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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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Phil Wang Will Record Final Two Performances of WANG IN THERE, BABY! at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2024
Following a world tour, his critically acclaimed Netflix special, David Letterman appearance, and dancing on a table with Timothée Chalamet in Wonka, Phil Wang is set to record two final performances of Wang In There, Baby!, at London's only candlelit theatre, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakesp...
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...
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....
BEAUTIFUL EVIL THINGS and More Set For Hackney Empire in 2024
by Stephi Wild - March 08, 2024
Artistic Director Yamin Choudury and the whole team at Hackney Empire have announced details of additional new shows for 2024, including comedy, music, theatre and live podcasts, with tickets for all performances now on sale. Learn more about the full lineup here!...
Sam Campbell, Seann Walsh, Dane Baptiste & More to Join Latitude Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 29, 2024
The Latitude Festival will return to the beautiful Henham Park in Suffolk from July 25th to 28th, 2024. Learn more about the festival and see how to purchase tickets. ...
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....
Iain Stirling Adds Extra Dates Including Homecoming Edinburgh Show For His Biggest Tour Ever, RELEVANT
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2024
Bafta-winning comedian Iain Stirling (Taskmaster) has added extra dates, including a homecoming Edinburgh show, to his biggest UK & Ireland tour ever, Relevant....
Russell Howard to Present Final 2 UK Tour Shows at the London Palladium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2024
Russell Howard will bring his final two national tour shows at The London Palladium on the 27th and 28th April. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Nish Kumar Brings NISH, DON'T KILL MY VIBE to Glasgow in September
by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2024
Nish Kumar – host of The Mash Report and Pod Save the UK – has announced a brand-new live tour landing at The King’s Theatre, Glasgow in September 2024. Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe is the latest offering from one of the UK’s most thrilling political comedians and tickets are on sale ...
See Duran Duran, Kasabian, Keane, London Grammar, Sara Pascoe & More at Latitude Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2024
Latitude Festival has revealed a huge comedy and arts bill. The festival offers a diverse lineup of music, arts, dance, and cultural experiences. Get your tickets now for a weekend of uninhibited discovery....
Comedian Nish Kumar Will Embark on Live Tour For 2024
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 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. Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe is the latest offering from one of the UK's most thrilling political comedians - the tour will kick off at London's Hackney Empire on the 7th Se...
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....
Park Theatre Launches Comedy Programme, PARK LAUGHS
by Stephi Wild - January 10, 2024
Park Theatre has announced a new series of stand up and comedy shows in both Park200 and the intimate Park90 space. Learn more about the lineup here!...
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....
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....
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....
Bridget Christie Brings WHO AM I? to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - November 06, 2023
Comedian and Radio 4 regular Bridget Christie brings her latest stand-up show, Who Am I?, to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this month....
Corn Exchange Newbury Reveals Spring 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - November 02, 2023
Berkshire is set for another incredible entertainment season this New Year, as Corn Exchange announce their Spring 2024 season. The January-April line up includes a diverse host of theatre, comedy, music, dance, and more, from returning classics to exciting new shows, all set to dazzle Newbury’s a...
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!...
Review: BILLY STRAYHORN: SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR Investigates the Heart of Jazz at Pittsburgh Public Theater
by Greg Kerestan - September 28, 2023
The new biomusical elevates one of popular music's cult figures to the forefront with wondrous results. There's a popular witticism that the musical biopic was almost killed by Walk Hard, which skewered each and every convention of the genre so thoroughly that everything since has just seemed like a...
Comedian Rhod Gilbert Will Return to Parr Hall Next Year
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2023
Rhod Gilbert will be presenting his first new live show since 2019 when he heads out on tour next year. Learn more about how to catch the show at Parr Hall here!...
Review: FAR EAST at On the Verge Theatre
by Brett Cullum - September 04, 2023
The thing about FAR EAST is the emotional stakes are never high. Unlike MADAME BUTTERFLY where we are faced with a scorned woman and an illegitimate child, here we never see the soldier’s Japanese lover. And contrasted with FROM HERE TO ETERNITY where an affair is consummated on a wildly active be...
Phil Wang Will Embark On Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - August 10, 2023
Hot off the heels of his critically-acclaimed Netflix special, David Letterman appearance, role on Life & Beth with Amy Schumer, and sold out runs in the US, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the UK, Phil Wang returns to Australia with his hit show Wang In There...
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!...
Frank Skinner, Ivo Graham, Adam Kay and More Join Underbelly's Big Brain Tumour Benefit
by Stephi Wild - August 01, 2023
So far, Underbelly has raised over £100,000 for The Brain Tumour Charity from these benefits alone, including £32,000 at the last Fringe benefit in 2022....
