

After the intensity of Saturday Night Live – now renewed for a second season – comedian Ania Magliano is unleashing herself on a UK stand-up tour

Despite claiming that her debut full-length show is just a smutty story, this show aims to inform as well as entertain
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There were walkouts when the divisive comedian strayed into politics but mostly this was a set high on personal stories

At her best, the comedian perfectly sums up the state we are in

A well-crafted show peppered with smart, self-deprecating humour from the affable gaffe-prone star

The former teacher has pure instinct for a relatable story

Jupp’s consumate performance utterly draws the audience in

The podcasting pioneer invited Louis Theroux along for a throwback to the early days of his series

Though he’s a primetime TV mainstay, stand-up is where Ranganathan truly excels

This material is both accessible and intellectually ambitious

The stand-up sheds light on his cancer diagnosis, which has given him new perspective on life

Redacted content from the comedy actress’ memoir was avoided in favour of less stormy terrain

In an elegant set, the charismatic stand-up skewered a range of major issues... but most shocking was the revelation he’s a fan of The Crown

The rising TV star brings a freshness and a flourish to every yarn she spins

Hosted by Kevin Bridges, this was a hugely entertaining evening of comedy featuring Joe Lycett, Joanne McNally and Rob Beckett

The Geordie stand-up was at his best when freewheeling and bouncing off his audience

Few arena acts are quite as genial as this neatly bearded national treasure

The Coventry-based crowdpleaser found plenty of humour in the personal, but didn't shy away from the political either

The sheer spectacle of one of Cique's oldest shows will knock your socks off

An entertaining mix of camp, slapstick, smut... and occasional acting

The Texas comedian's material is bracing, relatable and ferociously funny