Jesterval 2013 opens in Baltic Square
There will be laughs aplenty on the banks of the River Tyne tonight – as the North East’s biggest comedy festival takes centre stage.
UK Women In Comedy Festival begins
The first ever UK Women in Comedy Festival launches today, with over 100 shows scheduled to take place across Greater Manchester.
Richard Osman confirms plans for Pointless live tour
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman are planning a live tour of their BBC One gameshow, Pointless.
Russell Howard’s Barnard Castle show sells out in less than a minute
Russell Howard’s work-in-progress show in Barnard Castle has sold out – less than a minute after tickets went on sale.
Jesterval announce free kids’ comedy
Jesterval, the comedy festival coming to Gateshead Quays next week, have announced free afternoon comedy for kids.
Funny Way To Be announce Russell Howard work-in-progress show
Russell Howard is coming to the North East with a work-in-progress version of his new Wonderbox show, Giggle Beats can exclusively reveal.
Big Mouth Comedy Gala postponed
A charity gala hosted by Hebburn creator Jason Cook has been postponed – four days before the show was due to take place.
Watch: BBC New Comedy Awards 2013 – Manchester, Heat Two
Clips from the Manchester acts involved in the BBC New Comedy Awards 2013, hosted by Jo Enright and recorded at the Comedy Store in Manchester.
