An evening with Arthur Smith is like pulling on a slightly tattered but favourite old jumper: warming, reassuring, but about as far from daring as you can get.
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For previous trips to Norwich, Robin Ince has been in the company of his book club – but this time round he’s ditched the literary hangers on and is focused on one thing: science.
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A few years away from stand-up has dented none of Lucy Porter’s charm – she remains as funny and engaging as ever.
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What better way to kick off a Christmas weekend than a good laugh – and Chris Ramsey delivered plenty to sell-out shows at the Norwich Playhouse.
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How factual should comedy be? It’s a question Marcus Brigstocke should be asking himself as he tours his latest show, The Brig Society.
Explore MoreYou might go to a Mark Thomas gig expecting to be harangued, to be
heckled — but you don’t go expecting to have your heart toyed with.
With his latest show Bravo Figaro, you should.
Comedy can be an odd beast. Sometimes you want to be surprised and
energised with new material, but with John Shuttleworth it’s definitely
familiarity that keeps the audience coming back.
Shakespeare’s play of star-crossed lovers is one of unfortunate timing as much as anything else: for the Icarus Theatre Collective hitting town at the same time as the RSC makes for some unhappy comparisons.
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Sean Hughes’ disarmingly honest and very funny one man show about the death of his father is a revelation, and an impressive return to form for the Irish comedian.
Explore MoreRomance and Adventure was what the tour title promised; what was
delivered was closer to angst.
A veteran stand-up act, this is Fred Macaulay’s first tour of England – but hopefully it won’t be the affable Scotsman’s last.
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Top of the list of television’s sacred cows must be Fawlty Towers, so taking it out at as touring stage production might be considered either brave or stupid.
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How do you tell one of the best known fairy tales in a new way? By assembling a cast of more than 200 and turning the very idea of storytelling on its head.
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Could a traumatic childhood event lead to an insular life of fantasy? That’s the question posed by the third play by Norfolk-born playwright Beatrice Armstrong.
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Here’s some free advice for comedians thinking of going on tv: make sure you’ve got enough material left for touring.
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