John Cleese will be joining other cast members from the Monty Python movies to appear in a science fiction comedy film. Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones are to collaborate in a new project which will (more…)
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John Cleese joins Python stars in science fiction comedy
Monday, February 20th, 2012Spamalot creates rift between Cleese and Idle
Monday, December 19th, 2011Eric Idle and John Cleese, two of the Monty Python team, have fallen out after Idle refused to pay Cleese a monthly fee for his voice over work in the highly acclaimed play, Spamalot.
The play was written by Idle, based on (more…)
Linehan announces the end of The IT Crowd
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011As eager fans of The IT Crowd await the fifth series of the popular Channel 4 sitcom, Graham Linehan announced the end of the series on Reddit, social media network. The Irish writer, who also created the (more…)
Director of classical comedy shows dies
Monday, September 19th, 2011Comedy director, John Howard Davies passed away recently, after fighting cancer. Aged 72, the child actor who later became well known and respected as a director of classical comedy shows, died with his family around him at his home in Oxfordshire. (more…)
Jonathan Ross is gagged by chat show guests
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011Jonathan Ross is due to appear back on television screens with a new chat show on ITV1. Eight shows will be aired, starting in September, with three celebrity guests each week and a musical performance by a top artist. The advert for the upcoming chat show features Jonathan Ross wearing a gag, presumably carried out by the guests on his show who are irritated by his constant chatter. (more…)
Fund raising to help riot damaged retail industry
Monday, August 22nd, 2011Raffles, concerts, auctions and comedy shows are among the events which will take place to raise money to help retailers affected by the recent riots which took place in a number of cities in the United Kingdom. The charity for the retail industry, Retail Trust launched a campaign to assist retailers who had suffered during the riots, after requests made by the public to help those who were left facing a bleak future. (more…)
Modern comedy labelled as too offensive by veteran comic
Saturday, August 13th, 2011In an interview with Radio Times, Ronnie Corbett who famously starred in the comedy show ‘The Two Ronnies’ with partner in comedy Ronnie Barker, has spoken out about modern day comedians, accusing some of them of being offensive. In particular, Frankie Boyle seemed to be one of the worst offenders as Ronnie Corbett, aged 80, said he didn’t understand why Boyle would want to upset people. Corbett said he would like to speak to Frankie Boyle, and discover why he wanted to be offensive and cause such upset. (more…)
Germans’ unique brand of comedy a hit with the British
Thursday, August 11th, 2011The British stereotype of German humour is about to be dismissed, as a new generation of German comedians appear in the line-up for Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Germans have a stereotypical image of being serious and humourless, but that is changing as comedians Henning Wehn and Christian Schulte-Loh continue to rise to stardom. (more…)
Second season of Performing Arts Centre announced
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011A New Philadelphia performing arts centre has announced the entertainment schedule for 2011-12. The Performing Arts Centre in Tuscarawas promises 34 events which will include comedy shows, dance, music and theatre. Well known shows from Broadway will feature among the events, in addition to magicians and acrobats as part of the family entertainment. (more…)
Star of Father Ted appears at Cardiff festival
Friday, July 22nd, 2011Cardiff Comedy Festival opened on the 13th July 2011 to kick off 17 days of fun and laughter. Some of the best comedians from the local area opened the festival, with Wes Packer appearing first. The MC is Matt Price, who although living in Wales is actually English. Three years ago, Matt Price founded the Cardiff Comedy Festival together with Scott Fitzgerald. (more…)