Review: Funny Way To Be Comedy Gala – Parish Hall, Barnard Castle
Out in the sticks where pubs stop serving food at 3pm and everyone knows Dave the landlord, this picturesque town in Teesdale is such an unlikely setting for one of the biggest comedy shows of the year.
Josie Long in comedy short film tour
Josie Long is to embark on a tour of independent cinemas this November – including two nights at The Star and Shadow Cinema in Newcastle.
BBC New Comedy Awards: Jonathan Pelham wins Manchester heat
Jonathan Pelham has won the second Manchester heat in the BBC New Comedy Awards.
Funny Way To Be gala moves venue
One of the biggest comedy shows of the year has been forced to move to a new location – after protracted building work left the planned venue unplayable.
The Stand announce “record breaking year” at Edinburgh Fringe
Salt ‘n’ Sauce Promotions, the company that owns The Stand Comedy Club, have announced a record-breaking year at the Edinburgh Fringe box office.
Bridget Christie wins 2013 Edinburgh Comedy Award
Christie won the main prize for her feminist show A Bic for Her at The Stand, becoming only the third woman to win the Edinburgh Comedy Award since its inception in 1981.
Joint winners in 2013 So You Think You’re Funny? final
So You Think You’re Funny? has announced joint winners of its new act competition – for the first time in its 26-year history.
Hebburn series two: Melanie Hill joins the cast
Sunderland-born Hill, best known for her roles in Brassed Off, Bread and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, will link up with cast members in Manchester as they film series two of the BBC2 sitcom.
