New Act of the Month: Marc Smethurst
Last month Marc Smethurst, a Dentistry student at Newcastle University, was named Tyne and Wear New Act of the Year 2012 – so it’s only right that he’s our New Act of the Month for January too.
Comedians to walk Hadrian’s Wall for North East charity
Hadrian’s Wall is the unlikely setting for one of the biggest charity comedy events in 2013.
The Week in Comedy: Jimmy Carr, Jack Whitehall & Jo Brand
Andrew Dipper trawls through this morning’s papers for a brief round-up of the week’s comedy chatter.
Daniel Simonsen fronts Funny Way To Be’s spring programme
Simonsen, who won Best Newcomer in 2012, has been signed up for Funny Way To Be’s comedy night on Saturday 16 March.
Ten Feet Tall announce new comedy shows for 2013
North East comedy promoters Ten Feet Tall today announced a sackful of new shows for 2013.
New DVD release for Viz creator Simon Donald
Viz co-creator Simon Donald is bringing out a new stand-up comedy DVD.
Miranda Hart announces 2014 stand-up tour
Comedian Miranda Hart will perform a live stand-up tour in 2014.
Marc Smethurst named Tyne & Wear New Act of the Year
Marc Smethurst has won the first Tyne & Wear New Act of the Year competition.
