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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Underbelly Reveals 2026 Comedy Line-up
by Stephi Wild - June 18, 2026
Underbelly announced its comedy line-up featuring over 90 shows, cementing its place as one of the Edinburgh Fringe's largest comedy venues. Learn more here!...
ROUNDHOUSE COMEDY FESTIVAL to Return With Biggest Programme Yet
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2026
The Roundhouse Comedy Festival returns to Camden with its largest programme to date, featuring Joe Lycett, Katherine Ryan, Dropout, Adam Buxton, and more across 18 days of stand-up, live podcasts, and theatrical comedy....
EDINBURGH 2026: Pick of the Programme - Comedy Debuts
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 10, 2026
BWW Scotland editor Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of comedians making their Edfringe comedy debuts....
Phil Ellis to Return to Edinburgh Fringe With BATH MAT
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2026
Taskmaster star Phil Ellis announced an eighth London date at Wilton's Music Hall for his BATH MAT tour, following 50+ sell-out UK shows, and will return to Edinburgh Festival Fringe with the hit stand-up show....
Jimmy Rees to Make UK Live Debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe With IN REEL LIFE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 01, 2026
Australian comedian Jimmy Rees OAM will bring his viral sketch comedy universe to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with In Reel Life, marking his first-ever UK live performance after selling over 120,000 tickets across Australia and New Zealand....
JUDI LOVE: ALL ABOUT THE LOVE Tour to Extend Across UK and Ireland
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Judi Love announced new dates for her sell-out stand-up tour, JUDI LOVE: ALL ABOUT THE LOVE, adding cities including Dublin, Belfast, and London's Clapham Grand to the UK and Ireland run....
Shedload-of-Future Fund Announces 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Bursary Recipients
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Francesca Moody Productions and Shedinburgh announced five recipients of the 2026 Shedload-of-Future Fund, a bursary supporting early-career artists taking work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time....
Review: TASKMASTER ARKANSAS at Birdie's Cabaret Theater & Lounge in North Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - May 23, 2026
What did our critic think of TASKMASTER ARKANSAS at Birdie's Cabaret Theater & Lounge?...
Manchester's CREATURES COMEDY FESTIVAL Reveals Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Creatures Comedy Festival will present its third edition in Manchester, featuring over 30 shows with Catherine Bohart, Paul Foot, Micky Overman, and a secret Taskmaster star, plus a Northern Takeover spotlight on local talent....
LAUGHTERAMA Comedy Festival Will Come to Somerset House
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Somerset House will host stand-up comedy for the first time with LAUGHTERAMA, a new five-day festival featuring Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain, Sara Pascoe, Ross Noble, and more across seven open-air shows....
Edinburgh Fringe Comedians Will Preview Shows at Henley & Marlow Venues
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
Honk! comedy nights will present a series of Edinburgh Fringe work-in-progress shows at Rebellion Brewery in Marlow and The Relais Henley, featuring acts including Sophie Duker, Rosie Holt, and Catherine Bohart....
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....
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