Press clippings

Sam Serrano: The trouble with being a 'TikTok comedian'

Matt Rife's new Netflix special shows the result of a new pressure on comics, says Sam Serrano.

Sam Serrano, Chortle, 23rd November 2023

Comedy Central Live Series 2 line-up revealed

Comedy Central Live, the online stand-up series, is to return for a second series from Monday 9th January. The list of 40 comedians involved has now been revealed.

British Comedy Guide, 5th January 2023

BBC Comedy Festival Live review

Reviews of the stand-ups showcased in Newcastle.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th May 2022

Rosie Jones to host UKTV disability showcase

UKTV has commissioned Rosie Jones's Disability Comedy Extravaganza, a stand-up showcase for UKTV Play and the Dave YouTube channel.

British Comedy Guide, 26th April 2022

Review: 2Northdown's New Act of 2021 final

11 up-and-coming comics compete for London venue's title.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st December 2021

Beat The Frog World Series Final 2021 review

This year's 'world series' final of Manchester's Beat The Frog new act challenge was a game of two halves. Before the interval the crowd were subdued, not even giving compere Danny McLoughlin's quick-witted ad libs the laughs they deserved; afterwards they were reenergised, and the comedians sharper too. Which is cause and which is effect is open to debate.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd November 2021

Leicester Square Theatre New Act Of The Year review

Too much? Fifteen comedians on one new act final might feel like overkill, but no act seemed undeserving of their place at the climax of the Leicester Square Theatre talent hunt last night - and all were certainly strong enough to make a long show fly by.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th December 2019

New comedian of the year results

Sheffield's David Eagle has been crowned New Comedian of the Year at the final at the Leicester Square Theatre.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th December 2019

Comedy Bloomer's LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year review

The spoils - a whole £250 - went to Charlie George, a personable and witty comic who seems to have come a long way in the five short months since an unremarkable performance the Leicester Square new comedian final.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd May 2019

Share this page