Elf Lyons and Ian Lockwood Win Comedians' Choice Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024
Last night, in an Awards Ceremony held at The Counting House, British Comedy Guide in association with Angel Comedy and The Museum of Comedy announced the winners The Comedian's Choice Awards 2024, as voted by comedians at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Galway International Arts Festival Reveals 2024 Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024
Galway International Arts Festival takes place from 15-28 July 2024 with a packed programme of theatre, circus, music, visual art, street art and spectacle, comedy and talks, that looks at who we are and what concerns us.
Review: PHIL ELLIS'S EXCELLENT COMEDY SHOW, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 13, 2024
Phil Ellis’s Excellent Comedy Show begins with a man, dressed in a tight black spandex costume and wearing a bin bag over his head, struggling to make his way to the microphone. Once he removes the bag and reveals himself to be the man of the hour, we discover that Ellis is dressed as a cat, with Sharpie whiskers and a cat ear headband revealed.
Avalon Reveals Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024
Avalon have announced their promoted line-up of artists who are performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, presenting the latest shows from critically acclaimed acts including Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and Starstruck creator Rose Matafeo and multi-award-winning musical comedy duo Flo & Joan.
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.
James Meehan Brings 'Gaz' to Scotland
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 2, 2018
In 2017, James Meehan was an angry insufferable mess and didn't leave the flat for 6 months. In 2018, it's the same, but now he just calls it working from home.
James Meehan Brings 'Gaz' to Scotland
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2018
In 2017, James Meehan was an angry insufferable mess and didn't leave the flat for 6 months. In 2018, it's the same, but now he just calls it working from home.
VAULT Festival Unveils Entertainment Packed Programme Featuring Immersive Shows, Circus, Comedy and More
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2017
Now in its sixth year, VAULT Festival returns from 24th January to 18th March 2018 with 300 individual shows, championing new writing, immersive experiences, comedy, film and late night entertainment. Returning to its native venue beneath Waterloo Station, expanding further into satellite venues including Waterloo East Theatre and Network Theatre and with support from We Are Waterloo, the programme is broader and more diverse than ever before. Tickets are available from Dec 5th via vaultfestival.com.
EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Review: FUNZ AND GAMEZ, Just The Tonic
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 17, 2017
They're back! Why? Money. After a failed BBC pilot and numerous non-appearances on TV and radio, Phil's resurrected the Edinburgh award-winning (Panel Prize still counts) cult hit Funz and Gamez in a last ditched attempt to get on TV. Join Bonzo, Jim the Elf, and Uncle Mick in a brand-new format that Phil's created, called a comedy panel show.
Latitude Festival Announces Final Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2017
With only a month to go, the 12th edition of Latitude Festival once again sets the bar high for summer festivals, with a host of names announced across the stages including the BBC Music Introducing Stage, The SpeakEasy, Music and Film, Solas and many more. Latitude Festival takes place on 13th - 16th July in the stunning grounds of Henham Park, Suffolk.
EDINBURGH 2016: BWW Q&A - Phil Ellis
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 1, 2016
BWW speaks to Phil Ellis about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Phil Ellis Is Alone Together (But Mostly Alone).
Regent Theatre Launches Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
by BWW
News Desk - May 29, 2010
The Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, is launching its very own comedy club later this month - LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB. The comedy club will take place in The Regent's Britannia Suite and will feature the UK's fastest rising comedy stars.
Regent Theatre Launches Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010
The Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, is launching its very own comedy club later this month - LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB. The comedy club will take place in The Regent's Britannia Suite and will feature the UK's fastest rising comedy stars.