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Underbelly launches London Comedy Allstars 2022
Friday 25th March 2022
Underbelly Festival returns to London this Spring and Summer at two sites, including a brand new run of top stand-up showcase London Comedy Allstars.
Miranda Hart writes her first play
Friday 25th March 2022
Miranda Hart has written her first play. The short, The Most Important Journey Doesn't Need A Passport, examines apparent clashes between self-care and responsibility towards others.
Phil Henderson wins West End New Act of the Year 2022
Tuesday 15th March 2022
Stand-up comic Phil Henderson has won the West End New Act of the Year competition for 2022. Carla Gordon and Sam Coade were the runners-up.
Leicester Comedy Festival 2022 Award nominees
Friday 25th February 2022
Troy Hawke, Garrett Millerick, Russell Hicks, Sarah Callaghan, The Weirdos and Sikisa have been nominated for Best Show in the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2022.
Firuz Ozari wins Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2022
Sunday 20th February 2022
Up-and-coming stand-up comedian Firuz Ozari has won the Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2022 competition.
Nik Hill wins Silver Stand Up Competition 2022
Friday 18th February 2022
Nik Hill has won the Silver Stand Up Competition, the Leicester-based contest for acts over the age of 55.
Dawn French announces new live tour for 2022
Thursday 17th February 2022
Dawn French has announced a new solo stage tour later this year, Dawn French Is A Huge Twat.
Richard Pulsford wins UK Pun Championship 2022
Tuesday 8th February 2022
Richard Pulsford has won the UK Pun Championship 2022 competition.
Jason Manford wins two prizes at North West Comedy Awards
Wednesday 19th January 2022
Jason Manford, Dan Nightingale, Paul Smith and Dan Tiernan were amongst the winners at last night's North West Comedy Awards.
Sean Lock honoured in Comics' Comic Awards results
Thursday 30th December 2021
Sean Lock has been posthumously awarded an Outstanding Achievement title. The Comics' Comic Awards 2021, which are voted on by comedians, also saw wins for Jo Caulfield, Mark Nelson, Ninia Benjamin and Paul Smith.