Coverage of the Live Comedy Circuit
Coverage related to live stand-up shows, sketch comedy nights, comic stage shows, festivals etc...
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Jessica Chaffin and Jamie Denbo, who play chat show hosts Ronna & Beverly, tell us why they love Britain... |
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The Cat Laughs Festival 2013 - Full ReportA detailed report from The Cat Laughs in Kilkenny, Ireland. The festival featured stand-up performances from comics including David O'Doherty and Tony Law, and included a screening of the second series of Sky sitcom Moone Boy. Read |
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The Cat Laughs 2013 - Opening NightPublished 31st MayJay Richardson reports from the opening night of the Cat Laughs Festival in Kilkenny, featuring The Big Festival Preview and Kilkenny Exposed shows. Read |
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Andre Vincent interviewPublished 29th MayA circuit legend, Andre Vincent also helped launch much modern TV satire (but not the 'abysmal' 10 O'Clock Live, he'd hasten to add), before an abortive Robbie Williams experience put him right off. And what happened to his bits on Stewart Lee's recent show? Read |
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Sofie Hagen wins Laughing Horse New Act of the Year 2013Published 28th MaySofie Hagen triumphed at the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year 2013 stand-up competition. Alisdair Beckett-King came second, with Jonny Pelham third. Read |
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Lucy Porter vs. LemmyPublished 23rd MayLucy Porter explains the similarities between her life as a touring stand-up comedian and that of rock 'n' roll star Lemmy's. Read |
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Jessie Cave's tips for hosting a book clubPublished 14th MayJessie Cave, who is performing her unique comedy show in London soon, provides a guide to hosting a book club. Read |
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Lee Evans Monsters - 51 date 2014 stand-up tourPublished 14th MayLee Evans has announced Monsters, a 51 date arena tour of the UK and Ireland which will kick off in August 2014. Read |
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Paul Kerensa - Heckled by GodPublished 4th MayComedian and writer Paul Kerensa's new book is about stand-up and religion. To address the issue of these two things coming together, here he imagines a gig with God in the audience... Read |
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Marcel Lucont interviewPublished 30th AprilMarcel Lucont - the French raconteur and stand-up comedian - tells us a few home truths about our country. Read |


















