The winners of this year's Chortle Awards for Best Venue and Best Club night have been revealed.
The winners are as follows
LONDON
Best venue: 99 Club Leicester Square
Best club night: Quantum Leopard at 2Northdown
SOUTH
Best venue: Brighton Komedia
Best club night: Goat Comedy Club, Brighton
NORTH
Best venue: Frog and Bucket,Manchester
Best club night: XS Malarkey, Manchester
MIDLANDS
Best venue: Birmignham Glee
Comedian Alex Lowe found life imitating art at a recent gig.
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The first image has been released of the new cast of Dad's Army.
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Luke, Cassandra and Mary are sitting. They sit weekly for their portraits and, in a series of revealing sessions, end up sharing their funny and moving tales of love, longing and loss.
It has been reported in Australia that performer Luke Nowell has died.
Impro Australia posted the news on their Facebook page, as follows:
"It is with great sadness and a sense of disbelief that we acknowledge the passing of a friend and fellow improviser.
Luke Nowell was cherished member of the impro and comedy festival community. It was always a delight to share the stage with him.
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ARENA CONCERT SHOW
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