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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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....
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by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2023
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Judi Love Announces Her First Ever Stand-Up Tour
by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 16, 2022
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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 takin...
BAFTA-Nominated Guz Khan Embarks On Brand New Live UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - November 23, 2022
Coventry's finest, Guz Khan, brings his big-screen persona and BAFTA-nominated hilarity on tour with an eagerly anticipated, band-new stand up show Guz Khan Live! The tour kicks off in Manchester on 15th January 2023 before he heads to Peterborough, Newcastle, Nottingham, Northampton, Birmingham, Li...
Munya Chawawa Announces UK Tour Dates For October 2023
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Tim Vine Announces New 2023 Tour: BREEEEP!
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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....
Marylebone Theatre Announces Second Season of Theatre, Dance, Music, and More
by Stephi Wild - November 09, 2022
London's new cross-arts venue, Marylebone Theatre, has announced its exciting second season. Near Baker Street, the new performing arts venue is carving out a special place on the London cultural scene as a beautiful and grand but intimate setting offering a wide variety of programming with theat...
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....
Phil Wang Announces UK and Ireland Leg of World Tour For Spring 2023
by Stephi Wild - October 05, 2022
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by Stephi Wild - September 16, 2022
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by Stephi Wild - August 03, 2022
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by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2022
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From the heart of Kent, Gulbenkian Arts Centre present their eclectic 2022/23 season with some of the performing arts industries biggest names including Pussy Riot, The Foreign Office, 1927 and Improbable. ...
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by Stephi Wild - June 17, 2022
As part of their inaugural summer festival, Woolwich Works are hosting the family extravaganza Woolwich Words & Sounds in the Park. Hosted just a short walk down the river at Gallions Park, this participatory afternoon event will give audiences a taste of what the full festival has to offer....
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by Michael Major - June 13, 2022
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BroadwayWorld reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue shares her top comedy picks for the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....
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by Stephi Wild - June 09, 2022
Underbelly Festival in partnership with British Comedy Guide has announced the line-up for London Comedy Allstars at Cavendish Square every Friday night. London Comedy Allstars is your one-stop shop for the biggest laughs, the best location and your new favourite summer night out. ...
Assembly Announces Final Shows For 2022
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2022
Today (Mon 6 June) Assembly Festival, announces its final 50+ shows for 2022, including Frank Skinner, Al Murray, Jinkx Monsoon (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 contestant, season 5 winner); Queen of Fake Alison Jackson; and Fringe favourite Reuben Kaye. ...
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022
Woolwich Works, London’s new arts venue recently named Time Out’s ‘best new spot for culture’, is hosting the first ever Woolwich Words & Sounds. Brand new for 2022, the festival will bring the riverside alive with an eclectic line-up spanning live music, stand-up comedy and spoken word. The...
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Des McAnuff's slick docudrama production style may not be anything new, but it still works like a charm....
Line Up Announced At Underbelly Festival's London Comedy Allstars
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2022
Underbelly Festival has announced the line-up for London Comedy Allstars at Cavendish Square every Friday night. London Comedy Allstars is your one-stop shop for the biggest laughs, the best location and your new favourite summer night out. Every Friday at 9:30pm until 29th July, Underbelly Summer...
Kerry Godliman Will Return To Stand-up Roots With Pyramid Show
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2022
A familiar face from two Ricky Gervais sitcoms is to grace the stage in Warrington as she returns to her stand-up roots....
More Assembly Festival Performances Announced Today
by Stephi Wild - May 05, 2022
Today (Thu 5 May) Assembly Festival, adds a further 90+ shows to its biggest and most dazzling line-up to date which includes returning Fringe favourites, theatrical debuts, international circus, comedy newcomers and the return of The Flick - Assembly’s late-night den off George Square. During...
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