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Mark Watson to host 26 hour live show
Wednesday 16th January 2019
To tie in with the London Marathon and the launch of a new podcast, Mark Watson is organising a 26.2 hour long live show featuring Rufus Hound, Sara Pascoe, Angela Barnes and many more.
Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2019 finalists announced
Wednesday 19th December 2018
The finalists for the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2019 stand-up competition have been announced. The line-ups for The UK Pun Championships and The Silver Stand Up Competition have been revealed too.
Count Arthur Strong announces 2019 tour
Wednesday 12th December 2018
Count Arthur Strong will tour the UK in 2019 with astronomy themed show Is There Anybody Out There?
Midlands Comedy Awards 2018 winners
Wednesday 12th December 2018
Scott Bennett, Barry Dodds, Douglas Carter, The Glee Club and NCF Comedy were the winners at the Midlands Comedy Awards 2018.
Emily Atack announces stand-up tour
Tuesday 11th December 2018
Emily Atack is set to become a stand-up comedian. She will tour new show Talk Thirty To Me in April and May 2019.
Ben Elton announces 2019 tour
Friday 7th December 2018
Ben Elton has announced a new stand-up tour, his first in 15 years. Ben Elton Live 2019 will tour the UK between September and November 2019.
Comic Relief announces all-star Wembley Arena gig
Wednesday 5th December 2018
Stars including Jimmy Carr, Lenny Henry, Katherine Ryan and Romesh Ranganathan will appear at Comic Relief: Spectacular, a fundraising gig for the charity due to take place at London's SSE Arena Wembley on Thursday 28th February 2019.
Jason Manford named UK's Hardest Working Comedian 2018
Wednesday 5th December 2018
Jason Manford has come top of Ents24's Hardest Working Comedians 2018 list. Other stand-ups on the list include Tom Allen, Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey.
Janine Harouni wins Laughing Horse New Act competition
Tuesday 4th December 2018
Janine Harouni has won the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year competition 2018.
Jonathan Pie 2019 tour announced
Wednesday 28th November 2018
A new tour starring the character Jonathan Pie has been announced. The Fake News Tour will visit cities around the UK from October to December 2019.