Comedy cabaret performer Mat Ricardo has written his first book, described as a ‘self-help guide for children’. The Magic In You – subtitled ‘dare to be brilliant’ – gives youngsters tips on honing ...

Tony Lankester as been appointed as chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. He will join the body responsible for co-ordinating the festival in early April, replacing Shona McCarthy ...

The BBC has apologised to staff who felt they could not raise concerns about Russell Brand 's behaviour because he was seen as ‘too influential’. It comes as the broadcaster publishes the results into ...

Former Late Late Show bandleader Reggie Watts is to headline the Latitude and Deer Shed festivals, it has been announced today The improvising musical comedian joins Greg Davies and Bridget Christie ...

Jamaican-born comedian Dale Elliott Jr – known for his internet sketches – has announced a European with his new show Son Of An Immigrant. The stand-up will play Dublin on June 22 followed by seven ...

Former Late Late Show bandleader Reggie Watts is to be the third comedy headliner at this year’s Latitude Festival, it has been announced today. The improvising musical comedian joins Greg Davies and ...

Comedians Jamali Maddix, Tommy Tiernan , Adam Buxton, Phil Wang, Sophie Willan and Chris and Rosie Ramsey are among the stars taking part in the celebrity version of Bake Off this year.

• Inside No 9 Stage/Fright runs at Wydham's Theatre, London, until April 5. All pictures © Marc Brenner ...

Madonna has performed a surprise stand-up gig in New York. The superstar went to the Comedy Cellar on Saturday, accompanied by Amy Schumer, and delivered a set that reportedly ran for 30 minutes, ...

American stand-up Ken Flores has died aged 28 while on tour. A statement posted on his Instagram page said simply: ‘It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our friend, brother ...

Matt Lucas and David Walliams have reunited to create a new podcast. The Little Britain creators will next week launch Making A Scene, in which the interview fellow comedians and other famous friends ...

As awful as Amanda is, I really love her refusal to accept that things aren't working out. I think that's actually an ...