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The Heege Manuscript which ‘pokes fun at everyone, high and low’ is among the earliest evidence of the life and work of a real minstrelFrom mocking kings and priests to encouraging audiences to get drunk, newly discovered texts at the National Library …
The stage version of the much-loved sitcom, which finished on TV 25 years ago, will be written by the duo behind the original series and feature several members of the original castSnooty news anchor Sally Smedley, gung-ho reporter Damien Day and etern…
Conceived by the artistic director of Birmingham Rep, Sean Foley, the award will be open to all with the winner receiving £25,000A new playwriting prize dedicated to comedy has been launched in honour of Victoria Wood on what would have been the standu…
Comic Li Haoshi made joke about soldiers that Beijing authorities deemed insultingChinese police detained a woman for posting online in support of the comedian who was punished for making a joke that authorities said insulted the Chinese military.Accor…
The Stand Comedy Club said key operational staff were unwilling to work with herUK politics live – latest updatesOne of the Edinburgh Fringe festival’s most popular venues could be at risk of legal action, lawyers have warned, after staff refused to wo…
Organisers exploring ‘a fitting tribute’ after friends say performer was hurt by decision to rename festival award after comments he made about trans peopleGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe Melbourne international comedy festival has denie…
Tributes have flowed across Australia, with both politicians and entertainers sharing messages praising the late comedianGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastTributes have flowed in Australia for Barry Humphries, wit…
World mourns ‘unique wit’ of Australian star and inventor of vivid stage personas, who has died aged 89Like bouquets of appropriately lurid gladioli, colourful tributes to the memory of Barry Humphries piled up this weekend as his many fans adjusted to…
Ricky Gervais, Rob Brydon and Matt Lucas among those paying homage to the Dame Edna Everage star who has died aged 89Tributes pour in for Barry Humphries – latest updatesBarry Humphries obituaryComedy stars from around the world have paid tribute to th…
Famed for personas that also included the vulgar Sir Les Patterson, Humphries became a household name in a seven-decade careerTributes pour in for Barry Humphries – latest updatesBarry Humphries obituaryBarry Humphries, the Australian comedian and acto…