I've read in various advance publicity interviews for Year of the Rabbit that its star Matt Berry calls it "The Sweeney but in Victorian times." Thanks for doing my review for me Matt. I didn't realise quote how literal he was being. OK, there's no "get yer clothes on you're nicked" but then I'm not sure if that actual often-quoted line ever appeared in the old John Thaw cop show anyway. Oh, and there are more laughs here. And a cameo from the Elephant Man.
Daliso Chaponda has announced a UK tour starting in 2019 and taking in 36 dates after premiering at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The tour entitled ‘Blah Blah Blacklist’ starts on 19th September at Darwen’s Library Theatre and culminates on 15th March at Salford’s Lowry.
The winner of the first Big Funny Fest’s Dad joke competition has been revealed. Judges Mark Dolan and Hal Cruttenden came up with the shortlist of 10 of the corniest Dad gags submitted and proclaimed one the outright winner.
The competition was open to professionals and public alike and the winner just happens to be a stand-up comedian, The winning joke chosen by Mark and Hal is by Charlie George @CGdoescomedy:
Flo & Joan – whose songs have received over 50 million views – are set to record their first special, which will be captured over two performances at The Bedford in Balham on 1st July at 6.45pm and 8.45pm and is set to feature songs including Drank Too Much, Lady in the Woods and Cooler Than This. Tickets are now on sale here.
Update 16/6: Extra London date at Royal Festival Hall just added on October 26. Tickets on sale now at link below.
Tasmania’s Hannah Gadsby has announced UK dates for her latest show Douglas.
Entries are now open for the Amused Moose Comedy Award 2019. This competition, in its ninth year, seeks out the most entertaining breakthrough comedy talent yet to become well known and are therefore 'television ready', who perform in their own solo or sketch or multiple comedian/performer show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Comedian Stewart Lee is to open for Sleaford Mods at their major show in London this November.
Lee will be doing a set at the Eventim Apollo on November 15.
The comedian, who is currently developing his latest solo show, has often spoken of his admiration for the high energy hard-hitting Nottingham duo.
BBC Two has ordered a full series of The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk. The commission of The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk comes following the success of the Bafta-nominated short form pilot which aired on BBC Two last year as part of the critically-acclaimed Comedy Shorts.
The Gold Channel's quest to find Britain's Greatest Comedian has prompted varied responses from comedy fans and comedians alike.
The final top ten, chosen by the judges Roy Hudd, Sally Phillips, Stephen Mangan. (back row L-R) John Thomson, Darren Harriott, Ronni Ancona, David Quantick, Boyd Hilton, Nina Wadia was as follows:
1. Stan Laurel
2. Victoria Wood
3. Billy Connolly
4. Peter Sellers
5. Eric Morecambe
6. Steve Coogan
tied with...
6. Ricky Gervais
8. Spike Milligan
BAFTA and multi-award-winning Gavin & Stacey, starring Mathew Horne and Joanna Page, s
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