This year's Machynlleth Comedy Festival has been cancelled. Acts due to appear included Josh Widdicombe, Angela Barnes, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Adam Buxton, Sara Barron and Robin Ince. It was due to... more
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Alex Edelman has postponed the rest of his Just For Us UK tour and has issued the following statement."OK. I hate for the end of this UK tour - a run that’s been so fulfilling and fun - to be... more
Jena Friedman's Soho Theatre run has been postponed.The outspoken US comedian was supposed to be performing there from this week until March 28 but in light of the travel restrictions between... more
Rising star Lou Sanders is set to become Mel Giedroyc's regular sidekick as a whole host of celebrities join the pair to spill their shameful secrets in new comedy show for Dave, Mel... more
Comedy veteran Roy Hudd has died. He was 83.For many years Hudd presented the radio comedy show The News Huddlines (pictured) which gave countless breaks to new writers and performers.He was also a... more
Actor and comedian Dave Mounfield has died.He was best known for his work with Count Arthur Strong. In the original Radio 4 series he played sidekick Geoffrey the Caretaker, Gerry the Cafe Owner... more
This year's Sketch Off Final has taken place at the Leicester Square Theatre.Ten acts competed in the final, which was compered by Anna Mann, alias character comedian/actor Colin Hoult.The winner,... more
At times like this what we really need is a comedian fantasising about Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. And that's just what we have got. Brighton-based stand-up Laura Lexx tweeted the following... more
The Laugharne Weekend Festival, which was due to take place in South Wales at the end of March, has been postponed until October 2. Comedians Mark Thomas, Robin Ince, Nick Revell and Susan Murray... more
The Edinburgh Fringe has issued the following regarding the Coronavirus outbreak.Shona McCarthy, Fringe Society Chief Executive, said: “The Fringe Society continue with optimism to work towards the... more
