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QI (Quite Interesting) is a British comedy panel game television quiz show created and co-produced by John Lloyd, hosted by Stephen Fry, and featuring permanent panellist Alan Davies. Most of the questions are extremely obscure, making it unlikely that the correct answer will be given. To compensate, points are awarded not only for right answers, but also for interesting ones, regardless of whether they are right or even relate to the original question.

The Chocolate Factory Theater to Present Premiere of A CHILD RETIRES, a New Performan Photo The Chocolate Factory Theater to Present Premiere of A CHILD RETIRES, a New Performance by Tess Dworman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 11, 2019

A Child Retires emboldens artifact and artifice to reference, in Tess Dworman's words, 'the collapse of my own maturation as an artist'. The work includes her mother's old t-shirt (costume), a tote bag (prop), and a soundtrack of the Beach Boys rehearsing Good Vibrations....


China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd. and Shanghai Ballet Present SWAN LAKE Photo China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd. and Shanghai Ballet Present SWAN LAKE
by Julie Musbach - September 30, 2019

Shanghai Ballet and China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd.presentDerek Deane's Grand Swan Lake from January 17-19, 2020at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, NYC. ...


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....


AGONY UNCLES Comes to Alexander Upstairs Photo AGONY UNCLES Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by Julie Musbach - September 30, 2019

Join The Brothers Streep for a brand new panel show all about life's quibbles and how to solve them. Each show Andrew, Dylan and Simon are joined by fellow comedians to answer Agony Aunt letters, debate worst world problems, and discover new life hacks for old troubles....


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...


Matt Harvey Brings JUST FOR FUNNY to Wellington Fringe 2020 Photo Matt Harvey Brings JUST FOR FUNNY to Wellington Fringe 2020
by Stephi Wild - January 27, 2020

Award winning writer, comedian and storyteller Matt Harvey (Fairy bread comedy, Live on Bowen, The Leak, Quiz night) is presenting his show, just for funny at Cavern club, as part of Wellington Fringe Festival....


Chinese Arts Now & Soho Theatre Present CAN Festival Comedy Night Photo Chinese Arts Now & Soho Theatre Present CAN Festival Comedy Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 23, 2021

The CAN Festival Comedy Night is one of the annual Festival’s hottest tickets. Live streamed from Soho Theatre this year, it promises a raucous night of comedy, conversation, film clips and best bits from comedians of Chinese heritage. Confirmed names so far are Ken Cheng, Evelyn Mok and Phil Wang....


Rachel Parris Announces New UK Tour For 2020 Photo Rachel Parris Announces New UK Tour For 2020
by Stephi Wild - December 04, 2019

BAFTA Nominated comedian and star of BBC Two's The Mash Report, Rachel Parris will tour the UK in Spring 2020, with a brand-new show about big life changes, titled All Change Please. The tour includes three warm up dates at London's Soho Theatre before officially starting in Brighton on 24th April 2...


Lucy Porter Comes to Swindon With BE PREPARED Photo Lucy Porter Comes to Swindon With BE PREPARED
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2020

After a very successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, peoples favourite Lucy Porter is back on the road with her 15th solo hour of stand-up comedy. Not resting on her laurels after giving those fifteen hours of entertainment to the world (that's the equivalent of 5 Bravehearts or 9.57 Trains...


Russell Kane, Rich Hall and Angela Barnes Will Perform at Comedy Night At IF: Milton Photo Russell Kane, Rich Hall and Angela Barnes Will Perform at Comedy Night At IF: Milton Keynes International Festival Next Month
by Stephi Wild - June 09, 2021

On Friday 23 July, Off The Kerb Productions showcases three of the UK's finest comedians in Stand Up in the Park with Russell Kane, Rich Hall and Angela Barnes. Audiences can look forward to quick-fire hyperactive stimulation from Kane, expertly-crafted tirades and banter from Hall and gloriously do...


Anuvab Pal Announces Soho Theatre Run With DEMOCRACY AND DISCO DANCING Photo Anuvab Pal Announces Soho Theatre Run With DEMOCRACY AND DISCO DANCING
by Stephi Wild - November 26, 2019

Firmly established as one of India's most popular stand ups, comedian, screenwriter and novelist Anuvab Pal returns to the Soho Theatre this Spring with his latest hour, Democracy and Disco Dancing, following a hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2019. Starting on Monday 27th April 2020 and concluding o...


Bill Bailey Crowned Winner of STRICTLY COME DANCING 2020 Photo Bill Bailey Crowned Winner of STRICTLY COME DANCING 2020
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2020

Bill Bailey has been crowned the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2020....


Boston Early Music Festival And Broadway Performers Join Faculty Of Marblehead School Photo Boston Early Music Festival And Broadway Performers Join Faculty Of Marblehead School Of Ballet's Summer Session
by A.A. Cristi - June 22, 2020

Summer opens at the Marblehead School of Ballet with a full line-up of enriching virtual, live classes for children, teenagers and adults.  The new summer session runs now through August 8, 2020.  This year, the school's celebrated Summer Intensive will be offered live online....


Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For SNOW WHITE at Richmond Theatre Photo Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For SNOW WHITE at Richmond Theatre
by Stephi Wild - December 04, 2019

Richmond Theatre have today announced that comedian, writer, actor and presenter Jo Brand will lead the cast of this year's spectacular family pantomime, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, alongside returning funny man Jon Clegg with hilarious panto dame Jason Sutton from Sat 7 Dec 2019 – Sun 5 Jan 20...


OneBeat Announces 2019 Tour Featuring Twenty-Five Pioneering Musicians From Seventeen Photo OneBeat Announces 2019 Tour Featuring Twenty-Five Pioneering Musicians From Seventeen Countries
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 04, 2019

OneBeat, a cultural exchange initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs produced by Bang on a Can's Found Sound Nation, is among the world's leading music diplomacy programs.  From September 16 - October 12, 2019, twenty-five innovative and socially engag...


Casting Announced For Soho Theatre's GOD'S DICE and SHUCK 'N' JIVE Photo Casting Announced For Soho Theatre's GOD'S DICE and SHUCK 'N' JIVE
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2019

Soho Theatre is pleased to announce casting for Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong and Simone Ibbett-Brown's Shuck 'n' Jive. Directed by Soho Theatre's Associate Director Lakesha Arie-Angelo, Olivia Onyehara (Jack Lear, Hull Truck) will take on the role of 'Simone' and Tanisha Spring (Caroline, or Change,...


World Premiere of BALIKBAYAN: FROM VICTIMS TO SURVIVORS to Take Place at Edmonton Int Photo World Premiere of BALIKBAYAN: FROM VICTIMS TO SURVIVORS to Take Place at Edmonton International Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2020

The production team behind the documentary, Balikbayan: From Victims to Survivors, has announced the world premiere for their film, to be screened in Edmonton on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre, as part of the 2020 Edmonton International Film Festival (...


Pleasance Announces New Shows On-sale For The Fringe Photo Pleasance Announces New Shows On-sale For The Fringe
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2020

Pleasance is known for its amazing comedy and this year's programme is like no other....


Rob Brydon Will Hit The Road Next Year With His New Show, ROB BRYDON – A NIGHT OF SON Photo Rob Brydon Will Hit The Road Next Year With His New Show, ROB BRYDON – A NIGHT OF SONGS & LAUGHTER
by Stephi Wild - October 21, 2020

Award winning comedian Rob Brydon and his eight-piece band will take to the road next year with his new show, Rob Brydon – A Night Of Songs & Laughter. The new dates follow the huge success of his 2020 Tour, and together mark the first time Brydon has created a show that includes songs and music as ...


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 ...


EA Festival and Essex Book Festival to Open This Month Photo EA Festival and Essex Book Festival to Open This Month
by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2021

EA Festival has partnered with Essex Book Festival in an exciting new long-term venture to co present events in East Anglia. EA Festival’s forward-looking approach to its inaugural festival  demonstrates its commitment to work with regional and local leaders in the culture sector. ...


Guest Blog: Dr Andrea Maciel On How Dancing Can Aid Mental Health Photo Guest Blog: Dr Andrea Maciel On How Dancing Can Aid Mental Health
by Marianka Swain - October 07, 2020

Dance is one of the most powerful tools in the process of surrendering. It often serves beautifully when freeing up emotions to the creativity of our expression, enhancing a letting go of what we might have held onto, welcoming new feelings, opening up new possibilities....


Olga Koch Announces New UK Tour For 2021 Photo Olga Koch Announces New UK Tour For 2021
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2021

Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Olga Koch will embark on a 2021 UK tour with her third show Homecoming. The tour begins on Monday 6th September 2021 at London's Soho Theatre for six nights and concludes on 16th October in Leicester at The Big Difference (formerly The Cookie)....


Jason Manford Comes to Darlington Hippodrome Photo Jason Manford Comes to Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2020

Jason Manford is back! It's been a busy few years since Jason's last smash-hit stand-up show, but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn't changed a bit. 'Like Me' is Jason's latest comic offering, set to hit the road for a massive 99 date UK & Ireland tour...


Rob Brydon Brings New Show To Parr Hall Photo Rob Brydon Brings New Show To Parr Hall
by Stephi Wild - October 23, 2019

An award-winning comedian will be taking to the road next year with an eight-piece band and a brand new show....






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