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Lucy Porter Kicks Off CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES National Tour this February Photo Lucy Porter Kicks Off CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES National Tour this February
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017

Heading from your TV screen to a theatre near you, Lucy Porter is set to embark on a national tour with her smash hit Edinburgh Fringe show Choose Your Battles from 2nd February 2018....


The Pleasance Announces First On-Sale Shows for the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Photo The Pleasance Announces First On-Sale Shows for the 2018 Edinburgh Festival
by Stephi Wild - January 31, 2018

An entire festival in itself, the Pleasance's programme will offer some of the biggest names in entertainment, much-loved returning acts and exciting newcomers over three sites. The first released names in this year's line-up hint at the epic full programme in store for the 2018 Fringe, with tickets...


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....


Assembly Festival Announces More Shows On Sale Photo Assembly Festival Announces More Shows On Sale
by Julie Musbach - April 06, 2018

Assembly Festival (1-27 August) is delighted to announce more of its 2018 programme going on sale from 10am today (Thursday 22 March)....


Miles Jupp To Star In The World Premiere Of THE LIFE I LEAD Photo Miles Jupp To Star In The World Premiere Of THE LIFE I LEAD
by Stephi Wild - October 05, 2018

Miles Jupp, one of Britain's leading stand-up comedians and revered actors (Mock the Week, Balamory, The News Quiz, Rev, The Durrells), will tour the UK in 2019, with the world premiere of THE LIFE I LEAD by James Kettle, directed by Selina Cadell, opening at the Exeter Northcott on 6 February....


Ian Hislop And Nick Newman Return With New Satirical Play TRIAL BY LAUGHTER Photo Ian Hislop And Nick Newman Return With New Satirical Play TRIAL BY LAUGHTER
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2018

Following the sell-out success of The Wipers Times in the West End and across the country, Ian Hislop and Nick Newman have once again taken inspiration from real life events for their new play Trial by Laughter, based on their critically acclaimed original BBC Radio 4 drama of the same name. The pro...


Comedy Legend Ross Noble Returns To Swindon With New Tour Photo Comedy Legend Ross Noble Returns To Swindon With New Tour
by Julie Musbach - September 20, 2018

Having starred earlier this year in Mel Brooks' West End monster-hit musical, 'YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN', surrealist connoisseur and story spinner ROSS NOBLE is returning to stages across the UK and Ireland with his new stand-up tour, 'EL HABLADOR'....


Dr. John Cooper Clarke and Opener Mike Garry Come to Joe's Pub Photo Dr. John Cooper Clarke and Opener Mike Garry Come to Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2019

Hot on the heels of his sell-out 2018 NYC shows, and with a just published poetry collection ('The Luckiest Guy Alive' on Macmillan) the British 'People's Poet' Dr. John Cooper Clarke is back in New York City with a three-night run at the legendary Joe's Pub, March 22 to March 24....


Award-Winning Stand Up Comedian Phil Wang Returns to London With Final Performances o Photo Award-Winning Stand Up Comedian Phil Wang Returns to London With Final Performances of Hit Show KINABALU
by Macon Prickett - April 25, 2018

Hot off the heels of touring Australia and New Zealand, stand-up Phil Wang returns to London with final performances of his critically-acclaimed show Kinabalu including a second run at the Soho Theatre from 22nd May to the 2nd June and the Underbelly Festival on the 7th June. Phil is a son of the Br...


Jon Richardson Will Release New Live Stand-up DVD This November Photo Jon Richardson Will Release New Live Stand-up DVD This November
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2018

Jon Richardson, star of Channel 4's '8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown' and 'Ultimate Worrier' on DAVE, is set to release his third live stand up DVD 'Jon Richardson: Old Man Live' this autumn.Jon Richardson, star of Dave's 'Ultimate Worrier' and team captain on Channel 4's '8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Co...


Mel Giedroyc, Emeli Sande, Penelope Wilton & More to Read WINTER'S TALES at Print Roo Photo Mel Giedroyc, Emeli Sande, Penelope Wilton & More to Read WINTER'S TALES at Print Room at the Coronet
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2017

Details of Print Room at the Coronet's Winter's Tales have today been revealed. A stellar line up of well-known names will read their favourite festive stories. During the first week of December, classic and contemporary tales will be brought to life for children and families in the beautiful and in...


Bristol Old Vic Announces 24 New Shows For Its Winter/Spring 2019 Season Photo Bristol Old Vic Announces 24 New Shows For Its Winter/Spring 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2018

Bristol Old Vic today went on sale with its Winter/Spring 2019 programme, launching a new season of inspiring, cutting-edge and award-winning theatre, set to take Bristol by storm following its ground-breaking Year of Change....


Comedian Sara Pascoe Adapts PRIDE AND PREJUDICE for Nottingham Playhouse Photo Comedian Sara Pascoe Adapts PRIDE AND PREJUDICE for Nottingham Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2017

In a brand new comic adaptation by stand-up comedian Sara Pascoe, with an original score from Emmy the Great and directed by Susannah Tresilian (Director of Posh at Nottingham Playhouse in 2015), prepare yourself for a playful, truthful and occasionally disrespectful take on this brilliant novel....


Jess Phillips To Join Writing Team For World Premiere Of WOMEN IN POWER Photo Jess Phillips To Join Writing Team For World Premiere Of WOMEN IN POWER
by Stephi Wild - June 18, 2018

Director of Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Samuel Hodges, today announces Labour MP, Jess Phillips will join the writing team for the world premiere of Women In Power. The production sees some of the UK's most influential female voices, including Wendy Cope, Jenny Eclair, Suhayla El-Bushra, Natalie ...


WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? Comes to The Fringe Photo WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? Comes to The Fringe
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2019

Today Underbelly announces the iconic improvisational comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway? Live at the Fringe featuring Marcus Brigstocke and Phill Jupitus, alongside original improv legends, as part of its Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019 line-up....


Rich Hall Adds 44 Dates to His Hoedown Tour For Autumn 2018 - Tickets on Sale Now Photo Rich Hall Adds 44 Dates to His Hoedown Tour For Autumn 2018 - Tickets on Sale Now
by Macon Prickett - May 02, 2018

Rich Hall and his Hoedown band will continue to delight audiences with this legendary show by extending the tour into autumn 2018. Tickets for an extra 44 dates are now on sale!...


Cast Set for Royal Court's MANWATCHING at Edinburgh Fringe Photo Cast Set for Royal Court's MANWATCHING at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2017

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 @ SUMMER...


Reginald D Hunter Extends UK Tour Into 2018 Photo Reginald D Hunter Extends UK Tour Into 2018
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017

Due to popular demand Reginald has extended the critically acclaimed UK Tour of Some People Vs Reginald D Hunter....


Comedian Sara Pascoe Brings LADSLADSLADS to the West End this January; Tickets On Sal Photo Comedian Sara Pascoe Brings LADSLADSLADS to the West End this January; Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017

Multi-award-winning comedian Sara Pascoe has announced that her sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show LadsLadsLads will transfer to London's West End, playing at the Wyndham's Theatre in January. Tickets go on sale at 10am Thursday 12th October....


Reginald D Hunter Will Face The Beast On His Swindon Visit Photo Reginald D Hunter Will Face The Beast On His Swindon Visit
by Julie Musbach - February 26, 2019

Celebrating his twentieth anniversary as a comedian living and performing in the UK, Reginald D Hunter sets out on a forty date tour of the UK and Ireland in 2019 with his highly anticipated new show....


Full Casting Announced For the World Premiere of WOMEN IN POWER
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018

Director of Nuffield Southampton Theatres (NST), Samuel Hodges, today announces full casting for the world premiere of Women in Power. NST Associate Director Blanche McIntyre directs Lydia Bewley, best known for The Inbetweeners, Plebs and E4's comedy Drifters, Elizabeth Boag, Anna Fordham, Lisa Ker...


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....


Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announce MOREoutdoor Events For 2019 Photo Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announce MOREoutdoor Events For 2019
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2019

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced their full programme of MOREoutdoor events to complete their 2019 season. The one-off music, comedy and film events take place on Sunday evenings during the summer....


BWW Review: REGINALD D HUNTER: FACING THE BEAST, Richmond Theatre Photo BWW Review: REGINALD D HUNTER: FACING THE BEAST, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 16, 2019

Reginald D Hunter's latest show was originally titled Reginald D Hunter: Facing The Beast and Niggas when it premiered at his 20th appearance at the Edinburgh Festival last summer. Never one to shy away from controversy, the tour name has quietly dropped the 'n' word, the PR perhaps thinking that it...


13 New Shows Join Underbelly's Fringe Line-up Photo 13 New Shows Join Underbelly's Fringe Line-up
by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2019

Today Underbelly announces 13 new shows joining its Fringe herd. Pushing the limits of imagination, human skill and laughs per minute, this brilliant line-up will see everyone amoosed and astounded!...






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