Comedy News

Jack Carroll lands Radio 4 sitcom

Jack Carroll lands Radio 4 sitcom

Semi-autobiographical sitcom Careless follows the fortunes of cerebral palsy suffer and wannabe comedian Jack, who finds success after appearing on a TV talent show.…

Stewart Lee takes on ticket touts

Stewart Lee takes on ticket touts

"Artists shouldn't have to have their tickets sold at higher rates than they want them to be sold at. It is wrong. The Free Market, in this case, can fuck off."…

Keith Allen joins Uncle

Keith Allen joins Uncle

Allen will make an appearance in the upcoming series of the BBC Three sitcom as Andy’s dying Uncle Frank, who he tries to reconnect with in the hope of getting a mention in his will.…

Bill Bailey and Sean Lock to headline Altitude Festival

Bill Bailey and Sean Lock to headline Altitude Festival

Taking place once again in Mayrhofen, Austria, on 23 - 27 March, Altitude gathers top comedians and new acts for a series of intimate gigs in venues throughout the Tyrolean ski resort.…

Punch-Drunk Blyth – reigniting a community?

Punch-Drunk Blyth – reigniting a community?

Lauren Douglass takes a punt on a new comedy club opening at the bottom of her street.…

Ted Robbins collapses during Phoenix Nights Live

Ted Robbins collapses during Phoenix Nights Live

The opening performance of Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights Live show has been cancelled after comic Ted Robbins collapsed on stage during the show. …

Mark Thomas hits the road with Cuckooed

Mark Thomas hits the road with Cuckooed

Following a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, the comedy statesman is embarking on his 8th nationwide tour with a comedy of betrayal.…

Edinburgh Fringe 2015: Max & Ivan’s The Wrestling returns

Edinburgh Fringe 2015: Max & Ivan’s The Wrestling returns

2015 show features a "Battle Royale, with 20 wrestlers and comedians battling to be crowned champion."…

Cook, Moorhouse and Gein’s head to Teesdale

Cook, Moorhouse and Gein’s head to Teesdale

Teesdale's Funny Way To Be Comedy Club has added two new shows to its comedy programme in Barnard Castle. …

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