Soho theatre, LondonThe daughter of an aspirational mum and an overqualified dad, Kugblenu ruminates on privilege, parenthood and Nigella recipes It’s 25 years since New Labour told us: �…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:06AMRichard Pryor, George Carlin, Joan Rivers and Robin Williams are given their dues in The Hall but the event is oddly sanctimonious How should we celebrate great comedians? Netflix’s latest…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:24PMRoyal Albert Hall, LondonThe standup returns to the stage on fine form, though one might wish The Slap was addressed, not glossed “I’m OK, if you’re wondering …” Of course, Chris R…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:24PMAs his hotly anticipated tour arrives in the UK, audiences are wondering whether Rock will share some freshly minted material on the Oscars bust-up Might “the slap” – when Will Smith w…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AMSoho theatre, LondonThe South African storyteller’s expressive presence and assured comedy chops ensure easy laughs With its back-to-basics account of who he is and where he comes from, S…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:37PMSoho theatre, LondonSkilful standup’s debut, Transience, takes the heat out of fraught conversations about gender and is well worth the wait Was ever a debut show longer awaited? Chloe Pet…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:37PMSoho theatre, LondonAs he tells the story of a one-night stand from 30 years ago, the comic explores youthful dreams and midlife disappointment A bittersweet love letter to the Edinburgh fri…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42AMEdinburgh PlayhouseIn a joyful return to the stage, Steve Coogan’s deathless alter ego delivers a motivational lecture he keeps on derailing The last time Alan Partridge graced the nation�…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:48AMRichmond theatre, LondonWhile an impish spirit remains, the comic behind Dame Edna Everage follows the well-worn template of celebs recounting their life stories At 88, with almost seven dec…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AMAs the hapless Frank Spencer, Michael Crawford brought a light touch to the classic 70s sitcom but the stage version with a game Joe Pasquale feels creakier Think Peckham market traders duck…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:24AMLondon PalladiumMissus – an account of her unexpected marriage to her childhood sweetheart and their surprisingly traditional new life together – is quite a departure from Ryan’s showy…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:36AMSoho theatre, LondonThe standup ruthlessly dismantles the machismo around the act of fellatio while telling her own cocksure journey through oral sex ‘Do I overreach?”, asks Jacqueline N…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36AMThe showrunner of Call My Agent! is back with a winning series about France’s young comics and how their onstage routines and real lives intersect Is there a gap in the market for an ensem…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06PMBack by popular demand, Ed MacArthur and Kiell Smith-Bynoe are reworking their anarchic show about the rivalry between a toff and a TikToK rapper on the kids’ party scene This doesn’t u…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PMSoho theatre, LondonThe Coming 2 America star’s UK debut is genial and enjoyable – but should probably feel more finessed than it does Tonight, says Jermaine Fowler, “I’m just preppi…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:48PMLeicester Square theatre, LondonThe standup rallies from backstage illness to deliver a show about love, fear and roller skating ‘I’ve just been sick behind the curtain.” It’s an ina…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:36AMTate’s sweary grump went from TV to stage show to a misfiring film, proving how tricky it is to keep audiences on a lifelong journey with a comic creation ‘Brutally unfunny.” “Lackin…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:03AMWith rare footage and personal insights, the documentary Oxide Ghosts is a must-see for fans of Chris Morris’s satire, which is 25 years old Its original broadcast was postponed by a nervo…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AMSouth Street, ReadingThe standup reflects on returning to her native Wales in a show that lacks the purposefulness of her earlier campaigning routines Kiri Pritchard-McLean made her name wit…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:18AMSoho theatre, London In a serious-minded comedy show, with a splash of frivolity, the standup considers politics, class and racism What do we have to do to be accepted? When will we have don…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:42PMNetflixIn the TV version of her hit Edinburgh show, the standup’s charisma, songs and self-absorbed swagger are still sparkling When Catherine Cohen’s The Twist …? She’s Gorgeous pla…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:24PMBrighton DomeAfter the serious shows that made her name, the comedian is in playful mood here, recounting her courtship with and marriage to her producer Body of Work is “a feelgood show�…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42AMAvailable onlineTaylor revisits mother-in-law humour with a show on marriage and trying for a baby but the superficiality would be easier to love if it was funnier After a series of shows te…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:37AMNerves nearly kept her from picking up the mic and then she discovered an industry hostile to women. As her hit TV show returns, the star reflects on the thrill and camaraderie of comedy –…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:48AMBloomsbury theatre, LondonThe comic duo offer up another entertaining set as they track their journey through dating apps, heavy drinking and moments of mortification Prompted by the much-di…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:12PMRoyal & Derngate, NorthamptonJosie Lawrence, Niall Ashdown and Ruth Bratt’s joyful creation in action is a delight to watch A favourite place, a word that makes your mouth happy, and a…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:33PMSoho theatre, LondonBohart’s shift from coupledom into pandemic isolation – and plotting revenge with a drill-happy dentist – is told with relatable warmth Five years ago, Sara Pascoe …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:37PMLeicester Square theatre, LondonThe comic who hit it big as Uncle Roger is a zesty stage presence but coasts into a comfort zone of easy cross-cultural wisecracks Nigel Ng’s comedy career …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:18PMNetflixThe terrific standup with the common touch remains an engaging everyman even as the material works in his adventures in showbiz Mo Gilligan performed no fewer than 10 nights at the 3,…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AMOld Town Hall, Hemel HempsteadDonahoe tells the story of his partner, Josie Long’s pregnancy, and how approaching parenthood revived memories of abuse It’s called Forgiveness but that’…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:06AMAvailable onlineWeaver chairs as Suzi Ruffell and Paul Sinha field questions from the crowd, Nathan Caton riffs on lockdown with a new girlfriend and Jessica Fostekew talks no-nonsense paren…
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