Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union, has said it is “grossly unfair” that performers have been left unpaid, as the operators of Leicester Comedy Festival file for insolvency.In... more
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Myra DuBois' new show Siren which will tour the UK in Spring 2027. The artist presale opens at 10am on Thursday 6 August, with tickets going on general sale at 10am on... more
While thousands of comedians arrive in Edinburgh hoping to win an award, comedian Tom Short has decided not to wait.Instead, he asked artificial intelligence to judge his show before it had... more
Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket, famous for his wellington boots, wonky hat and "and there's more" catchphrase, has died, aged 80. His real name was James Mulgrew but he was known for many years as... more
Rich Hall has added more dates to his Chin Music tour. See below.“Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both... more
The Roundhouse Comedy Festival officially opened last night, launching a two week celebration of stand-up, live podcasts, comedy and special events.The festival opened with Live at the Roundhouse,... more
The BBC has acquired He Had It Coming, an Australian comedy-drama starring Lydia West (Big Mood, It’s a Sin), for BBC iPlayer and BBC Three from FIFTH SEASON, which handles global distribution on the... more
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House will be released in cinemas nationwide across the UK and Ireland on Friday 23 October 2026.The feature length family adventure film is written by Ghosts... more
Tributes have been paid to publicist Neil Reading, who has died aged 56 after a short illness.Reading was a publicist for a number of high profile comedians including John Cleese, Lenny Henry,... more
The BBC has announced the final set of heats for this year’s Celebrity MasterChef. The line-up for Heat Three is as follows: Lauren Steadman, Max Fosh, Melvin Odoom, Sue Cleaver and... more
