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Comedian Richard Herring will return to stand-up after six years with his new show Can I Have My Ball Back?, coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre on 23 May.

John Mulaney will explore the city of Los Angeles with his comedian friends in the upcoming Netflix special John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's In LA. Over the course of six live episodes, the comically unconventional show will feature Mulaney along with special guests and field pieces all shot in Los Angeles. Watch the announcement video here!

Discover the lineup for Netflix's comedy festival, OUTSIDE JOKE. Get ready for a laughter-filled event as Netflix brings together the biggest names in comedy. The lineup includes Fred Armisen, Freddie Gibbs, Janelle James, Leslie Jones, Michelle Buteau, Reggie Watts, drag icons Alyssa Edwards, Jimbo, Latrice Royale and Trixie Mattel, and more.

Theatre Royal Brighton has been undergoing improvement works since early 2023, including the ongoing restoration of the Grade II* listed Colonnade on New Road to its original terracotta splendour. See timelapse video of the transformation!

The cherished Radio 4 series Desert Island Discs is preparing to transfer to the live stage with a very special show celebrating over 80 years of casting its guests away. Desert Island Discs: The Live Show will grace the stage of the iconic London Palladium for three nights only from 25th - 27th March 2024.

Here are just some of the names included in the Festival. More headliners to be announced in the new year: Ali Wong, Atsuko Okatsuka, Anthony Jeselnik, Bert Kreischer, Beth Stelling, Bill Burr, Brett Goldstein, Cedric the Entertainer, Celeste Barber, Chelsea Handler,   Chris Rock, Craig Robinson, Daniel Tosh, Dane Cook, David Letterman, and more.

The iconic North London venue, the Roundhouse, has kicked oiff its very first Comedy Festival, running throughout August, The very first event promised a stellar line-up featuring a headline from Rose Matafeo, also featuring Catherine Cohen, Jordan Gray, Lolly Adefope, Rhys James, and Kiri Pritchard-Mclean. Unfortunately, much of the evening felt like we had interrupted early rehearsals of a different show.

Iconic live performance venue the Roundhouse in association with leading live comedy production company Berk’s Nest today announce the second slate of 2023 programming for the first ever Roundhouse Comedy Festival.

Comedian Joe Lycett will be inviting more famous faces to his brand-new Channel 4 show, Late Night Lycett on at 10pm this Friday, after it's hugely successful launch episode last Friday.

The Roundhouse in association with leading live comedy production company Berk's Nest have announced the initial slate of 2023 programming for the first ever Roundhouse Comedy Festival.

Global leader in comedy, Just For Laughs, in collaboration with leading live entertainment company, AEG Presents, and The O2, the world’s most popular music, leisure and entertainment venue, has released photos from the first day of programming the latest of the inaugural Just For Laughs LONDON festival, which is currently taking place through 5th March 2023 at The O2.

Miranda Hart has joined the line-up for Just For Laughs LONDON festival which kicks off this Thursday 2nd March until Sunday 5th March. Miranda will be joining Richard Curtis live on stage on Sunday 5th March at indigo at The O2 as part of Comic Relief The Truth & Everything Except The Truth.

Television royalty Jonathan Ross, comedian Rosie Jones and actress Michelle De Swarte have joined the Just For Laughs LONDON festival line up, which is taking place from 2nd - 5th March 2023 at The O2 complex.

For his sixth UK tour, Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour. Whether it's the dire blandness of the two main parties or the shamelessly shoe-horned right-on messages in adverts and films, Geoff will continue to delve into areas much of comedy leaves well alone.

Critically-acclaimed comedian and singer Jordan Gray has been named as one of the recipients of the Comedy Breakthrough Star Award in The National Comedy Awards 2023.

Just For Laughs have announced the final line up for Graham Norton's Variety show as part of the inaugural Just For Laughs LONDON festival, which is taking place from 2nd - 5th March 2023 at The O2.

Fresh from the Jungle, the star of ITV's I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here, Seann Walsh is going back on tour in 2023 with his latest stand-up show, Back From The Bed. 

Award-winning comedian, writer and television host Joe Lycett will be joining Graham Norton live on stage at the Just For Laughs LONDON festival which is taking place from 2nd - 5th March 2023 at The O2.

Global leader in comedy, Just For Laughs, in collaboration with leading live entertainment company, AEG Presents, and The O2, the world's most popular music, leisure and entertainment venue, have announced  the second slate of 2023 programming for the Just For Laughs LONDON festival which is taking place from 2nd - 5th March 2023 at The O2.

Press night of ELF The Musical took place at the Dominion Theatre yesterday, Thursday 24 November 2022. Guests included Katherine Ryan, Russell Kane, Shane Richie, Rachel Stevens and Denise Welch. Check out photos here!