Filming has begun on the second series of Daddy Issues, the comedy starring David Morrissey and Aimee Lou Wood as father and daughter. The first series last year attracted an average of 1.6million ...

Shetland-born stand-up Marjolein Robertson is to release her first stand-up show as a free YouTube special on Sunday. Marj – which she first performed at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe – mixes comedy ...

Comedy cabaret performer Mat Ricardo has written his first book, described as a ‘self-help guide for children’. The Magic In You – subtitled ‘dare to be brilliant’ – gives youngsters tips on honing ...

Tony Lankester as been appointed as chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. He will join the body responsible for co-ordinating the festival in early April, replacing Shona McCarthy ...

The BBC has apologised to staff who felt they could not raise concerns about Russell Brand 's behaviour because he was seen as ‘too influential’. It comes as the broadcaster publishes the results into ...

Former Late Late Show bandleader Reggie Watts is to be the third comedy headliner at this year’s Latitude Festival, it has been announced today. The improvising musical comedian joins Greg Davies and ...

Jamaican-born comedian Dale Elliott Jr – known for his internet sketches – has announced a European with his new show Son Of An Immigrant. The stand-up will play Dublin on June 22 followed by seven ...

Comedians Jamali Maddix, Tommy Tiernan , Adam Buxton, Phil Wang, Sophie Willan and Chris and Rosie Ramsey are among the stars taking part in the celebrity version of Bake Off this year.

Former Late Late Show bandleader Reggie Watts is to headline the Latitude and Deer Shed festivals, it has been announced today The improvising musical comedian joins Greg Davies and Bridget Christie ...

• Inside No 9 Stage/Fright runs at Wydham's Theatre, London, until April 5. All pictures © Marc Brenner ...

Madonna has performed a surprise stand-up gig in New York. The superstar went to the Comedy Cellar on Saturday, accompanied by Amy Schumer, and delivered a set that reportedly ran for 30 minutes, ...

American stand-up Ken Flores has died aged 28 while on tour. A statement posted on his Instagram page said simply: ‘It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our friend, brother ...