John Kearns

Adam Riches Returns To Park Theatre January 2026 With Sell-Out Show JIMMY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

Due to popular demand, Adam Riches will return to Park Theatre in January 2026 with his critically acclaimed and sell-out show Jimmy. Following a hit run at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and a previous sold-out engagement at Park Theatre earlier this year, Jimmy is back for a limited run.

Full Cast Set For SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

Birmingham Rep has announced the complete cast for the World Premiere of the much anticipated play-with-songs, Sherlock Holmes and The Twelve Days of Christmas, written by Humphrey Ker and David Reed.

EDINBURGH 2025: Joz Norris Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 2, 2025

A new show about ambition, closure and moving on from the creator and star of BBC Radio 4's The Dream Factory and A Small Talk On Small Talk.

Joz Norris Returns to Edinburgh Fringe with New Comedy Show YOU WAIT. TIME PASSES.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025

Comedians’ Choice Award winner Joz Norris returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with You Wait. Time Passes., a brand-new hour of absurdist comedy running 30 July – 24 August 2025 (excluding 13 August) at 10Dome, Pleasance Dome. Performances begin nightly at 7:10 p.m.

Adam Riches and John Kearns Are Ball & Boe at The Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

This summer, audiences are invited to treat themselves to the show they never knew they needed - and experience one of the best-reviewed comedy shows of 2024. Learn more here!

Amelia Dimoldenberg Joins THIS DOESN’T LEAVE THE ROOM as Part of Underbelly Boulevard Soho Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

Underbelly Boulevard Soho has announced their upcoming programme for Spring/Summer 2025. With the recently announced extension of Pop Off, Michelangelo! the upcoming shows are a celebration of comedy, cabaret, magic and theatre.

Cast Set for SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS at Birmingham Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

As Sherlock Holmes Day * (22 May) approaches, Birmingham Rep is revealing key casting news for the World Premiere of Sherlock Holmes and The Twelve Days of Christmas. See who is starring and learn more!

IRISHTOWN, IN TWO MINDS, A NIGHT IN NOVEMBER Lead Nominations for 2025 Origin 1st Irish Top Prizes
by Emmy Rice - Apr 27, 2025

Plays from the island of Ireland and several East Coast-based productions will vie for top jury prizes as the 17th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival reaches its finale. The Closing Night Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday April 28.

Avalon Reveals Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2025

This year's line-up includes the return of last year's Best Newcomer Joe Kent-Walters as well the latest offerings from musical comedian Katie Norris, Adelaide Fringe Emerging Artist Award winner Kate Dolan and comic and writer Andrew Doherty.

Origin 1st Irish 2025 Plays in Competition
by Emmy Rice - Mar 29, 2025

The 17th annual edition of the only festival of its kind to showcase the theatrical work of contemporary Irish playwrights takes place from April 1 to April 28 in three boroughs.

Adam Riches and John Kearns Are Ball & Boe For Fourteen Nights Only at Soho Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

This holiday season, audiences are invited to forget standard pantomimes and crummy candlelit carols, and instead, treat themselves to the show they never knew they needed. Directed by Tom Parry (Pappy's, Don Rodolfo, Jimmy), Adam Riches and John Kearns ARE ‘Ball & Boe – For Fourteen Nights Only’.

Angel Comedy to Present Charity Rooftop Show and Street Party at The Bill Murray
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024

Join Angel Comedy's charity rooftop show and street party at The Bill Murray in London on May 26, 2024, from 2PM-6PM.

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.

Avalon Reveals Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

Avalon have announced their promoted line-up of artists who are performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, presenting the latest shows from critically acclaimed acts including Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and Starstruck creator Rose Matafeo and multi-award-winning musical comedy duo Flo & Joan.

15 New Plays to be Presented at 16th Annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024

The 16th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival will take place this year from March 23 to April 28 in New York.

Guest Blog: 'We Aimed to Generate Hope': Writer & Performer Ben Target on Challenges and Grief in Bringing LORENZO to the Stage
by Guest Author - Oct 9, 2023

My show LORENZO is a tribute to a remarkable man called Lorenzo, who I lived with during Lockdown, as his end-of-life carer. It tells the story of our friendship, the adventures we shared, and speaks about people taking care of each other in the messiest of times. 

Rose Matafeo, Kiri Pritchard-Mclean, Reggie Watts, John Kearns, and More Added to Roundhouse Comedy Festival Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023

Iconic live performance venue the Roundhouse in association with leading live comedy production company Berk’s Nest today announce the second slate of 2023 programming for the first ever Roundhouse Comedy Festival.

Monkey Barrel Comedy Announces Lineup For June
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2023

Monkey Barrel Comedy has announced a bumper crop of shows for Fringe 2023 from acts including Adam Rowe, Ahir Shah, Catherine Bohart, Dane Baptiste, Dan Tiernan, Ed Gamble, Eleanor Morton, Garrett Millerick, Glenn Moore, Helen Bauer, Jamali Maddix, John Kearns, Josh Pugh, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Larry Dean, Mat Ewins, Micky Overman, Olga Koch, Rose Matafeo, Sam Lake, Sarah Keyworth, Sikisa, Sofie Hagen, Steve Bugeja, Viggo Venn, Vittorio Angelone, Yuriko Kotani and more still to be announced! 

Monkey Barrel Comedy Reveals Second Release Of Shows For Fringe 2023
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

Following on from their multi-nominated, award winning 2022 programme, the year-round Edinburgh comedy club offers another pick of the best and most exciting shows around.

Origin 1st Irish 2023 Returns to In-Person Programming in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022

The Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, the only festival of its kind devoted to producing and presenting the theatrical work of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, returns to a mostly in-person format in its upcoming 15th annual edition.