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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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Comedian Sara Pascoe Adapts PRIDE AND PREJUDICE for Nottingham Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2017

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Joe Lycett Adds Extra Manchester Date Photo Joe Lycett Adds Extra Manchester Date
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2018

Joe Lycett, star of Live at the Apollo (BBC One), Taskmaster (Dave) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4), has added even more dates to an already jam packed brand-new UK and Ireland tour, I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett....


Additional Adam Kay Show Added To LIVE AT THE RSC: Comedy Festival Photo Additional Adam Kay Show Added To LIVE AT THE RSC: Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 28, 2019

Award-winning comedian Adam Kay will now share entries from his diaries as a junior doctor across two "electrifying" shows of stand-up and music at the Royal Shakespeare Company's Live at the RSC: Comedy Festival....


Comedy Giants Rob Brydon, Tim Vine, Daliso Chaponda, and More Head To Storyhouse This Photo Comedy Giants Rob Brydon, Tim Vine, Daliso Chaponda, and More Head To Storyhouse This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - August 03, 2018

If laughter is the best medicine then Storyhouse audiences can expect to enjoy a healthy Autumn that will tickle their ribs and tap them on the funnybone....


Comedy Central Announces 2017-18 Development Slate Including 9 Pilot Orders
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2017

Comedy Central today released its 2017-2018 development slate, including three series pick-ups and nine pilot orders....


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by Jeffrey Ellis - August 20, 2018

Now onstage through August 25 at Woodbury's Arts Center of Cannon County, in a sumptuously mounted production helmed by director Kim Powers, with producer Brittany Goodwin, musical direction by Allison Hall and choreography by Julie Wilcox, Titanic takes its audience on an intriguing, emotional jour...


Full Casting Confirmed For WHAT'S IN A NAME at Theatre Royal Glasgow Photo Full Casting Confirmed For WHAT'S IN A NAME at Theatre Royal Glasgow
by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2019

Full casting has been confirmed for the witty, razor sharp What's In A Name which is to play at Theatre Royal, Glasgow next month....


BWW Review: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at Riverbank Theatre In Marine City is Thoroughl Photo BWW Review: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at Riverbank Theatre In Marine City is Thoroughly Delightful
by Julie Yolles - July 19, 2018

If you've seen and enjoyed the musical 42nd Street, you'll undoubtedly love Thoroughly Modern Millie, now playing at the Riverbank Theatre in Marine City through July 22. ...


The Epstein Theatre Presents A Packed Month Of Entertainment This March Photo The Epstein Theatre Presents A Packed Month Of Entertainment This March
by Stephi Wild - March 01, 2018

Great comedy, music, theatre, and family entertainment all combine to make the Epstein Theatre the only place to be this March....


22 Of The UK's Top Comedians Join Live At The RSC: Comedy Festival Photo 22 Of The UK's Top Comedians Join Live At The RSC: Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 07, 2019

Acts are now announced for a brand-new Comedy Festival from the Royal Shakespeare Company, in association with Underbelly, including award-winning doctor-turned comedian Adam Kay, Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Bridget Christie, 'one-man opposition party' satirical impressionist Rory Bremner, surreal...


BWW Interview: Sharon Lewis Carries On With the Blues
by Tory Gates - July 02, 2017

'You know who you sound like?' I say, 'No, but you're gonna tell me.' She says, 'Yeah, you're like Janis Joplin and Tina Turner all rolled in to one!”...


Comedy Central's TASKMASTER Hosted by Reggie Watts Will Premiere April 27 Photo Comedy Central's TASKMASTER Hosted by Reggie Watts Will Premiere April 27
by Macon Prickett - March 23, 2018

Comedy Central announced today that its newest game show series Taskmaster, hosted by Reggie Watts (The Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Bang! Bang!), will premiere on Friday, April 27 at 11:00 p.m. The series, whose format originated in the U.K., requires individuals to use ingenuity and creativ...


Joe Lycett Adds Extra Manchester Date Photo Joe Lycett Adds Extra Manchester Date
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017

Joe Lycett, star of Live at the Apollo (BBC One), Taskmaster (Dave) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4), has added even more dates to an already jam packed brand-new UK and Ireland tour, I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett....


BWW Interview: Marilyn D'Honau on Dancing in the Original WEST SIDE STORY Photo BWW Interview: Marilyn D'Honau on Dancing in the Original WEST SIDE STORY
by Bob Rizzo - September 21, 2017

Marilyn D'Honau is not only the youngest surviving cast member of the original production of West Side Story, she was also the youngest when the show opened in 1957. D'Honau was a sixteen- year-old high school senior when she was cast as Clarice, one of the Jet girls. Though she'd been performing pr...


Mark Watson Announces New UK Tour With THE INFINITE SHOW Photo Mark Watson Announces New UK Tour With THE INFINITE SHOW
by Marianka Swain - July 04, 2018

After spending last year being cluster-bombed with yoghurt on 'Taskmaster' and half-killed by Bear Grylls, multi award-winning Mark Watson returns with a UK National Tour doing what he's best at: being indoors....


UKTV Orders Four More Series of Emmy-Nominated TASKMASTER Photo UKTV Orders Four More Series of Emmy-Nominated TASKMASTER
by Macon Prickett - February 22, 2018

Fresh off it's Best Entertainment Show win at this year's Broadcast Awards, it was announced today that UKTV has ordered four more series of BAFTA and EMMY-nominated Taskmaster from Avalon for its award-winning comedy and entertainment channel, Dave. Greg Davies persists as the all-powerful Taskmast...


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by Stephi Wild - July 08, 2019

Cluster-bombed with yoghurt on 'Taskmaster', half-killed on 'Bear Grylls' Celebrity Island', Watson returns to what he's best at: being indoors. Mark Watson visits Worthing to delight and charm audiences with his latest comic offering, Mark Watson: The Infinite Show. At the Connaught Theatre, Friday...


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by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2019

Comedy-lovers are in for a treat this summer when some of the finest and funniest acts on the circuit appear at the week-long event at The Marlowe Theatre and The Marlowe Studio, Canterbury....


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by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2018

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Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour Photo Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2018

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BWW Interview: Sharon Lewis Carries On With the Blues
by Tory Gates - July 02, 2017

'You know who you sound like?' I say, 'No, but you're gonna tell me.' She says, 'Yeah, you're like Janis Joplin and Tina Turner all rolled in to one!”...


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by Stephi Wild - November 26, 2018

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Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour Photo Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2018

UK comedian Paul Chowdhry is bringing his highly acclaimed Live Innit show for his first Australian tour in April. Tickets go on sale Friday 2 February at 10am....


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by Stephi Wild - July 18, 2018

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