Dudley Town HallWith bits about Prince, Tiswas, his Jamaican family and his long career, the standup treads familiar ground and the home-town crowd love itIn this new standup show – his first tour since 2010 – Lenny Henry says he generally turns down r…
Continue ReadingShe has suddenly become one of the world’s most successful comedians, with a hit Netflix special, an Emmy-nominated role in Hacks and another opposite Steve Carell. But many of her jokes raise hackles. Is she a genius – or an edgelord?‘Once in a while,…
Continue ReadingThe former chatshow host and Taskmaster Australia contestant on his nemesis, the celebrity interaction he’s still cringing over and his deep dislike of GoggleboxGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhat’s your most controversial pop culture opini…
Continue ReadingThe Victoria Wood theatre, Bowness-on-WindermereMarking 10 years since the late comic’s death, this affectionate show blends her songs with a time-slip tale of friendship, regret and middle ageThis Lake District venue was called the Old Laundry theatre…
Continue ReadingGlee Club, GlasgowThe masc lesbian comic from New York delivers a superb set with big laughs and twisty logicOld-school standup celebrating the traditional masculine virtues? It’s fallen a little out of fashion. But it’s a different story when a masc l…
Continue ReadingThe Room Next Door star on overnight success, ‘sneaky follows’ from politicians and how internet commenting has dragged society downHow did you get into comedy?I was submitting sketches to Spitting Image when I was 17 and making my own sketches pre-int…
Continue ReadingThe host of Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee on saying goodbye to former sidekick Aaron Chen, how he became friendly with Jacinda Ardern, and his secret to falling asleepHave you ever won a spelling bee?No! I don’t think I’ve entered any formalis…
Continue ReadingThe host of Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee on saying goodbye to former sidekick Aaron Chen, how he became friendly with Jacinda Ardern, and his secret to falling asleepHave you ever won a spelling bee?No! I don’t think I’ve entered any formalis…
Continue ReadingGlobe theatre, LondonA spunky Helena and an inspired Puck elicit cheers and laughter in Emily Lim’s generous, creative and clever showI can’t remember the last time I got the giggles in the theatre but director Emily Lim’s joyful take on A Midsummer Ni…
Continue ReadingWith widespread praise for Colin from Accounts and the release of Bad Company, Australian TV comedy is finally getting its flowersGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailLast week, Parks and Recreation star, and most importantly Megan Mullally’s hus…
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