stand-up
Channel 4 live-streams fresh comedy showcase
November 26, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4 is live-streaming a showcase of fresh comedy talent tonight.
The broadcaster is celebrating its ew original online comedy strand, with the live-stream event, which will be hosted on its YouTube channel on Tuesday 26th November. The unique evening … Read More
Rob Delaney stand-up special heads to Amazon in January
November 21, 2019 | David FarnorRob Delaney, comedian, national treasure and co-creator and co-star of Catastrophe, is heading to Amazon Prime Video in January with his new stand-up special.
Recorded at the Hackney Empire in London, Jackie will unpack the horror and the joys of … Read More
Mo’Nique sues Netflix for discrimination
November 17, 2019 | David FarnorMo’Nique has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing it of discrimination.
The Oscar-winning actress and comedian, won an Academy Award for her supporting role in 2009’s Precious, filed the complaint because she says the streaming giant offered her $500,000 for … Read More
Amazon orders stand-up special from Iain Stirling
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorAmazon has ordered a stand-up comedy special from Iain Stirling.
The Scottish comedian has seen his star rocket in recent years, thanks to his sarcastic, brash commentary for ITV2’s Love Island. Since then, he had also appeared on Dave’s show … Read More
NextUp dishes up Jeff Leeson double
September 17, 2019 | David FarnorNextUp is dishing up a Jeff Leeson double this week, with not one special by the Canadian comic but two making their debut on the subscription VOD platform.
Jeff hit the comedy scene at only 14 years old. 18 years … Read More
NextUp nabs Fringe favourites Tom Stade and Joseph Morpurgo
September 7, 2019 | David FarnorNextUp is bringing two Fringe festival favourites to its stand-up line-up this week, with the arrival of specials from Tom Stade and Joseph Morpurgo.
Canadian comedian Tom Stade is one of the most original and exciting acts on the circuit … Read More
NextUp showcases homegrown comics with summer double-bill
August 10, 2019 | David FarnorAs comedy fans flock to Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August to see up-and-coming comics and brand new ideas, NextUp is showcasing British stand-up with a summer double-bill of homegrown talent.
The subscription video-on-demand platform specialises exclusively in stand-up comedy specials, … Read More
NextUp heads Stateside for summer of US stand-up
July 4, 2019 | David FarnorNextUp is spending the summer in America, with a whole host of US comics lined up to stream.
The subscription service, which is dedicated to stand-up comedy, has built up a reputation for supporting up-and-coming comedians, particularly British talent. … Read More
NextUp heads to Edinburgh for Fringe filming frenzy
June 22, 2019 | David FarnorNextUp is gearing up for its biggest year yet at Edinburgh’s Fringe. The subscription VOD service, which is dedicated to stand-up comedy, is sending a full crew up to the festival this summer to film new specials for streaming online.
Katherine Ryan returns to Netflix with Glitter Room special
June 19, 2019 | David FarnorKatherine Ryan is returning to Netflix this summer with the release of her new stand-up special, Glitter Room.
Ryan‘s 2018 UK tour show comes to Netflix for an hour-long special after an unprecedented four-week run at London’s Garrick Theatre in the West … Read More