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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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Hannah Waddingham And More Take Home 2024 Royal Television Society Awards Photo Hannah Waddingham And More Take Home 2024 Royal Television Society Awards
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2024

Winners have been announced for the 2024 Royal Television Society program awards. ...
Aisling Bea and Angel Comedy Will Host FESTIVE FOOD DRIVE & COMEDY SHOW Photo Aisling Bea and Angel Comedy Will Host FESTIVE FOOD DRIVE & COMEDY SHOW
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2023

Following last year's festively successful Food Drive during which 1.3 tonnes of food was collected for Hackney Food Bank Warehouse, Aisling Bea and Angel Comedy have announced this special Christmas event is back and aims to inspire more contributions to the charity....
Ars Nova Announces Lineup For 15th Annual ANT Fest Photo Ars Nova Announces Lineup For 15th Annual ANT Fest
by Blair Ingenthron - May 23, 2023

Ars Nova, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan and Producing Executive Director Renee Blinkwolt, has announced the lineup for its 15th Annual ANT Fest featuring 13 shows, 12 of which will premiere in-person and on Ars Nova Supra with one exclusively premiering on Ars Nova S...
AUSTENTATIOUS will Feature in Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's MOREoutdoor Events Thi Photo AUSTENTATIOUS will Feature in Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's MOREoutdoor Events This Summer
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 11, 2023

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre have announced MOREoutdoor events showcasing comedy, theatre, music and outdoor cinema for summer 2023.  ...
 Tim Vine Announces New 2023 Tour: BREEEEP! Photo Tim Vine Announces New 2023 Tour: BREEEEP!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 14, 2022

Expect a mountain of nonsense. One-liners, stupid things, crazy songs, and wobbly props (plus utter drivel). Tim's like the manager of a sweet shop where all the sweets are replaced by jokes, and he serves them in a random order. So it's like a sweet shop where the manager just throws sweets at you....
THE WIZARD OF OZ, PEPPA PIG & More Go on Sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Photo THE WIZARD OF OZ, PEPPA PIG & More Go on Sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2023

New shows will go on sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre later this week, including the London Palladium production of THE WIZARD OF OZ and children’s favourite PEPPA PIG’S FUN DAY OUT....
Vicki Pepperdine, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Dan Skinner Will Lead THE GOVERNMENT INSPECT Photo Vicki Pepperdine, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Dan Skinner Will Lead THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR at Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

TV comedy royalty Vicki Pepperdine (Poor Things, Getting On, Dear Joan and Jericha) will star alongside Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Stath Lets Flats, Taskmaster, Man Like Mobeen) and Dan Skinner (Shooting Stars, This Time with Alan Partridge, The Kennedys) in a brand-new production of Nikolai Gogol's...
Sydney Comedy Festival Announces Next Round Of Comedians For 2024  Photo Sydney Comedy Festival Announces Next Round Of Comedians For 2024 
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2023

Get ready for laughs at the Sydney Comedy Festival! The 2024 lineup includes hilarious comedians like Ed Byrne and more....
Riverside Studios Reveals Details For The Bitesize Festival 2023 Photo Riverside Studios Reveals Details For The Bitesize Festival 2023
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023

Bitesize Festival at Riverside Studios is back this summer with the largest programme in its history. From stand-up and musicals to drama and dance, the festival offers a taste of something new for everyone....
Bridget Christie and Friends to Appear at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Photo Bridget Christie and Friends to Appear at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 17, 2023

The multi award-winning comedian, Taskmaster icon, star of her acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series, Netflix stand-up special and upcoming Channel 4 sitcom (The Change) – Bridget Christie – plays the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, alongside performances from several specially-chosen special guests. ...
ROUNDHOUSE FESTIVAL Adds Simon Amstell and Bridget Christie to Lineup Photo ROUNDHOUSE FESTIVAL Adds Simon Amstell and Bridget Christie to Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2023

Iconic live performance venue the Roundhouse in association with leading live comedy production company Berk's Nest has announced that comedy legends Simon Amstell and Bridget Christie will be performing at the first ever Roundhouse Comedy Festival on Wednesday 16th August....
OFF MENU PODCAST Adds More Dates To First Ever Live Tour Photo OFF MENU PODCAST Adds More Dates To First Ever Live Tour
by Stephi Wild - April 14, 2023

Comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced that, due to phenomenal demand, they are adding an extra five dates to their first ever live UK and Ireland tour for 2023. ...
Judi Love Announces Her First Ever Stand-Up Tour Photo Judi Love Announces Her First Ever Stand-Up Tour
by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 16, 2022

Straight-talking powerhouse Judi Love is one of the UK’s most stand-out performers, and she’ll be taking her fresh, unapologetic and charismatic real talk to theatres across the country on her first ever stand-up tour – in spring 2023....
Riverside Studios Reveals Details of Inaugural Bitesized Awards and Young Critics Pro Photo Riverside Studios Reveals Details of Inaugural Bitesized Awards and Young Critics Programme
by Stephi Wild - June 08, 2023

Riverside Studios has announced that they will be launching the Bitesize Awards and the new Riverside Young Critics Programme in celebration of their Bitesize Festival, which returns this summer with the largest programme in its history....
Nish Kumar Adds Additional London Date to UK Tour Photo Nish Kumar Adds Additional London Date to UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

Nish Kumar – host of The Mash Report and Pod Save the UK – has announced a brand-new live tour of the UK and Ireland for 2024 and has added an additional London date. ...
Glasgow International Comedy Festival Reveals Full Lineup Photo Glasgow International Comedy Festival Reveals Full Lineup
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 10, 2024

Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) has revealed its full 2024 programme....
Stars Of Taskmaster And Dreamland to Join Forces In String V SPITTA At The Edinburgh Photo Stars Of Taskmaster And Dreamland to Join Forces In String V SPITTA At The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2023

String V SPITTA; a hilarious new show from Ed MacArthur (Dreamland, Bad Education) and Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Taskmaster) is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. ...
Shoreditch Town Hall Announces the Premiere of FLIES Photo Shoreditch Town Hall Announces the Premiere of FLIES
by Stephi Wild - October 05, 2022

Shoreditch Town Hall reveals an autumn-winter programme that celebrates the venue's commitment to collaboration, inclusivity and entertainment with premieres, co-productions, events and activity for all ages....
SoHo Playhouse Reveals Lineup For The International Fringe Comedy Series Photo SoHo Playhouse Reveals Lineup For The International Fringe Comedy Series
by Stephi Wild - October 06, 2023

For the first time in its 20-year history, SoHo Playhouse’s International Fringe Encore Series is highlighting the best in international Comedy. Learn more about the full lineup here!...
Comedian Ed Gamble Joins Line Up Of One Night Only Events at Stratford East This Autu Photo Comedian Ed Gamble Joins Line Up Of One Night Only Events at Stratford East This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - August 09, 2023

Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced a series of one night only events coming to East London this autumn. Learn more about the lineup here!...
Just For Laughs London Announces Initial Line Up For The Graham Norton Variety Show a Photo Just For Laughs London Announces Initial Line Up For The Graham Norton Variety Show and More
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2022

Global leader in comedy, Just For Laughs, in collaboration with leading live entertainment company, AEG Presents, and The O2, the world's most popular music, leisure and entertainment venue, have announced  the second slate of 2023 programming for the Just For Laughs LONDON festival which is taking ...
Review: SPIDER, Riverside Studios Photo Review: SPIDER, Riverside Studios
by Franco Milazzo - February 23, 2024

The cruel world of drama schools is examined at close range in Spider, written and directed by Jude Benning and currently playing at Riverside Studios as part of their Bitesize Festival....
Paul Williams Brings New Show MAMIYA 7 to Melbourne Comedy Festival Photo Paul Williams Brings New Show MAMIYA 7 to Melbourne Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2024

Kiwi comedian and star of New Zealand's critically acclaimed Taskmaster show, Paul Williams, has announced his return to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this year with his show, Mamiya 7....
Jordan Gray Named Comedy Breakthrough Star Award Winner Photo Jordan Gray Named Comedy Breakthrough Star Award Winner
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 24, 2023

Critically-acclaimed comedian and singer Jordan Gray has been named as one of the recipients of the Comedy Breakthrough Star Award in The National Comedy Awards 2023....
The Garden Of Unearthly Delights Unveils 2024 Program Photo The Garden Of Unearthly Delights Unveils 2024 Program
by Stephi Wild - November 30, 2023

The Garden of Unearthly Delights unveils its spectacular 2024 program, featuring world-class comedy, magic, music, interactive experiences, and more. Tickets are on sale now via FringeTIX and The Garden's website. Explore the full program here....




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