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Leicester Comedy Festival 2018 competition line-ups
Thursday 21st December 2017
The line-ups for the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, The UK Pun Championships and The Silver Stand Up Competition - all due to take place as part of the Leicester Comedy Festival 2018 - have been announced.
League Of Gentlemen Live Again! dates announced
Friday 15th December 2017
The League Of Gentlemen have announced dates and venues for their new tour, Live Again!.
Birds Of A Feather linked live show 'Early Birds' planned
Thursday 14th December 2017
The creators of Birds Of A Feather have revealed they're planning a new live show titled Early Birds. Focusing on how the sitcom was developed, it will premiere at the Edinburgh Festival in 2018.
Goodnight Sweetheart The Musical to launch in 2018
Thursday 14th December 2017
A musical stage version of the sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart will premiere in the autumn of 2018, creators Marks & Gran have revealed.
The League Of Gentlemen to announce 2018 live tour
Thursday 14th December 2017
The stars of The League Of Gentlemen are set to tour the UK in 2018 with a new live show.
Peter Kay cancels all work including live tour
Wednesday 13th December 2017
Peter Kay has cancelled all his work projects - including his live tour - citing "unforeseen family circumstances".
Comedians support Komedia Bath's Community Ownership plan
Thursday 7th December 2017
The Komedia venue in Bath is attempting to secure its future by raising funding via a Community Ownership campaign. Various comedians - including Nick Helm, Katherine Ryan and Mel Giedroyc - have filmed videos to support the plan.
Britain's Hardest Working Comedians of 2017 announced
Tuesday 5th December 2017
Gary Delaney has been announced as Britain's Hardest Working Comedian of 2017, in data analysed by Ents24. The full top 20 is in this story.
Midlands Comedy Awards 2017 results
Monday 4th December 2017
The results of the Midlands Comedy Awards 2017 have been announced. Rob Kemp took home three awards, whilst other winners included Joe Lycett, Barry Dodds and promoter Spiky Mike.
Gary Delaney to tour in 2018 and 2019
Wednesday 29th November 2017
One-liner comedian Gary Delaney has announced a new UK tour titled Gagster's Paradise.