Josh Glanc review

It's Friday night, and we're listening to a moustachioed clown with his midriff out, singing songs about loving his nan. No, it's not that guy you met outside Wetherspoons at 1am. It's Aussie comedian and clown, Josh Glanc (to rhyme with dance). And oh boy, will he dance.

Review: Scouts! The Musical

A fun exploration of the core positive messages of scouting, which will warm your heart and bring a genuine smile of delight, whilst enjoying the frolics of this energetic cast of actor-musicians.

Greg Davies review

The 'legend' tag, as seen on the poorly fitting tracksuit he sports, is meant ironically. But as a comedian, this pudgy purveyor of puerility is playing arenas now, which mere mortals do not get to do. And when it comes to being a klutz, Davies deserves his legendary status.

Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit at Eventim Apollo review

The Welsh comedian's show about his brush with mortality has echoes of early Billy Connolly, he's that good.

LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year 2025 review

How ironic that a comedian with no eyes has a great visual gag - not to mention a unique point of view. Sydney May makes all the jokes no one else would dare about her disability, while also mining her unique experiences on everything from dating to audio descriptions. Her tight set was full of sharp punchlines, delivered with precision timing, making her a clear stand-out on tonight's bill, and the one to beat in the competition.

Greg Davies review

Charisma, precision timing and earthy vulgarity.

Greg Davies review

Davies uses his ostentatiously puerile sense of humour to fine comic effect, with a series of stories capturing his long struggle to get over himself.

Review: The Last Laugh - Grand Opera House, York

The Last Laugh is an evening of pure nostalgic delight and a love letter to the golden age of British comedy. How can one give it five stars? Just like that!

Roy Chubby Brown: An evening with Britain's most offensive comedian

Is Roy Chubby Brown still alive? Yes. Good evening, Blackpool.

"Stupider than everyone else": one comic's semi-naked bid to perform dozens of Penguin novels

In a riotous show, Garry Starr dons a tailcoat, flippers and little else to re-enact a bookshelf full of classics. Would you help him bring The Jungle Book to life?

Stuart McPherson: "I'm glad I took the plunge"

From VHS tapes to BAFTAs, Scottish comedian Stuart McPherson charts five key moments that shaped his journey into stand-up, writing and performing.

Harriet Kemsley: 'I had to find out who I was after a marriage I thought would be for ever'

Ahead of her new tour, the comedian talks about her time on Last One Laughing UK, owning her trauma, and what she's learnt about men who are put off by women doing stand-up.

Katherine Ryan review

In a show of two halves, the caustic stand-up is at her best when rolling her eyes at the weaker sex, but her post-interval crowd-counselling doesn't quite cut it.

Jak Malone wins a Tony Award for Operation Mincemeat

Malone won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical.

No laughing matter: Why didn't a top Soho comedy club pay its performers?

21Soho was meant to breathe life into London's stand-up scene. Yet dozens of artists and former staff members paint a portrait of a company in utter chaos.

James Barr: "Why attack trans people in your comedy? It's just lazy humour"

I think James Barr needs a rest. Yes, because he wakes up the nation every morning at 6am on Hits Radio Breakfast alongside Will Best and Fleur East, but also because of everything that happens in between.

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical review

Go to see this show not knowing what to expect and you will not be disappointed.

A comedy army to tackle homelessness

Comedians Vs. Homelessness will take place on October 8, and is being driven by Comedy Army - a collective co-founded by JoJo Sutherland that includes those who have experienced homelessness alongside comedy, healthcare, production and tech professionals.

Viggo Venn review

High-vis hilarity from a clown with truly universal appeal.

A Midsummer Night's Dream review

This joyful, acrobatic comedy is the party of the summer.

A Midsummer Night's Dream review

Fizzy, gymnastic revival of the Shakespearean classic is irresistible.

Rik Mayall festival a fantastic success - organisers

A comedy festival in memory of Rik Mayall has been proclaimed a huge success with friends of the actor and writer saying he would have loved it.

Viggo Venn review

Viggo Venn is a master clown; of that there is no question.

The complete casting has been revealed for the musical adaptation of Starter For 10.

Based on David Nicholls's bestselling novel (which was adapted into a much-loved film in 2006), it will return to Bristol Old Vic from 10th September to 11th October 2025 before transferring to Birmingham Rep from 22nd October to 1st November.

Review: Urinetown

A very different musical comedy, blending dystopia, satire, parody and a fabulous score to create a highly enjoyable night at the theatre.

The Play That Goes Wrong celebrates 4001st performance in the West End

Mischief marked the 4001st West End performance of The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre on Tuesday 2 June 2025, coinciding with the first performance by the production's new cast.

Patrick Spicer interview

Spreadsheet shame, strawpedos, and ditching the NHS for stand-up comedy.

Ellen Turnill Montoya review

Have you ever wondered what your hands think about your feet? Wonder no more.

Ozzy Algar review

A gorgeously evocative, otherworldly debut hour from a rising star.

Amy Mason review

A quick-witted hour-in-progress from a thoroughly likeable stand-up comedian.