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GICF once again showcased Glasgow as 'the funniest city in the world' with 19 days of outstanding comedy from performers from around the world

With just four weeks to go until GICF takes over the city, comedy fans can enjoy shows from some of Scotland's most successful comedians

BroadwayWorld Scotland editor Natalie O'Donoghue highlights the top Scottish acts to see at this year's Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2026 PROGRAMME INCLUDING ROSIE O'DONNELL, ALAN DAVIES, RUBY WAX, HARRY ENFIELD AND MORE

For 2026, marking 30 years on the London comedy scene, The Pleasance in Islington is launching Cut Price Comedy, a brand new monthly mixed-bill comedy night.

The Citizens Theatre has announced a new initiative to support and collaborate with artists and theatre companies, alongside more productions in its reopening year.

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. 

BroadwayWorld's guide to the top comedy debuts at this years Edinburgh Festival Fringe. With over 3000 shows now on sale for the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, trying to narrow down what to see can be a bit of a task. BWW Scotland editor Natalie O'Donoghue has selected her top ten picks across different categories in the festival programme to highlight the shows you really don't want to miss this year!

1236 shows span many genres of the Fringe programme, including cabaret and variety; children's shows; comedy; dance, physical theatre and circus; music; musicals and opera; spoken word; and theatre.

Landmark show creaks at the edges, but gets its share of laughs in this highly accomplished touring show

Cross-dressing, guns, psychiatry, politics, incest, adultery and accidental overdoses interlace in Joe Orton's final and most subversive play. Unfortunately to a modern audience it feels dated.

London Classic Theatre has released photos from inside rehearsal of the UK tour of Joe Orton’s farce What The Bulter Saw which will now tour to Cambridge Arts Theatre from 17-20 July in addition to the 15 previously announced theatres across the UK.

 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced Alana Jackson as the center’s first director, arts & wellness.

London Classic Theatre has announced the full cast for their UK tour of Joe Orton's farce What The Butler Saw. Learn more about the cast here!

The Actors Fund's Musical Mondays in the lobby of The Pantages Theatre continued on Monday night with a performance by recording legend Melissa Manchester.