Comedy highlights
Interview
Zach Zucker: “My greatest dream is to be regarded as a modern day court jester”
As the “sexy, skilled and stupid” variety show Stamptown hits London for three nights only, we speak to its ringleader about clowning, embracing failure and the joy of never knowing what might happen next
Stage Times
Dr John Cooper Clarke once took so much abuse he lasted just four minutes on stage
Ahead of Dr John Cooper Clarke's upcoming UK tour, the 'Poet Laureate of Punk' talks through his life and career in gigs
Review
Edinburgh Fringe 2026: as it happened
The flyers are flying, reviews are rolling in and the Fringe is in full swing – join us as we dive headfirst into 2026’s madness
All Comedy news
Interview
Tom Read Wilson has a poem about Roman toilet etiquette
Getting to know one of TV's most eloquent and omnipresent personalities ahead of his new tour, The A–Z of Me
Interview
The Umbilical Brothers once stood up Eric Idle, Billy Connolly and Carrie Fisher
The comedy duo talk screens, famous fans and Woodstock ’99 ahead of new tour The Distraction
Interview
Billy Connelly said two words to Fred MacAulay – he’s still haunted by them
Get to know the Scottish comic ahead of his World Cup live special with Ally McCoist
List
Eight of our favourite Easter eggs in music videos
From sweet tributes in the sky to quite literally clashing with the director, we hunt for Easter eggs hiding in our favourite music videos
Stuck In A Lift
All Geoff Norcott wanted to be was the kit man for Wimbledon FC
We get stuck in a lift with the controversial stand-up comedian who talks about his love for trance music – and processed cheese
News
Ed Gamble announces UK tour dates for next year
The comedian and co-host of the Off Menu podcast will play a string of dates across the first half of 2027
Interview
Eric Rushton is a defender of a Wetherspoons breakfast
The comedian on why he’ll happily choose a Spoons meal and how getting stuck in a lift with his personal trainer might be a great opportunity