British comedy has maintained its role as a reflecting surface that depicts the ordinary habits and peculiarities of living in the UK. The entire British way of life becomes a comedic target for ...

In the UK, new schemes to support mental health are introducing to people an unexpected skill: stand-up comedy.

Alan Davies is known for his natural, relatable storytelling skills across the page, the stage, and the screen. The comedian is a staple of British television, with roles on the long-running ‘Jonathan ...

Stand-up comedy is enjoying a wonderful renaissance in the UK. Theatres small and large across the country are packed with fans enjoying the best of British gagsmiths, and you can't switch on the ...

If comedy was indeed the “new rock'n'roll”, then Michael McIntyre was, for a hot second, its Elvis Presley. During the ...

The British stand-up comedian is world-renowned, with several televised and streaming stand-up specials to his name and a ...

The Cambridge Companion To Stand-Up Comedy is a collection of essays on the history and state of the art from lecturers and professors around the world. Some of the writers hide their academic roots ...

Critically acclaimed British stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality, Alan Davies is returning to Aotearoa for the first time in a decade. The QI panellist has announced an extensive New ...