Officers attended theatre in Southend after reports of altercation at end of Paul Chowdhry’s showPolice were called to a comedy show in Essex after a fight broke out in the audience, which reportedly led to a man being assaulted.Inquiries are ongoing a…
Continue ReadingWardrobe theatre, BristolDaisy Kennedy and Mia Macleod tussle with capitalism, class cliches and the cost of living in this smart two-handerMeet Daisy and Mia. One is working class, the other middle class. One is proud of that, the other embarrassed. B…
Continue ReadingQueen Elizabeth Hall, LondonAt 65, Eclair has faced down adversity, her own ego, sexism and the menopause – and always found a way to keep cheerfully telling the talesStandup show or book tie-in? Jokes Jokes Jokes is a bit of both, a panorama of Jenny …
Continue ReadingLafayette, LondonAn irreverent mix of erotic trapeze, penis tricks and audience participation won’t disappoint groups out for a laugh – and a gaspIf anything needs its own word, surely it’s the ceremonial practice of opening a champagne bottle with a s…
Continue ReadingLafayette, LondonAn irreverent mix of erotic trapeze, penis tricks and audience participation won’t disappoint groups out for a laugh – and a gaspIf anything needs its own word, surely it’s the ceremonial practice of opening a champagne bottle with a s…
Continue ReadingThe internet has permanently altered this comedian’s brain and fuelled his love for Nathan Fielder’s pet funeral, Onion articles and a Rachel Bloom song about the HolocaustSign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips f…
Continue ReadingÒran Mór, GlasgowMasculine pals who shudder at intimacy help grieving addict Donny find viral success and unlikely solace in this brilliant, funny three-handerYour standard group-therapy drama involves people sitting in a circle revealing the trauma th…
Continue ReadingAn emergency at Butlin’s gave the children’s TV presenter an early break. He recalls his shaky start as a standup and what he learned from Bob Monkhouse and Les DawsonAfter spending the summer as a Redcoat, I arrived at Butlin’s Metropole hotel in Blac…
Continue ReadingThe comic on idolising Russell Howard, spending summer away from the Edinburgh fringe and lying to cabbiesWhy did you get into comedy?I started standup as a teenager despite being painfully shy. I loved the feeling of making people laugh, but the thoug…
Continue ReadingLong derided, improvisational comedy is now attracting big-name stars such as Kiell Smith-Bynoe and One Day’s Ambika Mod. There’s more to it than showing off, they say – and don’t get them started on Whose Line Is It Anyway?It’s Saturday night and I’m …
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