BBC announces new comedy pilots for iPlayer
The BBC has today announced nine new iPlayer comedy pilots from the likes of Kayvan Novak, Ashley Walters, Aisling Bea, Josh Widdicombe and Katy Wix.
Preview: Pete Firman, The Witham, Barnard Castle
Middlesbrough magician Pete Firman has a few tricks up his sleeves on his return to Teesdale this weekend.
Kids’ comedy returns to the Customs House
Kids’ comedy returns to the Customs House in South Shields with a show from the brilliant Phil Ellis.
Darlington Comedy Festival 2014: more big names confirmed
More big names have been confirmed for this summer’s Darlington Comedy Festival.
Kickstarter comedy magazine reaches funding target
Kickstarter comedy magazine Stand & Deliver has reached its funding target.
Preview: Mat Reed, Gincredible, The Stand, Newcastle
After a frankly tip-top performance at Stockton ARC in March, Sunderland stand-up Mat Reed is bringing his solo show to Tyneside later this month.
Rik Mayall’s Noble England for No 1
“It would be a great thing for Rik’s memory. He was a comedy legend.”
