This summer London’s Somerset House hosts Laughterama, a major new comedy festival starring the absolute best comedians of the moment in a series of ground-breaking shows, each starring a compilation... more
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Chris Ramsey has added a limited run of extra dates this autumn. Despite initially (and repeatedly) vowing not to add any extra dates, the opportunity to continue touring Here, Man ... more
A Comedy Thing by Channel 4 has been greenlit for a second year as it establishes a home for the next generation of young new comedians. The digital channel taps into the UK broadcaster’s... more
Francesca Moody Productions today announces that Shedinburgh will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 7–30 August 2026, before making its London debut with a season at the Young Vic Theatre... more
Comedian and broadcaster Sue Perkins has been announced as the guest interviewer for Dawn French’s ‘In Conversation With’ shows at London’s Lyceum Theatre on 18 May and Bath’s The Forum on 2 June.... more
Saturday Night Live UK has announced its next two hosts and musical guests.On 25 April, award-winning actor Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Big Mood, Derry Girls) will be joined by nine-... more
The BBC has released Literally! a brand new sketch series based on the GCSE English set texts - just in time for last minute exam revision. Aimed at 15 -16 year olds, the series... more
Crystal Palace is set to host a new comedy festival this summer.Stand-up at the Subway arrives at Crystal Palace Park from 21 – 24 May 2026. With eleven shows across four days, Stand-up at the... more
Crossed Wires podcast festival has revealed its final headliners to grace Sheffield in its third year - including performances from BAFTA-winning actor Paul Whitehouse, award-winning broadcaster... more
Alison Steadman, Diane Morgan, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Ruth Jones, James Corden, John Bishop, Lee Mack, Sir Michael Palin, Sue Johnston and the creators and producers of Amandaland are among a... more

