stand-up
QuaranstreamFest: The best stand-up comedy to stream at home
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorEvery 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
March 16, 2020 | David FarnorTom 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
February 26, 2020 | David FarnorSoho 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?
February 13, 2020 | David FarnorUpdate: 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
February 9, 2020 | David FarnorMichael 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
January 25, 2020 | David FarnorIn 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
January 11, 2020 | David FarnorThis 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
December 17, 2019 | David FarnorKevin 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?
December 4, 2019 | David FarnorNextUp 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
Trailer: Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah arrives on Netflix this December
November 27, 2019 | David FarnorTiffany Haddish is embracing stardom, and flaunting her mistakes in her first Netflix Comedy Special. Black Mitzvah is a coming-of-age celebration filled with teachable moments and Tiffany’s brash, barrier-breaking brand of comedy.
Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah drops on Netflix … Read More