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Review: Norman Lovett And Hattie Hayridge, Old Joint Stock Theatre Oct 10 2008

NORMAN Lovett and Hatty Hayridge may well be more commonly known as the two Hollies from BBC Two’s cult sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf, but on Tuesday night they brought their own brands of stand up comedy to Birmingham.Read

Forgotten figure back in forefront Oct 10 2008

A FORGOTTEN figure of early ‘80s live comedy, Ted Chippington’s mundane, dry and repetitive routines polarised gig-goers.Read

Dad turned our garage into a stage for me Oct 03 2008

WHEN Sheila McMahon was just five years old, her dad turned the garage at their farm in southern Ireland into a makeshift stage.Read

Lee Evans comes to Birmingham Comedy Festival Oct 03 2008

READ our interview with funnyman Lee Evans to find out what keeps his feet on the ground.Read

Doddy needs YOU Sep 26 2008

Listen to our interview with comedy legend Ken Dodd ahead of his Birmingham show.Read

Jim goes on offensive again Sep 19 2008

For some, offending people is an unfortunate faux pas. But for Jim Jeffries, it's an occupational hazard.Read

Jo’s got Enright stuff! Sep 19 2008

HAILING from Erdington, Jo Enright has been performing stand-up comedy since the 90s.Read

David has key to oraise a smile Sep 12 2008

FOLLOWING the likes of A-list comedians such as Frank Skinner, Steve Coogan, Al Murray, the League Of Gentlemen, Lee Evans and Dylan Moran, Irish act David O’Doherty is the latest recipient of the top comedy prize at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Read

Birmingham Comedy Festival 2008 Sep 03 2008

Birmingham's dedicated comedy festival returns this October with over 35 fantastic shows and special events.Read

Festival talent will have you laughing out loud Aug 29 2008

A HOST of top comics will be game for a laugh when Birmingham’s annual comedy festival returns in October.Read

The Boosh let loose Aug 22 2008

AFTER three hit television series Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding, The Mighty Boosh, can't wait to return to the live arena.Read

Comic Potential, Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield Jun 19 2008

ALAN Ayckbourn's comic genius knows no bounds as he creates a future where androids are built to act in television soaps.Read

Gina Yashere, Alexandra Theatre May 23 2008

COMEDIENNE Gina Yashere has really let herself go! Read

Jenny Eclair, Alexandra Theatre May 19 2008

ZANY comedienne Jenny Eclair confesses to being "not right" - and that's only the half of it.Read

Gina Yashere

Gina looks on lighter side in LA May 16 2008

SHE'S virtually a shadow of her former self, but comedienne Gina Yashere is absolutely "loving it" after making a new life for herself in Hollywood.Read

Rock With Laughter May 07 2008

On Saturday 9 August, The Birmingham Mail is proud to present “Rock With Laughter” at Ragley Hall in Alcester. Read

Funnyman needs you May 02 2008

IT'S the chance of a lifetime! Up-and-coming bands, comedians and singers from across the West Midlands are being urged to take advantage of a rare stab at fame -and it's all thanks to the generosity of TV star Paddy McGuinness.Read

This tour's my pension plan! May 02 2008

DESPITE claims to the contrary, there is nothing 'grumpy' about Jenny Eclair.Read

French and Saunders, Hippodrome Theatre Apr 22 2008

WHAT a send off! Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are finally calling it a day after 30 years with this farewell UK tour. Read

Dawn French

Greatest skits tour Apr 18 2008

THE comedy legends that are French and Saunders are finally bowing out after 30 years.Read

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