Comedy


Review: Stewart Lee, Theatre Severn

The general consensus from Stewart Lee’s show at Theatre Severn was that it was impossible to review. So here goes.

Review: Stewart Lee, Theatre Severn

Chris Addison at Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury – Review

On the final date of his The Time Is Now, Again tour Chris Addison may have found his spiritual home.

Chris Addison at Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury – Review

Fizzog Productions bring comedy to Bridgnorth

Fizzog Productions are bringing their unique brand of Black Country humour to Bridgnorth on Thursday.

Fizzog Productions bring comedy to Bridgnorth
Magician Laurence Abel has plenty of tricks

Multi-faceted Shropshire student Laurence Abel is hoping for a career as a magician, or a comedian, or a journalist . . . he’s not sure which. He combines his three passions here, as he describes the terror of stand-up comedy and magic

Magician Laurence Abel has plenty of tricks

Rock With Laughter line-up wows Birmingham LG Arena crowd

There were plenty of jokes and toe-tapping tunes as the worlds of comedy and pop music came together for the annual Rock With Laughter variety show in Birmingham.

Rock With Laughter line-up wows Birmingham LG Arena crowd

Funnyman Greg Davies is giant of comedy

Shropshire comedian Greg Davies freely admits to being a rubbish teacher. Far too freely, in fact, as he goes as far as to say he positively hated the last two years of his 13 year career.

Funnyman Greg Davies is giant of comedy

Fridge magnate Tony Hawks hits town

Comic Tony Hawks keeps mum over whether he’ll be bringing his cooler to Shropshire.

Fridge magnate Tony Hawks hits town

TV comic Sarah Millican provided plenty of laughter

It takes just a few moments to realise that the cosy TV persona created by Sarah Millican – with gags about “safe” topics such as chocolate and single life – is ramped up a gear when she performs live, with a much, much naughtier side coming out.

TV comic Sarah Millican provided plenty of laughter

Ed Byrne’s turning his life into comedy

“This is my life. I have a wife and a cat. I also have a tortoise, but he’s not funny.”

Ed Byrne’s turning his life into comedy

Review: Stephen Merchant’s tall stories

Stephen Merchant is the co-writer of The Office and Extras who isn’t Ricky Gervais.

Review: Stephen Merchant’s tall stories

Robin Hood panto launch at Oakengates Theatre

A band of merry will be at Oakengates Theatre this Christmas when Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood roll into town. The panto will run from December 8 to January 2.

Robin Hood panto launch at Oakengates Theatre

Greg Davies to release stand-up DVD

A Shropshire actor who starred in the hit comedy show, The Inbetweeners, will release his debut stand-up DVD next month.

Greg Davies to release stand-up DVD

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