Josh Glanc review – come and join the ringmaster of the ridiculous

Vault festival, LondonGlanc’s big-hearted, puppyish persona is hard to resist, especially if you’re in the front row at this lovably silly show ‘I like to rub myself down with a raw fish.” We’re in the far-out realms of – well, let’s call it cod-surrea…

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Josh Glanc review – come and join the ringmaster of the ridiculous

Vault festival, LondonGlanc’s big-hearted, puppyish persona is hard to resist, especially if you’re in the front row at this lovably silly show ‘I like to rub myself down with a raw fish.” We’re in the far-out realms of – well, let’s call it cod-surrea…

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Showstopper! The hit musical that’s made up every night

It started as a challenge from Ken Campbell in a squat but Showstopper! The Improvised Musical grew into a West End sensation. The pair behind it tell allAcross the road from Victoria Station is one of London’s longest-running musicals, Wicked. Walk fu…

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Hands off my anecdote! The couple who mine their love-life for laughs

When you and your partner are both standups, jokes are a competitive business. But are there any limits? Sarah Keyworth and Catherine Bohart reveal all“When something funny happens to us,” says standup Sarah Keyworth, “it’s almost a race to see who can…

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Hands off my anecdote! The couple who mine their love-life for laughs

When you and your partner are both standups, jokes are a competitive business. But are there any limits? Sarah Keyworth and Catherine Bohart reveal all“When something funny happens to us,” says standup Sarah Keyworth, “it’s almost a race to see who can…

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Ben Bailey Smith on groovy dancing, UK rap stars and quiz show hell

The rapper, standup and actor – AKA Doc Brown – answered your questions on writing children’s books, the best of British hip-hop, Brexit confusion and rapping with Ricky Gervais 2.09pm GMT Time’s up!That’s my time y’all. Thanks for all your questions, …

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Flo & Joan: ‘I had a recurring nightmare Marilyn Manson would chase me on a horse’

The British musical comedy sisters on the things that make them laugh the mostNicola Dempsey: Our friend Al trod on a bird at a bird sanctuary. Continue reading…

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Carol Channing, star of Hello, Dolly! on Broadway, dies aged 97

Celebrated for her performances in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Hello, Dolly! Channing also earned an Oscar nomination for Thoroughly Modern MillieCarol Channing, the American actor who originated the roles of Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes an…

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Wanda Sykes review – tough anti-Trump tirade is a potent tonic

Union Chapel, LondonLife still holds surprises for a woman of 54, including the US presidency, and Sykes plays them for everything they’ve gotThe first half hour of Wanda Sykes’ maiden London gig is the biggest-hitting anti-Trump tirade I’ve heard yet …

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Olga Koch: ‘Funniest meal? An omelette that tasted a whole lot like bull testicles’

The Russian-born standup on the things that make her laugh the mostAhir Shah. I wonder if he’s ever going to see this? Hi, Ahir! You’re very good! Continue reading…

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