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Michelle de Swarte to tour stand-up show The Afters
Thursday 24th April 2025
The Afters, a new stand-up show from Spent star Michelle de Swarte, will run from September 2025 to May 2026.
Dead Ringers 25th Anniversary Tour to pay tribute to creator Bill Dare
Thursday 24th April 2025
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the stars of BBC Radio 4's topical satire show Dead Ringers are hitting the road with a tour in September and October. The shows will be a tribute to producer Bill Dare, who passed away in March.
Madeleine Brettingham wins Bath New Act Competition 2025
Wednesday 23rd April 2025
The Bath Comedy Festival New Act Competition 2025 has been won by Madeleine Brettingham. Ro Dodgson was second, with Emma Hughes third.
Ray Bradshaw to tour stand-up show CODA in 2026
Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Ray Bradshaw's 2026 stand-up show will be focused around growing up as a child of deaf adults.
Karen Dunbar to head out on 80 date tour of Scotland
Wednesday 16th April 2025
Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is to tour Scotland from May to November with a new live show.
Shots At The Dragon win Musical Comedy Awards 2025
Sunday 13th April 2025
Kanwar Crosse and Sam Hall, who perform as Shots At The Dragon, are the winners of the Musical Comedy Awards 2025. Jack McMinn was second, with Sarah Gaul and Paras Patel in joint third place.
Nick Helm announces No One Gets Out Alive tour
Tuesday 8th April 2025
The 34-date tour Nick Helm: No One Gets Out Alive runs from September to November 2025.
Sam Eley wins 'Sketch Off!' 2025 final
Sunday 6th April 2025
Sam Eley, performing as Basil Crumbwick, was the winner of the 2025 Sketch Off! final. Luke Nixon was named runner-up, with Nikola McMurtrie third.
Stevie Martin announces debut tour
Thursday 3rd April 2025
Stevie Martin has announced her first tour, the sketch-based clout.
Sue Perkins to tour stand-up show in 2026
Tuesday 1st April 2025
The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins is the comedy star's first full-length stand-up show in nearly 20 years.