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Taskmaster is based on the BAFTA and Royal Television Society award-nominated, internationally popular UK format. Reggie Watts will star as the Taskmaster who, with series creator Alex Horne as his loyal assistant, will judge five unwitting comedians as they compete against each other with creativity, cunning and genius in a series of stupefying tasks.

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Hannah Waddingham And More Take Home 2024 Royal Television Society Awards Photo Hannah Waddingham And More Take Home 2024 Royal Television Society Awards
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2024

Winners have been announced for the 2024 Royal Television Society program awards. ...


Aisling Bea and Angel Comedy Will Host FESTIVE FOOD DRIVE & COMEDY SHOW Photo Aisling Bea and Angel Comedy Will Host FESTIVE FOOD DRIVE & COMEDY SHOW
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2023

Following last year's festively successful Food Drive during which 1.3 tonnes of food was collected for Hackney Food Bank Warehouse, Aisling Bea and Angel Comedy have announced this special Christmas event is back and aims to inspire more contributions to the charity....


Sara Millican Will Embark on Australian Tour in 2025 Photo Sara Millican Will Embark on Australian Tour in 2025
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2024

Award-winning comedian and writer Sarah Millican has announced her all new Australian tour in 2025....


Sara Millican Will Embark on Australian Tour in 2025 Photo Sara Millican Will Embark on Australian Tour in 2025
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2024

Award-winning comedian and writer Sarah Millican has announced her all new Australian tour in 2025....


Ars Nova Announces Lineup For 15th Annual ANT Fest Photo Ars Nova Announces Lineup For 15th Annual ANT Fest
by Blair Ingenthron - May 23, 2023

Ars Nova, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan and Producing Executive Director Renee Blinkwolt, has announced the lineup for its 15th Annual ANT Fest featuring 13 shows, 12 of which will premiere in-person and on Ars Nova Supra with one exclusively premiering on Ars Nova S...


Sarah Millican Comes To Southern Theatre This June Photo Sarah Millican Comes To Southern Theatre This June
by A.A. Cristi - October 01, 2024

Award-winning comedian Sarah Millican has announced an extension of her acclaimed tour, with her hit stand-up  show 'Late Bloomer' set to arrive in the USA in 2025....


THE WIZARD OF OZ, PEPPA PIG & More Go on Sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Photo THE WIZARD OF OZ, PEPPA PIG & More Go on Sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2023

New shows will go on sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre later this week, including the London Palladium production of THE WIZARD OF OZ and children’s favourite PEPPA PIG’S FUN DAY OUT....


Vicki Pepperdine, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Dan Skinner Will Lead THE GOVERNMENT INSPECT Photo Vicki Pepperdine, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Dan Skinner Will Lead THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR at Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

TV comedy royalty Vicki Pepperdine (Poor Things, Getting On, Dear Joan and Jericha) will star alongside Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Stath Lets Flats, Taskmaster, Man Like Mobeen) and Dan Skinner (Shooting Stars, This Time with Alan Partridge, The Kennedys) in a brand-new production of Nikolai Gogol's...


Sydney Comedy Festival Announces Next Round Of Comedians For 2024  Photo Sydney Comedy Festival Announces Next Round Of Comedians For 2024 
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2023

Get ready for laughs at the Sydney Comedy Festival! The 2024 lineup includes hilarious comedians like Ed Byrne and more....


Riverside Studios Reveals Details For The Bitesize Festival 2023 Photo Riverside Studios Reveals Details For The Bitesize Festival 2023
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023

Bitesize Festival at Riverside Studios is back this summer with the largest programme in its history. From stand-up and musicals to drama and dance, the festival offers a taste of something new for everyone....


Bridget Christie and Friends to Appear at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Photo Bridget Christie and Friends to Appear at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 17, 2023

The multi award-winning comedian, Taskmaster icon, star of her acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series, Netflix stand-up special and upcoming Channel 4 sitcom (The Change) – Bridget Christie – plays the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, alongside performances from several specially-chosen special guests. ...


ROUNDHOUSE FESTIVAL Adds Simon Amstell and Bridget Christie to Lineup Photo ROUNDHOUSE FESTIVAL Adds Simon Amstell and Bridget Christie to Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2023

Iconic live performance venue the Roundhouse in association with leading live comedy production company Berk's Nest has announced that comedy legends Simon Amstell and Bridget Christie will be performing at the first ever Roundhouse Comedy Festival on Wednesday 16th August....


Riverside Studios Reveals Details of Inaugural Bitesized Awards and Young Critics Pro Photo Riverside Studios Reveals Details of Inaugural Bitesized Awards and Young Critics Programme
by Stephi Wild - June 08, 2023

Riverside Studios has announced that they will be launching the Bitesize Awards and the new Riverside Young Critics Programme in celebration of their Bitesize Festival, which returns this summer with the largest programme in its history....


Interview: Grover Dale Reflects on a Life in the Theater Photo Interview: Grover Dale Reflects on a Life in the Theater
by Team BWW - October 03, 2024

Grover Dale’s life story reads like the ultimate show bio. After all, there are few performers who can count the original Broadway production of West Side Story among their credits. Or say that Sir Noel Coward hand picked them to appear in one of his musicals....


Nish Kumar Adds Additional London Date to UK Tour Photo Nish Kumar Adds Additional London Date to UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

Nish Kumar – host of The Mash Report and Pod Save the UK – has announced a brand-new live tour of the UK and Ireland for 2024 and has added an additional London date. ...


Glasgow International Comedy Festival Reveals Full Lineup Photo Glasgow International Comedy Festival Reveals Full Lineup
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 10, 2024

Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) has revealed its full 2024 programme....


Stars Of Taskmaster And Dreamland to Join Forces In String V SPITTA At The Edinburgh Photo Stars Of Taskmaster And Dreamland to Join Forces In String V SPITTA At The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2023

String V SPITTA; a hilarious new show from Ed MacArthur (Dreamland, Bad Education) and Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Taskmaster) is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. ...


Nick Mohammed's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (ISH) Will Transfer to the West End Photo Nick Mohammed's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (ISH) Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - September 16, 2024

Berk’s Nest and double Emmy award-nominated actor, comedian, and writer Nick Mohammed have announced that the iconic character of Mr. Swallow is preparing to spread Christmas cheer once again as a brand-new version of the ensemble comedy A Christmas Carol (ish) transfers to the West End this Winter....


SoHo Playhouse Reveals Lineup For The International Fringe Comedy Series Photo SoHo Playhouse Reveals Lineup For The International Fringe Comedy Series
by Stephi Wild - October 06, 2023

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!...


Comedian Ed Gamble Joins Line Up Of One Night Only Events at Stratford East This Autu Photo Comedian Ed Gamble Joins Line Up Of One Night Only Events at Stratford East This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - August 09, 2023

Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced a series of one night only events coming to East London this autumn. Learn more about the lineup here!...


Sara Millican Will Embark on Australian Tour in 2025 Photo Sara Millican Will Embark on Australian Tour in 2025
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2024

Award-winning comedian and writer Sarah Millican has announced her all new Australian tour in 2025....


Review: SPIDER, Riverside Studios Photo Review: SPIDER, Riverside Studios
by Franco Milazzo - February 23, 2024

The cruel world of drama schools is examined at close range in Spider, written and directed by Jude Benning and currently playing at Riverside Studios as part of their Bitesize Festival....


Review: EDINBURGH 2024: IVO GRAHAM: GRAND DESIGNS, Pleasance Courtyard Photo Review: EDINBURGH 2024: IVO GRAHAM: GRAND DESIGNS, Pleasance Courtyard
by Kat Mokrynski - September 06, 2024

Ivo Graham: Grand Designs is a show, according to Graham, made up of lists to deal with the chaos that the comedian has been facing. Throughout the hour we have with him, Graham discusses his love for football, his family and friends and how music has made an impact on his life....


Paul Williams Brings New Show MAMIYA 7 to Melbourne Comedy Festival Photo Paul Williams Brings New Show MAMIYA 7 to Melbourne Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2024

Kiwi comedian and star of New Zealand's critically acclaimed Taskmaster show, Paul Williams, has announced his return to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this year with his show, Mamiya 7....


The Garden Of Unearthly Delights Unveils 2024 Program Photo The Garden Of Unearthly Delights Unveils 2024 Program
by Stephi Wild - November 30, 2023

The Garden of Unearthly Delights unveils its spectacular 2024 program, featuring world-class comedy, magic, music, interactive experiences, and more. Tickets are on sale now via FringeTIX and The Garden's website. Explore the full program here....






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