Live Comedy News Page 4
Live Comedy Association launches
Friday 1st May 2020
A new body representing the UK's live comedy industry has been launched in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown.
Coronavirus lockdown is costing comedy industry millions
Thursday 23rd April 2020
A survey of the comedy industry has revealed that the coronavirus lockdown has cost venues, promoters and comedians millions of pounds. Over a third of responders said they will have to reconsider working in comedy if lockdown continues for another three months or more.
Edinburgh Fringe festival 2020 cancelled
Wednesday 1st April 2020
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced that, in light of coronavirus safety concerns, they are cancelling their plans for the 2020 festival.
Johnny Vegas wins Leicester Legend of Comedy title
Monday 30th March 2020
Johnny Vegas has won this year's Legend of Comedy prize from the Leicester Comedy Festival. Other winners at the festival's annual awards include Alex Hylton and Friz Frizzle.
Police raid empty comedy club over live stream mix-up
Sunday 29th March 2020
Police officers arrived at Hot Water Comedy Club in Liverpool in force on Saturday night after a member of the public tipped them off that it was live streaming a gig on YouTube despite the coronavirus lockdown... however, Merseyside Police discovered the club empty - it was a repeat broadcast of a gig filmed three weeks ago.
New Frankie Howerd play to tour
Saturday 7th March 2020
A new play about Frankie Howerd's personal life is to tour. Howerd's End focuses on the clandestine relationship between the comedy star and his boyfriend Dennis Heymer.
Simon Callow and Clive Francis to star in Yes Minister play
Friday 6th March 2020
I'm Sorry Prime Minister I Can't Quite Remember, a new stage show based on Yes Minister, has been announced. Simon Callow and Clive Francis will star as the famous characters, now in their 80s.
Leo Reich wins 2Northdown's New Act Competition
Wednesday 4th March 2020
Stand-up comedian Leo Reich has won London venue 2Northdown's New Act competition.
Leicester Comedy Festival 2020 Awards nominees
Friday 28th February 2020
Alex Hylton, Paul Currie, Scott Bennett, Olga Koch, Nathan Cassidy and Troy Hawke are amongst the nominees for the Leicester Comedy Festival's 2020 awards.
Ruth Jones to embark on book tour
Friday 28th February 2020
Ruth Jones will be embarking on a book tour to tie in with the publication of her novel Us Three.