News: Armando Iannucci's David Copperfield Film To Open London Film Festival

The Personal History of David Copperfield, an adaptation of the Dickens classic directed by award winning filmmaker Armando Iannucci (The Death of Stalin) is to open the 63rd BFI London Film Festival.

News: Michael McIntyre's Big Show Returns & You Can Be Part Of It

Michael McIntyre will bring his Big Show back to BBC One for a fifth series later this year from a new home. The six-part series will be filmed in front of a live audience at the London Palladium, while the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane is closed for refurbishment.
 
Do you know anyone who is an amazing singer or musician who could be the next Unexpected Star of the show?

News: Original Viz Magazine Man Jim Brownlow Dies

Jim Brownlow, who was one of the original Viz Magazine team alongside siblings Chris and Simon Donald, has died.

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News: All Star Benefit Gig In Aid Of Mental Health Charities Marks Anniversary Of Robin Williams' Death

Saturday August 11th is the fifth anniversary of Robin Williams' passing. To mark the anniversary promoters Dec Munro [Test Tube Comedy, Angel Comedy] and Isabelle Adam [ACMS, Comedy Club 4 Kids] are putting on a major benefit gig at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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News: Jennifer Saunders To Captain Sport Relief Netball Team With Players Sally Phillips, Luisa Omielan and Ellie Taylor

Two teams of celebrity players and sporting legends, led by Jennifer Saunders and Oti Mabuse, will battle it out this summer in the first ever All-Star Netball for Sport Relief.

News: Nish Kumar To Host Comic Relief Gig

Comedian and presenter Nish Kumar is set to host a special Comic Relief Live show at the Edinburgh Fringe next month.

The host of BBC Two’s The Mash Report, will be joined by some of the UK’s most exciting comedy talent for an exclusive one night only stand up gig for Comic Relief at the Assembly Music Hall at 6.30pm on Monday 19th August.

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News: Sofie Hagen Follows Edinburgh Run With UK Tour

Sofie Hagen is to follow the Edinburgh run of her latest show with a UK tour.

The Bumswing explores a frankly disheartening new piece of information that Sofie learned from her therapist, which has forced her to review the way she performs stand-up. Sofie talks about memory: What she remembers (not a lot), what she wishes she remembered (a lot) and what she wishes she could forget (also a lot). It’s a hilarious swing in a different direction for a comic who is used to tackling serious issues with her shows.  

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News: Jerry Seinfeld Does Surprise Set In London

Superstar stand-up Jerry Seinfeld has performed an intimate suprise show at the Soho Theatre.

The gig was a warm up for his upcoming four shows at the Eventim Apollo – two on July 12, two on July 13.

These are his first shows in the capital since he appeared at the 02 Arena in 2011.

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News: New Satirical TV Show for Tez Ilyas

One of the most exciting break out stars in British comedy, Tez Ilyas, joins Channel 4 this summer with The Tez O’Clock Show, a late-night satirical comedy show.

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News: New Sponsor Announced for Edinburgh Comedy Awards

A new sponsor has been announced for the most important prize in live comedy, the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. The new sponsor is digital TV channel Dave.

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