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London's laughing: Guide to The Camden Fringe

29.07.09
The Camden Fringe is the in full flow — Bruce Dessau guides you to the funniest bits around.... more

Rocket science in Night of 400 Billion Stars

30.06.09
Robin Ince may not be the most mainstream comedian in the country but he is certainly the most intellectually audacious. ... more

Gervais and Dawkins' alternative Christmas

19.12.08
What next, Stephen Hawking at Jongleurs? Surprise guest Ricky Gervais got a warm welcome but writer Richard Dawkins was the real star. ... more

Special subjects at School for gifted children

26.06.08
The School For Gifted Children is a stimulating, innovative alternative to the stag-and-hen hells that numerous stand-up clubs have become. ... more

No orang-utan's feelings were hurt

25.02.08
The Stand Up For Animals fundraiser briefly threatened to become an endurance test, but a joyous night was had by all.... more

Words take centre stage

22.02.08
Fifteen shows in eight great East End venues put the word firmly centre stage over the next few weeks during London's Word Festival.... more

Chaotic end of an era

21.01.08
Last Night at the Red Rose trod a gloriously chaotic line between sentimentality and anarchy, bringing the curtain down on the Finsbury Park club after two decades.... more

Pushing their kids a step too far

18.10.07
Razzle Dazzle - Darren Ashton's movie about the awful nature of children's dance competitions - will appeal to fans of Christopher Guest's parodic mockumentaries.... more

Comics answer the call to arms

24.09.07
Satirist Mark Thomas assembled a formidable supporting cast for a charity fundraising event at the Carling Apollo.... more

Wit and wisecracks by the sea

16.07.07
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

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 five comedy

07.06.07
Mark Thomas is at the Tricycle, Richard Herring, Stewart Lee and Al Murray all line-up at the Lyric Hammersmith, and Daniel Kitson kicks off the Sunday season of al fresco gigs this weekend.... more

Critic's choice: comedy

23.05.07
Gallows Humour, a benefit for human rights group Reprieve, features Bill Bailey, Mark Thomas, Mark Steel, Kevin Eldon and Simon Munnery. ... more

Critic's choice: Best comedy gigs

12.04.07
Ricky Gervais's chum Robin Ince hosts a chilling Friday 13th show, The Boat Show sets sail and Will Smith and Mitch Benn are up to some Monkey Business.... more

Critic's choice: top comedy shows

29.03.07
Frenetic sketches from Laurence & Gus, Nick Doody putting the boot in on organised religion, and magic tricks from Ross Noble look-a-like Pete Firman are all among Bruce Dessau's comedy picks.... more

Ricky - smug but still scintillating

22.01.07
Russell Brand, Noel Fielding and Mark Thomas all pulled out at the last minute, but Ricky Gervais and some last minute stand-ins ensured the night was still a success. ... more

Critics choice: Top five comedy shows

18.01.07
From mankind hater Mark Watson to Russell Brand and Ricky Gervais, Bruce Dessau picks his comedy highlights.... more

The cultural highlights of 2006

29.12.06
From the triumph of Frost/Nixon to pop divas demanding equal opportunities, and a West End song and dance, our critics reflect on 2006.... more

Bringing Christmas to Book

15.12.06
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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

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