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Greenwich Theatre To Present THE LITTLE MERMAID, ROMEO AND JULIET, and More in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025

Greenwich Theatre has announced its Spring Summer 2026 season featuring the UK premiere of Neil LaBute's America The Beautiful, a vivid new Romeo and Juliet, The Little Mermaid and the 2026 Greenwich Theatre Pantomime

Comedian Hal Cruttenden Extends UK Tour Into 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Fresh from yet another run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, top stand up comedian Hal Cruttenden has been entertaining audiences around the country on the first leg of his UK tour this Autumn. Learn more about the extended tour here!

Gilded Balloon Reveals 40th Anniversary Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025

Gilded Balloon has unveiled a line-up of comedy stars to take part in a special ‘40 Years of Fringe’ in conversation series, to celebrate the venue’s 40th anniversary. 

Irvine Welsh and More Added To Latitude Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024

The multi-award-winning Latitude Festival is poised to return to the beautiful Henham Park in Suffolk from July 25th to 28th, 2024. Headliners Duran Duran, Kasabian, Keane, London Grammar, Sara Pascoe, Jo Brand and Judi Love spearhead an eclectic lineup fusing music with the arts.

St Albans Comedy Garden to Return in July With Harry Hill, Ross Noble & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

St Albans Comedy Garden will return to Verulamium Park with the biggest names in comedy in a beautiful Big Top! Learn more about the performers and see how to purchase tickets.

Latitude Reveals Further Comedy Names Names Plus Contemporary Circus and Dance Bill
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024

The acclaimed Barclaycard presents Latitude Festival is poised to return to Henham Park in Suffolk from July 25th to 28th, 2024.

Sam Campbell, Seann Walsh, Dane Baptiste & More to Join Latitude Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 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.

See Duran Duran, Kasabian, Keane, London Grammar, Sara Pascoe & More at Latitude Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 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.

Extra UK Tour Dates Added For Esther Manito in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2023

Due to the huge success of Esther Manito’s first UK tour in 2023, the award-winning British-Lebanese comedian is heading back out around the UK. 2024 will see her bringing  Hell Hath No Fury to Milton Keynes, Canterbury, Southampton, Chelmsford and returning to Bristol.

ESTHER MANITO: HELL HATH NO FURY Comes to Soho Theatre in August
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 25, 2023

Award-winning British-Lebanese comedian Esther Manito embarks on her first UK tour with her brand new show Hell Hath No Fury. Kicking off at London’s Soho Theatre on 17 August, Esther will perform across the country from Bristol to Edinburgh and lots more in between.

Hugh Dennis Joins BLEAK EXPECTATIONS as Guest Narrator For One Week Only
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023

Comedian and actor Hugh Dennis will join the cast of Caroline Leslie’s production of Mark Evans’ Bleak Expectations as the Guest Narrator for one week only from 11-16 July at London’s Criterion Theatre.

THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE Leads Our Top Ten Shows For May
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 1, 2023

As we wait to throw off our thermals and the sun to show its face, London has some theatrical treats to tickle your tastebuds this May.

Ensemble Cast and Two More Guest Stars Revealed For West End Season of BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2023

Craig Ferguson and Robert Lindsay are the latest names to join the lineup of guest stars each appearing in the West End transfer of Mark Evan's Dickens mash up Bleak Expectations.

Roundhouse Launches First Ever Comedy Festival For 2023
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2023

The Roundhouse in association with leading live comedy production company Berk's Nest have announced the initial slate of 2023 programming for the first ever Roundhouse Comedy Festival.

Additional Guest Stars and Schedule Announced For Mark Evans' BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2023

An additional four guest stars have been added to the list of names who will play the role of Sir Philip Bin in Caroline Leslie's irresistible production of Mark Evans' glorious comedy mash-up Bleak Expectations. Julian Clary, Dermot O'Leary, Sally Philips and Nina Wadia join the list of names previously announced. Each will play the part of Sir Philip Bin for one week.

Miranda Hart Joins Richard Curtis, Jonathan Ross and Jo Brand at Just For Laughs London Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2023

Miranda Hart has joined the line-up for Just For Laughs LONDON festival which kicks off this Thursday 2nd March until Sunday 5th March. Miranda will be joining Richard Curtis live on stage on Sunday 5th March at indigo at The O2 as part of Comic Relief The Truth & Everything Except The Truth.

BLEAK EXPECTATIONS Will Make West End Debut in May With Weekly Star Casting
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023

Caroline Leslie’s irresistible production of Mark Evans’ glorious comedy mash-up Bleak Expectations will open in preview at the Criterion Theatre from 3 May. Tom Allen, Adjoa Andoh, Alexander Armstrong, Jo Brand, Jack Dee, Stephen Fry, Nish Kumar, Lee Mack, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miller and Sue Perkins are all confirmed to appear.

Video: HACKNEY EMPIRE: ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS Short Film Celebrates Hackney Empire 120th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2022

Watch the short film HACKNEY EMPIRE: ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS, celebrating Hackney Empire's 120th Birthday year.

Eight EdFest Venues Comment on Soaring Accommodation Costs
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 28, 2022

The eight major producing venues behind EdFest.com – which comprise Assembly, Dance Base, Gilded Balloon, Just the Tonic, Pleasance, Summerhall, Underbelly and ZOO – collectively commented that soaring accommodation costs are the biggest risk to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s future.

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 Festival presents a night of the best comedy talent on offer.