Wet House the big winners at 2013 Journal Culture Awards
Wet House, the comedy-drama which premiered last Autumn at the Live Theatre, has won three prizes at The Journal Culture Awards.
Preview: The Steamie – People’s Theatre, Newcastle
One of the most performed comedy plays in Scotland comes to Tyneside this week. ‘The Steamie’, a comedy written by Tony Roper of Rab C. Nesbitt fame, is set at Hogmanay and the women are working in the steamie, as usual, washing and drying clothes and blankets for their families. The comedy play centres on […]
Hebburn axed by BBC Two
Hebburn will not be renewed for a third series, writer Jason Cook has confirmed.
Ricky Tomlinson fights for justice in Gateshead
Ricky Tomlinson has continued his appeal for justice against his criminal conviction at an event in Gateshead.
House of Fools gets a second series
House of Fools has been renewed for a second series, Bob Mortimer has confirmed. Mortimer, who stars in the BBC Two series alongside his long term comedy partner Vic Reeves, announced the commission this morning on Twitter. The announcement will come as a relief to campaigners who contacted the BBC to request a second series, […]
Preview: Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle
Mitch Benn claims to be the 37th Beatle in his new UK stand-up tour.
Hebburn’s Gina McKee wins RTS Performance of the Year
Gina McKee has been awarded ‘Performance of the Year’ by the Royal Television Society for her role as Pauline in Hebburn.
Manford’s Comedy Club: Jason Manford launches UK-wide comedy nights
Jason Manford has launched a series of affordable comedy nights across the UK to encourage audiences to visit local comedy clubs. Manford’s Comedy Club will feature a selection of the Salford-born comedian’s favourite acts who are currently working on the comedy circuit to encourage audiences to go to see comedians other than those they recognise […]
