13 May
09:24
Meow Nui to the Greek: Inside the Conchords’ Six-Night Warm-Up Ladder
“It was better when we practiced in the garage.” Bret McKenzie said that on stage at Meow Nui in Wellington. It came somewhere in a…
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12 May
11:33
James Corden’s Late-Night Return: Inside Fox’s World Cup After Hours Bet
Fox has cracked open the late-night cupboard. On 12 May 2026 the network confirmed that James Corden will host FIFA World Cup on Fox After…
12 May
05:01
ComedyUK Launches a 24/7 Comedy Radio Station: What a National Audio Channel Means for Working Comics
On 11 May 2026, the team behind streaming service NextUp confirmed the launch of ComedyUK, a 24/7 station devoted entirely to stand-up. It is the…
11 May
15:47
Eloise Heath Wins West End New Act of the Year 2026
Eloise Heath has won the West End New Act of the Year 2026. The final took place on Tuesday 5 May at The Albany on…
11 May
09:50
BAFTA Comedy 2026: Bob Mortimer’s Double Win and Alan Partridge’s Return
The night British comedy showed up in force The 2026 BAFTA Television Awards landed at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday 10 May, hosted by…
11 May
06:40
Churchill’s Urinal: What Rosie Holt and Stewart Lee’s Political Satire Bet
The Downing Street joke that became a play Rosie Holt opens Churchill’s Urinal at the King’s Head Theatre in Islington on 13 May 2026. The…
10 May
13:23
SNL UK Gets a Bigger Series Two: What Sky’s Renewal Means for British Comedy
The renewal in numbers Sky and Universal Television Alternative Studio confirmed a 12-episode second run of SNL UK on 7 May 2026. The new series…
9 May
04:04
Grassroots Comedy Goes to Westminster: What the LCA’s Parliamentary Push Means for UK Comics and Venues
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…
8 May
10:03
Glee Clubs Sign Free Speech Charter: UK Comedy’s New Booking Line
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…
8 May
03:28
Wanda Sykes Filmed Legacy at Her HBCU: A Production Template Working Comics Should Steal
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…
