As British politics has got crueller, our comedy has gone in the opposite direction, becoming a haven of decency and diversity. In this extract from his new book, Different Times, David Stubbs asks if these gentler comics are the new cutting edgeThere…
Continue ReadingSoho theatre, LondonAn AI comedian cracks jokes tailored to the audience’s internet search history in this spoof corporate presentationStreaming platforms increasingly tailor content to our own, unique tastes. Imagine if a standup could do the same? Th…
Continue ReadingSoho theatre, LondonAnything goes in this oddball show that sees the two American TV comics veer from deliberately duff jokes to tricksy absurdity‘Most comedians do one type of comedy. We do it all.” That’s the goofy boast at the top of this show by vi…
Continue ReadingSoho theatre, LondonAnything goes in this oddball show that sees the two American TV comics veer from deliberately duff jokes to tricksy absurdity‘Most comedians do one type of comedy. We do it all.” That’s the goofy boast at the top of this show by vi…
Continue ReadingThe standup comedian shares what makes him laugh, including a TV presenter who can’t stop laughing, bad golfers and Shaun MicallefGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI am of the age where I can remember the internet coming into our homes and bri…
Continue ReadingThe standup on his hateful first gig, battling with comedian DJs and whether he was right to pick A Fish Called Wanda as his funniest filmWho inspired you when you were first starting out?This is not the first time I have given the answer Simon Amstell…
Continue ReadingThe comedian on extreme nail-biting, a run-in with a copper, and buying his own Chitty Chitty Bang BangBorn in Salford, Greater Manchester, Jason Manford, 42, began his comedy career at 17. He was nominated for the Edinburgh fringe’s Perrier award in 2…
Continue ReadingPreston Park, BrightonMatafeo offers up heartbreak hilarity and Wang brings his dad jacket to the charming outdoor event with the nastiest hecklers on the south coastIt is, says host Suzie Ruffell, the only gig where you get heckled by gulls. Or worse:…
Continue ReadingAt a late hour, the former Perrier has found new sponsors. Some winners have mixed feelings about it but the prize brings attention to an art form that doesn’t get enough appreciationThe comedy industry, standups with dreams of glory and canapé waiters…
Continue ReadingCracking comedy, an eclectic mix of theatre – and aerial dance in an ice rink. Our critics share their picks for the August arts extravaganzaRhod Gilbert: Work in Progress Gilded Balloon Teviot Continue reading…
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