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Coverage related to live stand-up shows, sketch comedy nights, comic stage shows, festivals etc...
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Jessie Cave's tips for hosting a book club Jessie Cave, who is performing her unique comedy show in London soon, provides a guide to hosting a book club. |
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Lee Evans Monsters - 51 date 2014 stand-up tourLee 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 GodComedian 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 |
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Eddie Pepitone interviewPublished 29th AprilUS comedy's answer to The Hulk, mild-mannered Eddie Pepitone turns into a vein-popping rage monster on stage - and it's made him the hottest ticket in town. Trust me to upset him. Read |
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Be a judge for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2013Published 23rd AprilFancy helping to pick the winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award 2013? If so, here's how you can apply to be on the panel... Read |
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Over 60 comedians to perform at Latitude Festival 2013Published 22nd AprilLatitude Festival, which takes place in Suffolk in July, has announced a huge line-up of comedy talent. Over 60 acts will appear, including stars like Sean Lock and Adam Buxton. Read |
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Machynlleth Comedy Festival - Preview interviewPublished 22nd AprilHenry Widdicombe, who organises the Machynlleth Comedy Festival in Wales, talks to BCG about what visitors can expect. Read |
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Free comedy festival in London - April 2013Published 19th AprilThe organiser of a free week of comedy shows in London from the 22nd to 28th April 2013 explains the idea behind The Angel Comedy Festival... Read |
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Udderbelly Comedy Festival 2013 launches in LondonPublished 12th AprilThe Udderbelly Festival returns to London's Southbank today for its fifth year. Between now and the 14th July 2013 lots of comedy shows can be found in the iconic purple cow venue. Read |
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Circuit Training column
Si Hawkins interviews comics making the jump from live shows to TV / radio / film.
Jay Richardson reviews
A collection of stand-up reviews penned by experienced critic Jay Richardson.
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About Time - Trailer
The trailer for the new movie written by Richard Curtis. It's a romantic comedy featuring some time travel. Watch
Pub Landlord Movie?
Al Murray has revealed he wishes to make a film featuring his pub landlord character. Full story here: Read
The British Film Collection
A look at the impresive Spring & Summer 2013 comedy titles from The British Film DVD collection. Read
Mock The Week - Series 12
Mock The Week will be back in June - and will now be filmed in HD. Here's details on what to expect. Read
Video: Mr Nazi
Did you used to read the Mr Men books? If so, do you remember the adventures of bad Mr Nazi? Watch
Video: Bad Date
A BBC Comedy sketch. Ever been on a bad date? Ever dated a dog? This committed Christian has... Watch
Father Ted - Every Drink
A video featuring every utterance of the word 'drink' in Father Ted. Try and keep count - it's hard! Watch
Galton & Simpson honoured
Celebrated writing duo Ray Galton and Alan Simpson are to be honoured with a blue plaque unveiling in June. Read
Look Of Love interviews
A video of the cast of The Look Of Love, including star Steve Coogan, talking about the new Soho-set film. Watch