Review: Rich Hall, Glee Club

It was a perfect venue for such a talented comedian who clearly adores his job of making people laugh when he can see the whites of their eyes.

Comedy review: Rich Hall @ The Lowry, Salford

Seeing him work in the flesh, where he was left to roam wherever he wanted, was better than seeing him on TV.

Rich Hall interview

Rich Hall talks about his love of stand-up and says that he's not really a grumpy old man.

Rich Hall brings his comedy Hoedown back to Scotland

Deadpan comic Rich Hall is heading to Scotland this weekend with a rag tag band of musicians in tow for a right good Hoedown.

Rich Hall review

Rich Hall's sardonic style permeates every fibre of his being.

Almost by stealth, this vaguely satirical, topical stand-up showcase has made it to a fifth series. Functioning as a sort of halfway-house testing ground between Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You, it's seen a surprisingly illustrious stream of light-entertainment talent pass through its doors.

Jack Whitehall, Kevin Bridges, Patrick Kielty and Rich Hall have all made appearances before moving on; this time Paul Chowdhry takes over hosting duties while regulars Seann Walsh and Josh Widdicombe are joined by newbies Simon Evans, Romesh Ranganathan and Angela Barnes in sticking the boot into the week's news. Decent post-pub fun, if you're in the market for that sort of thing.

This week's best Edinburgh comedy

Reviews of Rich Hall, Bobby Mair and Mike Wozniak.

Set List: an interview with Paul Provenza

Robin Williams has said it's the most terrifying, and awesome gig he's ever done. Richard Herring has described it as "cruel and wonderful genius", while Rich Hall has compared it to jumping out of a plane and hoping your parachute works.

Dance sensation Diversity puts a spring in the steps of Chatty Man Alan Carr, national charmer Miranda Hart and Idiot Abroad Warwick Davis, who've rashly decided to shake a leg - Ashley Banjo-style - as their contribution to this evening of fundraising action for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity for children. Other funny faces putting their happy feet forward for the cause include comedian Kevin Bridges, who takes a pop at the more furtive pursuits of his fellow Scots, and TV regulars Russell Brand, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Rich Hall and Paddy McGuinness. Among those putting in an appearance on VT are surreal loon Noel Fielding and Jack Whitehall.

The raucous annual stand-up bonanza in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital comes once again from the O2 in London.

When the live gig was held a couple of weeks ago, one critic described it as "Live at the Apollo on steroids". In other words, expect big, booming, arena-style stand-up from an all-star roster. Jack Whitehall, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Noel Fielding and Jason Byrne are among the long list of comics donating gags to the cause.

Diversity open the show with a dance routine into which Alan Carr, Miranda Hart and Warwick Davis insert unexpected cameos. Lee Evans airs a routine about EasyJet. Russell Brand goes walkabout among the crowd. Rich Hall jokes about child labour ("Clothes make the man but kids make the clothes").

And unsurprisingly the recurring theme is the year's revelations about Jimmy Savile and other stars - everyone has an angle on that one.