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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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STARSTRUCK Debuts June 10 On HBO Max Photo STARSTRUCK Debuts June 10 On HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 02, 2021

Produced by Avalon (“Breeders,” “Everything’s Gonna Be Okay,” “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”), STARSTRUCK is executive produced by Rose Matafeo, Jon Thoday, Richard Allen-Turner and Rob Aslett. Toby Welch is series producer. Karen Maine (“Yes, God, Yes”) directed the six episode season....


Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Summer Festival 2021 to Present Film Premiere Of IN BALANCHIN Photo Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Summer Festival 2021 to Present Film Premiere Of IN BALANCHINE'S CLASSROOM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 29, 2021

Kaatsbaan Summer Festival 2021 will present the Hudson Valley premiere of the film, 'In Balanchine's Classroom.' This screening kicks off the Woodstock Film Festival season and is courtesy of Zeitgeist Films, in association with Kino Lorber Incorporated....


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....


Berk's Nest Announce Brand New Comedy Spectacular In South London! Photo Berk's Nest Announce Brand New Comedy Spectacular In South London!
by A.A. Cristi - December 15, 2021

Berk's Nest have announced LIVE AT THE CLAPHAM GRAND, a comedy spectacular on the last Friday of every month in London's South West . See the hottest names in comedy come together for a massive mixed bill night at one of London's most iconic venues. ...


New Book 'The History of the Court Theatre' Launches as Part of 50th Anniversary Cele Photo New Book 'The History of the Court Theatre' Launches as Part of 50th Anniversary Celebrations
by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2021

Almost as much drama behind the scenes as onstage revealed in theatre company's history ...


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....


BWW Review: The Write Stuff: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at The Repertory Theatre St. Loui Photo BWW Review: The Write Stuff: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at The Repertory Theatre St. Louis
by Rob Levy - October 19, 2019

The arrival of the Repertory Theatre St. Louis' production of The Lifespan of a Fact could not be better timed. Although set in 2003, it's explorations of fiction versus nonfiction, fact versus embellishment and storytelling verses the truth could be ripped from the headlines of the modern world....


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....


BWW Review: Arts Center of Cannon County's Stunning and Sumptuous TITANIC Sets Sail i Photo BWW Review: Arts Center of Cannon County's Stunning and Sumptuous TITANIC Sets Sail in Woodbury
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....


HBO Max Expands Max Originals Programming With International Series Photo HBO Max Expands Max Originals Programming With International Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 22, 2020

 HBO Max has unveiled an expanded slate of acclaimed international originals coming to the streamer....


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. ...


Mark Watson To Bring New Show HOW YOU CAN ALMOST WIN To Swindon Arts Centre Photo Mark Watson To Bring New Show HOW YOU CAN ALMOST WIN To Swindon Arts Centre
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2020

Comedian and safety-lover Mark Watson returns to UK theatres with his new show How You Can Almost Win at Assembly Studio Two following a remarkable run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe....


Iain Stirling to Release First Amazon Original Stand-Up Special FAILING UPWARDS Photo Iain Stirling to Release First Amazon Original Stand-Up Special FAILING UPWARDS
by Michael Major - April 27, 2022

The brand new special recorded at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace Theatre explores topics including Iain’s inability to function in the most basic of public settings, the pressures of being in the public eye and that one time a man stole his shoes. Also, Iain will bring his widely acclaimed voiceo...


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...


First Fringe On-Sale Announced at The Pleasance Photo First Fringe On-Sale Announced at The Pleasance
by Stephi Wild - March 01, 2022

With shows already on sale from Ben Hart, Nina Conti, The Showstoppers, NewsRevue and Cirque Berserk, the first official on-sale sees the Pleasance Theatre Trust presenting the comedy big guns.  With both Edinburgh Comedy Awards in their awards cabinet from the last full Fringe, Pleasance’s comedy p...


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....


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....


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....


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....


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. ...


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...






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