Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre & Opera House reach for the stars
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The Grade I listed building has risen from the ashes once again – with the best comedy line-up in town.
Ross Noble interview
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‘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
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“The police were called. Turns out they were part of a local gang. I had to have a police escort out of town.”
Jim Field Smith interview
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Jay Richardson talks to the director and and co-writer of new BBC Two comedy Stag.
Five reasons you need The Order of Silly Billies in your life
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“Mental” – The Journal. “Mental” – The Courier. “Mental” – The Crack. “Mental” – Giggle Beats. “Mental” – NARC Magazine.
Interview: Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival founder Geoff Rowe
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Geoff speaks exclusively to Giggle Beats about the history of the festival he founded in 1994, Comedy In The Dark, the Dave sponsorship, and the festival’s impact on the comedy calendar.
Top 10 BAFTA 2016 puns
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From the UK Pun Championship's first ever winner, Darren Walsh.
From the UK Pun Championship’s first ever winner, Darren Walsh.
9 crap Christmas presents for comedy fans
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There’s a whole world of horrifying merchandise out there to besmirch the stockings of unsuspecting comedy fans. Here are some of the worst.