Why Westminster is suddenly listening The Live Comedy Association (LCA) will host MPs and peers at the Houses of Parliament in June. The invitation-only event…
Why Britain’s biggest comedy chain just picked a side On 30 April 2026, the Glee Clubs became the first major UK comedy chain to sign…
The homecoming play On 19 May 2026, Netflix releases Wanda Sykes Legacy, her third stand-up special for the streamer. The hour was filmed at Hampton…
Why Sunday’s roast matters more than the punchlines Kevin Hart takes the hot seat on Sunday 10 May at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.…
A free-to-air comeback finds extra room Mock The Week is back for an extra summer run. Warner Bros. Discovery announced on 6 May that TLC…
The May programme drop in detail On 5 May 2026 the Gilded Balloon revealed 88 further shows for August’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The same afternoon…
Why Liverpool, why now The BBC Comedy Festival 2026 arrives at the Royal Court Theatre on 13 and 14 May. It is the fifth edition…
Josh Johnson uploaded 38 hours of topical stand-up to YouTube in 2025. On 22 May 2026, HBO will premiere his first hour-long network special, Symphony,…
A niche streamer steps into a crowded room 800 Pound Gorilla Media flips the switch on Gorilla Comedy+ today, 5 May 2026. The Nashville-based label…
On Tuesday 5 May 2026, Sir Lenny Henry walked onto the stage at Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury. He started the first nationwide stand-up tour he…
