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Fringe preview review: Good Girl
It is nice to see a woman clearly feeling empowered on stage however, in regardless of the message of the show, some of the themes throughout are not for all and can feel uncomfortable.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 26th July 2024![Jo Brand Jo Brand](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/j/jo_brand_2018.jpg)
Jo Brand cancels two major festival appearances
Comic too ill for Latitude and St Albans Comedy Garden.
Chortle, 26th July 2024![Phoenix Remix Phoenix Remix](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/misc/300x200/p/phoenix_remix.jpg)
Fringe preview review: Mustafa Algiyadi: Almost Legal Alien
Overall, it is a show that you may want to see, it is really interesting to listen about the difference in cultures and the observations about European life. Whilst not all the jokes may be for everyone, the energy of Mustafa onstage is fun and a reason to see this show.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 25th July 2024![Micky Flanagan Micky Flanagan](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/m/micky_flanagan_2017_tour.jpg)
Fraudster poses as top comedians' agent
A comedy promoter has been ripped off by a bogus agent who claimed to represent comedy stars Micky Flanagan and Simon Brodkin.
Chortle, 25th July 2024![Alex Kitson Alex Kitson](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/a/alex_kitson.jpg)
Fringe preview review: Alex Kitson: Must I Paint You a Picture?
It may be on at 22:55 at night but I urge you to buy a ticket to this show.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 24th July 2024![Alfie Packham Alfie Packham](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/a/alfie_packham_purple.jpg)
Fringe preview review: Alfie Packham: My Gift to You
If you are looking for a funny, heart warming hour of comedy with lots of fun jokes that the audience react well with, then this is the show for you.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 23rd July 2024![Dara O Briain Dara O Briain](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/d/dara_o_briain_side.jpg)
Apology over stolen Dara Ó Briain comedy notes
A person who stole the notes of comedian Dara Ó Briain after a gig in Guernsey has apologised and made a donation, the venue has said.
Jake Wallace, BBC, 22nd July 2024![Dara O Briain Dara O Briain](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/d/dara_o_briain_side.jpg)
Dara Ó Briain's notes were stolen after a comedy gig in Guernsey
Dara Ó Briain has revealed his 'shock' after an audience member took his notes at a comedy gig in Guernsey.
ITV, 20th July 2024![Paddy McGuinness Paddy McGuinness](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/p/paddy_mcguinness.jpg)
Paddy McGuinness reveals his divorce will be discussed in his stand-up comedy show
Paddy McGuinness has revealed his upcoming stand-up comedy tour will feature details about his divorce from ex-wife Christine.
Carolina Piras, Daily Mail, 19th July 2024![Ben Elton Ben Elton](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/b/ben_elton_2018.jpg)
Ben Elton: Finding the funny has never been more important
Ben Elton's always had a lot to say.
Entertainment Now, 19th July 2024![Zach Zucker. Copyright: Dylan Woodley Zach Zucker. Copyright: Dylan Woodley](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/j/jack_tucker.jpg)
Live review: Jack Tucker, Soho Theatre
You will laugh in ways that you didn't think you could.
Alex Ansdell, A Young(ish) Perspective, 18th July 2024![Daniel Kitson Daniel Kitson](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/d/daniel_kitson.jpg)
Daniel Kitson detests audience participation but still manipulates us like marionettes
The comedian's show Collaborator involves 160 audience members getting speaking parts - and Kitson has anticipated every possible question, anxiety or misstep.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th July 2024![Daniel Kitson Daniel Kitson](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/d/daniel_kitson.jpg)
Daniel Kitson: Collaborator review
Kitson has wrung out jokes from every angle of this innovative conceit, and made comedic capital out of his possible pretentiousness, thus avoiding it. He takes swipes at the awfulness of actors, calls stand-up a bankrupt art form full of people telling you too directly what they think and mocks his own legacy and reduces storytelling to its simplest elements.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th July 2024![Stage Door Stage Door](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/misc/300x200/s/stage_door.jpg)
Fangirls aren't silly, they're powerful, says playwright
From causing seismic activity at Harry Styles concerts to Swifties boosting the UK economy during the Eras Tour, the power of teenage female pop fans shouldn't be underestimated. For playwright Yve Blake, the danger of dismissing these youngsters is the inspiration behind her new comedy musical Fangirls.
Yasmin Rufo, BBC, 18th July 2024![Zach Zucker. Copyright: Dylan Woodley Zach Zucker. Copyright: Dylan Woodley](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/j/jack_tucker.jpg)
Rarely asked questions: Zach Zucker
Comedian Zach Zucker is the perfomer who plays comedian Jack Tucker onstage.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th July 2024![Daniel Kitson Daniel Kitson](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/d/daniel_kitson.jpg)
Daniel Kitson: Collaborator review
The award-winning comedian's new high-concept show revolves around audience participation - but it's a lot more enjoyable than it sounds.
Claire Allfree, The Telegraph, 17th July 2024![Zach Zucker. Copyright: Dylan Woodley Zach Zucker. Copyright: Dylan Woodley](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/j/jack_tucker.jpg)
Live review: Jack Tucker, Soho Theatre
As the excitement builds towards the Edinburgh Fringe I always think of the ones that got away. The shows that for whatever reason I thought were brilliant but didn't tickle the awards judges. And top of my list is Jack Tucker, the monstrous comic creation of Zach Zucker who is maybe just too sensational for awards.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th July 202499 Club Bursary Showcase 2024 review
Five female comics making their Fringe debut.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th July 2024![Paulina Lenoir. Credit: David Pickens Paulina Lenoir. Credit: David Pickens](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/p/paulina_lenoir.jpg)
Paulina Lenoir: Puella Eterna review
"Would you like to live forever?"
Little Lark of London, 16th July 2024Kingston Comedian Of The Year review
Surely the only final anyone cared about yesterday was the Crack Comedy club's inaugural new act competition.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th July 2024![Showstopper! Showstopper!](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/misc/300x200/s/showstopper.jpg)
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical review
As reviewing goes, it's a difficult task, because any version of the show you might subsequently see will bear no resemblance whatsoever to what I saw. However, what I can say is that any slips or mispronunciations don't create a second of "cringe" on stage - they're just promptly woven into the narrative, with hilarious results.
Rachael Duggan, British Theatre Guide, 14th July 2024![Stuart McPherson Stuart McPherson](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/s/stuart_mcpherson.jpg)
Stuart McPherson review
"What if Lizzo was a wee Scottish guy?"
Little Lark of London, 14th July 2024![Sharon Lockyer Sharon Lockyer](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/s/sharon_lockyer.jpg)
Live comedy in UK has become serious business
Researchers say stand-up's contribution is unsung, and hope findings will help to bolster the industry's credibility.
Rachael Healy, The Observer, 14th July 2024![Paulina Lenoir. Credit: David Pickens Paulina Lenoir. Credit: David Pickens](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/p/paulina_lenoir.jpg)
Paulina Lenoir: Puella Eterna review
Lenoir's mischievous charm is infectious, and she plays with skill on the heartstrings and funny bones.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th July 2024![Amy Webber Amy Webber](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/a/amy_webber.jpg)
Amy Webber: No Previous Experience review
Webber's mellifluous voice is a joy to listen to throughout the performance.
Brian Madden, North West End UK, 12th July 2024![John-Luke Roberts John-Luke Roberts](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/j/john_luke_roberts_flowers.jpg)
Tim Harding's Comedy Diary at the ARG Comedy Festival
ARG, held at Shoreditch Town Hall in East London, is a condensed version of the festivals found around the country. For one absurdly low entry fee, you can come and go all weekend, with unrestricted access to 48 work-in-progress shows from the cream of the crop.
Chortle, 12th July 2024Six announces new tour Queens for dates into 2025
The ongoing, record-busting touring production of Six has revealed a new cohort of Queens joining from next month.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 11th July 2024![John Bishop John Bishop](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/j/john_bishop_2021.jpg)
John Bishop divides fans as he announces he's rescheduling gig in order to watch the Euros final
John was due to put on a performance at The Civic Theatre in Wolverhampton at 8pm on Sunday, as part of his Back At It tour - the same time the highly-anticipated football match will kick off.
Madison Burgess, Daily Mail, 11th July 2024![Just the Tonic Just the Tonic](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/f/fringe_just_the_tonic.jpg)
Comedy club owners hit back after venues branded unclean
Nottingham's Just the Tonic Comedy Club has hit back after being named the second filthiest entertainment venue in the UK. A study of reviews left on TripAdvisor found that more than one in ten visitors mentioned "dirtiness" in their comments - leaving it second only to the Heaven nightclub in London. However, the analysis by online betting guide OLBG took no account of the age of the reviews - including the fact the club has moved location over the years.
Chortle, 11th July 2024![Scott Bennett Scott Bennett](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/s/scott_bennett_b.jpg)
Scott Bennett and Sara Barron reviews
Reviews of their forthcoming Fringe shows.
Chris Parkle, The Real Chrisparkle, 9th July 2024