged and the industry is finding…
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