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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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Line Up Announced At Underbelly Festival's London Comedy Allstars Photo Line Up Announced At Underbelly Festival's London Comedy Allstars
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2022

Underbelly Festival has announced the line-up for London Comedy Allstars at Cavendish Square every Friday night. London Comedy Allstars is your one-stop shop for the biggest laughs, the best location and your new favourite summer night out. Every Friday at 9:30pm until  29th July, Underbelly Summer ...


BWW Interview: Siân Heder Puts Deaf Talent, Music, & Family On Screen in CODA Photo BWW Interview: Siân Heder Puts Deaf Talent, Music, & Family On Screen in CODA
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 12, 2021

Ahead of the premiere, BroadwayWorld had the chance to speak to Heder about how the film came to be, how she ended up casting actors from famed theater Deaf West, and how working on a bilingual set became part of her artistic routine....


Jon Richardson Will Embark On Tour With New Show THE KNITWIT Photo Jon Richardson Will Embark On Tour With New Show THE KNITWIT
by Stephi Wild - February 11, 2020

Will the recycling be put out on the right day? Who is going to smooth over the top of the margarine? How many lights are on upstairs when everybody is downstairs? Watch Jon Richardson pretend that these aren't his foremost concerns as he leaves home on his first tour since the last one....


VENTNOR FRINGE Announces Extended Edition This Summer Photo VENTNOR FRINGE Announces Extended Edition This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - June 01, 2021

The multi-award-winning arts festival, which features gigs, comedy and theatre in pop up venues throughout the dramatic cliff-top town on the Isle of Wight, will return for an extended 10 day edition from 23rd July - 1st August 2021....


SPITTING IMAGE U.S. Election Special Will Be Exclusively Available on YouTube Photo SPITTING IMAGE U.S. Election Special Will Be Exclusively Available on YouTube
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 28, 2020

It was announced today that the Spitting Image: US Election Special, also starring Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, will be made available on the show’s official YouTube channel to US audiences....


Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announces the Return of MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT Photo Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announces the Return of MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - June 10, 2021

Other acts previously announced including Luisa Omielan, Aisling Bea, Jimmy Carr and Paul Chowdhry, and Canned Laughter present a comedy fundraiser in support of the Trussell Trust featuring Lolly Adefope, Kemah Bob, Jen Brister, Bridget Christie, Ed Gamble, Rosie Jones, Jamali Maddix, Rose Matafeo,...


Rose Theatre to Reopen in June Photo Rose Theatre to Reopen in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 05, 2021

Rose Theatre has announced it is reopening its doors once again on 27 June 2021. Following three national lockdowns, the Rose is reopening to the public with a series of summer shows and events, including The International Youth Arts Festival by Creative Youth from 1 July 2021 and more....


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....


Jon Richardson Will Release New Live Stand-up DVD This November Photo Jon Richardson Will Release New Live Stand-up DVD This November
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2018

Jon Richardson, star of Channel 4's '8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown' and 'Ultimate Worrier' on DAVE, is set to release his third live stand up DVD 'Jon Richardson: Old Man Live' this autumn.Jon Richardson, star of Dave's 'Ultimate Worrier' and team captain on Channel 4's '8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Co...


The 92nd Street Y to Present An Evening With Renowned Pianist Jeremy Denk Photo The 92nd Street Y to Present An Evening With Renowned Pianist Jeremy Denk
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 17, 2022

The 92nd Street Y, one of New York's leading cultural venues, presents An Evening with Renowned Pianist Jeremy Denk: Performance & Talk with The New Yorker's James Wood, followed by a book signing on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 7pm ET. ...


Comedian Rob Beckett Embarks on WALLOP! Australian Tour Photo Comedian Rob Beckett Embarks on WALLOP! Australian Tour
by Marissa Tomeo - May 04, 2022

Comedian Rob Beckett will bring his Wallop! show for a national tour which will include a performance at the prestigious Just For Laughs Sydney Comedy Festival.  It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South – and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh. WALLOP! ...


BWW Review: Moves at the Montalban's Dance Festival Opens With Capezio A.C.E. Awards Photo BWW Review: Moves at the Montalban's Dance Festival Opens With Capezio A.C.E. Awards and Erik Saradpon's FORMALITY LIVE!
by Valerie-Jean Miller - February 04, 2020

MOVES at The Montalban's Dance Festival Opens with the Capezio A.C.E. Awards Finalists' Performances and Erik Saradpon's Extraordinary Dance Company FORMALITY LIVE! The first two of four nights of the Annual Dance Festival, MOVES, smartly and efficiently produced by Break the Floor Productions, w...


Josh Widdicombe Extends His 'Bit Much...' Stand-up Tour Into Spring 2020 Photo Josh Widdicombe Extends His 'Bit Much...' Stand-up Tour Into Spring 2020
by Stephi Wild - October 07, 2019

Josh Widdicombe, the guy everyone can do an impression of, is back with a brand new stand up tour. A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world. Bit much? Fine, it'll be a very funny night of grumbles and jokes in which Josh will finally tackle the hot comedy topics...


UK Stand-Up Star Nish Kumar Performs Live In NYC In May Photo UK Stand-Up Star Nish Kumar Performs Live In NYC In May
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2019

As seen in the US as a stand-up special star of Netflix's Comedians of the World series, and heard as occasional co-host of The Bugle podcast, Nish Kumar is one of the UK's most respected comedians. ...


Mark Watson Brings His Latest Show To Worthing Photo Mark Watson Brings His Latest Show To Worthing
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...


Joe Thomas To Star In First UK Tour Of WHAT'S IN A NAME? Photo Joe Thomas To Star In First UK Tour Of WHAT'S IN A NAME?
by Stephi Wild - July 22, 2019

Adam Blanshay Productions today announces the first UK Tour of What's In A Name?, adapted and directed by Jeremy Sams from the award-winning French film and stage sensation, Le Prenom, by Matthew Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patelliere. Internationally acclaimed comedy, What's In A Name? hilariousl...


The Marlowe, Canterbury Will Hold Week Long Comedy Event Photo The Marlowe, Canterbury Will Hold Week Long Comedy Event
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....


Freeform Begins Production on Josh Thomas' EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY Pilot Photo Freeform Begins Production on Josh Thomas' EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY Pilot
by Macon Prickett - July 09, 2018

Today, Freeform officially begins production on the pilot “Everything's Gonna Be Okay” in Los Angeles. Written by Josh Thomas, the creator of the critically acclaimed, heartwarming dramedy-series “Please Like Me,” the half-hour comedy pilot introduces Nicholas (played by Thomas), a neurotic 25-year-...


BWW Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD at Benedum Center Rocks the House Photo BWW Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD at Benedum Center Rocks the House
by Greg Kerestan - May 22, 2022

Des McAnuff's slick docudrama production style may not be anything new, but it still works like a charm....


Kerry Godliman Will Return To Stand-up Roots With Pyramid Show Photo Kerry Godliman Will Return To Stand-up Roots With Pyramid Show
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2022

A familiar face from two Ricky Gervais sitcoms is to grace the stage in Warrington as she returns to her stand-up roots....


BWW Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN, Ambassadors Theatre Photo BWW Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN, Ambassadors Theatre
by Marianka Swain - October 22, 2021

“We’re going to need a bigger theatre.” Back in summer 2019, this fascinating behind-the-scenes tale took a bite out of the Edinburgh Festival....


Josh Widdicombe Announces Brand New Stand Up Tour For 2019 Photo Josh Widdicombe Announces Brand New Stand Up Tour For 2019
by Stephi Wild - November 26, 2018

Josh Widdicombe, the guy everyone can do an impression of, is back with a brand new stand up tour. A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world. Bit much? Fine, it'll be a very funny night of grumbles and jokes in which Josh will finally tackle the hot comedy topics...


Assembly Festival Garden Announces More Summer Shows Photo Assembly Festival Garden Announces More Summer Shows
by Stephi Wild - July 23, 2021

Catch the best pub gig you've ever been to with the five-star sell-out sensation Choir of Man; and the whole family can enjoy the awe-inspiring acrobatics of world-leading circus company Circolombia in a “stunning show that takes Circus to new heights”. Choir of Man and Circolombia will continue to ...


Award-Winning Comedian Rhod Gilbert Will Visit Warrington Photo Award-Winning Comedian Rhod Gilbert Will Visit Warrington
by Stephi Wild - July 18, 2018

The multi-award winning comedian Rhod Gilbert is returning to the stage with a welcome visit to Parr Hall....


BWW Review: NY Public Library Celebrates Jerome Robbins in Exhibit VOICE OF MY CITY Photo BWW Review: NY Public Library Celebrates Jerome Robbins in Exhibit VOICE OF MY CITY
by Melanie Votaw - October 01, 2018

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center opened its latest exhibit celebrating choreographer Jerome Robbins on Tuesday, September 25 with luminaries like Mikhail Baryshnikov in attendance. The exhibit, titled VOICE OF MY CITY: JEROME ROBBINS AND NEW YOR...






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