Sara Pascoe review

Motherhood as Sisyphean struggle.

Ross Noble forced to reschedule 'next few shows' due to a kidney infection

The British stand-up comedian and actor, 48, who is currently in Australia, posted a snap from his hospital bed to announce the news to his 59,600 followers.

Alexander Bennett review

Alexander Bennett wants to take risks. One could argue that delivering a live stand-up set is risk enough, but Bennett wants to go further, and is encouraging the audience of his new tour to join him in the risky business by being totally honest.

"It's Fleabag's home - the audience is unshockable": Phoebe Waller-Bridge & more on 25 years of Soho theatre

The central London institution champions new talent, amplifies LGBTQ+ voices and always takes risks. With a new outpost opening in Walthamstow, artists discuss how the West End venue is not just a place - it's a philosophy.

The Play That Goes Wrong announces new West End cast and extends run

The Play That Goes Wrong has announced its 11th full cast change as the show continues its West End run at the Duchess Theatre.

Six to be performed in Japanese in the West End

Earlier this year, the hit musical from Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss premiered in Japan, playing sold-out seasons in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.

It has today been announced that for the first time, the show will be performed in Japanese (with English subtitles) at the show's West End home, the Vaudeville Theatre.

Full cast for A Midsummer Night's Dream at Bridge Theatre revealed

The Bridge Theatre has unveiled the complete casting for the return of its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Sarah Roberts review

Sarah Roberts tells us at the start of her sold-out show that it's not open to interpretation. We just need to follow her guidelines: it's about a) how hot and b) how talented she is.

Review - Muriel's Wedding The Musical, Curve Theatre, Leicester

It's tough to be asked to identify with a central character who, deep down, is not a nice person. And I think it's sad that a much-loved and admired film has been reshaped into something that basically doesn't work.

Are you having a larf? Manchester's XS Marlarkey turns 30

Manchester's comedy scene is thriving, with new nights springing up all the time. What's remarkable, though, is that one city centre comedy night is fast approaching its 30th anniversary, and many comedians on the national circuit regard it as something truly special. In fact, Joe Lycett called it "the best comedy club in the world", and he knows what he's on about.

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: "I once did a gig in Stirling that ended in tears"

The stand-up on the Proustian reverie of a ten-inch tikka pizza, communing with a heron and his new show about neurodiversity, sexuality and Arctic Monkeys.

Milton Jones: 'There was a selfishness to Mock The Week. It got frustrating'

The comedian talks about panel show tensions, what happens when people steal his jokes, and his latest show.

Educating Rita revival announces casting

Barn Theatre's CEO and artistic director, Iwan Lewis, alongside executive director and producer Liam McMullan, has revealed casting for the revival of Educating Rita.

Rob Madge's My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) announces New York run

Rob Madge's WhatsOnStage Award-winning My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) will play in New York this summer. Madge will now bring their solo show to the city for three nights.

Jason Manford interview

Scan the room at a Jason Manford gig and you'll see hundreds of happy people nudging each other and exchanging knowing nods. Whether the Salford-born comic is talking about relationships, life on the road, paddle tennis or anything else, really - being relatable is near the top of his list of priorities.

Love Actually parody to play in London

Lovers Actually is set to be the 2025 Christmas offering for the Other Palace Studio.

Greg Davies review

Greg Davies is a talented storyteller, with lots of tales to tell.

Top Secret Comedy Club fails hygiene inspection

The Top Secret Comedy Club in Covent Garden has had to make major changes after environmental health inspectors found evidence of mice, droppings on bar surfaces, and mould in the ice machine.

Sam Hickman: This woman brings a harp! How far is too far with props?

Harp-playing comedian Sam Hickman has everybody beat when it comes to unwieldy props. Here, she talks about why she'll never ditch it in favour of a flute.

Greg Davies review

In his first stand-up show for seven years, the Welsh comedian contrasts his star status with his less exalted reality in stories that are funny, earthy and beautifully told.

Comedian Andy Ford on 'working with legends'

Comedian and pantomime star Andy Ford is reflecting on his 56th year in showbusiness. He spoke to BBC Radio Bristol about his memories of Sir David Suchet and the late Dame Barbara Windsor. The family entertainer and comedian will be embarking on his new show, Flippin' World Tour Of The West Country, later this month.

Southend 48 Hour Improvathon interview

In an Improvathon, though the audience is a huge part of the show and though it's very interactive, we don't specifically take suggestions to kick things off as we already have a setting.

Jim Davidson: 'Woke' is the best thing that has happened to me

The comedian and former king of prime-time TV on racism, Russell Brand and how the cancel culture that once ruined him became his salvation.

Stuart Laws review

The sentiment shouldn't be Stuart Laws Has To Be Joking, but rather Stuart Laws Must Keep Joking. The world is a much better place for it.

Is The Iceman's aim at his new London exhibition to be better than Van Gogh?

The last time he appeared in this blog was in September last year when The Iceman made his final appearance, giving a lecture at and attempting to melt a block of ice in the Bill Murray comedy club in North London. At least, he said it was his final appearance. Now read on...

Milton Jones speaks to Londonist

Londonist asks someone some random questions. This time it's the king of the one liner, and Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo star, Milton Jones.

Dian Cathal: On making trans art on TERF island

As the Supreme Court moves to make the UK an even more hostile place for trans people than it is already, Dian Cathal writes about the act of making art as a trans person.

Operation Mincemeat stars on British humour, Broadway and why fascism 'hits differently' in America

Since it was first performed in 2019, it's become the most acclaimed show in West End history, but is Operation Mincemeat too British for Broadway?

John Shuttleworth review

Graham Fellows' creation is still gloriously enjoyable.

Ahir Shah, Flo & Joan, and Olga Koch up for Melbourne Comedy Award

Shah is nominated for his show Ends, which won the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2023, while Olga Koch Comes From Money and One Man Musical debuted at last year's Edinburgh Fringe.