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Stage and screen stars Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa are slated to host the two final episodes of the inaugural season of Saturday Night Live UK this month.

Gilded Balloon will present a diverse lineup of 105 new shows, including comedy, theatre, and cabaret, now on sale for the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe, marking its largest offering to date.

Former SNL head writer and cast member Tina Fey will host the launch episode of Saturday Night Live UK. Fey will be joined by a chart-topping musical guest, Isle of Wight indie group Wet Leg.

This year's winner will join previous recipients Janey Godley (2023), Susie McCabe (2024) and Rosco McClelland (2025). 

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.

Miss Myrtle's Garden will open at the Bush Theatre, London next month.  This world premiere production, written by Danny James King, is directed by Bush Theatre's Artistic Director, Taio Lawson.

The Festival will focus on creating a space outside of London for acts to preview before Edinburgh, giving Manchester residents access to shows right before they hit the world's biggest arts festival in August.

Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty.

First programming has been announced for Soho Theatre Walthamstow, a major new 960-seat venue opening in May 2025 that will house the very best UK and international comedy, theatre, cabaret and panto, alongside a creative engagement programme. 

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) has announced nominations for the 12th Annual MUAHS Guild Awards, with honors going to Broadway's The Great Gatsby, Cabaret, the Wicked movie, and more.

Amanda Holden and Alan Carr will host the Royal Variety Performance, which will be held on Friday, 22nd November at the Royal Albert Hall, in the presence of Their Majesties The King and Queen. Learn more about the lineup here!

Pigs Do Fly Productions has announced the opening of THE LONG WEEKEND at Empire Stage on November 1.

Larry DEan: Dodger begins with Dean joking about what he thinks will be the first thing that people notice about him - his appearance. The audience is introduced to one of the central characters in his story, his nan, with her description of Dean, saying that he looks “left-handed.”

A round-up of BroadwayWorld's Edfringe reviews from 2024.

Russell Howard will host three live Wonderbox podcast specials at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with comedians David O'Doherty, Larry DEan, and Jason Byrne on August 1st, 2nd, and 4th at the Assembly Gordon Aikman Theatre.

Former Broadway star and current Reviver Records Country music sensation Brooke Moriber's brand new single 'More Love' will be available Fri April 19th on all the major music services.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend at Feinstein's with a variety of performances in their 'Pot of Gold' lineup of entertainment.

Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael has unveiled its March lineup. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Desert Playwrights' Retreat has revealed the playwrights chosen for its October 2023 cohorts, including LGBTQ artists Jack MacCarthy, Cameron Laventura, Rusty Newton Tennant, Larry DEan Harris, and more.

For the first time in its 20-year history, SoHo Playhouse’s International Fringe Encore Series is highlighting the best in international Comedy. Learn more about the full lineup here!