David Baddiel

Review: TOM ROSENTHAL: WHATEVER PEOPLE SAY I AM, THAT’S WHAT I AM, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 5, 2025

Tom Rosenthal: Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I Am is, essentially, a form of lecture on the 2006 Arctic Monkeys’ debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not - the title of the show is a bit of a hint!

Photos: THE PARENT AGENCY World Premiere At Storyhouse Chester
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025

Production photos have been released of The Parent Agency – The Musical, a brand new musical adapted by comedian and author David Baddiel from his best-selling book,

Cast Set For THE PARENT AGENCY - THE MUSICAL at Storyhouse Chester
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

The full cast has been announced for The Parent Agency – The Musical. This brand new musical is adapted by comedian and author David Baddiel from his best-selling book.

New Musical THE PARENT AGENCY Will Open at Storyhouse Chester in February 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024

Best-selling book The Parent Agency, by comedian and author, David Baddiel, will be brought to the stage next year in a brand-new musical with music and additional lyrics by Dan Gillespie Sells, directed by Tim Jackson.

David Baddiel Will Appear at Storyhouse's Wayword Festival This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

Bestselling author, comedian, actor and screenwriter David Baddiel is set to join the line-up at this month’s WayWord Festival for Kids.

Martin Freeman, Dermot O'Leary, Matt Lucas and More Set For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 3
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

Park Theatre has announced the remaining celebrity guests taking part in the popular murder mystery fundraising spoof Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 3. Learn more about the lineup here!

WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED], THE FORSYTE SAGA, and More Come to the Park Theatre in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023

Park Theatre has announced a plethora of new shows for 2024, including the third installment of their hugely popular Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] series and a two-part adaptation of The Forsyte Saga. 

Frank Skinner Adds Final Extra Date to Edinburgh Festival Fringe Run as Absolute Radio Show Podcast Hits 100 Million Downloads
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2023

Comic legend Frank Skinner adds a final extra date to his critically acclaimed sold-out show, '30 Years of Dirt,' at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This comes as his Absolute Radio Show podcast reaches a milestone 100 million downloads. Don't miss his hilarious performance on Saturday, August 19th at 10:20pm at Assembly Hall, Main Hall.

Paul Chowdhry Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut With FAMILY FRIENDLY COMEDIAN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023

Award winning comedian and PudCast host Paul Chowdhry makes his highly anticipated return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - his first full month run in 11 years. This year, Paul will be bringing his hit show ‘Family Friendly Comedian*’, following a nationwide sold-out tour which he later extended due to phenomenal demand. 

Interview: 'It's Not Like Anything I've Known Before' Beverley Klein and Teddy Kempner on the Value of Experience and the Joys of Joining CABARET
by Alexander Cohen - Jun 16, 2023

BroadwayWorld caught up Beverley Klein and Teddy Kempner, two of the newest cast members, as they take over as Herr Shultz and Fraulein Schneider.

Geoff Norcott Brings New UK Tour to Worthing in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023

For his sixth UK tour, Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour. Whether it's the dire blandness of the two main parties or the shamelessly shoe-horned right-on messages in adverts and films, Geoff will continue to delve into areas much of comedy leaves well alone.

Guest Blog: Julia Pascal: the Writer and Director on Exposing Hidden Jewish Narratives and her New Play 12.37
by Guest Blog: Julia Pascal - Oct 31, 2022

“Jews Don't Count” wrote David Baddiel in his provocative book analysing how Jews are treated as a 'difficult' minority in British identity politics. As a playwright and theatre director, Jews have always counted for me. The majority of my stage plays spotlight hidden Jewish narratives.

Review: JEWS. IN THEIR OWN WORDS, Royal Court
by Alexander Cohen - Sep 29, 2022

Theatres are no strangers to ghosts. Sadly, the ghost of Herschel Fink will haunt for years to come.

First UK Live Recording Of Podcast WTF With Marc Maron Podcast Set For Next Month In London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022

It was announced that, alongside two already sold out stand-up dates in London this October, Marc Maron will welcome fellow comedian, writer and film-maker, David Baddiel for the first ever UK live recording of his hit podcast, WTF with Marc Maron on Wednesday 19th October at London's Bloomsbury Theatre.

Lightning Seeds Drop Brand New Track 'Walk Another Mile'
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2022

After being welcomed back with open arms, Lightning Seeds continue their trajectory with the release of brand new track ‘Walk Another Mile’ - taken from their new album See You In The Stars, their first on new label BMG. A sun-soaked singalong, ‘Walk Another Mile’ is a juxtaposition, seeing Ian Broudie tackling subject matters a little darker.

Lightning Seeds Return With New Album 'See You in the Stars'
by Michael Major - Jun 15, 2022

One of the album highlights, ‘Emily Smiles’, was co-written with Specials man Terry Hall, whom Ian wrote Jollification’s ‘Lucky You’ with. All songs were written and recorded in short bursts over the last three years. The first two songs recorded were a pair written with the Coral’s James Skelly: ‘Great To Be Alive’ and ‘Live To Love You’.

Julia Parry Announced as 2022 Winner of the Christopher Bland Prize For THE SHADOWY THIRD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022

The Royal Society of Literature (RSL), the voice for the value of literature in the UK, has today announced Julia Parry as the winner of the 2022 RSL Christopher Bland Prize for The Shadowy Third: Love, Letters, and Elizabeth Bowen (Duckworth Books), which uncovers the hidden love triangle between novelist Elizabeth Bowen and the author's grandparents including never-before-seen letters detailing the affair.

2022 Royal Society of Literature Christopher Bland Prize Shortlist Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2022

The Royal Society of Literature, the voice for the value of literature in the UK, has today unveiled the shortlist for the 2022 RSL Christopher Bland Prize. 

GEOFF NORCOTT: I BLAME THE PARENTS 2022 Tour Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2022

'I Blame the Parents' is the fourth national tour for Geoff Norcott, following on from 'Conswervative', 'Traditionalism' and 'Taking Liberties' - the extended run goes from February 2 - May 29, 2022.

Jewish Book Festival Has Gone Virtual Now
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2022

Get ready for a literary treat from the comfort of your home! The Cherie Smith JCC Jewish Book Festival (Feb. 6-10, 2022) will warm up your winter nights with fascinating authors from across Canada, USA, Israel, Australia & Great Britain.