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Ania Magliano
Comedy

Ania Magliano: On SNL UK you’re contained – stand-up is me unchained

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

7 May 2026
Comedy

Mike Wozniak: Zusa at Soho Theatre review: deliciously distinctive fun

The story of Wozniak might be the shaggiest of shaggy dog stories you will ever hear

12 Jan 2023
Theatre

Le Gateau Chocolat & Jonny Woo at Soho Theatre: riotously entertaining

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

6 Jan 2023
Pleasance Opening Gala at The Edinburgh International Festival
Comedy

Chloe Petts at Soho Theatre review – a rising star

The commanding stand-up’s engaging debut is an illuminating insight into the hot topic of gender

5 Jan 2023
Comedy

Liz Kingsman: One Woman Show at the Ambassadors Theatre - exquisite

It’s even better than last time: break a minor byelaw if it helps you get to the gig

20 Dec 2022
Comedy

Peter Kay at the O2 Arena review: delivered in spades

Kay’s material still trades on shameless nostalgia but the audiences left with smiles on their faces

19 Dec 2022
Theatre

Jack and the Beanstalk at the Palladium: packed with comic vulgarity

Julian Clary shines in this camp, corny and filthy show engorged with star names

15 Dec 2022
Theatre

Newsies at the Troubadour Theatre review: infectious energy

While the plotting is a bit formulaic, the message of this boisterous production couldn’t be more timely

8 Dec 2022
Comedy

Jerry Sadowitz at the Apollo: uncomfortable but hard to take seriously

The Edinburgh controversy certainly sold tickets but it seems likely the deliberately offensive comedian won’t be going mainstream anytime soon

16 Nov 2022
Comedy

Nick Helm at Bloomsbury Theatre: the ultimate in pandemic humour

Other comedians might as well give up; they are unlikely to improve on this

1 Nov 2022
Comedy

Marc Maron at Bloomsbury Theatre: at his best when he got personal

These two solo shows revealed the other side of the famous podcaster’s repertoire

24 Oct 2022
Comedy

Rich Hall at Soho Theatre: gruff exterior conceals a slick performer

The American comedian is an essential worker if you’re in need of a dose of curmudgeonly humour

20 Oct 2022
Comedy

Dave Gorman at Hackney Empire review: hilarious feelgood standup

Audiences will be educated as well as spectacularly entertained

13 Oct 2022
Theatre

Live At The Pinter at Harold Pinter Theatre: all-star comedy acts

Stars including Aisling Bea and Simon Amstell brought the laughs to this West End venue

29 Sept 2022
Comedy

The best Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows coming to London

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

29 Sept 2022
Comedy

Stewart Lee, Leicester Square Theatre: classic Lee, maybe too classic

Easy gags and brilliant ideas combine to make this a show for the faithful, if not necessarily one to win new converts

28 Sept 2022
Theatre

Guz Khan at the Harold Pinter Theatre review: a formidable entertainer

Khan’s style is accessible and relatable rather than cutting edge

23 Sept 2022
Comedy

Joz Norris at Soho Theatre: a brilliantly madcap magic meltdown

This brilliant show was a Fringe highlight - now it’s landed in London

14 Sept 2022
Comedy

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle at the O2: unique but ultimately flawed

Moving on from controversy with a brief UK sojourn

4 Sept 2022
Comedy

Colin Hoult at Edinburgh Fringe 2022: gloriously over the top

The Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee’s character comedy is immaculately observed

29 Aug 2022
Comedy

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Jordan Gray is a bona fide star

This brilliant show could well make history at the Fringe this year

24 Aug 2022