Lucy Beaumont is trying to crack the male stranglehold on comedians making travel shows with their parents. The comedian is developing a show in which she hits the road with her mum, the playwright ...

Omar Badawy was last night named as the second Chortle Hotshot of 2026 at a showcase in London. He – along with the previously announced Paul Hilleard – receives some financial help towards his ...

Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old he has been a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America. From being a regular on Fox’s hit sketch comedy show Mad TV, ...

Sugar Daddy’s the show I created in response to losing my ex-boyfriend to Covid. The performance I did where his friends came along was an absolute blast. They were hooing and hollering throughout the ...

Nick Mohammed will host this year's Olivier Awards, the 50th anniversary of the leading theatre accolades. The event will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 12 April and will be broadcast ...

Still Game stars Jane McCarry and Mark Cox are reuniting for a new stage drama. The pair who played Isa and miserly Tam in the BBC sitcom have been cast in a new play about a Catholic primary school ...

Ed Gamble is to host a new panel show in which teams of comedians compete to win a live studio audience over to their most outrageous opinions. Richard Ayoade and Joanne McNally will be the team ...

The revived Mock The Week has been commissioned for a second series Hosted by Dara Ó Briain, the topical panel show returned to British screens in February 2026 after a four-year absence, with ...

Rosie Jones is to appear in her first movie. The comedian has been cast in the dark comedy Bad Major alongside White Lotus star Jason Isaacs and Frozen’s Josh Gad.