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Lee Evans to star in new stage show
Friday 30th November 2012
Lee Evans is to star as a dumb gangster in Barking In Essex, a new comic play for 2013 alongside Sheila Hancock.
Doctor Brown wins Edinburgh Comedy Award 2012
Saturday 25th August 2012
The winners of the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2012 have been announced, with Dr Brown and Daniel Simonsen picking up the highly-prized titles.
Edinburgh Fringe suffering drop in ticket sales
Wednesday 15th August 2012
Ticket prices and Olympic TV coverage appear to have impacted on audience numbers at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with venues reporting low sales on previous years.
Foster's adds Edinburgh new act competition to sponsorship portfolio
Monday 23rd April 2012
Foster's lager is further extended its comedy links by sponsoring So You Think You're Funny?, Edinburgh's prestigious amateur stand-up competition.
Paul O'Grady to revive Lily Savage for panto
Thursday 22nd March 2012
Paul O'Grady is to revive his drag act Lily Savage for a production of Aladdin this Christmas.
Chortle Awards 2012 nominees announced
Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Stand-up comedy website Chortle has announced the list of nominees for its 2012 awards.
Russell Brand to headline The Secret Policeman's Ball 2012
Wednesday 25th January 2012
Russell Brand will be one of the main stars at The Secret Policeman's Ball 2012. However, for the first time, the Amnesty event will be held outside the UK.
Neil Mullarkey to run Twitter-powered improv show
Thursday 3rd November 2011
Improvisation legend Neil Mullarkey is to host a Twitter-powered comedy event on Monday night, 140 Characters.
Adam Riches wins at 2011 Edinburgh Comedy Awards
Saturday 27th August 2011
Sketch character comedian Adam Riches has won the prestigious Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award 2011. Humphrey Ker and one-off show The Wrestling also win prizes.
Dave TV offers 2-for-1 comedy tickets
Thursday 14th July 2011
Digital channel Dave has teamed up with comedy clubs across the country to offer 2-for-1 ticket deals.