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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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Jon Richardson Will Embark On Tour With New Show THE KNITWIT Photo Jon Richardson Will Embark On Tour With New Show THE KNITWIT
by Stephi Wild - February 11, 2020

Will the recycling be put out on the right day? Who is going to smooth over the top of the margarine? How many lights are on upstairs when everybody is downstairs? Watch Jon Richardson pretend that these aren't his foremost concerns as he leaves home on his first tour since the last one....


SPITTING IMAGE U.S. Election Special Will Be Exclusively Available on YouTube Photo SPITTING IMAGE U.S. Election Special Will Be Exclusively Available on YouTube
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 28, 2020

It was announced today that the Spitting Image: US Election Special, also starring Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, will be made available on the show’s official YouTube channel to US audiences....


Rose Theatre to Reopen in June Photo Rose Theatre to Reopen in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 05, 2021

Rose Theatre has announced it is reopening its doors once again on 27 June 2021. Following three national lockdowns, the Rose is reopening to the public with a series of summer shows and events, including The International Youth Arts Festival by Creative Youth from 1 July 2021 and more....


Mark Watson Announces New UK Tour With THE INFINITE SHOW Photo Mark Watson Announces New UK Tour With THE INFINITE SHOW
by Marianka Swain - July 04, 2018

After spending last year being cluster-bombed with yoghurt on 'Taskmaster' and half-killed by Bear Grylls, multi award-winning Mark Watson returns with a UK National Tour doing what he's best at: being indoors....


UKTV Orders Four More Series of Emmy-Nominated TASKMASTER Photo UKTV Orders Four More Series of Emmy-Nominated TASKMASTER
by Macon Prickett - February 22, 2018

Fresh off it's Best Entertainment Show win at this year's Broadcast Awards, it was announced today that UKTV has ordered four more series of BAFTA and EMMY-nominated Taskmaster from Avalon for its award-winning comedy and entertainment channel, Dave. Greg Davies persists as the all-powerful Taskmast...


Josh Widdicombe Extends His 'Bit Much...' Stand-up Tour Into Spring 2020 Photo Josh Widdicombe Extends His 'Bit Much...' Stand-up Tour Into Spring 2020
by Stephi Wild - October 07, 2019

Josh Widdicombe, the guy everyone can do an impression of, is back with a brand new stand up tour. A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world. Bit much? Fine, it'll be a very funny night of grumbles and jokes in which Josh will finally tackle the hot comedy topics...


Mark Watson Brings His Latest Show To Worthing Photo Mark Watson Brings His Latest Show To Worthing
by Stephi Wild - July 08, 2019

Cluster-bombed with yoghurt on 'Taskmaster', half-killed on 'Bear Grylls' Celebrity Island', Watson returns to what he's best at: being indoors. Mark Watson visits Worthing to delight and charm audiences with his latest comic offering, Mark Watson: The Infinite Show. At the Connaught Theatre, Friday...


The Marlowe, Canterbury Will Hold Week Long Comedy Event Photo The Marlowe, Canterbury Will Hold Week Long Comedy Event
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2019

Comedy-lovers are in for a treat this summer when some of the finest and funniest acts on the circuit appear at the week-long event at The Marlowe Theatre and The Marlowe Studio, Canterbury....


Wajatta Releases New Album CASUAL HIGH TECHNOLOGY Photo Wajatta Releases New Album CASUAL HIGH TECHNOLOGY
by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2018

Wajatta - the new group formed by beat-boxer/comedian/musician Reggie Watts and electronic music artist/DJ/producer John Tejada - offers Casual High Technology, its first album, on May 11, 2018 via Comedy Dynamics. Presented as a cosmic collection of funk-infused techno, Casual High Technology is th...


Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour Photo Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2018

UK comedian Paul Chowdhry is bringing his highly acclaimed Live Innit show for his first Australian tour in April. Tickets go on sale Friday 2 February at 10am....


Josh Widdicombe Announces Brand New Stand Up Tour For 2019 Photo Josh Widdicombe Announces Brand New Stand Up Tour For 2019
by Stephi Wild - November 26, 2018

Josh Widdicombe, the guy everyone can do an impression of, is back with a brand new stand up tour. A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world. Bit much? Fine, it'll be a very funny night of grumbles and jokes in which Josh will finally tackle the hot comedy topics...


Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour Photo Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2018

UK comedian Paul Chowdhry is bringing his highly acclaimed Live Innit show for his first Australian tour in April. Tickets go on sale Friday 2 February at 10am....


Award-Winning Comedian Rhod Gilbert Will Visit Warrington Photo Award-Winning Comedian Rhod Gilbert Will Visit Warrington
by Stephi Wild - July 18, 2018

The multi-award winning comedian Rhod Gilbert is returning to the stage with a welcome visit to Parr Hall....


DeWalt Pressure Washers Featured on Fox & Friends Photo DeWalt Pressure Washers Featured on Fox & Friends
by Robert Diamond - May 31, 2018

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Dillon Francis Releases WE THE FUCK Feat. Fuego (The Remixes) Photo Dillon Francis Releases WE THE FUCK Feat. Fuego (The Remixes)
by Macon Prickett - June 08, 2018

Platinum-selling artist, DJ, and producer Dillon Francis today released a brand new set of remixes of his hit single 'We The Funk' (feat. Fuego), featuring contributions from Ape Drums, GTA, Scene Writers, Leon Lour, BOXINLION, and Courage. We The Funk (feat. Fuego) [The Remixes] is available to str...


THE CROWN, CHERNOBYL Lead 2020 BAFTA Television Awards Nominations - See Full List! Photo THE CROWN, CHERNOBYL Lead 2020 BAFTA Television Awards Nominations - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2020

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has today announced the nominations for the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards and British Academy Television Craft Awards....


UKTV Hits A High Note With THE HORNE SECTION Special Photo UKTV Hits A High Note With THE HORNE SECTION Special
by Macon Prickett - March 05, 2018

Avalon is producing a one-off UKTV Original special from the uniquely talented ensemble The Horne Section. Commissioned by Richard Watsham and Hilary Rosen for entertainment channel Dave, the two-hour special will feature The Horne Section's spontaneous and free-wheeling combination of live music an...


 The Horne Section Announce UK Tour Photo The Horne Section Announce UK Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 25, 2019

The six-headed comedy band The Horne Section are set to embark on their first ever national tour with their latest show That's How I Like My Tour, bringing their raucous comedy shindig across the UK on a 36-date tour from 4th February to 5th December. Tickets can be found at thehornesection.com....


Theatre Royal Brighton Has Announced April Special Events Photo Theatre Royal Brighton Has Announced April Special Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 05, 2020

Celebrating the music of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band, The Illegal Eagles return to Theatre Royal Brighton for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship....


Greg Davies and Alex Horne Return To the Thrones For TASKMASTER Season Six This May Photo Greg Davies and Alex Horne Return To the Thrones For TASKMASTER Season Six This May
by Macon Prickett - March 26, 2018

Greg Davies will reprise his role as the almighty Taskmaster as the Broadcast Award winning and Emmy, BAFTA, RTS, and Broadcasting Press Guild award nominated entertainment show returns to Dave for 10 brand new weekly episodes starting early May. The highly anticipated sixth series is set to test th...


Rob Delaney to Host STAND UP CENTRAL on Comedy Central UK Photo Rob Delaney to Host STAND UP CENTRAL on Comedy Central UK
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 06, 2018

Multi-award-winning and critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Rob Delaney, best known as the co-star and co-writer of the globally successful Catastrophe, is set to host the brand-new series of Comedy Central UK's established stand-up showcase, Stand Up Central.  The eight-part series, produced by...


Joe Lycett Adds Extra Manchester Date Photo Joe Lycett Adds Extra Manchester Date
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2018

Joe Lycett, star of Live at the Apollo (BBC One), Taskmaster (Dave) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4), has added even more dates to an already jam packed brand-new UK and Ireland tour, I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett....


Additional Adam Kay Show Added To LIVE AT THE RSC: Comedy Festival Photo Additional Adam Kay Show Added To LIVE AT THE RSC: Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 28, 2019

Award-winning comedian Adam Kay will now share entries from his diaries as a junior doctor across two "electrifying" shows of stand-up and music at the Royal Shakespeare Company's Live at the RSC: Comedy Festival....


New Book 'The History of the Court Theatre' Launches as Part of 50th Anniversary Cele Photo New Book 'The History of the Court Theatre' Launches as Part of 50th Anniversary Celebrations
by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2021

Almost as much drama behind the scenes as onstage revealed in theatre company's history ...


Comedy Giants Rob Brydon, Tim Vine, Daliso Chaponda, and More Head To Storyhouse This Photo Comedy Giants Rob Brydon, Tim Vine, Daliso Chaponda, and More Head To Storyhouse This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - August 03, 2018

If laughter is the best medicine then Storyhouse audiences can expect to enjoy a healthy Autumn that will tickle their ribs and tap them on the funnybone....






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