Jason Manford News

Eric Rushton Has Won The Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2020 Competition

by Stephi Wild — February 23, 2020

Stand-up comedian Eric Rushton from Stone in Staffordshire has won the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2020 new act competition.

Special Recognition Award Recipients Announced For Olivier Awards 2020

by Stephi Wild — February 14, 2020

Ahead of the Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard, five individuals have been announced as this year's winners of Special Recognition Awards, honouring their outstanding contributions to the theatre industry.

Partnerships and Sustainability Plans Announced For 2020 Olivier Awards

by Stephi Wild — February 11, 2020

Details of key partnerships have been announced ahead of the Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard, which take place on Sunday 5 April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Jason Manford.

Laura Lexx & Lauren Pattison Come To Worthing

by Stephi Wild — February 6, 2020

After two sell-out Edinburgh shows in two years, star of Live At The Apollo and double winner of The Comedian's Choice 'Best Performer Award', Laura Lexx is going on her first UK tour with Knee Jerk.

VIDEO: The Dads of MAMMA MIA! Announce Olivier Award Tickets Are Now on Sale With Mastercard

by Stephi Wild — January 24, 2020

The Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard will take place on Sunday 5 April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Jason Manford.

Jason Manford Will Return As Host For Olivier Awards 2020

by Stephi Wild — January 17, 2020

Jason Manford has been announced as the host of the Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard.

Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2020: Our Top Picks

by Natalie O'Donoghue — January 23, 2020

BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks from the 2020 Glasgow International Comedy Festival programme.

25 Theatre Ticket Deals for TodayTix's Unbeatable Boxing Day Sale!

by TodayTix UK — December 24, 2019

We're feeling the Christmas cheer, so we wanted to bring you some amazing deals for London's top shows.

BWW Review: CURTAINS, Wyndham's Theatre

by Mert Dilek — December 18, 2019

For those on stage, an opening night can be the stuff of nightmares.

Photo Flash: First Look at CURTAINS at Wyndham's Theatre

by Stephi Wild — December 16, 2019

Curtains is a musical mystery comedy with a book by Rupert Holmes, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander, with additional lyrics by Kander and Holmes.

Line-Up Announced For CHRISTMAS WITH THE STARS In Covent Garden

by Stephi Wild — December 2, 2019

This year's line-up for Christmas with the Stars - the charity Christmas musical theatre concert in Covent Garden in the heart of the West End - is another star-studded musical feast of festive fun.

Anuvab Pal Announces Soho Theatre Run With DEMOCRACY AND DISCO DANCING

by Stephi Wild — November 26, 2019

Firmly established as one of India's most popular stand ups, comedian, screenwriter and novelist Anuvab Pal returns to the Soho Theatre this Spring with his latest hour, Democracy and Disco Dancing, following a hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2019.

Debut UK Tour Announced For Laura Lexx

by Stephi Wild — November 21, 2019

After two sell-out Edinburgh shows in two years, star of Live At The Apollo and double winner of The Comedian's Choice 'Best Performer Award', Laura Lexx (**** Telegraph, **** Sunday Times) is going on her first UK tour with Knee Jerk between February 5, 2020 and 21 June, 2020.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC Leads December's Top 10 New London Shows

by Marianka Swain — November 25, 2019

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings.

Kander and Ebb's CURTAINS Gets Its West End Premiere at Wyndham's Theatre

by Stephi Wild — November 1, 2019

CURTAINS will premiere in London at Wyndham's Theatre, playing 38 performances from 13 December 2019 until 11 January 2020.

Programme Announced For Leicester Comedy Festival 2020

by Stephi Wild — October 30, 2019

Leicester Comedy Festival, the longest running comedy festival in the UK, today launches its packed programme for 2020 with more venues, more talent and more unique events than ever before.

PAUL ZERDIN'S PUPPET PARTY Comes to Worthing

by Stephi Wild — September 10, 2019

Ventriloquist, comedian and winner of America's Got Talent 2015, Paul Zerdin, is back with a brand-new show - Paul Zerdin's Puppet Party, at the Pavilion Theatre on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at 7:30pm.

Darlington Hippodrome Marks 112th Birthday With New Autumn Season Announcements

by Marianka Swain — September 2, 2019

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of CURTAINS at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

by Stephi Wild — August 9, 2019

Images have been released of the cast of CURTAINS, the Kander & Ebb musical starring Jason Manford as Detective Frank Cioffi at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 31 March – 4 April 2020.