This born performer’s distinctive take on the last two years is a joy - it’ll be worth the wait for her forthcoming London show
For those heading to the Fringe, here are six newcomers not to miss
Back for another Edinburgh, the rising comedian is looking at why she was desperate for male validation
Discovered while working in a pub, the comic has to take holiday allowance from her legal work to make her Edinburgh Fringe debut next month
While not a stand-up, the wordsmith has the natural cadences of a classic acerbic New York comic
Brummie stand-up shows when it comes to comedy with a message, he’s still very much the boss
The actor and comedian so perfectly skewers the automatons wheeled on by the government to defend the indefensible that some people thought she was real
One of the smartest acts on the circuit tackles our bizarre relationship with class in her new hour
The appreciative screams at the start of this live outing for Jessie and Lennie Ware were louder than anything you’d hear at a stand-up gig
Not yet in the league of his compatriot Trevor Noah, this South African comic is still definitely one to watch
The American standup already has a hit on her hands with this racy but philosophical monologue
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The long-delayed annual fundraiser made a triumphant return
The standup and film actor seemed happy to take a back seat while his parents regaled the audience with anecdotes
After the success of her two shows Nanette and Douglas, recorded for Netflix, Gadsby’s latest proves that good things do come in threes
This run of the comedian’s latest show is something of a victory lap
The Who returns to the stage after two years with an acoustic set.
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After a disastrous couple of years, the Irish comic’s standing tall - and making a great show about it
With his winning back story, the Britain’s Got Talent finalist works comedy magic
The Great British Menu star is reliable but needs to tweak the recipe to reach the next level
This is a stand-up at the top of his game
The veteran performer’s concerns aren’t shared by everyone in the comedy world
Forty years after his debut as a stand-up, the comedian’s still got it
During the pandemic the comic’s profile has soared - now she’s on the biggest comedy show on TV
The highly accomplished stand-up’s new show deserves to be seen by as many people as possible
The superstar comic made generous space to shine light on talents that should have more exposure
Could she be the new queen of comedy?
What is it that makes the young comic such a magnet for amazing women? And can we work it out from his act?
This riotous song and dance spectacular is fun but it has the potential to be a lot better with a bit of judicious editing
Not everything works, but Newman has an inquisitive mind and is still an entertainer at heart
The improvised Jane Austen show returns and it’s a silly and chaotic and wonderful as ever
The award-winning comic is back with a new show and a comedy special on Amazon Prime
As the long-standing talent showcase gears up for its 16th season, our critic picks his top young comics to see before they go stratospheric
This hugely enjoyable take on gender politics marks a definite step up for Manito
This social satire is a breathless, blistering, pitch-perfect comic critique of contemporary archetypes and modern manners
Though less moving than his last two personal shows, this very funny take on social media is a Twitter tonic
The YouTuber goes headlong into this set but it could use a bit more updating
If you’ve only seen the south Londoner on your iPhone or TV, you’ve only seen half of him, says Bruce Dessau
