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Just For Laughs, review: as a comedy venue, the O2 turns out to be a bit of a joke
Making its London debut, the comedy festival attracted some big, talented names, but they were no match for this cold, corporate netherworld.
Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 5th March 2023Comedians' wrestling bouts to be livestreamed
Streaming service NextUp is to broadcast The Wrestling from London's Just for Laughs Festival this weekend.
Chortle, 2nd March 2023Joe Lycett on comedy, activism, and graphic design
Joe Lycett has already perfected the art of trolling politicians and over-zealous brands, and is now gifting the world a coffee-table book about bins. He talks to CR about using art and comedy as rebellion and why comedians should care more about fonts.
Hazel Davis, Creative Review, 28th February 2023Joe Lycett and Mo Gilligan to receive special National Comedy Awards
Joe Lycett and Mo Gilligan will receive special awards at The National Comedy Awards 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 17th February 2023National Comedy Awards 2023 results
Results have been announced for the second annual National Comedy Awards, broadcast live on Channel 4.
British Comedy Guide, 17th February 2023Joe Lycett's money-shredding protest against David Beckham's Qatar deal is up for a major award
Lycett has been shortlisted for Media Moment of the Year at the British LGBT Awards, which honours leading LGBTQ+ activists, allies and celebrities who have worked to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ people during the past 12 months.
Asyia Iftikhar, Pink News, 15th February 2023The Joe Lycett Live Show coming to Friday nights on Channel 4
Channel 4 has commissioned The Joe Lycett Live Show, a late-night series for Friday nights from Birmingham in which the stand-up performs comedy and welcomes celebrities, "local legends, LGBTQ+ heroes and allies".
British Comedy Guide, 9th February 2023Chortle Awards 2023 results
Jazz Emu won in two categories at the Chortle Awards 2023. Other winners included Dara O Briain, Seann Walsh, Bob Mortimer, Joe Lycett and Zoe Lyons.
British Comedy Guide, 6th February 2023Chortle Awards 2023 nominees announced
Shortlisted nominees for the 2023 awards run by comedy website Chortle have been announced. Bob Mortimer, Alasdair Beckett-King and Jordan Gray have secured two nominations each.
British Comedy Guide, 24th January 2023National Comedy Awards 2023 shortlists revealed
The shortlists for Channel 4's National Comedy Awards 2023 have been revealed. Ghosts, Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, Derry Girls and After Life are up for Best Scripted Comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd January 2023