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Esther Manito Will Embark on UK Tour From September
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

This Autumn, award-winning British-Lebanese comedian Esther Manito (as seen on Live at the Apollo and Stand Up Sketch Show) will set out on her biggest UK tour to dat. Leanr more here!

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.

Sumit Naganath Joins Soho Theatre as its First Mumbai-based Comedy Producer
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 19, 2022

Sumit Naganath joins Soho Theatre as its first Mumbai-based Comedy Producer, part of our ongoing work in bringing the best Indian comedy to the UK and the best UK comedy to India

Hightide Announces Clare Slater As New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2022

The trustees of HighTide announced that they have appointed Clare Slater, currently Head of New Work at the Donmar Warehouse as the next Artistic Director of HighTide. She will lead the company alongside Executive Director Rowan Rutter as joint Chief Executives. Clare takes over from Suba Das, former Artistic Director and Chief Executive of HighTide.

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.

More Shows Announced for the Highly Anticipated Return of Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2021

Karen and Katy Koren have announced a further great selection of shows from this year's Teviot Fringe season to go on sale.

London Borough of Waltham Forest Launches Season of Performance, Art, Food and Fun
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2021

From 17 July, Fellowship Square's launch season will take place over weekends, bringing together talent from the worlds of comedy, performance, poetry, visual arts, music, fashion, film, food and crafts, culminating in the 'Fellowship Feast' Community Picnic on 14 August.

Fourth Wall Live's LIVE IN LONDON Concerts To Be Streamed From 26 March
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2021

The Live in London series of concerts produced by Fourth Wall Live at the Hippodrome Casino London in December of last year will be available to stream on Stream.Theatre from 26 March 2021.

Soho Theatre Announces Walthamstow Committee Co-Chairs Alongside New Head Of Creative Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2021

Soho Theatre's re-opening of the former Granada/EMD in Walthamstow takes a stride forward with the appointment of key posts: Jessica Draper in the newly created role of Head of Creative Engagement, and the new Co-Chairs of the board for the revitalised venue, Olivier Award-winning performer and Waltham Forest resident Alessandro Babalola and the Royal Court's Executive Director Lucy Davies.

Gilded Balloon Present Their Christmas Crackers
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2020

This festive season, those clever elves at the Gilded Balloon will be serving up some well-deserved Christmas cheer with 12 days of Christmas Crackers jokes from some of the UK’s favourite comedians. 2020 has been a tough year for us all but Gilded Balloon are determined to bring the festive cheer to ho-ho-homes!

New Soho Theatre On Demand Films Comedy Masterclasses and Pilot Comedy Shows Announced
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2020

Soho Theatre today announces the launch of its live comedy pilots programme, as well as the fourth series of its Comedy Masterclasses, and the addition of four new films to its Soho Theatre On Demand platform. 

LIVE IN LONDON at The Hippodrome Announces New Performance Schedule
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2020

Fourth Wall Live and The Hippodrome Casino London have announced a new performance schedule for the LIVE IN LONDON series at the Hippodrome Casino this winter. The season runs from Thursday 3 December until Sunday 20 December and includes two shows nightly at 7.00pm and 9.00pm.

Jenna Russell, Oliver Tompsett, Wendi Peters and More Announced for Hippodrome Casino Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2020

Fourth Wall Live and The Hippodrome Casino London have announced a series of over 40 shows at the Hippodrome Casino this winter. The season runs from 18 November every week for 5 weeks and will include two shows nightly at 7.00pm and 9.00pm.

Barbican and Bridge Theatre Announce New Collaboration
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2020

The Barbican today announces a new partnership with the Bridge Theatre, to bring the highly acclaimed theatre installation, Flight, by Vox Motus, to London for the first time.

Barbican Announces New Theatre Productions From Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2020

The Barbican today announces new productions in the Theatre and online starting with The Ghost Light in the Theatre, a live experience for one audience member and up to five of their guests, followed by We Cover the Universe on Zoom, an interactive, sensory show for the under-fives.

Luke Wright Returns to Norwich Stage With Live Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2020

Luke Wright returns to the Norwich stage for the first time since 2019 at Interlude.

Poet Luke Wright Will Present New Live Show Every Day
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2020

Poet Luke Wright has performed a live online show via Twitter at 8pm every evening since 19 March (the date of his first cancelled date due to Covid-19) and plans to do so until we can return to the theatres, arts centres and venues he would usually perform in. The multi award-winning poet has already performed daily for over a calendar month.

Alex Kealy Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2020

Political comedian and 'marvellous stand-up' (The Skinny), Alex Kealy is embarking on his debut UK tour with an hour of comedy about the emotional roots of our rational thoughts.

VAULT Festival Partnerships Highlight Importance Of Diversity
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2019

The fastest growing arts festival in the UK, VAULT Festival 2020 is back from Tuesday 28th January with its biggest ever edition across eight packed weeks. With more than 500 shows now on sale, the bold and innovative programme will feature shows from more than 2,700 artists, with 64% of work being female-led, 33% and 25% of work from LGBTQ+ and BAME artists respectively.