Taskmaster is based on the BAFTA and Royal Television Society award-nominated, internationally popular UK format. Reggie Watts will star as the Taskmaster who, with series creator Alex Horne as his loyal assistant, will judge five unwitting comedians as they compete against each other with creativity, cunning and genius in a series of stupefying tasks.
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Underbelly Boulevard Soho is launching into 2026 with a dynamic season of returning favourites, international hits and boundary-pushing new work, including Let the Right One In. ...
Fatiha El-Ghorri, known for her appearances on Taskmaster and Live at the Apollo, will present her first stand-up tour, COCKNEY STACKING DOLL, across the UK in 2026....
Audiences are invited to experience one of the most daring live comedy events of recent years from the comfort of their local cinema, as James Acaster brings his acclaimed stand-up experiment to the big screen....
Following the success of Nish Kumar's 2024/25 worldwide tour, the award-winning comedian is back with a brand-new show, Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy, for 2026....
Klarna presents Latitude Festival has revealed Sir Lenny Henry for an exclusive UK music festival performance as part of its landmark 20th anniversary comedy lineup....
The Free Association, a premier hub for improv comedy in the UK, will present two significant events in 2026: The Big Scene Improv Festival and a new, yet-to-be-named show. These events are set to enhance the UK's improv scene from May 13-17, 2026....
SoHo Playhouse's 2026 International Fringe Encore Series begins on January 3 and runs through March 29, and provides opportunities to emerging artists who show exceptional talent at each season's Fringe Festivals both artistically and commercially....
For those unfamiliar with Phil Ellis and his style of comedy, they might be more than just a bit confused by the start of Bath Mat. Instead of Ellis himself taking the stage, it’s fellow comedian Tom Short dressed up as a DJ, getting the audience warmed up. Finally, the man of the hour arrives, cr...
This month will see the release of star of Taskmaster series 20 Ania Magliano's debut stand-up special on Sky Comedy as well as on streaming service NOW. Learn more about her upcoming events here....
For 2026, marking 30 years on the London comedy scene, The Pleasance in Islington is launching Cut Price Comedy, a brand new monthly mixed-bill comedy night. ...
Following rave reviews and demand, record-breaking queen of Irish comedy Joanne McNally announces a string of new UK dates for her successful ‘Pinotphile’ tour. ...
Nick Mohammed’s biggest live tour to date just got even bigger. The Ted Lasso and Celebrity Traitors star has announced a one-night-only performance of his Mr. Swallow show Show Pony at the world-famous London Palladium....
SoHo Playhouse has revealed the lineup for the 2026 International Fringe Encore Series, running Off-Broadway. Shows include the U.S. premiere of Diana, direct from the Edinburgh Fringe, plus more....
Multi-award winning comedian Phil Ellis has added extra dates to his biggest tour ever with his brand new show, 'Bath Mat'. Learn more about the upcoming tour here!...
Mae Martin, award-winning comedian, adds a second show at Lincoln Theatre for their stand-up tour THE POSSUM. Tickets on sale November 7!...
The League of Improv will take up a monthly residency at The Phoenix Arts Club with a launch show that features one of the funniest comedy stars on the circuit - Lou Sanders. ...
With just three weeks to go before the opening of THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY at Riverside Studios, a familiar figure has been seen wandering the halls in Hammersmith. Visitors were surprised this week to encounter Marvin the Paranoid Android quietly roaming rehearsal spaces ahead of the ...
Star of The Celebrity Traitors, Taskmaster and Ted Lasso, NICK MOHAMMED will bring his critically acclaimed alter-ego MR. SWALLOW to Bradford Live next year. Learn more here!...
Having built a cult following over multiple acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, duo Tom Clarkson and Owen Visser bring their multimedia festive spectacular The Christmas Thing back to Seven Dials Playhouse for Christmas 2025....
Birmingham Rep has announced the complete cast for the World Premiere of the much anticipated play-with-songs, Sherlock Holmes and The Twelve Days of Christmas, written by Humphrey Ker and David Reed....
Stars of stage and screen will unite to celebrate the publication of a brand new book from the award-winning arts and social justice charity, Cardboard Citizens....
GICF will celebrate Glasgow as 'the funniest city in the world' from 11th - 29th March 2026 in venues across the city with registrations now open for acts and venues...
Due to popular demand, comedian, novelist, and self-proclaimed professional show-off Jenny Eclair will be extending her nationwide autobiographical show Jokes, Jokes, Jokes Live! with additional dates this autumn. ...
What do you get when you combine a desire to find a way to optimise happiness, an Australian comedian and a healthy dose of graphs? You get Tom Cashman: 2 Truths, 1 Lie & 17 Slight Exaggerations. Fresh from a run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Cashman brings his show to London’s Soho Theatre....
Thunderbolts*, the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning August 27. This follows the movie's digital debut in July and its theatrical release in May. ...
