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Mr Tony Law Scoops Chortle Awards and Plays London

Aaron Child | Posted 27.03.2013 | UK Comedy
Aaron Child

The bushy mad man that has become Tony Law is a force in Live comedy not to be missed.

Chortle Awards: The Winners Are...

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 26.03.2013 | UK Comedy

A suitably raucous, fun night was had by all at the Cafe de Paris, London on Monday night at the annual Chortle Awards. The awards - which focus on...

Chortle Comedy Awards: And The Nominees Are...

Chortle | Posted 26.02.2013 | UK Comedy

The shortlists for this year’s Chortle awards have been announced, with Stewart Lee, Susan Calman and Pappy’s leading the field, with three nomina...

Michael McIntyre Is The Planet's Best-Selling Comic

Chortle | Posted 08.01.2013 | UK Comedy

Michael McIntyre was the biggest selling live comedian in the world last year, earning almost as much from touring as The Rolling Stones. The comic...

WATCH: Winner Of The Chortle Student Comedy Award

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 16.08.2012 | UK Comedy

One of the most prestigious awards for new stand-ups - the Chortle Student Comedy Award - has just found its winner. Kwame Asante, a 21-year-old UC...

Festival Boss 'Regrets' Tim Minchin Offence

Chortle | Posted 17.07.2012 | UK Comedy

A festival organiser who booked Tim Minchin has failed to back the comedian when some ticket-holders complained about his ‘blasphemous’ act. St...

Jack Dee Announces First Tour In Six Years

Chortle | Posted 04.09.2012 | UK Comedy

Jack Dee has announced his first tour dates in more than six years. He has announced 35 dates from Oxford on September 16 to Milford Haven on Decem...

Rufus Hound: 'Stand-Up Is An Art'

Chortle | Posted 14.08.2012 | UK Comedy

I really like Chortle. I read it everyday. In fact, I read it more than once every day, because when I'm bored, I instinctively check in to see if it'...

South Park Duo's Musical Heading To London

Chortle | Posted 08.06.2012 | UK Comedy

The Book Of Mormon – the musical written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone – is heading to the West End next year. On Broadway,...

Chortle Comedy Awards: Who Was There, And Who Won What

The Huffington Post UK | Andrea Mann | Posted 21.03.2012 | UK Comedy

The 2012 Chortle comedy awards took place on Monday night at the Cafe de Paris in London. As Chortle itself said, "the grumps triumphed" - with 10 ...

Wot No Women? Chortle Responds To Sexism Accusations Over Awards Short List

The Huffington Post UK | Andrea Mann | Posted 24.02.2012 | UK Comedy

Two days ago, UK comedy website Chortle announced its nominations for the 2012 Chortle Awards. Covering live, TV, radio, web and even DVD comedy, the...

Sarah Millican In Row With Fan After She Films Her Show

Chortle | Posted 07.02.2012 | UK Comedy

Sarah Millican has become embroiled with an online row with fans who filmed some of her stand-up show on their phones. The comic told Clare Evans t...

Ricky Gervais Cleared Over 'Mong' Gag

Chortle | Posted 23.01.2012 | UK Comedy

Broadcast watchdogs have cleared Ricky Gervais for using the word 'mong' on TV. ...

2012 Student Comedy Awards Launched - With Biggest Prize Yet

Chortle | Posted 17.01.2012 | UK Comedy

Chortle'’s annual hunt for the best student comedians in the country has been launched today - powered by The Sims 3. The new sponsorship deal wi...

Peter Kay Leads Top 10 Bestselling Stand-Up DVDs Of 2011

Chortle | Posted 06.01.2012 | UK Comedy

The bestselling DVDs of 2011 have been named - with Peter Kay taking the crown for the top stand-up title, as expected. ...

Sky Turns Down Chance To Revive 'Shooting Stars'

Chortle | Posted 05.01.2012 | UK Comedy

Sky TV has turned down the chance to revive Shooting Stars, disappointing fans of the axed Reeves and Mortimer panel show. ...

Michael McIntyre's Earnings Revealed (Clue: They're A Lot)

Chortle | Posted 04.01.2012 | UK Comedy

Michael McIntyre has earned more than £5million in just two years, according to papers lodged at Companies House. ...