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Edinburgh-bound duo make Barnard Castle return
Saturday 30 July will see Funny Way to Be favourites Steve Bugeja and Hayley Ellis return to perform their new Edinburgh Fringe shows in a pre-festival double bill.…
Monkeyshine Festival cancelled
The festival was set to feature top TV names such as Chris Ramsey, Jason Manford and Gary Delaney.…
Jimmy Carr to explore the science of laughter
Jimmy Carr And The Science Of Laughter: A Horizon Special will be an evening of new science, experiments and a whole new theory of funny. …
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Review: Leicester Comedy Festival Preview Gala 2017
The Leicester Comedy Festival has become firmly established on the UK comedy calendar.…
Review: Leeds Festival 2016
"So, what's the answer to the obvious question - is attending Leeds Festival a good way to see comedy?"…
Review: Latitude Festival 2016
While the middle-class, artsy nature of the festival often comes in for some stick (take a drink every time a comedian mentions it and chances are you won't remember the weekend at all) their comedy line-up is utterly unparalleled by any other festival in the country. …
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Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre & Opera House reach for the stars
The Grade I listed building has risen from the ashes once again - with the best comedy line-up in town. …
Ross Noble interview
'Someone being a fan is very flattering, but there's a big difference between somebody liking your comedy and someone wanting to wear your skin as a suit.’…
Interview: Gary Delaney, Jarred Christmas, Pete Firman and Sean Hughes
"The police were called. Turns out they were part of a local gang. I had to have a police escort out of town."…
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Podcast: All Killa No Filla #24
Episode 24 is an killer couple. It's the Ken and Barbie killers, Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo. …
Podcast: All Killa No Filla #23
Episode 23 is a big one. It's the Kindly Killer himself, Dennis Nilsen. We find out why he isn't the British Jeffrey Dahmer and Rachel mentions plane crashes, again.
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Podcast: All Killa No Filla #22
Episode 22 is Ronald Dominque, a Glee Club attending, moped riding, Southern serial killer. Rachel gets right wing and Kiri tells us all about 'The Panics'.…
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Edinburgh Fringe review: Robin Morgan, Guten Morgan
"While time will tell whether Robin turns out to be Clark Kent or Superman, he's already an interesting and engaging presence."…
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."…
Edinburgh Fringe review: Tony Law, Frillemorphesis
"Just watching Tony Law work is an education. Anyone who's serious about comedy should go see him."…
- Edinburgh-bound duo make Barnard Castle return
- Monkeyshine Festival cancelled
- Jimmy Carr to explore the science of laughter
- Preview: Sham Bodie’s summer spectacular
- Gemma Whelan lands Radio 4 chat show
- Mum and Upstart Crow get second outings
- Heard the one about the homeless comic?
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Comedy News
Darlington Comedy Festival 2014: and there’s more…
With Jimmy Cricket already confirmed for the Darlington Comedy Festival’s annual gathering in July, Festival Director Neil Jollie could justifiably borrow the legendary Irish comedian’s catchphrase as he adds a raft of star names to the programme today.…
‘Little Waster’ tribute on its way to the Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre
Bobby Thompson’s woodbine smoking 'Little Waster' alter ego became a folk hero across the North East, yet hid a man troubled by drink, gambling debts and the tax man.…
Jeeves & Wooster stage show visits Newcastle
The Olivier award-winning West End comedy Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense is set to arrive on Tyneside for four nights this autumn.…
Sue Perkins confirmed for Sheffield Doc/Fest
Sue Perkins, Nathan Penlington and Adam Buxton are amongst the comedy names featured at the 21st annual Sheffield Doc/Fest.…
Stand and Deliver – the new Kickstarter comedy magazine
A new comedy magazine is looking for Kickstarter support. …
The Gavin Webster Comedy Show comes to an end
Gavin Webster has been hosting a weekly show at The Stand since the comedy club opened on Tyneside in October 2011 - but that residency will come to an end next month.…
Hebburn stars reunite for charity show
Stars of the BBC2 sitcom Hebburn are reuniting in aid of one of the North East's leading charities. …
The Trip To Italy: Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon to host live Q&A in cinemas
Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are to host a live Q&A at cinemas across the UK on Wednesday.…
Comedian Battle Rap comes to The Stand
Geordie street cred will be on the line at a concept show on Tyneside next month - as six local stand-ups compete in a rap battle.…