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QI (Quite Interesting) is a British comedy panel game television quiz show created and co-produced by John Lloyd, hosted by Stephen Fry, and featuring permanent panellist Alan Davies. Most of the questions are extremely obscure, making it unlikely that the correct answer will be given. To compensate, points are awarded not only for right answers, but also for interesting ones, regardless of whether they are right or even relate to the original question.

Andy Hamilton Comes to Theatre Royal Winchester This Month
by Stephi Wild - October 14, 2021

Writer and comedian Andy Hamilton heads to Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday 31 October with his show ‘An evening OUT with Andy Hamilton.’...


VENTNOR FRINGE Announces Extended Edition This Summer Photo VENTNOR FRINGE Announces Extended Edition This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - June 01, 2021

The multi-award-winning arts festival, which features gigs, comedy and theatre in pop up venues throughout the dramatic cliff-top town on the Isle of Wight, will return for an extended 10 day edition from 23rd July - 1st August 2021....


Review: The Festival d'Avignon Presents LE SEPTIÈME JOUR By Meng Jinghui Photo Review: The Festival d'Avignon Presents LE SEPTIÈME JOUR By Meng Jinghui
by Wesley Doucette - July 21, 2022

Eulogies, obituaries, and post-mortems. There are many ways people digest a life ended. It's a daunting task to try to encapsulate someone else's life. The task becomes even more difficult when the existence you're attempting to reckon with is your own. Meng Jinghui's Le Septième Jour, now in perfor...


2022 League of American Orchestras National Conference to Take Place in June Photo 2022 League of American Orchestras National Conference to Take Place in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2022

After online convenings in 2020 and 2021, the League of American Orchestras National Conference will take place in person again, hosted this year by the Los Angeles Philharmonic in partnership with the Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO)....


Nai-Ni Chen Announces The Bridge Dance Classes, November 7-9 Photo Nai-Ni Chen Announces The Bridge Dance Classes, November 7-9
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2022

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company announces The Bridge Virtual Dance Institute of boundary-breaking dance experiences free one-hour company classes on Zoom and in person open to all dancers at an Intermediate to Advanced level, November 7 & 9, 2022. ...


Phil Wang Announces UK and Ireland Leg of World Tour For Spring 2023 Photo Phil Wang Announces UK and Ireland Leg of World Tour For Spring 2023
by Stephi Wild - October 05, 2022

Following releasing his first critically acclaimed Netflix stand-up special and book, plus subsequently touring in the USA and at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Montreal's Just For Laughs Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Phil Wang (That's My Time with David Letterman,...


Stephen K. Amos Brings OXYMORON Tour to Parr Hall Photo Stephen K. Amos Brings OXYMORON Tour to Parr Hall
by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2022

Award-winning comedian and TV personality Stephen K. Amos is going back on tour with a new show which includes a date at Warrington's Parr Hall....


Chinese Arts Now & Soho Theatre Present CAN Festival Comedy Night Photo Chinese Arts Now & Soho Theatre Present CAN Festival Comedy Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 23, 2021

The CAN Festival Comedy Night is one of the annual Festival’s hottest tickets. Live streamed from Soho Theatre this year, it promises a raucous night of comedy, conversation, film clips and best bits from comedians of Chinese heritage. Confirmed names so far are Ken Cheng, Evelyn Mok and Phil Wang....


The Crossing Presents Shara Nova's TITRATION, August 13 Photo The Crossing Presents Shara Nova's TITRATION, August 13
by A.A. Cristi - August 10, 2022

Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing gives the Philadelphia premiere performance of Shara Nova's TITRATION at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill this Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 4:00pm. The new work delves into feelings of joy, rage, and determination, told through songs by singer-songwrit...


Casting Announced For BREATHE Coming to Aaron Davis Hall – City College Next Week
by Stephi Wild - June 08, 2022

Producing Artistic Director, Sheila Kay Davis (New Professional Theatre) today announced the cast and creative team for BREATHE, written by award-winning writers Stephanie Berry, Cassandra Medley, Càndido Tirado and Directed by Edward Torres (Public Theater, Second Stage, Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatr...


Nina Conti Announces Edinburgh Fringe Run Of THE DATING SHOW For August 2022 Photo Nina Conti Announces Edinburgh Fringe Run Of THE DATING SHOW For August 2022
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2022

Following a critically acclaimed tour and West End run, Nina Conti is preparing to return to the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 with The Dating Show....


Comedian Rob Brydon to Continue UK Tour in 2022 Photo Comedian Rob Brydon to Continue UK Tour in 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 22, 2021

Award winning comedian Rob Brydon and his eight-piece band continue their widely praised tour into 2022 with his show, Rob Brydon – A Night of Songs & Laughter, with this production marking the first time Brydon has created a show that includes songs and music as well as his acclaimed wit and comedy...


Olga Koch Announces New UK Tour For 2021 Photo Olga Koch Announces New UK Tour For 2021
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2021

Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Olga Koch will embark on a 2021 UK tour with her third show Homecoming. The tour begins on Monday 6th September 2021 at London's Soho Theatre for six nights and concludes on 16th October in Leicester at The Big Difference (formerly The Cookie)....


EA Festival and Essex Book Festival to Open This Month Photo EA Festival and Essex Book Festival to Open This Month
by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2021

EA Festival has partnered with Essex Book Festival in an exciting new long-term venture to co present events in East Anglia. EA Festival’s forward-looking approach to its inaugural festival  demonstrates its commitment to work with regional and local leaders in the culture sector. ...


APARTMENT 666 Selected as Week Two Winner of Players Theatre's Boo! Short Play Festiv Photo APARTMENT 666 Selected as Week Two Winner of Players Theatre's Boo! Short Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 21, 2022

The Players Theatre Boo! Short Play Festival is now taking place. Each weekend for three weeks this month, a new selection of spooky 15 minute original plays premieres to West Village audiences. Last weekend's audience-selected winner was 'Apartment 666', written by Danielle Boss and directed by Key...


Nai-Ni Chen Announces The Bridge Classes October 3-5 Photo Nai-Ni Chen Announces The Bridge Classes October 3-5
by A.A. Cristi - September 28, 2022

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces The Bridge Virtual Dance Institute of boundary-breaking dance experiences Free One-Hour Company Classes on Zoom Open to All Dancers at an Intermediate to Advanced Level October 3 & 5, 2022....


Josh Widdicombe's BIT MUCH… Tour Announces Rescheduled Dates Photo Josh Widdicombe's BIT MUCH… Tour Announces Rescheduled Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 03, 2021

Josh Widdicombe, the guy everyone can do an impression of, is back on stage in 2021 with his new stand-up show. A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world. Bit much?...


More Shows Announced At Assembly Festival Garden Photo More Shows Announced At Assembly Festival Garden
by A.A. Cristi - June 24, 2021

The programme at Assembly Festival Garden for Coventry City of Culture grows bigger and better, as more shows are announced for the Queen of Flanders and Piccolo spiegeltents in July.  ...


Nina Conti Announces West End Run of THE DATING SHOW Photo Nina Conti Announces West End Run of THE DATING SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 01, 2021

Following a 4-year absence and fresh off the heels of her ongoing tour of the same name, Nina Conti is preparing to embark on a West End run of her new critically acclaimed show, The Dating Show at London’s Arts Theatre from 9th – 19th February 2022....


VIDEO: Director Alexis Woodard On DO YOU LOVE THE DARK? Photo VIDEO: Director Alexis Woodard On DO YOU LOVE THE DARK?
by Alan Henry - February 25, 2022

Alexis Woodard is the Spelman Leadership Fellow and director of the Kathy & Ken Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young production DO YOU LOVE THE DARK? Hear about the inspiration for DO YOU LOVE THE DARK? and why littles ones will love this new show....


Players Theatre Announces Week One Winner of BOO! SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL Photo Players Theatre Announces Week One Winner of BOO! SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
by Blair Ingenthron - October 15, 2022

New York City theatre goers received a spooky treat last weekend with the opening of the Players Theatre Boo! Short Play Festival. Each weekend for three weeks, a new selection of 15 minute original plays premieres to the haunting delight of audiences....


Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play SWEAT Opens At ACT April 29 Photo Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play SWEAT Opens At ACT April 29
by A.A. Cristi - April 18, 2022

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre today announced complete casting for its production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Sweat by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage (MJ the Musical, The Secret Life of Bees).  ...


Berk's Nest Announce Brand New Comedy Spectacular In South London! Photo Berk's Nest Announce Brand New Comedy Spectacular In South London!
by A.A. Cristi - December 15, 2021

Berk's Nest have announced LIVE AT THE CLAPHAM GRAND, a comedy spectacular on the last Friday of every month in London's South West . See the hottest names in comedy come together for a massive mixed bill night at one of London's most iconic venues. ...


Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces The Bridge Classes September 19-21 Photo Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces The Bridge Classes September 19-21
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 14, 2022

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company has announced The Bridge Virtual Dance Institute of boundary-breaking dance experiences Free One-Hour Company Classes on Zoom Open to All Dancers at an Intermediate to Advanced Level September 19 & 21, 2022. ...


Nai-Ni Chen Announces The Bridge Dance Classes, November 7-9 Photo Nai-Ni Chen Announces The Bridge Dance Classes, November 7-9
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2022

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company announces The Bridge Virtual Dance Institute of boundary-breaking dance experiences free one-hour company classes on Zoom and in person open to all dancers at an Intermediate to Advanced level, November 7 & 9, 2022. ...






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