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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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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....


New Shows Unveiled At The Pleasance For The 2018 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL Photo New Shows Unveiled At The Pleasance For The 2018 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - February 28, 2018

The return of Mr. Swallow and circus-theatre spectacular Cirque Berserk! are amongst the latest shows to be announced in the Pleasance's ever-growing festival programme, along with a host of Fringe favourites on sale from 1st March....


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....


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....


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...


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...


Kenneth Branagh Among Nominees for INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS; Full List Photo Kenneth Branagh Among Nominees for INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2017

Kenneth Branagh and Anna Friel are among the nominees for this year's INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS. Branagh, a stage veteran, is nominated for the detective series WALLANDER...


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....


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...


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...


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...


Comedian Sara Pascoe Adapts PRIDE AND PREJUDICE for Nottingham Playhouse Photo Comedian Sara Pascoe Adapts PRIDE AND PREJUDICE for Nottingham Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2017

In a brand new comic adaptation by stand-up comedian Sara Pascoe, with an original score from Emmy the Great and directed by Susannah Tresilian (Director of Posh at Nottingham Playhouse in 2015), prepare yourself for a playful, truthful and occasionally disrespectful take on this brilliant novel....


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...


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...


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....


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. ...


Wajatta Releases New Album CASUAL HIGH TECHNOLOGY Photo Wajatta Releases New Album CASUAL HIGH TECHNOLOGY
by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2018

Wajatta - the new group formed by beat-boxer/comedian/musician Reggie Watts and electronic music artist/DJ/producer John Tejada - offers Casual High Technology, its first album, on May 11, 2018 via Comedy Dynamics. Presented as a cosmic collection of funk-infused techno, Casual High Technology is th...


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....


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....


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...


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...


THE BUTTON Game Show Arrives On BBC One Friday, April 20 Photo THE BUTTON Game Show Arrives On BBC One Friday, April 20
by Macon Prickett - April 04, 2018

From the creators of Taskmaster, The Button will arrive in a home near you this April on BBC One....


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....


Reggie Watts Is the TASKMASTER!, Comedy Central Game Show Series Premieres 4/27 with Photo Reggie Watts Is the TASKMASTER!, Comedy Central Game Show Series Premieres 4/27 with Two Back-to-Back Episodes
by Tori Hartshorn - March 26, 2018

Reggie Watts Is the TASKMASTER!, Comedy Central Game Show Series Premieres 4/27with Two Back-to-Back Episodes...


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-...






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