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Often referred to as the beating heart of the Festival, the Pleasance once again presents a programme for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe this is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

One of my earliest memories is sitting on my grandfather's lap watching Morecambe and Wise on one of his VHS tapes and quickly his favourite comedians became my favourite comedians, and they still are to this day. I'm a fan of modern comics such as Lee Evans and Michael McIntyre, but not even these modern day comedians can knock Morecambe and Wise off the top spot for me. Eric and Little Ern is now playing at the St James Theatre, following a successful nationwide tour. Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpital as Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise respectively, are able to bring back the magic of the double act which makes for a night of nostalgia and hilarious comedy.

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Warner Bros. International Television Production has signed a new three year deal to acquire the international distribution rights to upcoming television formats from Ireland's Vision Independent Productions (VIP).

Sunday performances have been added to the BARKING IN ESSEX schedule, with the first one on Sunday 17 November. There will now be a 3pm performance each Sunday through to Sunday 22 December. The new performance schedule from Saturday 9 November will be Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7.30pm, Thursdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm and Sundays at 3.00pm.

Sunday performances have been added to the BARKING IN ESSEX schedule, with the first one on Sunday 17 November. There will now be a 3pm performance each Sunday through to Sunday 22 December. The new performance schedule from Saturday 9 November will be Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7.30pm, Thursdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm and Sundays at 3.00pm.

Clive Exton's comedy, BARKING IN ESSEX, starring Lee Evans, Sheila Hancock and Keeley Hawes, opened last night, Monday 16 September, at London's Wyndham's Theatre to advance box office sales of over £1.5 million and climbing, with Lee Evans attracting a whole new audience of first-time theatregoers.

Clive Exton's Barking in Essex opened at the Wyndham's Theatre on 16 September 2013. It stars Lee Evans, Sheila Hancock and Keeley Hawes, and runs until 4 January 2014.

Clive Exton's new comedy Barking In Essex, starring Keeley Hawes, Sheila Hancock, and Lee Evans opens at Wyndham's Theatre, today, Monday 16 September 2013.

Clive Exton's new comedy, BARKING IN ESSEX, starring Lee Evans and Sheila Hancock, will premiere at Wyndham's Theatre on Monday 16 September 2013, following previews beginning tonight 6 September.

Following a sold-out run at The Pleasance Theatre London in 2012, HAPPY NEVER AFTER will play at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival it was announced today. A new play by Hannah Rodger, HAPPY NEVER AFTER will run at The Pleasance Courtyard from Wednesday 31 July - Monday 26 August 2013. Full listings attached.

Lee Evans stole the show tonight, Sunday 28 April, when he presented the 2013 Olivier Award for Best Director to Marianne Elliott. Before Ms Elliott had a chance to accept the award, Lee ate his way through it, creating great hilarity in the audience at the Royal Opera House. The specially made cake replicating the famous statuette of Laurence Olivier was created by Fat Cakes owner, Mia Tambini, a contemporary cake maker based in East Sussex. Scroll down for a look at the cake!

UK editor in chief Carrie Dunn follows the Oliviers Party in the Piazza, red carpet and the ceremony, and gives her opinions on the runners and riders...

Click below to watch a medley featuring 'I Dreamed a Dream', 'Bring Him Home' and 'One Day More' from LES MISERABLES, performed at the Laurence Olivier Awards in December 1985!

Dancer, choreographer and director Gillian Lynne will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this month's Oliviers. In recognition of her work, we've got access to archive clips that show her in action throughout her career.

Casts of Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Top Hat and The Bodyguard also to feature!

Stage One, the charity that supports new UK theatre producers and productions, has just announced the latest recipient to receive its Start-Up Investment Fund. James Quaife has been awarded £50,000 by the charity to co-produce alongside established producers MJE Productions, a new comedy, Barking in Essex by Clive Exton. The production will open at London's Wyndham Theatre on the 6th September 2013 and will star Lee Evans, Sheila Hancock and Keeley Hawes.

Keeley Hawes, Karl Johnson and Montserrat Lombard are joining the cast of Clive Exton's comedy, BARKING IN ESSEX, starring Lee Evans and Sheila Hancock. The play will premiere at Wyndham's Theatre on Monday 16 September 2013, following previews from 6 September.