Tommy Tiernan

Don't miss D'Lai, Joanne McNally, and Off Book: The Improvised Musical at The Den Theatre in February. Get tickets now!

MZA presents Micky Bartlett - Let Me Start From The Start.

The Town Hall will present two special evenings of comedy with comedian Joanne McNally in The Prosecco Express on February 3 and 4 at 8pm.

A tour de force in comic showmanship, Marie Jones's legendary award-winning play will explode once again into the Lyric Theatre where it all began almost 25 years ago. But this time it’s unlike you’ve ever seen it before as, with the help of technology - and a host of famous stars - Stones in his Pocketswill be brought to life in a new way. 

There's still plenty to discover at Assembly Festival as the Edinburgh Fringe enters its final week for 2021; with world-class circus, big-names in comedy, live music, five-star theatre and more being added to the programme till 29 August.  

Gilded Balloon have announced the ten incredibly talented new comedians who have made it through to this year's Grand Final of So You Think You're Funny?

Assembly Festival will host an exciting mix of theatre, dance, circus, comedy, music, and more, from Thursday 29 July to Sunday 29 August. Alongside this there will be a stimulating digital programme presented live or on-demand hosted on Assembly's new online venue, Assembly Showcatcher.   

Gilded Balloon will be bringing the UK's longest running comedy newcomer competition back for its 33rd year! After a one-year hiatus, the So You Think You're Funny? competition will take place online for the first time in its history.

This showcase boasts a fantastic mix of home-grown and international talent. The dynamic Ben Kochan hosts an outstanding line-up of some of the most exciting Jewish comedians in Australia. Featuring Alice Fraser, Robyn Reynolds (UK), Jamie Kirk, and headliner Mike Goldstein (US).

In his first year of comedy, Australian comedian Anthony Jeannot won the Search for a Funny Bone competition in a field that included international superstar Ronnie Chieng (The Daily Show, Crazy Rich Asians) and Nick Cody (Conan).

This spring, at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, see a variety of performances from Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra to rock and pop concerts, spoken word, contemporary music and film screenings.

Today Underbelly announces 7 new shows being herded into its Fringe line up in 2020. Expect maximum amoosment from sell-out comedy stars, alongside unmissable magic from kids' entertainment icons.

This year's edition of 5x5, the Abbey Theatre's community theatre development programme supporting diversity and greater access at Ireland's National Theatre, starts today. This year's group of five projects include a Direct Provision theatre group, a Men's Shed, a group of women from the north inner city, a group of blind and visually impaired people, and a group of LGBT+ Irish speakers.

First weekend of the Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival features shows from Kathryn Ryan, Iain Stirling, Ayesha Harazika and Brendon Burns.

The 8th edition of Just For Laughs Sydney is thrilled to announce that the JUST FOR LAUGHS ALL-STAR GALA will be held on Saturday November 24, 2018 at the iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall - home of Just for Laughs Sydney. Tickets go on sale Monday December 11 at 9.00am making it the perfect Christmas present for any lover of great comedy.

Underbelly is thrilled to be partnering with The Brain Tumour Charity for a raucous evening of live comedy. The organisation remains at the forefront of the fight to defeat brain tumours, making a difference every day to the lives of people with a brain tumour and their families.

Nish Kumar, Tommy Tiernan and The Royal Court's MANWATCHING have been announced among those taking part in an all-day takeover of Paines Plough Roundabout, in support of Save The Children's Rescue at Sea Appeal.

Comedians Edward Aczel, Eshaan Akbar, Dan Antopolski, Mitch Benn, Markus Birdman, Jason Byrne, Keith Farnan, Stuart Goldsmith, Darren Hariott, Pete Johansson, Tony Law, Andrew Maxwell, Simon Munnery, Andrew O'Neill and Mark Watson will be performing MANWATCHING at Paines Plough's ROUNDABOUT @ SUMMERHALL at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.

What do you discover when you decide to leave the safety of your sofa in Italy to become a foreigner in the UK, just as the UK decides to leave Europe? Francesco De Carlo has done just that, and shares his adventures and hilarious findings in his brand new show, Comfort Zone.

BWW speaks to Francesco De Carlo about bringing Comfort Zone to the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.