The annual festival welcomed more than 22,000 comedy lovers this year

From Fern Brady to Hannah Gadsby, a host of comedians have discovered that they are autistic. What is it about standup that lends itself so well to neurodivergent people?

Check out this month’s Skiddle Gig List to discover all the best touring artists over the next few months and into the summer!

The £350M Co-op Live venue will boast a whopping 23,500 seats and have already lined up the likes of That That, Olivia Rodrigo and Liam Gallagher for gigs later in the year.

Fans have been resharing Acaster’s 2019 bit, which takes aim at comedians who defend controversial or offensive material by claiming their role is ‘to challenge people’

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live’s Nihal Arthanayake about the backlash, the comic insisted the joke had been taken out of context as he hit back at claims of ‘ableism.’

A new study has ranked the most affordable cities for a night out in the UK this Christmas and the number one spot may come as a surprise – even for the few people that live there

Peter Kay has defended the controversial Little Britain series created by David Walliams and Matt Lucas, claiming political correctness now makes comedy a ‘minefield’.

A comedian hailing from the United States has been called out by Australians after his bizarre claim that the country is ‘doing nothing’ and has ‘zero exports’.

Welsh stand-up revealed he had been diagnosed with head and neck cancer last year

Comedy Unleashed did not reveal the new location of the event, which was due to be held at Leith Arches in Edinburgh before the venue cancelled.

NEWCASTLE has been voted the best city in the UK for its food, fashion and nightlife, according to research. A quirky survey asked 2,000 residents in the UK’s largest cities to rate the diffe…

NEWCASTLE has been crowned the nightlife capital of Britain — with London languishing in bottom spot. It came out top in a survey of 2,000 party lovers, asked about the main factors that made for a…

The band played to an 850 strong crowd at The Leadmill, which is at risk of closure. It comes ahead of a gig at nearby Brammal Lane, home of Sheffield United, where 44,000 fans will watch them perform.

Whether you want to get amongst in the mosh pit or toe tap at a jazz bar, Here are the best music venues in London…

Printwords in Surrey Quays is closing this weekend

From alternative rock clubs in Camden to gritty basements in Brixton playing banger after banger, these are the clubs in London you should party in at least once.

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias brings his new live show to London The 02 on 6 October 2023.  He is one of America’s most successful stand-up

With familiar themes, even when the material is new this has the feel of a greatest hits set

RICKY Gervais has made history at the Hollywood Bowl taking a record breaking £1.41million at the Box Office for a single gig. The gig, which took place on 6 May, is now the highest-grossing single…

Comedian Peter Kay was forced to take a break while on stage at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena after an audience member on the front row took ill and needed an ambulance

‘He likes the limelight,’ Kay reportedly said after interruption

‘It might be the last time you see me live on stage,’ comedian told fans on Tuesday (13 December)

Peter Kay, 49, has announced extra dates for his already mammoth UK tour, including a ‘record-breaking’ night at London’s O2 Arena.

After his huge comedy comeback earlier this month, Peter Kay has hinted at yet another ‘big announcement’ that will be unleashed tomorrow night on Sara Cox’s Drivetime radio show

The comedian had been due to earn up to £40million from hosting 109 nights from April 2018, but the tour dates were cancelled because of ‘unforeseen family circumstances’

Comedian will embark on arena tour beginning this December, with tickets going on sale on 12 November

PETER Kay gave fans the night of their lives at secret comedy gigs ahead of a comeback tour next year. The 49-year-old’s stage appearances have been few and far between in recent years follow?

In a statement released to the LA Times, his family said:  ‘It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our husband, father, brother and friend, David A. Arnold.’

Comedians accused of ‘intentional infliction of emotional distress, gross negligence, sexual battery, sexual harassment, and sexual abuse of a minor’

Comedian Matt Forde says a crying infant “derailed” his performance at the Edinburgh Fringe.

The stand-up comic wants Pleasance Theatre to apologise for cancelling the event.

Teddy Ray celebrated his 32nd birthday weeks ago

First performance had reportedly prompted complaints from attendees

Former ‘Mock the Week’ star said the joke came as part of a discussion about -whether or not it’s OK to do a joke about that?

He has also been gifted with a goat named Will Smith by another comedian.

The comic is again under fire following his holocaust joke last Christmas

Paul Chowdhry has shared on Instagram that he was attacked in central London while he was still in his car in a worrying incident

Rising star Jak Knight, best known for his stand-up comedy act as well as co-creating and starring in the Peacock series Bust Down, died Thursday night at the age of 28.

Jason Manford has revealed he likes being a dad but admits it’s a relief when he gets a few nights in a hotel on his own when he?s performing his stand-up shows

Both Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle have been hit on stage in separate incidents in recent weeks; Rock was infamously slapped by actor Will Smith at the Oscars in March, while Chappelle was “tackled” by a man during a Netflix performance at The Hollywood Bowl in May.

What a comeback this would be!

‘Trans people are just the latest to get it in the neck from comedians who can’t be bothered to try at their jobs anymore,’ said comic

The comedian, 48, looked happy and health as he stood on stage to present an award at the star-studded event.

‘People get offended when they mistake the subject of the joke with the actual target,’ Gervais said

Dave Chappelle was joined onstage by Chris Rock at The Comedy Store and the pair reportedly joked about their experiences.

The comedians have been good friends for over two decades, after meeting at comedy venue The Buzz Club in Chorlton, Greater Manchester.

The incident took place on Tuesday.

Videos show someone tackling Chappelle at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival at the Hollywood Bowl.

Brothers Adam and Jeffrey Graham, who appeared on reality show Life on Marbs in 2015, got annoyed when clubbers intruded on their private area at The Maddox Club in London