NextUp Now: New virtual stand-up comedy club launches

NextUp, the digital platform dedicated to stand-up comedy, has launched its own virtual comedy club to keep people chuckling during the coronavirus pandemic.

NextUp Now is a new live channel that boasts a range of formats and shows, from its … Read More

QuaranstreamFest: The best stand-up comedy to stream at home

Every summer, comedians, performers, writers, dancers and musicians descend upon Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival. Over 24 days, more than 50,000 performances take place in hundreds of venues throughout the Scottish capital. The result is the country’s biggest celebration of … Read More

Trailer: Tom Segura’s Ball Hog heads to Netflix this March

Tom Segura is headed to Netflix this March, and a new trailer gives us a tease of his latest stand-up special.

Not for the faint-hearted, in Ball Hog, Segura offers advice on how to handle emotionally fragile people, winning arguments … Read More

Soho Theatre and NextUp team up for stand-up specials

Soho Theatre and streaming platform NextUp have teamed up to record four new stand-up shows.

The partnership is the first of its kind in the UK between a major comedy venue and an online service. Launching in 2016, NextUp is … Read More

What’s coming soon to NextUp in February 2020?

Update: NextUp and Soho Theatre have teamed up for four special recordings

NextUp partners with Soho Theatre this month to present a string of exclusive live recordings, but that’s only the start of a February packed with comedy to fall … Read More

Michael McIntyre heads to Netflix for stand-up special

Michael McIntyre is heading to Netflix for a new stand-up comedy special.

The comic and TV presenter has become a household name in recent years, largely thanks to a plethora of BBC programmes, including his Comedy Roadshow, multiple episodes of … Read More

You’re Doing Great! Tom Papa heads to Netflix for comedy special

In this age of insurmountable consumption of media and where bad news travels fast from all directions, Tom Papa is here to proclaim You’re Doing Great!.

That’s the title of the debut Netflix comedy special from the comedian, who is … Read More

Time Machine: Netflix drops trailer for Leslie Jones stand-up special

This January, Netflix is stepping into a time machine with one someone who might make a good Doctor: Leslie Jones. The comedian, actress and Emmy Award-nominated SNL alum may not have a TARDIS, but she does have all manner of … Read More

Trailer: Kevin Hart: Don’t F**k This Up set for December release

Kevin Hart is returning to Netflix this December to recap his controversial 2019, and a new trailer gives us our first glimpse of what that looks like.

The 6-part documentary series, titled Don’t F**k This Up, sees Hart gives unprecedented … Read More

What’s coming soon to NextUp in December 2019?

NextUp decks its halls with two Becs of jolly this Christmas, as it announces its line-up for the festive season.

The subscription video-on-demand platform specialising exclusively in stand-up comedy specials champions the most exciting names in stand-up comedy, filming and … Read More