Connor Burns Sells Out All 34 Fringe Shows - Over 10000 Tickets

Rising Scottish stand up star Connor Burns has sold out his entire run of Edinburgh Fringe dates. This includes ten extra shows added due to demand. For those unable to bag Fringe tickets his upcoming tour includes furtrher Scottish dates. Details below. 

His latest show GALLUS is  a fiercely funny set packed with razor-sharp wit and jet-black cynicism.

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Comedian Cerys Nelmes Face Possible Prison Sentence In Turkey

Comedian Cerys Nelmes could be facing a jail sentence in Turkey after allegedly walking out of an Istanbul shop without paying for goods. 

Nelmes had been on holiday when towards the end of her stay she visited a branch of Zara. She said in a video that she posted on Facebook and then removed, that when she realised she had accidentally not paid she immediately returned and offered to pay, but the case quickly escalated.

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(some guy called) Dave Joke of the Fringe 2025 – Submissions Now Open And Star Judges Revealed

Remember the cheeky, Malcolm Hardee Award-winning stunt by comedian Will Mars at the post-pandemic Edinburgh Fringe 2021

While the well-known annual “Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe” took a hiatus due to COVID uncertainty in 2021, comedian Will Mars (pictured) stepped in with a comedy coup:

(some guy called) Dave Joke of the Fringe” — a completely independent joke competition, with big punchlines and an improvised trophy.

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2025 British Podcast Award Nominees Announced

The shortlisted nominees for the 2025 British Podcast Awards have been announced, with broadcaster Emma Barnett joining this year as the Chair of Judges.

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Production Starts On Ted Lasso Season 4

Production is officially underway on the fourth season of Ted Lasso, with returning and new cast members set to star in the next instalment of the multi-Emmy award-winning comedy. Pprincipal photography begins today in Kansas City, Sudeikis’s hometown, with additional filming set to take place in London.

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It's No Joke – U&Dave’s Joke of the Fringe To Take A Rest

U&Dave’s Joke of the Fringe will not be happening at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. Despite regularly being one of the most talked about aspects of the annual Fringe the decision has been taken not to unearth the best gag of this year's festival.

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TV Review: Mandy, BBC Two

Diane Morgan returns for another series of Mandy, in which she plays the lazy, useless beehive-haired title role who has more futile attempts at finding suitable employment. 

This week she has just lost her job tasting dog food and the benefits advisor (Tom Basden) wants to send her on a restart scheme to make her employable, which is the last thing Mandy wants...

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Off Menu Returns For 14th Series And 300th Show

Comedians and podcast hosts James Acaster and Ed Gamble kick off series 14 of their hit podcast Off Menu with their 300th episode.

In the first episode of this latest series, released today Weds 16th July, Ed Gamble and James Acaster mark the milestone occasion with special guest host AJ Odudu who turns the tables and asks Ed and James for their updated dream menus. All episodes are available wherever you get your podcasts.

Jayde Adams To Make Theatrical Debut In Treasure Island

Actor-Comedian Jayde Adams is to make her professional stage debut in Christmas Swashbuckler Treasure Island at Bristol Old Vic

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Comedy Women In Print Longlists Announced

This year’s Published Novel longlistcelebrates 14 anarchic and daring writers. The novels cover genres from domestic noir to queer fiction, from sci-fi to clowning, proving that comedy can cross-fertilise with many other genres.

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