Barry Cryer

Barry Cryer: A Celebration Comes to the Lyric Theatre

Glittering array of stars gather to remember iconic talent in special one-off show on 13th June including Stephen Fry, Judi Dench, Bill Bailey, Harry Hill, Maureen Lipman, Barry Humphries and Stewart Lee, plus recorded tributes from the likes of Stephen Merchant, Sandi Toksvig, Emma Thompson & Lee Mack…

Johnny Vegas Wins Legend Of Comedy Award At Leicester Comedy Festival Award Ceremony

This evening Leicester Comedy Festival, the longest running comedy festival in Europe, presented Johnny Vegas with the Legend of Comedy award at their annual ceremony to honour comedians and others involved in the festival.

An Evening Of Eric & Ern Comes to Storyhouse This Autumn

A brilliant homage to Britain's best-loved double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, evoking mirth and memories, is to tour the UK - including a visit to Storyhouse this Autumn.

Gilded Balloon Announces Full Programme

Jack Docherty makes his first Fringe appearance in 25 years, as The Miss Behave Gameshow returns to the UK, with Judah Friedlander, Anya Anastasia and a stellar Theatre line-up in tow.

Summer Season Announced at Live At Zédel

Live At Zedel, Soho's unique live entertainment concept at Crazy Coqs, announces their new 2018 summer season produced in partnership with Fane Productions.

Nicholas Parsons Collects Legend Of Comedy Award At Leicester Comedy Festival Annual Award Ceremony

Tonight Leicester Comedy Festival hosted its annual award ceremony at The Haymarket Theatre (Leicester) honouring the comedians, venues and promoters that make the festival one of the largest and most successful in Europe. The ceremony was hosted by Mark Dolan and attended by Nicholas Parsons who collected the Legend of Comedy Award.  Previous legends have included Victoria Wood, Barry Cryer, Rik Mayall, Ken Dodd and Sir Norman Wisdom.

Emerging Comedians Showcased At Leicester Comedy Festival 2018

New & emerging comedians from across the UK have been announced to take part in a series of prestigious comedy competitions and events at Leicester Comedy Festival 2018. The comedians will take part in competitions including Silver Stand Up, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, The UK Pun Championships or the new Circuit Breakers showcase set up following a crowd funding campaign. All the shows will take place as part of the 25th anniversary of Leicester Comedy Festival which takes place from 7-25 February 2018. Full details about the festival can be obtained by visiting www.comedy-festival.co.uk

London Premiere Of DAD'S ARMY RADIO HOUR Comes to Live At Zedel

This January, the classic BBC sitcom Dad's Army is brought to life in a unique staging at Piccadilly Circus's intimate performance venue Live at Z del for a limited three-week run.

Exeter Northcott Theatre Announces 2018 Spring Summer Season

Exeter Northcott Theatre announces a packed 2018 spring and summer season with tickets now on sale for more than 50 new shows. As a year of 50th anniversary celebrations begin, a diverse programme puts classical drama, new writing and modern adaptations alongside dance, opera, musicals and comedy.

Leicester Comedy Festival Announces 2018 Line-Up Featuring Over 800 Events and More

Leicester Comedy Festival (7th 25th February) today launches its 2018 festival line-up with a bumper 164 page brochure, featuring 836 events across 69 venues, performed by 613 comedians and performers; an increase of 8.5% on last year.

Fringe By The Sea Announces 2017 Programme

Programme announced for 10th anniversary of North Berwick's Fringe By The Sea.

Tara Theatre Announces 40th Anniversary Season Lineup

Following a 2016 which saw Tara Arts move into its award-winning new building and Artistic Director Jatinder Verma awarded the MBE, Tara Theatre launch a Spring season featuring an eclectic mix of music, theatre, dance and comedy. 2017 will see Tara celebrate two milestone anniversaries - the 70th anniversary of India and Pakistan's independence, which will be marked with 70 events over the course of the year under the banner #tara7070, and Tara's own 40th anniversary.

Tara Theatre Announces 40th Anniversary Season Lineup

Following a 2016 which saw Tara Arts move into its award-winning new building and Artistic Director Jatinder Verma awarded the MBE, Tara Theatre launch a Spring season featuring an eclectic mix of music, theatre, dance and comedy. 2017 will see Tara celebrate two milestone anniversaries - the 70th anniversary of India and Pakistan's independence, which will be marked with 70 events over the course of the year under the banner #tara7070, and Tara's own 40th anniversary.

BWW Interview: Ian Bartholomew Of MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS!

We talk to Ian Bartholomew of Mrs Henderson Presents about taking on a well-known role, the show's Olivier nominations, and nudity in the rehearsal room...

RADIO 4's 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue' Recorded at The Marlowe Theatre

RADIO 4's long-running comedy show I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, recorded at The Marlowe Theatre, will be aired in the next two weeks.

Wilton's Music Hall Announces 2014 Holiday Season Lineup

Wilton's Music Hall has announced further events for The Chrysalis Club, an eclectic interim arts programme of events, gigs, screenings, classes and performances to run until September 2015, as the world's last surviving Grand Music Hall in London's East End enters the second phase of vital building works.

A DAY IN THE DEATH OF JOE EGG, The Trio and More Set for Rose Theatre Kingston, May-July 2013

Rose Theatre Kingston has announced its upcoming shows and events for May-July 2013. Details below!

A DAY IN THE DEATH OF JOE EGG, The Trio and More Set for Rose Theatre Kingston, May-July 2013

Rose Theatre Kingston has announced its upcoming shows and events for May-July 2013. Details below!

Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival Hosts Silver Stand Up Competition 2013 Today

As an antidote to all the young upstarts taking over the comedy scene, many of whom were not alive when comedy was proclaimed ‘the new rock n' roll', Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival has announced its annual search for the oldest stand up in the UK. Working together with the team at Silver Comedy, a specialist comedy training company working with older people, the festival is continuing its Silver Stand Up Competition as part of Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival 2013.

Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival Hosts Silver Stand Up Competition 2013, Jan 27

As an antidote to all the young upstarts taking over the comedy scene, many of whom were not alive when comedy was proclaimed 'the new rock n' roll', Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival has announced its annual search for the oldest stand up in the UK. Working together with the team at Silver Comedy, a specialist comedy training company working with older people, the festival is continuing its Silver Stand Up Competition as part of Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival 2013.