Comedians Nish Kumar and Bridget Christie bringing the laughter to Aberdeen
Two of the UK’s most-acclaimed comedians – Nish Kumar and Bridget Christie - are heading for Aberdeen.
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Bob Mortimer to tell life story in autobiography And Away …
Bob Mortimer will tell the story of his life in a memoir called And Away …
‘Left-biased’ satire The Mash Report axed
The Mash Report, the BBC show which was accused of left-wing bias, will not return for another series.
RuPaul Drag Race UK stars coming to Aberdeen as part of drive-in entertainment festival
Aberdeen residents will get the chance to sashay away with the stars of RuPaul Drag Race UK this May.
Applications open for Felix Dexter bursary for Bame comedy writers
The BBC has opened applications for the Felix Dexter bursary for black, Asian and other ethnic minority comedy writers.
Eddie Murphy says race has ‘never’ been an issue during his career
Eddie Murphy has said race has “never” been an issue during his career in Hollywood.
Granite City get ready to giggle as comedian Jack Dee announces Aberdeen tour date
Comedy lovers are set for a ticket scramble as tickets for Jack Dee’s brand new Aberdeen tour date goes on sale next week.
French and Saunders to celebrate funny women
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will be celebrating women in comedy.
Ross Noble announces Aberdeen Music Hall gig for 2022
Geordie comedian Ross Noble will be heading back to Aberdeen next year.
Irish stand-up comedian to return to Aberdeen later this year
An Irish stand-up comedian will return to the Granite City later this year.
Dinna be a fool brute: NHS Grampian posts Covid advice videos from The Flying Pigs
NHS Grampian has enlisted the help of north-east "medical experts" The Flying Pigs to spread the word about coronavirus safety.
Strictly star Bill Bailey is heading to Aberdeen’s P&J Live
Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Bill Bailey, is heading to Aberdeen with his brand new comedy show.
Bobby Ball: Comedian who delighted audiences with slapstick and wordplay
Bobby Ball – who has died aged 76 after testing positive for Covid-19 – rose from the cabaret circuit of northern England to become a household name.
Mo Gilligan says documentary ‘celebrates the black comedy circuit and icons’
Mo Gilligan has said making his latest documentary has inspired him to do more projects of a similar nature.
Katherine Ryan announced as Aberdeen International Comedy Festival headliner
Comic superstar Katherine Ryan will headline the 2021 Aberdeen International Comedy Festival, it was announced today.
Painful experiences can help you become a better comic, says Romesh Ranganathan
Romesh Ranganathan has said painful experiences can help you become a better comedian as he reflected on the challenges he experienced in his youth.
Comedy superstar John Bishop announces two Aberdeen shows for February 2022
Comedy superstar John Bishop will be visiting both the Music Hall and P&J Live as he brings his new tour to Aberdeen.
Veteran comedian and ‘grumpy old woman’ to perform in Aberdeen next year
A veteran comedian best known for being a "grumpy old woman" will be performing in Aberdeen next year.
Comedians back call to ‘save live comedy’ as venues face up to closure
Stars including Al Murray, Rose Matafeo and Nish Kumar are supporting a campaign to “save live comedy” after research suggested more than three quarters of venues could face closure within a year.
Secret Policeman’s Ball comedy broadcasts to feature Eddie Izzard and Nish Kumar
Amnesty International is set to host a week of online comedy events featuring stars including Eddie Izzard, Nish Kumar and Meera Syal.
Comedy is an ‘important’ tool for discussing mental health, says Nish Kumar
Nish Kumar has said that comedy is an “incredibly important and useful” tool for discussing mental health.
Tom Hanks hosts Saturday Night Live from home
US comedy show Saturday Night Live returned from a month-long hiatus this weekend, with host Tom Hanks presenting from home.
People will appreciate life more after pandemic, comedian claims
Kevin Bridges has said he thinks people will appreciate the simple things in life more once the coronavirus pandemic is over.
Comedian Adam Buxton postpones sold-out Aberdeen show due to coronavirus
A comedian has postponed his sold-out Aberdeen show due to coronavirus.
Jason Manford announces second gig for Aberdeen
Aberdeen’s Jason Manford fans are in for a double treat from the acclaimed comedian.
Jason Manford’s new tour sees Aberdeen return
Comedian Jason Manford is heading for the north-east with his latest stand-up tour.
Grampian Pride organisers to hold comedy night
The organisers of Grampian Pride are hosting a comedy event.
First acts announced for Aberdeen Comedy Festival 2020
The hugely successful Aberdeen International Comedy Festival has already announced its dates for next year – and its first two acts.
Google marks Friends’ 25th anniversary with animations in search results
Google is commemorating the 25th anniversary of US sitcom Friends by hiding so-called “Easter eggs” within its search results.
Farming comic Jim Smith is added to Aberdeen comedy festival line-up
The Aberdeen International Comedy Festival will extend its festival for the first time after confirming one final act.