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Pleasance marks 25th anniversary with massive London expansion

03.08.09
One of the Edinburgh festival's most famous fringe venues celebrates its 25th birthday with plans for a major expansion of its London branch... more

Stephen K Amos has formidable Ealing powers

23.07.09
If laughter is the best medicine Amos should be prescribed by the NHS for his healing powers.... more

25 reasons to go to The Edinburgh Festival

01.07.09
After last year's letdown, the world's largest arts festival has got its act together to offer a thrilling array of entertainment next month.... more

Caught on film - when Banksy had dinner with Joan Collins

15.06.09
A new film records the unlikely meeting between Joan Collins and the mysterious artist Banksy. Caroline Roux got a sneaky peak... more

Prince Harry flies high after failing his pilot's theory test

17.02.09
Prince Harry has taken the controls of a training aircraft for the first time during his pilot training - days after failing his theory exams... more

Prince Harry sent on second equality course after 'Paki' jibe

12.02.09
Prince Harry has been ordered to attend an equality and diversity course by Army chiefs after being formally disciplined for his "Paki" remark... more

Prince Harry to comic: You don't sound like a black chap

11.02.09
Prince Harry is at the centre of a third race dispute after allegedly telling a black comedian he did not "sound like a black chap"... more

Stephen K Amos is Polished performer

08.08.08
Stephen K Amos is a natural performer who makes observational comedy and working a crowd look like the doddle it certainly is not.... more

Prepare to be enchanted at Open Air Theatre

05.06.08
Regent's Park has unlocked the gates of its Open Air Theatre for 2008 with entertainment ranging from Shakespeare productions to comedy nights.... more

Still chemistry between Reeves and Mortimer

03.06.08
From the moment Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer lurched on stage at Soho Revue Bar the absurdist rapport that made them household names was still there.... more

New Year's Eve comedy

31.12.07
Check out our recommendations for New Year's Eve comedy.... more

Don't be yourself

12.10.07
Stephen K Amos packs a punch but if he could resist opting for the lowest common denominator he could be a knockout.... more

Critic's choice: top five comedy shows

06.09.07
Hard-hitting American Joe Regan, Dave Johns and Stephen K Amos, the underrated Milton Jones, Lawrence Leung and the king of antipodean kitsch, Bob Downe, are this weekend's comedy picks.... more

Master of spontaneity

20.08.07
At Edinburgh, Stephen K Amos's More Of Me purports to be an in-depth delve into the stand-up's character and past, but is actually rather coy.... more

Edinburgh Festival highlights

24.07.07
From theatre to comedy, music and film, our critics pick the best of the Edinburgh Festival.... more

Critic's choice: top five comedy

12.07.07
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

Critic's choice: top 5 comedy shows

24.05.07
Full Mooners at midnight, a benefit for Ghana, playful Irishman Kevin McAleer and the mighty, fearless Stephen K Amos - they're all on this weekend.... more

Bailey's charity showcase is out of sight

16.01.07
Although Bill Bailey had top billing at this charity event, comics such as John Moloney and Will Smith gave great-value support, says Bruce Dessau.... more

Top 5 comedy New Year's Eve parties

29.12.06
Phil Nichol promises audiences a wild time at the Comedy Store, Amused Moose boasts one of the best line-ups and John Hegley's bargain gig offers cheap laughs and a ska/rocksteady disco.... more

Critic's Choice: Top 5 comedy shows

14.12.06
The Ornate Johnsons return with festive fare, there's a short revival for excellent monologue Bill Hicks: Slight Return and expect the bah humbug factor from scabrous Scot Jerry Sadowitz.... more

Critic's choice: top 5 comedy shows

30.11.06
Andrew Lawrence delivers some sick jokes, Welsh wag Rhod Gilbert takes to the water and Mark Thomas presents extra date for his hit show.... more

Critic's choice: top 5 comedy shows

23.11.06
The eccentricity of Ken Campbell, the wit of Jimmy Carr and some new material from Ricky Gervais are among Bruce Dessau's comedy picks.... more

Amos reveals his soul

22.11.06
The murder of a friend pushed Stephen K Amos in a different, more confessional direction. But he still wants people to laugh, finds Sharon Lougher.... more

Top 5 weekend comedy gigs

26.10.06
The final if.comeddies weekend features manic Canadian Phil Nichol, Sarah Kendall brings her hit Edinburgh show to Soho and Mark Steel waxes lyrical about French history.... more

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