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Casual Violence
Friday, 17 May 2013 - 12:19pm

The inaugural London Sketchfest runs from May 24 - 26. Here's what you need to know

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Friday, 25 January 2013 - 1:41pm

It's the second-last heat of the MCAs at the Wilmington Arms on Sat 26th, here's the runners and riders...

Brett Goldstein
Friday, 25 January 2013 - 12:09pm

One star of Derek asks another about why you shouldn't get into stand-up...

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Wednesday, 23 January 2013 - 2:44pm

The New Act of the Year Showcase takes places this weekend, and we thought it only right to give the finalists of this year’s show a proper airing before the big night.

Louis CK
Wednesday, 23 January 2013 - 12:51pm

Louis CK has added a second date to his London show this March.

Sam Fletcher
Tuesday, 22 January 2013 - 7:43pm

Drawing, jokes and divviness: Sam Fletcher answers a grab-bag of comedy questions...

Delete The Banjax
Tuesday, 22 January 2013 - 4:27pm

The sketch group on their plans after their last gig next week...

Peep Show
Monday, 21 January 2013 - 2:35pm

Peep Show fans are in for a treat as one London pub has organised a special pub quiz to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the show.

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Friday, 18 January 2013 - 12:53pm

The scrappy comedy impresario on what's right - and wrong - in London's comedy scene...

Tenacious D
Friday, 18 January 2013 - 12:46pm

Tenacious D have announced plans to launch a comedy rock festival in LA – even though they haven’t signed up any acts.

Ricky Gervais studio shot
Friday, 18 January 2013 - 11:33am

Ricky Gervais is set to return to the stage with what has been billed as his ‘angriest’ show to date.

Adam Buxton with headphones
Thursday, 17 January 2013 - 6:22pm

Stewart Lee, Ed Byrne, Mark Thomas and Adam Buxton are heading to Islington’s Union Chapel over the next few months as The Invisible Dot launch it’s spring season of comedy.

The British Museum
Thursday, 17 January 2013 - 4:16pm

A comedy duo have managed to swipe the keys to the British Museum for an exclusive comedy tour tomorrow night. We asked them for a background check.

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Thursday, 17 January 2013 - 2:09pm

The Musical Comedy Awards are in full swing, with the third heat of the competition being held at the Wilmington Arms this coming Saturday.

Kerry Godliman
Thursday, 17 January 2013 - 2:08pm

The star of Ricky Gervais’s Derek on her backstage demands and fancy tampon holders...

Glasgow Comedy Festival 2013
Wednesday, 16 January 2013 - 10:23am

Jimmy Carr, Harry Hill, Al Murray, Andy Parsons and Sean Lock are heading to the Glasgow Comedy Festival 2013.

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Tuesday, 15 January 2013 - 12:58pm

A brand spanking new comedy site called Comedy Chords was launched into the world earlier this month, being naturally curious about it we asked the founder Howard Gorman to tell us a little bit about what it is set to offer.

Lebensmude
Monday, 14 January 2013 - 4:01pm

The house act for Peckham's Last Refuge on their sketchy comedy tastes...

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Friday, 11 January 2013 - 6:50pm

The Musical Comedy Awards celebrate their fifth birthday in 2013 and SSP is profiling all the acts which are appearing in the competition.

Zoe Lyons
Thursday, 10 January 2013 - 1:40pm

The Brighton belle on juggling falafel and wrangling Matthew Wright...

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