The Edinburgh Fringe’s traditional 60-minute format means that shows often feel as if they have been crammed into one hour. So I’m looking forward to seeing the extended version of David Baddiel’s... more
Previews
I’ve always been partial to a bit of art, I’ve always been partial to a bit of comedy and I’ve always been partial to a freebie, so Fancy Meeting You Here is right up my street. This is a free roving... more
Some truly interesting comedy for you this week. Adam Buxton is at the Duchess Theatre for five nights from April 21 as part of the two-week Invisible Dot season, with his acclaimed show Kernel... more
When John Robertson was at school in Perth, Australia, he was voted “person most likely to start a cult”. Well it looks as if his classmates were right. A couple of years ago Robertson was doing a... more
Decisions, decisions. I’ve got one of those horrible dilemmas this Wednesday when two tantalising gigs clash. And what makes it more frustrating is that they are taking place a two-minute walk from... more
On Fridays Rob Brydon is currently quoting Shelley and Byron, on Saturdays he is indulging in the poetry of the shiny-floored game show. The Guess List, which is a pleasure to review, is the kind of... more
After a bit of a lull there are some great gigs in London this week. So many, in fact, that BTJ has already written about the first one, One Night Stanshall, which pays tribute to legendary British... more
Are you interested in British eccentrics? Are you interested in comedy past as well as comedy present? Do you have good taste? Then hurry along to the Bloomsbury Theatre on April 8 for One Night... more
My girlfriend's favourite comedian Josh Widdicombe is out and about tonight. The Last Leg co-host is one of the performers taking part in a benefit for MS at the Leicester Square Theatre. Also... more
A big week for big comedy. Roger Daltrey's Teenage Cancer Trust shows are at the Royal Albert Hall all week and on Tuesday it's the annual comedy night. In the past Russell Brand, Little Britain and... more
