Tuesday, April 21, 2026
An interest in spiritualism drew the escapologist and the Sherlock Holmes author together but, as actor-playwright Haig’s drama Magic shows, also threw them into conflictIt’s the questio…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:35PMSunday, April 19, 2026
Richmond theatre, LondonArchive footage and fresh commentary shed light on the craft and chaos of interrogating big names such as OJ Simpson and Donald Trump
What are these shows, in which v…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:24PMThe Stand Comedy Club, GlasgowThe northerner finds the funny in banalities with this raucous compendium of all-in-it-together bants
Phil Ellis has been watching Netflix specials, and has not…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:24PMMonday, April 13, 2026
Soho theatre, London In his latest show, the comedian energetically distils his approach to pursuing futile creative choices with philosophy and silly jokes thrown in
How do you know that yo…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:36PMSoho theatre, LondonThe unassuming US comedian and musician turns her journey to motherhood into a witty, bittersweet and beautifully judged show
‘I know this show can be uncomfortable…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:36PMSaturday, April 11, 2026
Hammersmith Apollo, LondonThe sitcom star and Taskmaster stalwart is on commanding form as she embarks on Older Than Jesus, her first – and deeply daft – standup tour
That stap…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AMThursday, April 2, 2026
After years of skits and Shakespeare, the Black Country performer has found his biggest audience yet on Saturday Night Live UK. Phil Wang and others hail his ‘pure comedic instinct�
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AMTuesday, March 31, 2026
Barbican Centre, LondonFrom Stavros to Wayne Slob, Loadsamoney to DJ Dave Nice, the 64-year-old distilled whole characters and social types
To younger audiences, Harry Enfield may be best kn…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54PMThursday, March 26, 2026
Brighton Corn Exchange The fantastically confident standup is a blast from the start with her takes on menopause, parenting and her upbringing
Model, actor, journalist, comedian: no doubting…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:48AMMonday, March 9, 2026
They wowed the Edinburgh fringe with whip-smart sketches about Nasa engineers and what their audience were thinking. Now the slacker troupe are back on stage – but a long way from TV …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:18AMFriday, March 6, 2026
Clapham Grand, LondonIn his touring show, Acaster introduces a new alter ego, adding even more layers to his material, along with some trenchant political gags
‘I’m the UKâ€�…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:42AMMonday, March 2, 2026
Soho theatre, LondonFearlessly provocative and covered in gunk, Garland delivers a wild and elusive show about queerness and carnality
‘It’s divisive.†Well, you’d …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:48AMMonday, February 16, 2026
Soho theatre, LondonThe former child magician from New York combines PowerPoint and personal trauma in an off-Broadway import that packs a considerable punch
Two species of modern standup jo…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:06AMFriday, February 13, 2026
Apollo theatre, London Jonathan Lynn’s farewell to the beloved parliamentary sitcom casts Griff Rhys Jones as ex-PM Jim Hacker, making one last call on his wily consigliere
Death come…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:12AMTuesday, February 10, 2026
The master clown helped generations of performers be more alive in the moment – and not take themselves too seriously. His teachings were for life as well as the stage
• Philipp…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:06AMSaturday, February 7, 2026
Darlington HippodromePerkins’ return to live comedy features some lurid stories of her personal and professional ineptitude, and jaunty tales about vacuum cleaners and a drug-addled t…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AMTuesday, February 3, 2026
Bristol BeaconIf the comic’s political fervour is dialled down, there is much to enjoy in a show delivered with flair and 10-ton sarcasm
Inner peace and contentment are not always gif…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:12AMSunday, February 1, 2026
Leicester Square theatre, LondonThe veteran standup deconstructs the science of laughter before scrolling back to his youth and a 1970s brought pungently back to life
‘We’re her…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:31AMSunday, January 25, 2026
Circle and Star theatre, LondonTouring to mark the diarist and Carry On star’s centenary year, David Benson’s poignant show covers the full spectrum of what made Williams so fu…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06AMFriday, January 23, 2026
Soho theatre, London The standup mines familiar comedy scenarios, but dazzling one-liners and shaggy dog stories elevate the set
Pierre Novellie protests that life is getting harder for obse…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:18AMSunday, January 18, 2026
White Bear theatre, LondonMark Carey’s play asks why the former best-loved man on TV has been so thoroughly expunged from our comedy pantheon – but doesn’t have a great …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:31AMMonday, January 12, 2026
From laying eggs on stage to coaching the Clintons in clowning, the LA performer is full of surprises. She talks about bringing back her rollercoaster solo romcom Weer and the new project th…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:12AMFriday, January 9, 2026
Soho theatre, LondonThe comic targets Christian sexism head-on – while the argument is well worn, Owens’ manic physicality and dark humour keep the show fizzing
Who would have …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:24AMWednesday, January 7, 2026
The Londoner from Lagos wowed the fringe with a show about language, family and cross-cultural identity. She talks about dread, dreams and her bid for ‘controlled chaos’
Before …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:06AMMonday, January 5, 2026
Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner unite for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Michael Sheen launches Welsh National Theatre and Bridget Christie revs up for a return to the stage Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:24AMWednesday, December 17, 2025
A meet-cute between Humanity and Earth, a mod ballet and Nick Mohammed’s career-best standup set – our critics pick the best stage shows of the year
10. The Unlikely Pilgrimage…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36AMTuesday, December 16, 2025
Soho theatre, LondonThe comedian’s compelling show explores gender politics in modern India, singledom and self-improvement
Modesty: “I don’t speak for all women …�…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:42PMSurprise is a key ingredient of standup but Jack Rooke and Joseph Morpurgo explore the potential of dusting down their hit 2015 shows for rare revivals
Bands tour classic albums in their ent…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:12AMWednesday, December 10, 2025
Park theatre, LondonGleefully leaning into all the cliches and groansome laughs, Dan Patterson and Jez Bond’s musical vampire romp is supremely silly
If ever there was a show where th…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:02AMThursday, December 4, 2025
The Stand, GlasgowThe one time Dancing On Ice contestant is hard not to like but his judgment of audience as ‘tepid’ is wide of the mark – they did well to get through su…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AMSunday, November 30, 2025
Theatre Royal Stratford East, LondonAfrobeat-tinged music, an AI love interest, Elon Musk as a panto villain, and a cast who are clearly having a ball mean there is something for everyone in…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48AM 
