BCG Daily Thursday 24th April 2025

Joe Lycett: 'Let's fix things in our backyard before we try and fix the world'

The United States Of Birmingham is an eye-opening look at the state of that nation from Joe Lycett.

Are you having a larf? Manchester's XS Marlarkey turns 30

Manchester's comedy scene is thriving, with new nights springing up all the time. What's remarkable, though, is that one city centre comedy night is fast approaching its 30th anniversary, and many comedians on the national circuit regard it as something truly special. In fact, Joe Lycett called it "the best comedy club in the world", and he knows what he's on about.

Ofcom urged to consider exemption from outdated language rules for "classic comedy"

UK media regulator Ofcom has been urged by free-to-air channel Rewind TV to treat classic TV comedies from the 1970s like vintage cars and exempt them from "suffocating" broadcast rules around outdated language.

Jack Whitehall reveals he battled bulimia when starting out in TV

Jack Whitehall has revealed that he suffered from bulimia when he launched his television career. The 36-year-old funnyman admitted the 'pressures' of the industry led to his eating disorder battle and it was something he kept quiet about until his good friend Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff 'bravely' shared his own bulimia battle.

Review - Muriel's Wedding The Musical, Curve Theatre, Leicester

It's tough to be asked to identify with a central character who, deep down, is not a nice person. And I think it's sad that a much-loved and admired film has been reshaped into something that basically doesn't work.

Nick Helm: My dad wrote my award-winning joke

It has been 14 years since Nick Helm won the Dave award for the best joke of the Edinburgh Fringe. And now it can be revealed that he actually got the gag from his father.

Sarah Roberts review

Sarah Roberts tells us at the start of her sold-out show that it's not open to interpretation. We just need to follow her guidelines: it's about a) how hot and b) how talented she is.

Katherine Ryan makes shock claim 'very rich' male comedian showed TV co-stars sex videos

Katherine Ryan has made an explosive claim about a male comedian allegedly showing sex tapes of himself to fellow performers at a gig - leaving one star shaken moments before she went on stage.

Full cast for A Midsummer Night's Dream at Bridge Theatre revealed

The Bridge Theatre has unveiled the complete casting for the return of its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Six to be performed in Japanese in the West End

Earlier this year, the hit musical from Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss premiered in Japan, playing sold-out seasons in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.

It has today been announced that for the first time, the show will be performed in Japanese (with English subtitles) at the show's West End home, the Vaudeville Theatre.

The Play That Goes Wrong announces new West End cast and extends run

The Play That Goes Wrong has announced its 11th full cast change as the show continues its West End run at the Duchess Theatre.