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The Play What I Wrote review
Hiddleston brings sunshine to Morecambe and Wise show.
Eleanor Lawson, The Express and Star, 9th December 2021Guilty Feminist tour announced
The Guilty Feminist podcast is going on tour. Hosted by Deborah Frances-White and featuring a different array of guests each night, together, they examine our noble goals as 21st century feminists - and our hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine those goals.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th December 2021The Play What I Wrote review
Tom Hiddleston has a laugh in farce masterclass.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 7th December 2021Adam Kay: Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas review
A low-key showman with tales from the NHS front line.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 7th December 2021The Play What I Wrote review
Morecambe and Wise celebration brings us sunshine.
Clive Davis, The Times, 7th December 2021Eric and Ern at Christmas - The Lowry, Salford
No one will ever repeat the magic of Morecambe and Wise. Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens, however, give us an enjoyable tribute and come pretty close.
Peter Ruddick, The Reviews Hub, 7th December 2021Susan Riddell: 'Maybe I'll take up juggling'
As Leith Social has them laughing down at The Pitt, Susan Riddell tells us that her unique selling point might not be quite so novel in this day and age.
Jay Richardson, The List, 7th December 2021The Play What I Wrote - The HOUSE, Birmingham REP review
This is like lounging in a hot tub with a fine wine.
Selwyn Knight, The Reviews Hub, 7th December 2021The Play What I Wrote review
A madcap revival that brings warmth and plenty of laughter.
Diane Parkes, What's On Stage, 7th December 2021The Play What I Wrote review
Sean Foley directs a breezy revival of his knowingly metatheatrical homage to one of Britain's best-loved comic double acts.
Sean Foley, The Stage, 7th December 2021Natalie Bellingham interview
We caught up with 2021 Funny Women Awards finalist Natalie Bellingham to talk about her Awards prep, sensible sandals and nefarious dolphins...
Funny Women, 7th December 2021Simon Amstell adds more dates to his Spirit Hole tour
Simon Amstell has added further dates for his Spirit Hole show due to demand.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th December 2021Shagged. Married. Annoyed. Live, O2 Arena review
Popular podcast lost in translation. Intimacy crucial to Chris and Rosie Ramsey's show is missing.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 7th December 2021Tiff Stevenson review
Thank goodness for shows like Mother. With a blend of the expected upbeat stand-up comedy and hard hitting discussions about femicide, Tiff Stevenson brings us an emotional night of laughter and honesty.
Narc Magazine, 7th December 2021Megan Stalter review
Megan Stalter at Soho Theatre review: In-your-face, oddball and absolutely hilarious.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 7th December 2021The Kunts review
Basildon's purveyor of "partially sexy, partially morbid" pop is back, on tour and with another campaign to take the Christmas top spot.
David Jackson, MK Citizen, 6th December 2021Red Riding Hood at Theatre Royal Stratford East
It's muddled at points, and it completely wastes a set up involving Fairy Berry's baking competition, but it never seemed to lose its audience, and both children and parents reacted with relish to the open-hearted effort set in front of them. I recognise my tears weren't quite the response it intended to provoke, but they were a sign that I had a really good time.
Sarah Crompton, What's On Stage, 6th December 2021Police Cops: The Musical review
In terms of production, music, lighting, everything has been pushed to eleven but, as always, it is the creativity and visible enjoyment from these clowns that continue to make their performances so successful.
Clownster, 6th December 2021Live review: Police Cops The Musical
As it is, Police Cops The Musical deserves to run and run in the West End, the old cliché is that you should beg, borrow or steal to get a ticket for a great show, but I'd add in committing grand larceny or even murder (if you know any evil drug lords at least) as this has easily leapt in to the top three comedy shows I've ever seen and is an absolute must see.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 6th December 2021Nina Conti: The Dating Show review
Aided by audience volunteers, the fleet-footed comic balances several difficult tricks at the same time before a finale set in an erotic fire station.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th December 2021Joe Lycett explains why James Acaster's face is on his poster
"It is with great disappointment that I have discovered sales have shot up," comedian said.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 6th December 2021Michael Spicer review
The YouTuber drily responds to some chucklesome internet footage, and plays the part of a frustrated political adviser, in onstage re-enactments of his best clips.
Michael Hogan, The Guardian, 5th December 2021Sindhu Vee: Alphabet review
The Indian stand-up keeps her outsider instincts to the fore with a new show that delves into relationships where dysfunction and dependence ignite superior comedy.
Jay Richardson, The List, 4th December 2021Jack and the Beanstalk at Hackney Empire review
An excellent community affair of a production.
AuthorOliver Ainley, What's On Stage, 3rd December 2021String V Spitta review
Review of Ed MacArthur and Kiell Smith-Bynoe's class-crossing double act.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd December 2021Joe Lycett James Acaster poster - Viral stunt or mistake?
Commuters and comedians have been intrigued by posters that have been appearing on the London Underground. They are advertising Joe Lycett's upcoming shows at the SSE Wembley Arena on September 22 and 23 next year, but instead of featuring a picture of Lycett they feature a picture of comedian James Acaster.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd December 2021Influential London comedy promoter Emma Emslie has died
The London comedy circuit has been shocked by the devastating news that Emma Emslie has died. Emslie, along with her husband Ron, was a lifelong supporter of the comedy scene.
Beyond The Joke, 2nd December 2021Review - Police Cops: The Musical - New Diorama, London
The result is a well-rounded, hysterically funny show which rarely, if ever, lets up.
Scott Matthewman, The Reviews Hub, 2nd December 2021Stephen Buchanan: Talking Shop review
His easy-going, personable stand-up won Stephen Buchanan the BBC New Comedy Award back in 2018. But this show - a revised reprisal of his 2019 Fringe debut - never finds the higher gears to fully capitalise on the promise.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd December 2021Kevin Bridges adds lots of new dates to tour
Due to unprecedented demand, pre-sale tickets for Kevin Bridges' 2022 The Overdue Catch-Up tour have flown off the shelves.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd December 2021