Live Comedy News - Page 10
GOLD to live broadcast final night of Monty Python's stage show
Friday 13th June 2014
Satellite channel GOLD is to screen the final ever performance of Monty Python Live directly from The O2 on Sunday 20th July 2014.
Hat Trick sign This Glorious Monster comedy group
Friday 2nd May 2014
The comedy group This Glorious Monster have been signed up by Hat Trick Productions and are now working on a new TV sketch show pilot.
Harry Hill's X Factor musical to close early
Sunday 27th April 2014
I Can't Sing!, the X Factor comedy musical written by Harry Hill, is to close after just 6 weeks of performances.
Results of the Chortle Awards 2014
Thursday 27th March 2014
The results of the stand-up awards run by the website Chortle have been announced. Bridget Christie won in two categories.
Ken Dodd wins Leicester 'Legend of Comedy' award
Monday 17th March 2014
Ken Dodd has been named a 'Legend of Comedy' at Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival 2014.
Dawn French announces first live solo tour
Monday 24th February 2014
Dawn French has announced she is to tour the UK with her first ever solo show, titled 30 Million Minutes. The star says she is 'sick with excitement'.
Jason Manford complains about ticket booking fees
Tuesday 17th September 2013
Jason Manford has become the latest comedian to speak out against the practice of ticket booking fees, going as far as calling booking agents 'parasites'.
Bridget Christie wins 2013 Edinburgh Comedy Award
Saturday 24th August 2013
Bridget Christie has won the the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award 2013. The best newcomer is John Kearns, and the panel prize goes to Adrienne Truscott.
Jack Carroll comes 2nd in Britain's Got Talent 2013
Saturday 8th June 2013
Young stand-up comedian Jack Carroll has come second in the 2013 Britain's Got Talent contest.
Chortle Awards 2013 - Full Results
Monday 25th March 2013
The results of the Chortle Awards 2013 have been announced. The awards primarily aim to recognise the work of stand-up comedians operating on the live circuit.