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
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.
Kevin Bridges and Frankie Boyle in plea for funding to save comedy venues
Kevin Bridges, Frankie Boyle and Fred MacAulay are among a group of performers calling on the Scottish Government to provide emergency funding to help Scotland’s comedy scene survive the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
Stephen Fry presents Edinburgh Comedy Award prize to Jordan Brookes
Stephen Fry has said the Edinburgh Fringe is “staggeringly exciting” as he announced Jordan Brookes as the winner of the best comedy show.
Stephen Fry to reveal Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners
Stephen Fry is set to announce the winners of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
I think he’d be pleased: Comedian performs Edinburgh show after father’s death
A comedian who lost his father to kidney cancer returned to the stage just days later to deliver “one of the best shows in terms of atmosphere that I’ve done”.
Frankie Boyle adds seconds Aberdeen date … and tickets go on sale today
Comedian Frankie Boyle has added a second Aberdeen show due to “phenomenal demand”.
Comedian Iain Stirling toasts Golden Can honour
Comedian Iain Stirling, known as the voice of Love Island, has been awarded a Tennent’s Golden Can in recognition of his success.
Victoria Wood statue unveiled in Bury
A statue of much-loved comedian and actress Victoria Wood has been unveiled in her home town.
Muzlamic creator: I felt too Asian to be white and too white to be Asian
The creator of forthcoming BBC Three sketch show Muzlamic has spoken of how he felt he was “too Asian to be white and too white to be Asian” after moving to London.
BBC boss launching foundation to nurture British comedy
A venture to develop a British Comedy Foundation – to endorse the genre and find the next Fleabag or Monty Python – is being launched by the BBC’s comedy controller Shane Allen.
Al Murray: Comedy is good enough on its own without needing an Oscar
Al Murray has lamented the fact many people view comedy as a “poor relative” of the arts.
How Aberdeen man Aiden laughed in the face of cancer
Facing up to your fears – whatever they may be – is by far the biggest challenge in life.
Phill Jupitus among top comedians to feature in Aberdeen Comedy Festival line-up
Comedy legend Phill Jupitus is heading for this year’s Aberdeen Comedy Festival.
TV classic Dad’s Army goes on stamps to celebrate show’s 50th anniversary
A new set of eight stamps is being issued to mark the 50th anniversary of TV comedy classic Dad’s Army.
Harry Hill to perform in first live tour in five years
Comedian Harry Hill is to embark on his first tour in five years.
Britain’s Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy looks forward to performing for fans at Aberdeen comedy venue
Britain's Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy is to grace the Aberdeen comedy scene later this year with his unique stand-up.