Naughty but so nice - Mail & Guardian Online

Naughty but so nice - Mail & Guardian Online

Naughty but so nice - Mail & Guardian Online

Naughty but so niceMail & Guardian OnlineThe West End hit The Hurly Burly Show will open in Johannesburg this month. It is a mélange of erotic ... Burlesque was pioneered in the 1940s and 1950s and it has this element of comedy, striptease and parody that comes with it. It was those elements ...

Funny women flourish in female-written comedies

2011's 'Bridesmaids' helped open the door for a rash of female-written comedies

Kimberley Nixon 'Hebburn' Q&A: 'The North East was a mystery to me'

The Fresh Meat star talks about her role in BBC Two's new comedy.

Carnival of comedy at little Las Vegas - Independent Online

Independent OnlineCarnival of comedy at little Las VegasIndependent OnlineTaffia Keight, of Whacked Management, said: “There are many, many comedy nights around Johannesburg – ranging from the very upmarket and established venues to the more informal and edgy. “Special Project is developing a ... “We felt that it was time to ...and more »

'Gavin & Stacey' to get US remake

James Corden and Ruth Jones are on board as executive producers, but will not appear on screen

Rachel Zoe creates semi-autobiographical comedy

Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe is said to have created a comedy series based on a fictional version of herself.

Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854: all ... - Independent Online

Joburg Theatre Complex, cnr Loveday and Hoofd sts: 011 877 6854: all ...Independent OnlineThe Mandela Theatre: UN-Ravel-ed, featuring the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra Company and the Johannesburg Youth Ballet with an extravaganza of music and dance. Sunday at 3pm. ... A one-man comedy show with James Cuningham. Ends October 27.

Weird & wonderful

In the coastal Australian town of Coolum Beach, everything seems fine throughout the day, but when day turns to night, bizarre things start to happen.

Neil Morrissey 'Me and Mrs Jones' Q&A: 'Doing this was a no-brainer'

Neil Morrissey on his role as the childish Jason in the BBC's new comedy series.

Is ABC's Alien Comedy The Next Show To Get Cancelled?

Its ratings look eerily similar to another failed science fiction series.

America, Here Comes King Carl - AllAfrica.com

America, Here Comes King CarlAllAfrica.comDuring his stint in South Africa, Carl performed at the renowned Parker's Comedy Club, which is the biggest comedy club in Africa. With the main club located at Monte Casino in Johannesburg, he became and remains the only Zimbabwean to have performed ...

GTN Boardwalk - Ocober 9, 2012 - Independent Online

GTN Boardwalk - Ocober 9, 2012Independent OnlineThe Mandela Theatre: UN-Ravel-ed, featuring the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra Company and the Johannesburg Youth Ballet with an extravaganza of music and dance. Sunday, October 21 at 3pm ... Show Bar: What Happens in Vegas Happens at Carnival City. A ...

ABC Orders Three More Scripts for 'Neighbors'

The critically panned comedy becomes the network's first freshman series to earn an additional order this season. read more

Win an audience with comedy royalty - Independent Online

Independent OnlineWin an audience with comedy royaltyIndependent OnlineLaughter will reign long into the night when The Kings and Queens of Comedy visit the Mother City this weekend. Following the sell-out success of their Johannesburg show, this collective of top South African comedians will take to the stage at the Cape ...

The Kings And Queens of Comedy are coming to Cape Town - Media Update

The Kings And Queens of Comedy are coming to Cape TownMedia UpdateFollowing a sellout show in Johannesburg The Kings And Queens of Comedy pits South Africa's top comedians on one stage out-funnying each other - not quite the battle of the sexes, but certainly the battle of the wits. The Kings of Comedy is headlined ...

Bafunny Bafunny is coming to Johannesburg in October - Media Update

Bafunny Bafunny is coming to Johannesburg in OctoberMedia UpdateWhen they won the World Cup of Funny in 2010, they united a nation through laughter, strengthened international ties with their ground-breaking performance at the Royal Albert Hall and broke all comedy records with their subsequent Victory Tour. In ...

Apatow: Wife convinced me to write for women

Judd Apatow started working on comedy scripts for women after his wife complained about a lack of quality roles for the female sex.

Alun Cochrane, Hyena Lounge Comedy Club, City Screen, York, September 23 - The Press, York

Alun Cochrane, Hyena Lounge Comedy Club, City Screen, York, September 23The Press, YorkAlun Cochrane. ALUN Cochrane has a Moments Of Alun tour date at the Hyena Lounge Comedy Club on Sunday in the Basement bar at City Screen, York. Alun is a no-nonsense comedian who specialises in funny nonsense, and much of his comedy begins ...

Deep fried funny man - Mail & Guardian Online

Deep fried funny manMail & Guardian OnlineA former crowd-puller in the alternative folk scene in Johannesburg, Friedman was voted Best Newcomer at the first annual Comics Choice Awards last year. This is after he was a joint winner of the 2010 Parkers Comedy Showdown, hosted by comedian Joe ...

BBC comedy producer Hurll dies

Michael Hurll, who produced The Two Ronnies and established the British Comedy Awards, has died aged 75.