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Laughs from both sides of the pond at Alexandra Theatre Apr 24 2009

LEADING comedy performers from both sides of the Atlantic will be rubbing shoulders in Birmingham this weekend.Read

Rob Brydon's new show has the personal touch Apr 17 2009

YOU would think there was nothing left for comedian Rob Brydon to achieve in the world of showbiz.Read

Rob Brydon's new show has the personal touch Apr 17 2009

YOU would think there was nothing left for comedian Rob Brydon to achieve in the world of showbiz.Read

Crazy stunts put Ivan Brackenbury in a ward all of his own Apr 17 2009

CHESTERFIELD And North Derbyshire Hospital Radio presenter Ivan Brackenbury is fast becoming a cult figure in broadcasting, thanks in part to his ‘bonkers’ presentation.Read

Comedian Dave Spikey prepares for Birmingham show Apr 10 2009

COMEDIAN Dave Spikey has a new mission in life – but he’s not laughing.Read

Midland dates for comedian Al Murray Apr 10 2009

TIME is far from being called on comedian Al Murray.Read

Variety show is big on laughs Apr 03 2009

WHERE else would you find the music of Al Jolson together with a spoof children’s TV presenter and his puppet sidekick!Read

Royle-y good for a giggle Mar 27 2009

ESTEEMED comedy actor Ricky Tomlinson is bringing fun to the nation as he embarks on his very own laughter show – but he also has far more serious things on his mind.Read

Review: Ed Byrne at Birmingham Town Hall Mar 21 2009

ENGAGING comedian Ed Byrne had the Town Hall audience in tears of laughter with his Different Class show.Read

Silence is golden for comedy at the Alex Feb 27 2009

CELEBRITIES and comedy are the centrepieces of the new season at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre.Read

Cut the blue wire – it was a good move Jan 30 2009

DUBLIN-BORN Ed Byrne made his name on the stand-up circuit before becoming a regular on TV shows such as Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats. The 36-year-old, married to Claire and living in Essex, is back on the road next week with a string of Midland dates over the next two months.Read

Real deal hits Brum’s stage Dec 05 2008

TWO legends from the American comedy circuit will be trying their luck this side of the pond when they star in a live stand-up show in Birmingham tomorrow.Read

The Mighty Boosh, NIA Nov 03 2008

IT MAY be surreal, illogical and downright bizarre to those who don’t get it – but that is the beauty of the Boosh.Read

Steve Coogan at NIA Oct 30 2008

After an absence of ten years, irreverent chat show host Alan Partridge has returned to the live stage in the capable hands of comedian Steve Coogan.Read

Hard to tell fake Diamond from real thing Oct 24 2008

COMEDIAN Arthur Askey performed many times at Birmingham theatres – and on Thursday one of his descendants will follow in his footsteps and take to the stage.Read

A-ha! It's Partridge Oct 24 2008

COMEDIAN Steve Coogan is a lot more serious these days.Read

I’m a comic first and foremost Oct 17 2008

PACE and energy are two words you’ll usually find used to describe the stand-up act of comedian Chris Addison.Read

Ken Dodd helped me get my career started Oct 17 2008

COMEDIAN Joe Pasquale is returning to his second home – Birmingham.Read

Frankie sails close to the wind again Oct 10 2008

SARCASTIC Scot Frankie Boyle has become a genuine comic phenomenon since BBC2 ‘s Mock The Week hit our screens.Read

Review: Jason Manford, Town Hall, Birmingham Oct 10 2008

BURNLEY boy Jason Manford’s warm, likeable stand up style went down a treat when he performed a whopping two and a half hour set at a half full Birmingham Town Hall.Read

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