Live Comedy News Page 2
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.
#SaveLiveComedy campaign launched as 78% of venues fear closure
Wednesday 8th July 2020
The newly formed Live Comedy Association has launched a #SaveLiveComedy campaign after discovering that almost 78% of live comedy venues fear permanent closure within the next year.
Comedian sets up fund to help northern acts get online
Friday 29th May 2020
Comedian Red Redmond has launched The Real Northern Powerhouse, a fund to support comedy acts in the north of England who are affected by the coronavirus lockdown.
Drive in comedy clubs planned
Wednesday 13th May 2020
Comedian Tom Binns is planning to launch a touring drive in comedy club, and has launched a crowdfunding drive to buy the technology required.