The coronavirus crisis has closed galleries and concert halls – but inspired an explosion of creativity to enjoy at home. Here’s some of the best The best theatre and dance to watch onlineThe best classical music onlineGreat livestreamed gigs to watch …
Continue ReadingThe comedian, actor and writer on the things that make her laugh the mostJulia Davis. We make each other roar while recording our podcast Dear Joan and Jericha. Then we have to edit it all out. Continue reading…
Continue ReadingActor’s earnest re-creation of John Lennon classic draws satirical response from all-star lineup of comics fronted by Joe Lycett In times of crisis a celebrity viral video can unite us either through joy or ridicule. Judi Dench’s cheery message to keep…
Continue ReadingWith cancelled events, venue closures and lost work, Australia’s arts industry – from writers, to comics, to festival directors – are finding new ways forward With one tweet, musician Brendan Maclean encapsulated what many artists feel is the Australia…
Continue ReadingWith gigs cancelled and no support given to an art form that Art Council England does not officially recognise, comedians fear the worstCoronavirus and culture – a list of major cancellationsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage‘…
Continue ReadingFrom live streams of new plays to classics from the archive, here are some of the top shows online now or coming soon The stage on screen: our guide to films about theatreAmy Trigg’s debut play about a twentysomething navigating friendship, romance and…
Continue ReadingThe standup, writer and film-maker on the things that make her laugh the mostI used to run a variety show in Chicago called Entertaining Julia and one time Robin Williams stopped by and did a surprise set. He ditched the material he had been touring an…
Continue ReadingEpstein theatre, LiverpoolTouring for the first time in seven years, it’s clear that the standup veteran hasn’t lost any of his sharp humour ‘As Emperor Hirohito said after the Hiroshima bomb …” Is there a comedian anywhere who can stamp their identity…
Continue ReadingSSE Hydro, GlasgowThe Two Amigos deploy mutual mickey-taking and the odd banjo riff in a variety show with comic timing to die forIt started life as a cosy Q&A at a comedy festival. Then Steve Martin and Martin Short – comedians, movie legends and …
Continue ReadingAmateur nights, ‘chaos energy’ and jokes about yeast … Our writer continues her UK comedy tour and discovers Mancunians’ appetite for the alternativeIt’s Manchester’s first ever Grubby Comedy night. The sold-out audience at the Red Bank Project, a rece…
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