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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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Television Stars and Award-Winning Theatre Come to Pleasance this Edinburgh Fringe Photo Television Stars and Award-Winning Theatre Come to Pleasance this Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2023

The third Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust features further huge theatrical and comedic names, noteworthy newcomers, international inspirational talent and insightful talks.  ...


Roundhouse Launches First Ever Comedy Festival For 2023 Photo Roundhouse Launches First Ever Comedy Festival For 2023
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2023

The Roundhouse in association with leading live comedy production company Berk's Nest have announced the initial slate of 2023 programming for the first ever Roundhouse Comedy Festival....


Judi Love Announces Her First Ever Stand-Up Tour Photo Judi Love Announces Her First Ever Stand-Up Tour
by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 16, 2022

Straight-talking powerhouse Judi Love is one of the UK’s most stand-out performers, and she’ll be taking her fresh, unapologetic and charismatic real talk to theatres across the country on her first ever stand-up tour – in spring 2023....


BLUE BADGE BUNCH Comes To VAULT Festival Photo BLUE BADGE BUNCH Comes To VAULT Festival
by Stephi Wild - February 23, 2023

The award-winning Blue Badge Bunch is coming to VAULT Festival on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th March, 2.50pm; the interactive kids game show offering audiences the experience of what it is like to have different disabilities through interactive games....


OFF MENU PODCAST Will Launch a UK Tour Later This Year Photo OFF MENU PODCAST Will Launch a UK Tour Later This Year
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2023

Comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced the first ever live tour of their critically acclaimed podcast, Off Menu....


Call-Out for Disabled Performers to Host Kids' Game Show Exploring Disability Photo Call-Out for Disabled Performers to Host Kids' Game Show Exploring Disability
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 27, 2023

The critically-acclaimed kids game show Blue Badge Bunch has announced it is looking for a new host to join the show, inviting disabled performers to audition - in particular physically disabled and/or neurodiverse performers identifying as female or non-binary living outside of the East Midlands....


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....


OFF MENU PODCAST Will Launch a UK Tour Later This Year Photo OFF MENU PODCAST Will Launch a UK Tour Later This Year
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2023

Comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced the first ever live tour of their critically acclaimed podcast, Off Menu....


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 ...


Extra London Show At Hammersmith Apollo Announced For Phil Wang's Biggest Ever Intern Photo Extra London Show At Hammersmith Apollo Announced For Phil Wang's Biggest Ever International Stand-up Tour
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2023

Hot on the heels of announcing a major Autumn nationwide extension for his biggest ever international tour, Phil Wang (That's My Time with David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Live At The Apollo) announces an extra London show at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith on the 23rd February 2024....


Award Winning Comedian Mark Watson Comes To Swindon Photo Award Winning Comedian Mark Watson Comes To Swindon
by A.A. Cristi - September 28, 2021

Neurotic, multi award winning comedian, author and taskmaster Survivor Mark Watson is bringing his brand-new show This Can't Be It to Swindon Arts Centre on Sunday 24th October....


OFF MENU PODCAST Will Launch a UK Tour Later This Year Photo OFF MENU PODCAST Will Launch a UK Tour Later This Year
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2023

Comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced the first ever live tour of their critically acclaimed podcast, Off Menu....


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! ...


Assembly Announces Final Shows For 2022 Photo Assembly Announces Final Shows For 2022
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2022

Today (Mon 6 June) Assembly Festival, announces its final 50+ shows for 2022, including Frank Skinner, Al Murray, Jinkx Monsoon (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 contestant, season 5 winner); Queen of Fake Alison Jackson; and Fringe favourite Reuben Kaye. ...


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....


Marylebone Theatre Announces Second Season of Theatre, Dance, Music, and More Photo Marylebone Theatre Announces Second Season of Theatre, Dance, Music, and More
by Stephi Wild - November 09, 2022

London's new cross-arts venue, Marylebone Theatre, has announced its exciting second season.   Near Baker Street, the new performing arts venue is carving out a special place on the London cultural scene as a beautiful and grand but intimate setting offering a wide variety of programming with theatr...


Joe Lycett Announces 2022 UK Live Tour Photo Joe Lycett Announces 2022 UK Live Tour
by Stephi Wild - June 15, 2021

More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett? finds (the artist formerly known as Hugo Boss) Joe Lycett exploring his love of art, his passion for gardening, toying with companies on Instagram, and the perils of online trolls....


More Assembly Festival Performances Announced Today Photo More Assembly Festival Performances Announced Today
by Stephi Wild - May 05, 2022

Today (Thu 5 May) Assembly Festival, adds a further 90+ shows to its biggest and most dazzling line-up to date which includes returning Fringe favourites, theatrical debuts, international circus, comedy newcomers and the return of The Flick - Assembly’s late-night den off George Square. During Augus...


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! ...


Lou Sanders Tours New Show To Swindon This Weekend Photo Lou Sanders Tours New Show To Swindon This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2022

Critically-acclaimed stand-up and co-host of Broadcast Digital Award winning Unforgiveable, Lou Sanders announces her biggest tour yet with 45 dates nationwide performing the brand-new show One Word: Wow. ...


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. ...


STAND UP VS IMPROVISOR Comes to Adelaide Fringe Photo STAND UP VS IMPROVISOR Comes to Adelaide Fringe
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2022

The late-night comedy game show taking Australia by storm is heading straight for the Adelaide Fringe. Welcome to Stand Up VS Improviser – two stand-up comedians and two improvisers enter the ring BUT only one team leaves victorious!...


EDINBURGH 2022: Sophie Duker Q&A Photo EDINBURGH 2022: Sophie Duker Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 30, 2022

BWW catches up with Sophie Duker to chat about bringing Hag to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....


Paul Chowdhry Will Explore The Funny Side Of Lockdown Life At Parr Hall Photo Paul Chowdhry Will Explore The Funny Side Of Lockdown Life At Parr Hall
by Stephi Wild - December 08, 2021

Following a sell-out 2021 tour, Warrington has been added to a list of extra dates and venues for 2022 with a Parr Hall show on Thursday, 24 March....


EDINBURGH 2022: Pick of the Programme- Comedy Photo EDINBURGH 2022: Pick of the Programme- Comedy
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 10, 2022

BroadwayWorld reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue shares her top comedy picks for the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....






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