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Comedians to sing songs from the musicals in new comedy night

Monday 27th February 2017

A new comedy night is launching, in which comedians sing songs from the musicals. Amusical starts in London this March with guests including Chris Addison and Felicity Montagu.

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Alasdair Beckett-King wins Leicester Mercury competition

Sunday 26th February 2017

Alasdair Beckett-King won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2017 competition.

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Pete Teckman. Copyright: Leicester Comedy Festival.

Pete Teckman wins Silver Stand Up 2017 competition

Thursday 23rd February 2017

55 year-old Pete Teckman has won the Silver Stand Up of the Year 2017 competition.

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Comedy scripts to be showcased at Soho Theatre

Thursday 23rd February 2017

Comedy scripts from writers including William Andrews, Lilah Vandenburgh, Pippa Evans, Ruth Bratt, Lucy Porter and Evelyn Mok are to be showcased at London's Soho Theatre in March.

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The Philanthropist. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte Ritchie, Matt Berry, Tom Rosenthal, Simon Bird, Lily Cole. Copyright: Shaun Webb.

Top cast announced for The Philanthropist comedy play

Wednesday 22nd February 2017

Matt Berry, Simon Bird, Lily Cole, Charlotte Ritchie and Tom Rosenthal will star in a new version of The Philanthropist at Trafalgar Studios, directed by Simon Callow.

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Ricky Gervais aims to beat touts with Platinum tickets

Wednesday 22nd February 2017

Ricky Gervais aims to beat ticket touts by offering Platinum tickets for his new stand-up shows, thereby aiming to stop people willing to pay a premium price using secondary sellers. The extra money raised will go to charity.

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Ricky Gervais announces dates worldwide for Humanity stand-up tour

Friday 17th February 2017

Ricky Gervais has announced worldwide dates for his new stand-up tour, Humanity. He will also play many more dates in the UK due to the initial shows selling out.

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