More Shows at Assembly as Festival Enters its Final Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2021
There's still plenty to discover at Assembly Festival as the Edinburgh Fringe enters its final week for 2021; with world-class circus, big-names in comedy, live music, five-star theatre and more being added to the programme till 29 August.
SO YOU THINK YOU'RE FUNNY? Finalists Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2021
Gilded Balloon have announced the ten incredibly talented new comedians who have made it through to this year's Grand Final of So You Think You're Funny?
Assembly Festival Announces In-Person Programme
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2021
Assembly Festival will host an exciting mix of theatre, dance, circus, comedy, music, and more, from Thursday 29 July to Sunday 29 August. Alongside this there will be a stimulating digital programme presented live or on-demand hosted on Assembly's new online venue, Assembly Showcatcher.
Gilded Balloon Launch SO YOU THINK YOU'RE FUNNY? 2021
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2021
Gilded Balloon will be bringing the UK's longest running comedy newcomer competition back for its 33rd year! After a one-year hiatus, the So You Think You're Funny? competition will take place online for the first time in its history.
THE JEWISH COMEDY SHOWCASE Returns This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2021
This showcase boasts a fantastic mix of home-grown and international talent. The dynamic Ben Kochan hosts an outstanding line-up of some of the most exciting Jewish comedians in Australia. Featuring Alice Fraser, Robyn Reynolds (UK), Jamie Kirk, and headliner Mike Goldstein (US).
Cult Comedian, Anthony Jeannot Releases Debut Stand-up Album
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2020
In his first year of comedy, Australian comedian Anthony Jeannot won the Search for a Funny Bone competition in a field that included international superstar Ronnie Chieng (The Daily Show, Crazy Rich Asians) and Nick Cody (Conan).
Seven Shows Join Underbelly's 2020 Fringe Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2020
Today Underbelly announces 7 new shows being herded into its Fringe line up in 2020. Expect maximum amoosment from sell-out comedy stars, alongside unmissable magic from kids' entertainment icons.
New Diverse Voices Take To The National Stage At Abbey Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2020
This year's edition of 5x5, the Abbey Theatre's community theatre development programme supporting diversity and greater access at Ireland's National Theatre, starts today. This year's group of five projects include a Direct Provision theatre group, a Men's Shed, a group of women from the north inner city, a group of blind and visually impaired people, and a group of LGBT+ Irish speakers.
JUST FOR LAUGHS ALL STAR GALA 2018 Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2017
The 8th edition of Just For Laughs Sydney is thrilled to announce that the JUST FOR LAUGHS ALL-STAR GALA will be held on Saturday November 24, 2018 at the iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall - home of Just for Laughs Sydney. Tickets go on sale Monday December 11 at 9.00am making it the perfect Christmas present for any lover of great comedy.
Line Up Announced for Underbelly's Big Brain Benefit
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 19, 2017
Underbelly is thrilled to be partnering with The Brain Tumour Charity for a raucous evening of live comedy. The organisation remains at the forefront of the fight to defeat brain tumours, making a difference every day to the lives of people with a brain tumour and their families.
Cast Set for Royal Court's MANWATCHING at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 4, 2017
Comedians Edward Aczel, Eshaan Akbar, Dan Antopolski, Mitch Benn, Markus Birdman, Jason Byrne, Keith Farnan, Stuart Goldsmith, Darren Hariott, Pete Johansson, Tony Law, Andrew Maxwell, Simon Munnery, Andrew O'Neill and Mark Watson will be performing MANWATCHING at Paines Plough's ROUNDABOUT @ SUMMERHALL at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.
Francesco De Carlo to Bring Brand New Show COMFORT ZONE to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 2, 2017
What do you discover when you decide to leave the safety of your sofa in Italy to become a foreigner in the UK, just as the UK decides to leave Europe? Francesco De Carlo has done just that, and shares his adventures and hilarious findings in his brand new show, Comfort Zone.