Sophie Willan takes Magners New Act crown
Manchester comic Willan beat five other comics to the title, bagging £1,000 in the process.
Dane Baptise announces debut UK tour
The Foster’s Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee will kick off his tour next March.
Freddy Quinne releases Edinburgh comedy album
Totaling over an hour of stand up, the album features 12 recordings of the Preston comic MCing 12 different gigs over the course of the Edinburgh festival.
Susan Calman signs on as Women in Comedy Festival patron
Calman joins Maxine Peake, Isy Suttie and Jo Caulfield as an official supporter of the festival, which returns for its third year in October.
Edinburgh Fringe review: The Horne Section’s Question Sessions
“Horne’s innate charm and quick wit manage to keep it on track, making for a dynamic and jubilant end to a day at the Fringe.”
Frog and Bucket launches quiz night
Manchester’s longest running comedy club is to stage a monthly comedy pub quiz.
Hadrian’s Wall becomes a comedy venue
Chester’s Roman Fort in Northumberland will play host to Tony Law, Gordon Southern and The Story Beast next month.
Olivier award-winning comedy comes to Newcastle
Following an award-winning stint in the West End, hit comedy Handbagged is to come to Newcastle’s Theatre Royal next month.
