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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THE WIZARD OF OZ, PEPPA PIG & More Go on Sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2023
New shows will go on sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre later this week, including the London Palladium production of THE WIZARD OF OZ and children’s favourite PEPPA PIG’S FUN DAY OUT....
Paul Chowdhry Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut With FAMILY FRIENDLY COMEDIAN
by Stephi Wild - June 29, 2023
Award winning comedian and PudCast host Paul Chowdhry makes his highly anticipated return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - his first full month run in 11 years. This year, Paul will be bringing his hit show ‘Family Friendly Comedian*’, following a nationwide sold-out tour which he later e...
Stars Of Taskmaster And Dreamland to Join Forces In String V SPITTA At The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2023
String V SPITTA; a hilarious new show from Ed MacArthur (Dreamland, Bad Education) and Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Taskmaster) is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. ...
EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Work In Progress
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 13, 2023
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue shares her top tips of work-in-progress comedy shows to see at this year's festival....
Riverside Studios Reveals Details of Inaugural Bitesized Awards and Young Critics Programme
by Stephi Wild - June 08, 2023
Riverside Studios has announced that they will be launching the Bitesize Awards and the new Riverside Young Critics Programme in celebration of their Bitesize Festival, which returns this summer with the largest programme in its history....
Ars Nova Announces Lineup For 15th Annual ANT Fest
by Blair Ingenthron - May 23, 2023
Ars Nova, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan and Producing Executive Director Renee Blinkwolt, has announced the lineup for its 15th Annual ANT Fest featuring 13 shows, 12 of which will premiere in-person and on Ars Nova Supra with one exclusively premiering on Ars Nova S...
Riverside Studios Reveals Details For The Bitesize Festival 2023
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023
Bitesize Festival at Riverside Studios is back this summer with the largest programme in its history. From stand-up and musicals to drama and dance, the festival offers a taste of something new for everyone....
Soho Theatre Reveals 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023
A full Soho Theatre Ed Fringe programme will be presented, consisting of 16 comedy and theatre shows across seven venues from artists around the world. Learn more about the lineup here!...
Bridget Christie and Friends to Appear at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 17, 2023
The multi award-winning comedian, Taskmaster icon, star of her acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series, Netflix stand-up special and upcoming Channel 4 sitcom (The Change) – Bridget Christie – plays the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, alongside performances from several specially-chosen special guests. ...
ARGComFest 2023 Reveals Lineup of Comedy Favourites at Shoreditch Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023
Returning to delight audiences once more, Actually Rather Good Comedy Festival has announced its captivating line up for 2023, as it is hosted once again at Shoreditch Town Hall....
The New Wolsey Theatre Reveals Details of Autumn 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023
The New Wolsey Theatre has announced details of its Autumn 2023 season which goes on general sale on Saturday 13 May at 10am....
OFF MENU LIVE Announces Additional Date at The London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023
Comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced that, due to unprecedented demand, they are adding an additional extra date to their first ever live UK and Ireland tour for 2023. ...
Television Stars and Award-Winning Theatre Come to Pleasance this Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2023
The third Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust features further huge theatrical and comedic names, noteworthy newcomers, international inspirational talent and insightful talks. ...
Call-Out for Disabled Performers to Host Kids' Game Show Exploring Disability
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 27, 2023
The critically-acclaimed kids game show Blue Badge Bunch has announced it is looking for a new host to join the show, inviting disabled performers to audition - in particular physically disabled and/or neurodiverse performers identifying as female or non-binary living outside of the East Midlands....
OFF MENU PODCAST Adds More Dates To First Ever Live Tour
by Stephi Wild - April 14, 2023
Comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced that, due to phenomenal demand, they are adding an extra five dates to their first ever live UK and Ireland tour for 2023. ...
OFF MENU PODCAST Will Launch a UK Tour Later This Year
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2023
Comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced the first ever live tour of their critically acclaimed podcast, Off Menu....
AUSTENTATIOUS will Feature in Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's MOREoutdoor Events This Summer
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 11, 2023
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre have announced MOREoutdoor events showcasing comedy, theatre, music and outdoor cinema for summer 2023. ...
Roundhouse Launches First Ever Comedy Festival For 2023
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2023
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....
The Pleasance Theatre Trust Present Giant Programme of Theatre and Comedy For Second Fringe On-Sale
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2023
The second Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust is a whopper with returning award-winning acts, amazing newcomers, European sensations, shows with fun for all the family and political chatterings. ...
Extra London Show At Hammersmith Apollo Announced For Phil Wang's Biggest Ever International Stand-up Tour
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2023
Hot on the heels of announcing a major Autumn nationwide extension for his biggest ever international tour, Phil Wang (That's My Time with David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Live At The Apollo) announces an extra London show at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith on the 23rd February 2024....
Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre Announces New Comedy Night Series
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 14, 2023
London’s hottest new comedy night is coming to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre this summer. The bimonthly night will see some of the UK’s top stand-up comedians joined by fresh faces who are gathering huge followings online....
Bridget Christie Announces Autumn 2023 Tour
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 03, 2023
The Edinburgh Comedy Award, Rose d’Or and South Bank Sky Arts Award winner will be taking her highly acclaimed show Who Am I? on tour this Autumn....
BLUE BADGE BUNCH Comes To VAULT Festival
by Stephi Wild - February 23, 2023
The award-winning Blue Badge Bunch is coming to VAULT Festival on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th March, 2.50pm; the interactive kids game show offering audiences the experience of what it is like to have different disabilities through interactive games....
Jordan Gray Named Comedy Breakthrough Star Award Winner
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 24, 2023
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....
Graham Norton Variety Show Lineup Announced For JUST FOR LAUGHS LONDON
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 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....
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