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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Julian Clary Will Return to Edinburgh Fringe After 17 Years With FULLY DILATED
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2026
Julian Clary will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time in 17 years with FULLY DILATED, a limited ten-show run at Assembly Rooms' Music Hall, promising intimate revelations and his signature camp comedy....
Avalon Reveals Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2026
Avalon announced its Edinburgh Festival Fringe theatre programme, featuring Bryony Kimmings' BOG WITCH, Flo & Joan's ONE MAN MUSICAL, and the UK debut of new musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN....
Pleasance Theatre Trust Expands 2026 Fringe Programme With 95 New Shows
by Stephi Wild - May 05, 2026
Pleasance Theatre Trust has added 95 new shows to its Edinburgh Fringe programme, featuring Tim Vine, Alex Edelman, and Flo & Joan among the highlights spanning comedy, theatre, and new writing....
Fatiha El-Ghorri Extends ‘Cockney Stacking Doll' Stand-Up Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2026
Due to high demand, Fatiha El-Ghorri’s debut stand-up tour, ‘Cockney Stacking Doll', has been extended for 25 further shows. The now 37-date tour is hitting venues across the UK this year from 25th April – 17th December 2026....
Frank Skinner, Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, and More Set for Roundhouse Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - April 21, 2026
The Roundhouse Comedy Festival returns to Camden with a lineup including Frank Skinner, Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Sam Campbell, Judi Love, and Kristen Schaal across stand-up, live podcasts, and theatrical comedy shows....
More Than 1,700 Shows Added For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - March 31, 2026
A second batch of shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced, bringing the current total number on sale for 2026 to 2,083. Learn more here!...
Assembly Festival Adds Stamptown, Jack Dee, and More
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2026
Assembly Festival has announced its next batch of shows for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with huge names from theatre, comedy, music, dance and more heading to Scotland’s capital this August. ...
Ambika Mod and Edi Patterson To Perform At The Free Association Big Scene Improv Festival
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2026
The Free Association will host The Big Scene Improv Festival from 13th to 17th May 2026, featuring performances by AMBIKA MOD and EDI PATTERSON among others. Over 25 shows will be presented during the event....
Francesca Moody's Shedload-Of-Future Fund Returns in 2026 with New Bursaries
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2026
Francesca Moody Productions and Shedinburgh have announced that applications for the 2026 Shedload-of-Future Fund will open on Wednesday 11th March 2026. ...
Sue Perkins, Sara Pascoe, and More Headline Latitude Comedy Bill
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2026
The Latitude Festival has announced Sara Pascoe, Sue Perkins and Sing-Along with The Section as the latest additions to its landmark 20th anniversary edition. Learn more here!...
UK Comedian Greg Davies Will Embark on First Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - February 26, 2026
Greg Davies, renowned UK comedian, will embark on his first tour across Australia, bringing his acclaimed comedic style to multiple cities. Learn more here!...
BLISS and More Set For Pleasance Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2026
Summer is nearly here, and Pleasance Theatre Trust will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe following a record-breaking year of award wins. Learn more here!...
LET THE RIGHT ONE IN and More Set for 2026 Season at Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 04, 2026
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 Will Embark on First Ever Stand-up Tour:
by Stephi Wild - January 29, 2026
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....
James Acaster's CINEMAGOERS WELCOME Comes to Over 400 UK Cinemas in March
by Stephi Wild - January 27, 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....
Nish Kumar Will Embark on New Tour For 2026
by Stephi Wild - January 27, 2026
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....
Sir Lenny Henry to Perform at the Latitude Festival's 20th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 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 to Launch UK Improv Festival and New Show in 2026
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2026
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 January 3
by Gillian Blum - January 03, 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....
Review: PHIL ELLIS: BATH MAT, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - December 15, 2025
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...
Ania Magliano Will Perform New Stand-Up Special and Adds More Dates to New Tour
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2025
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....
Pleasance Launches Monthly Comedy Night For 2026
by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2025
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. ...
Joanne Mcnally Adds New UK PINOTPHILE Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2025
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 Will Perform One Night Show at London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - December 09, 2025
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 Unveils Lineup for 2026 International Fringe Encore Series Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 24, 2025
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....
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