Bo Burnham was the revelation of the 2010 Edinburgh Festival, and while he did not go from hero to zero, he was less mindblowing on the big stage... more
A weekend of events curated by Stewart Lee culminated in a spectacular nostalgiafest which dusted off some lovingly remembered and some long forgotten acts that inspired the young Lee... more
Not really a gig, more an endurance test. This might sound curmudgeonly but last night's starry mirthathon for Great Ormond Street Hospital featuring 21 comedians pushed tolerance levels to the max... more
Geordie duo Ant and Dec could scoop the People's Choice award at this year's British Comedy Awards - six years after they were given it by mistake... more
Cheryl Cole and Kylie Minogue were among the names who entertained the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall at the Royal Variety Performance... more
Who do the experts consider to be the actor, dancer, playwright or conductor at the very top of their game? We asked our critics to give their highly subjective views.... more
In his smart suit and electrified floppy hair-do this sublime stand-up might resemble a city whizz-kid but Michael McIntyre is the most bankable banter merchant on the block... more
Jimmy Carr and Michael McIntyre, two smart-suited, smart-brained quip merchants are both currently making the subtle art of the simple punchline resemble child's play.... more
With stars like Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus, Michael McIntyre, Robin Ince and Alan Carr performing, there was laughter all round at Suffolk's Latitude Festival.... more
It's festival mania this weekend with Bill Bailey, Alan Carr, Stewart Lee, Reg Hunter, Michael McIntyre and Richard Blackwood all taking the stage at shows across London and the south.... more
Friday Night Project co-host Alan Carr, fast-rising star Michael McIntyre, Arthur Smith's Cut-Price Comedy Club and Time Vine all feature in Bruce Dessau's comedy picks.... more
If you want comedy to solve the Riddle of the Sphinx look elsewhere, but for simple gagsmithery combined with sublime improv Michael McIntyre is hard to beat.... more
Unashamedly middle-class jokesmith Michael McIntyre is one of the most gifted performers to emerge in years. If you can bag a ticket for his fast-selling Soho run you should be in for a treat.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do