He's a master of slapstick, a surrealist clown, the don of comic film roles from Roxanne to The Jerk. As he turns 75, comics including Reginald D Hunter and Rose Matafeo pay tribute to the h…
As the series Comedy Against Living Miserably launches, two comedians explain how their jobs affect their emotional wellbeing " and how they hope to help their audiences "Every time you get …
The comedian, who always wanted to be a pop star, is finally getting the chance with his new show paying homage to the King If you were to list the comedians who would rather be a rock star,…
Garrick theatre, LondonHis scattergun style leaves little room for depth, but the veteran gagsmith is still wonderful company as he tackles middle age There's a pleasure to watching Frank Sk…
As a new exhibition on comedians' prints and portraits opens, Harry Hill, Vic Reeves, Lolly Adefope and more talk us through their masterworks Modern Toss on comedians-cum-artists "If it's n…
The Stand, EdinburghThe big-thinking leftie is revived for the age of climate change and Corbyn " but is he still as radical as he once was? The last time Simon Munnery was doing his Alan Pa…
From a pastry-themed holiday to a bleak take on Thomas the Tank Engine, we round up some of the fringe's strangest sketch acts Fans of sketch comedy might have to look a little harder than n…
The singular standup's new show FaceTime is a delightful, devastating and stealthy account of his domestic woes The 2004 winner of the Perrier award (as it was known then) pops up every few …
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe best newcomer nominee of the 2015 fringe returns with a smart, satisfying look at the funny side of weddings That title, "Parryoke!": the pun, the exclamati…
Alban Arena, St AlbansMurray's Pub Landlord character, a patriotic little Englander, is well-placed to comment on our political moment, but Murray seems unwilling to take sides "Having your …
Soho theatre, LondonForthright and talented, Night doesn't shirk the issues, from porn to social media, and he has the gags to boot Today's twentysomethings get a fair amount of flak for bei…
Tyne theatre, NewcastleThe broadcaster and writer's second live show is a warm storm of rollicking tales about musicians and his family You could ask the question of any comedy show: how muc…
When you and your partner are both standups, jokes are a competitive business. But are there any limits? Sarah Keyworth and Catherine Bohart reveal all"When something funny happens to us," s…
New Wimbledon theatre, LondonMagician Pete Firman conjures up laughs, while Blue singer Lee Ryan joins the fun in this uplifting 3D pantoGood old panto. Where else would you get Paul Merton,…
Soho theatre, LondonWill Adamsdale shapeshifts to play a crooner, a troubadour and a country singer in an ambitious mockumentary show'Virtually every writer I know would rather be a musician…
The classic Edinburgh comedy show lasts an hour, with a strong narrative component and an inevitable 'sad bit'. But this rigid template is stifling creativityThe late Sean Hughes had a reaso…
The standup on making fun of Australians, his school of comedy, and why the Conchords' Bret and Jemaine are his role modelsCalifornia-born Arj Barker arrived at the Edinburgh fringe in 1997 …
Championed by the BBC, fellow comedians and her own dad, who inspired her debut show, this rising comic specialises in heartfelt funniesAs legacies go, launching your offspring's comedy care…
Did you hear the one about the comedian who was as good at avant-garde theatre as he was at cracking gags?The "thing" about comedian Daniel Kitson has always been the belligerent modus opera…
The standup on classism and sexism in comedy, her part in the Miranda Christmas special and her new show, Am I Right Ladies?!Not many comics have a debut show as successful as yours (What Wo…
As he reaches the end of his UK standup tour, the comic speaks about being a frustrated musician, what his family thinks of his shows and why he's returning to the Perrier-winning role of th…
Reports of the Canadian standup's retirement have been exaggerated. Touring his new show Pun Gent, he says he's ditched his anxiety " and is asking UK audiences to connect the dotsTwo years …
She plays the naive Daisy in Not Going Out and stars in sitcoms Together and Fried. But Katy Wix has also created dozens of her own comic characters, based on her friends and herselfYou've j…
The comedian on his odyssey into the human brain, why he never wants to play a stadium again " and the reason he turned down his comedy hero Hi Rob. So why are you doing a show on the brain?…
The groovy Going Live! duo, who spent Saturday mornings mucking around with Sting and Kylie, are embarking on a sci-fi adventure with Sophie Aldred. It's a journey into space, time and daftn…