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Terry Alderton performing at Birmingham's Glee Club as part of first tour Nov 06 2009

COMEDIAN Terry Alderton has been performing on the stand-up circuit for nearly 20 years, so it’s perhaps surprising that the Perrier Award-nominated jokester has only now decided to tour.Read

Review: Jim Jeffries at Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton Oct 28 2009

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MOST comics have to work at becoming ruthlessly inappropriate.Read

Buzzcocks comic Simon Amstell to perform at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Oct 23 2009

ACERBIC funnyman Simon Amstell performs the only West Midlands date of his national stand-up tour at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on Monday (October 26).Read

Comic Jeremy Hardy gets set for Birmingham date Oct 23 2009

TREADING the boards in theatres across the UK this autumn are countless comedians with boldly titled new shows including Citizens! (Andy Parsons), Last Night Of The Poms (Dame Edna), Stripped (Eddie Izzard) and I Would Happily Punch Every One of You in the Face (who else but Frankie Boyle).Read

Comedy:Joe Pasquale lines up the stories for Dudley appearance Oct 16 2009

EFFERVESCENT entertainer Joe Pasquale doesn’t seem to have mastered the art of doing nothing.Read

Joe Pasquale on flying, writing his autobiography ... and vampire films Oct 16 2009

EFFERVESCENT entertainer Joe Pasquale doesn’t seem to have mastered the art of doing nothing.Read

Award winning comedian and musician David O’Doherty appearing at Birmingham's Glee Club Oct 09 2009

WE all know that pandas come from China and enjoy eating bamboo.Read

Laughing in face of recession Oct 02 2009

WE’RE in the midst of a recession, so there’s no better time to stage the Birmingham Comedy Festival, says top comic Michael McIntyre.Read

Birmingham Comedy Festival 2009: Listings Oct 02 2009

Listing for Birmingham comedy festival from Friday October 2 - Saturday October 10.Read

Top comic Neil Innes hits the right note Oct 02 2009

A LEADING figure in British musical comedy, Neil Innes began his career with the Music Hall inspired Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band in the late 1960s, and has since appeared with such entertainment legends as The Beatles, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and, most significantly, the Monty Python team.Read

Why Mock the Week TV favourite Andy Parsons loves to play it live Oct 02 2009

WHILE Andy Parsons might be best-known for his work on BBC2 panel show Mock The Week, that’s not his preferred environment when it comes to telling gags.Read

Review: Tim Minchin at Town Hall Birmingham Sep 28 2009

I’M NOT sure what was more impressive, the masterly piano playing or the acerbic wit?Read

On show: Birmingham artist Steve Lilly's drawings of comedy icons Sep 18 2009

BIRMINGHAM artist Steve Lilly certainly has a steady hand and a lot of patience.Read

Ed Byrne: Comedy dates in Birmingham and Wolverhampton announced Sep 04 2009

COMEDIAN Ed Byrne is a familiar face on TV thanks to his appearances on shows such as Mock The Week, Have I Got News for You and sitcom Sam’s Game.Read

Dr Johnny Facade (Matt Pritchard) returning to Birmingham in October Sep 04 2009

AFTER a sold-out appearance at 2008’s Birmingham Comedy Festival, Dr Johnny Facade returns this year with Something About Nothing, a new show that explores the theme of nothing.Read

Kiwi comic looks behind the mundane to find humour in Birmingham show Aug 28 2009

HAVING just arrived in a strange town, comedians often quiz comedy club staff before going on stage to glean a few local facts.Read

Comedy contest to find Birmingham's next Frank Skinner Jun 26 2009

THE search is on for Birmingham’s next Frank Skinner or Jasper Carrott.Read

Scathing critic of America to let rip in Birmingham Jun 05 2009

AS almost everyone continues to feel the pinch of the economic recession, US comedian and commentator Lewis Black has noticed there have been some notable winners.Read

Let’s get political as comedian Mark sets out on national campaign trail May 15 2009

COMEDY fans in Birmingham are being offered a rare opportunity – to shape future Government policy.Read

COMEDY: Symphony Hall date for not-so-grumpy Arthur Smith May 08 2009

DON’T shout it out, but one of the stars of hit TV show Grumpy Old Men is not THAT grumpy after all!Read

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