Review: COLIN HOULT: COLIN, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jan 13, 2025
Colin Hoult: Colin is a show in which Hoult tells the audience the story of his life, beginning with the origins of his name (he was named after his father, referred to as “Big Colin”) and leading to having children of his own (not named Colin). We learn about his childhood obsession with Elvis, and even his mother bringing out a ouija board for Christmas.
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: COLIN HOULT: COLIN, The Pleasance Courtyard
by Christiana Rose - Aug 22, 2024
Hoult is a superb character comedian, well known for ‘star of stage and screen’ Anna Mann. He is an accomplished comedy script writer, former winner of the Writers' Guild Award for Comedy and is known for his excellent acting TV work on well-regarded shows.
Seven Dials Playhouse Reveals Fringe Preview Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024
If you can’t make it up to the Edinburgh Fringe this year, Seven Dials Playhouse is ensuring you’ll have the chance to catch some of these hits before they head North with their fantastic preview season this summer. Learn more about the lineup here!
Comedian Mark Watson Launches Second Year of ACCESS FESTIVAL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 25, 2024
Following its hugely successful inaugural year in 2023, comedian and winner of Chortle’s Legend of Lockdown award Mark Watson has teamed up with worldwide streaming platform NextUp for the second year running to curate Access Festival, running until 28 January 2024.
ROUNDHOUSE FESTIVAL Adds Simon Amstell and Bridget Christie to Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2023
Iconic live performance venue the Roundhouse in association with leading live comedy production company Berk's Nest has announced that comedy legends Simon Amstell and Bridget Christie will be performing at the first ever Roundhouse Comedy Festival on Wednesday 16th August.
The Pleasance Theatre Trust Celebrates its 38th Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022
Welcoming exciting newcomers, Fringe veterans and the most trailblazing international artists to the first full festival in three years, the Pleasance Theatre Trust has celebrated its 38th Fringe Festival, with a particular focus on supporting the most diverse and game-changing early career artists and emerging companies.
EDINBURGH 2022: Colin Hoult Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 12, 2022
BWW catches up with Colin Hoult to chat about bringing The Death of Anna Mann to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Theatr Clwyd Announces Cast For World Premiere of A PRETTY SH*TTY LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022
Theatr Clwyd today announces the cast for the world première production of acclaimed playwright Katherine Chandler's A Pretty Sh*tty Love. Inspired by true events of a woman buried alive by her abusive partner that shook Wales and reverberated around the world, Francesca Goodridge directs Danielle Bird as Hayley and Daniel Hawksford as Carl. In this dynamic new play, Hayley and Carl journey through complexities of love and life, dreaming of love, living in fear and finding the strength to pull yourself out.
Berk's Nest Announce Brand New Comedy Spectacular In South London!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 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.
Netflix Sets AFTER LIFE Season Three Premiere
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2021
The critically acclaimed comedy-drama created by and starring Ricky Gervais returns for its final season with six new episodes. Set in the small fictitious town of Tambury, the show follows Tony, a writer for the local newspaper whose life is upended after his wife dies from cancer.
Berk's Nest Announces Roster of Live Shows for 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2021
Berk’s Nest has announced a roster of brand-new shows for 2021. After an amazing 2021 debut, The Thursday Show returns to the 21 Soho stage Thursdays throughout August and September.