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You’re havin’ a laugh: An insider’s guide to comedy in London

From secret sets in Soho to priceless nights out for nothing, our comedy critic Bruce Dessau shares his tips for making the most of the city’s hit stand-up scene

Evening Standard

Comedian Alex Edelman on Just for Us, his show about antisemitism: ‘It’s too important not to joke about’

The Jewish comedian’s new show tells the tale of how how he attended a white nationalist gathering incognito: ‘People are disappointed when I tell them I didn’t feel in the path of bodily harm.’

Evening Standard

Le Gateau Chocolat & Jonny Woo: A Night at the Musicals at Soho Theatre review: riotously entertaining

This is a firecracker of a set that delivers almost every musical hit from the past 90 years

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Leo Reich: ‘It’s f***ed, obviously, how many successful comedians are Cambridge grads’

In one of this year’s funniest Edinburgh Fringe shows, 24-year-old stand-up Leo Reich joked about Gen Z’s narcissism and his own privilege. He talks to Isobel Lewis about his onstage persona, the effectiveness of political satire, and the amount of Cambridge grads in the comedy world

The Independent UK

The best Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows to see in London

Some of the top acts of the 2022 fringe are bringing their shows to London. Here’s our pick...

Evening Standard

Bubble Rap: How the Queen’s departure really felt in London

We all know where we were when we heard the sad news. Susie Lau was at a comedy show… and in those first hours laughter seemed like the best medicine

Evening Standard

Haley McGee’s show Age is a Feeling took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm; now it’s back in London

Age Is a Feeling became the break-out hit at the world’s largest arts festival

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Deaf dancer Chris Fonseca on going viral, his dance ‘special sauce’ and turning sign language into art

Fonseca’s new show is about the experiences and obstacles that have made him who he is today

Evening Standard

Patti Harrison: ‘Not everyone is ready to have a laugh at beheading videos’

Ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe, Shrill star speaks to Annabel Nugent about ‘social media-liberal brain rot’ and the limiting expectations that come with being a trans comedian

The Independent UK

Cardboard Citizens’ Chris Sonnex on theatre as activism: “it’s about changing the individual world”

The charity’s artistic director has big plans for opening up the theatre industry, one person at a time

Evening Standard

Juniper and Jules review – this funny and sweet romance is a must-see

Featuring scintillating performances, Stephanie Martin’s play sidesteps schmaltz with bold and sharply original verve

The Guardian - UK

Chloe Petts review – cheery comedy confronting thorny issues

Skilful standup’s Covid-delayed debut, Transience, takes the heat out of fraught conversations about gender and is well worth the wait

The Guardian - UK

Top of the Pods – How live podcasts are taking over comedy

The format has gone from low-cost side hustle to, for some, a lucrative bread-winner, and audiences are flocking to them

Evening Standard

‘A lot of kids’ songs are absolute bangers’: the comedy show about warring children’s entertainers

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Comedy in London in March 2022 - the best gigs to see this month

We’ve rounded up all the most hilarious comedy for you to watch in London this month

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