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Refurbished Stockton Globe announces first comedy shows
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Adam Kay, Chris Ramsey, Jon Richardson, John Bishop and Ross Noble will perform at the refurbished Stockton Globe in 2021.
Jack Carroll to star in religious pilgrimage play
Friday 16th October 2020
Jack Carroll is to make his theatrical debut in Cured, a play about a religious pilgrimage written by stand-up Laurence Clark.
The Pin to make West End stage debut
Thursday 15th October 2020
Sketch duo The Pin are to make their West End debut this Christmas with their first play, The Comeback.
Katherine Ryan announces Missus 2021-2022 live tour
Thursday 8th October 2020
Katherine Ryan has announced details of her next major live tour. She will perform Missus from September 2021 into mid-2022.
Izzy Askwith wins Funny Women Awards 2020 competition
Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Izzy Askwith has picked up this year's Funny Women Stage Award. Eryn Tett and Mary O'Connell were the runners-up.
The Fast Show could return as a live show
Saturday 29th August 2020
The stars of The Fast Show have revealed they have talked about a possible new live stage show, and potential new television formats together.
Alan Partridge set for live show return
Tuesday 11th August 2020
Steve Coogan has revealed that he "misses" performing Alan Partridge live, and is considering a new stage tour "in the next couple of years".
Live comedy will receive government funding
Saturday 18th July 2020
Live comedy is eligible for the government's £1.57billion arts lifeline package, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has confirmed.
Virtual Edinburgh Fringe plans revealed
Monday 13th July 2020
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has unveiled digital plans to replace the cancelled August festival.
Harry Hill developing caveman show
Thursday 9th July 2020
Harry Hill has shared his plans for a wordless, internationally touring stage show, while slamming meddling television bosses.