Ian Smith

Comedian and Director Stuart Laws to Launch New National Tour in Spring 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

Performer, writer-director and comedy polymath Stuart Laws will take his most personal show yet on a national tour this winter. Learn more about Laws and the tour and see how to purchase tickets.

STUART LAWS HAS TO BE JOKING? Comes To Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

Performer, writer-director and comedy polymath Stuart Laws (nominee Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show, Comedian Choice Best Show) brings his most personal show yet to the Edinburgh Fringe, Stuart Laws Has To Be Joking?, running at the Monkey Barrel between 1-25th August (not 14th).

Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill to Launch First Live Tour of NORTHERN NEWS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024

Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill are set to embark on their first live tour of the Northern News Podcast and launch the second series.

STUART LAWS? IS THAT GUY STILL GOING? UK Tour Announced This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2024

Join comedian Stuart Laws on his critically acclaimed tour, STUART LAWS? IS THAT GUY STILL GOING? Experience a blend of truth, intricate gags, and leftfield observations from this viral Twitter star and stand-up comedian.

Thinking Cap Theatre To Present William Shakespeare's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2024

Thinking Cap Theatre will officially kick off 2024 this March with a main stage production of The Taming Of The Shrew by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by TCT’s Founding Artistic Director Nicole Stodard.

Theater To Go Presents I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE At Kelsey Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2024

Catch the musical comedy I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre, presented by Theater To Go.

Curtain closes on Celtic Connections 2024
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 5, 2024

From Thursday 18 January to Sunday 4 February, the city came alive with over 300 incredible events involving 1,200 artists across 25 of the city's venues.

Theater To Go Continues Salute To NJ Playwrights At MCCC's Kelsey Theatre With A LOVESONG FOR MISS LYDIA February 9-11
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024

Theater to Go presents 'A Lovesong for Miss Lydia,' a play by Don Evans, at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre. Join us as we explore the story of Lydia Frazier, an elderly widow who takes in a charming boarder with unexpected consequences. Don't miss this heartfelt production!

Extra Dates Added For Ian Smith's Debut Tour CRUSHING
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ian Smith has added extra dates to his tour of Crushing, which was awarded 14 x 4 and 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and was one of the top-rated shows there this year.

Review: IAN SMITH: CRUSHING, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 6, 2023

“A show about stress, love and driving a tank with your hairdresser.” If that show description doesn’t capture your attention, I don’t know what will. Ian Smith: Crushing at the Soho Theatre is an hour-long comedy in which Smith describes what his life has been like recently, particularly the stress that has been a part of his life post-engagement.

Ian Smith Will Embark on Debut Tour CRUSHING Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

Multi-award-winning comedian Ian Smith is taking his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show 'Crushing' on tour. Learn more about the production here!

The 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Awards Announces Nominees For Best Comedy Show And Best Newcomer
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2023

Long-standing Edinburgh Comedy Awards Director Nica Burns, has today announced the nominees for the biggest prizes in live comedy, Sky Best Comedy Show and DLT Entertainment Best Newcomer celebrating the best up-and-coming comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the Victoria Wood Award to be announced on Saturday 26th August.

EDINBURGH 2023: Ian Smith Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 31, 2023

BWW catches up with Ian Smith to chat about bringing Crushing to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

EDINBURGH 2023: Rhiannon Shaw Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 17, 2023

BWW catches up with Rhiannon Shaw to chat about bringing Wedding Night to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Star Of The News Quiz and The Now Show, Ian Smith Returns To The Edinburgh Fringe With CRUSHING
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023

Multi-award-winning comedian Ian Smith (BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, The Now Show and co-host of the Northern News podcast) presents a new show about stress, love, teeth and driving a tank.

Monkey Barrel Comedy Announces the First Release of Tickets to its Fringe 2023 Programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 29, 2023

Fresh from their stand-out 2022 programme, the award-winning Edinburgh comedy club welcomes some new faces, some familiar favourites, and its pick of the best acts from the Scottish circuit.

Folger Shakespeare Library Presents SEARCHING FOR SHAKESPEARE Celebration Throughout April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023

The Folger Shakespeare Library is celebrating Shakespeare—and the 400th anniversary of the printing of the First Folio—the entire month of April 2023, with Searching for Shakespeare: Celebrating 400 Years of Shakespeare's First Folio in partnership with DC Public Library.

A LOVELY DAY TO KILL YOUR SPOUSE Premiers At Center For Performing Arts Bonita Springs
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2022

It is A Lovely Day to Kill Your Spouse at Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs. Not a suggestion to married folk, but a world premiere comedy play from New Zealand playwright Lindsey Brown.

Monkey Barrel Comedy Announces Additional Shows
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2022

Monkey Barrel Comedy has announced its line-up of special shows as part of their Fringe 2022 programme. 

London Comedy Allstars Announced For the Underbelly Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2022

Underbelly Festival in partnership with British Comedy Guide has announced the line-up for London Comedy Allstars at Cavendish Square every Friday night. London Comedy Allstars is your one-stop shop for the biggest laughs, the best location and your new favourite summer night out.