Jason Manford News

The Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard nominations will be announced at 1pm today, hosted by Sheila Atim and Giles Terera. Watch live via the Oliviers website! 

Jason Manford has been announced as the host of the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard. Having previously hosted in 2017, the much loved comedian, actor and singer will return to the Royal Albert Hall for the glittering ceremony on Sunday 7 April.

Top Comedian Andrew Bird brings his first headline tour to the Swindon Arts Centre on Thursday 7 March.

Tonight Daniel Sofoluke was awarded the prestigious title of Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2019 at The Y, Leicester. Daniel triumphed in a closely-run competition, which saw a total of eight of the best up and coming acts - each selected by top comedy promoters from across the UK - who performed their best seven minutes in front of an esteemed comedy industry panel and a sold-out audience at Leicester Comedy Festival.

In 2015, a plucky reviewer opined, 'one can only hope there's some life-altering catastrophe around the corner for Laura Lexx'. Luckily for them, the comedian with 'superb material, brilliant delivery and irresistible personality', (**** TV Bomb) has since had a breakdown. Yay!

In 2015, a plucky reviewer opined, 'one can only hope there's some life-altering catastrophe around the corner for Laura Lexx'. Luckily for them, the comedian with 'superb material, brilliant delivery and irresistible personality', (**** TV Bomb) has since had a breakdown. Yay!

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Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 the Musical gala performance was held last night, Sunday 17th February. Dolly Parton attended the event, along with celebrity guests including Kylie, Graham Norton and Jason Manford.

Tickets are on sale now for the smash hit musical comedy Curtains starring Jason Manford at Darlington Hippodrome from Monday 11 to Saturday 16 November.

Dan Looney, Adam Paulden and Jason Haigh-Ellery for DLAP Entertainment present a brand-new UK tour of the Tony Award winning musical "CURTAINS" starring comedian Jason Manford. The production will open at Churchill Theatre, Bromley on the 4 October 2019 and will tour the UK and Ireland until 4 April 2020 where the production will complete its run at the Wolverhampton, Grand Theatre. Full tour details can be found below and on the website, www.curtainsmusical.com. Further venues and casting to be announced,

Live At Zedel, Soho's unique live entertainment concept at Crazy Coqs, announces their new 2019 winter/spring season produced in partnership with Fane Productions.

As the new spring season for Storyhouse fast approaches, the award-winning Chester venue has added four new shows to its programme - revealing its first three shows for autumn.

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In 2015, a plucky reviewer opined, 'one can only hope there's some life-altering catastrophe around the corner for Laura Lexx'. Luckily for them, the comedian with 'superb material, brilliant delivery and irresistible personality', (**** TV Bomb) has since had a breakdown. Yay!

For three performances only, renowned director/choreographer Stephen Mear has brought his own semi-staged version of the classic musical Guys and Dolls to the Royal Albert Hall. The Royal Philharmonic Concert orchestra bring Frank Loesser's much-loved score to life, along with a cast that includes Adrian Lester (Sky Masterson), Lara Pulver (Sarah Brown), Meow Meow (Miss Adelaide), Jason Manford (Nathan Detroit), Clive Rowe (Nicely Nicely Johnson), Joe Stilgoe (Benny Southstreet), and Sharon D Clarke (General Cartwright). Whilst they're not presenting the entire show, all of the musical numbers are intact and any gaps in the story are covered by narrator Stephen Mangan.

Announced today, the Winter Season at Crazy Coqs, the stunning Art Deco gem at Brasserie Zedel in the heart of Piccadilly Circus, is packed with 110 shows that really do promise something for everyone.

It was today announced that Lara Pulver, Stephen Mangan, Sharon D. Clarke and Paul Nicholas will join the cast of Guys and Dolls at the Royal Albert Hall. Pulver who recently won an Olivier Award for her performance in Gypsy, and is known for her roles in Sherlock and Spooks, will play Sarah Brown. Stephen Mangan, who was in the West End earlier this year in an anniversary production of Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party, joins the cast as the narrator. Clarke, most recently on stage in acclaimed Caroline, or Change, will take the role of General Cartwright and Nicholas will be Arvide Abernathy. They join previously announced cast including Adrian Lester, Jason Manford, Meow Meow, Clive Rowe and Joe Stilgoe. Guys and Dolls will come to the iconic London venue for three performances between 19 - 20 October, directed and choreographed by Stephen Mear (Gypsy, Hello Dolly!, Mary Poppins) and featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. This will be the first time it has ever been presented in its entirety at the venue.

Adrian Lester, Jason Manford and Meow Meow will star in the Royal Albert Hall's production of Guys and Dolls, which comes to the iconic London venue for three performances only in October. Book tickets here from £19!

Adrian Lester, Jason Manford and Meow Meow will star in the Royal Albert Hall's production of Guys and Dolls, which comes to the iconic London venue for three performances only in October.

For his much anticipated return to Edinburgh, following his widely-acclaimed show, Let's Talk About Tax, the world's only financial expert and comedian, Dominic Frisby has devised a new game show that mixes The Price Is Right with Mastermind. It's all about money, finance, economics - you know, boffin stuff but made exciting.