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Machynlleth Town Council members have voiced their frustration with the slow police response to a fight that broke out during the town's Comedy Festival. The incident occurred in the early hours of 3 May, with two men, aged 19 and 39, being arrested on suspicion of affray. The
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Comedian Reginald D Hunter has appeared in court over alleged antisemitic social media posts. The 56-year-old US stand-up comedian is accused of sending an offensive communication to Heidi Bachram on X (formerly Twitter) on three different occasions in August and September last year. Hunter spoke to confirm his personal details
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Comedian Reginald D Hunter, known for his biting social commentary, appeared in court on Monday over alleged antisemitic social media posts. The 56-year-old US-born comedian is accused of sending three offensive communications on different occasions to Heidi Bachram on X (formerly Twitter) in August and September last year. The charges
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In a comic's world where poking fun at sensitive topics can be seen as taboo, Hitesh Rathore takes an unconventional approach. Performing a charity gig in support of a family in Gaza, Rathore's show "Chips, Cheese and Curry" served as a nuanced exploration of
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The West Berks Comedy Festival, featuring comedians from around the world, is set to take over the countryside with a lineup of hilarious shows and stars. Pauline Eyre, a former Wimbledon line judge and comedian, will be performing her solo hour, "Anyone For Tennis?", which has already gained
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Lily Blumkin, an Emmy-winning writer and performer, is all set to make her highly anticipated Edinburgh Fringe debut with her touching and sharply funny solo show 'Nice Try', exploring themes of childhood dreams, social media fame, and the bittersweet truths of growing up. Blumkin, known for her work
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The Chesterfield Children's Festival, hosted by local arts charity Junction Arts, has kicked off with a comedy workshop led by professional comedian and magician Dominic Woodward, AKA Wacky Woody. The interactive session aimed to spark creativity and confidence in year five students from Abercrombie Primary School. During the
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This year's Oxford Comedy Festival promises a diverse and exciting line-up of acts, featuring returning favourites and debut performances from TV regulars. The festival, taking place from July 1 to July 31, will showcase established names alongside emerging talents, with a special focus on musical comedy and local
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The Swaledale Festival has wrapped up after 15 days of diverse cultural activities in the Yorkshire Dales. This year's program featured over 60 events, attracting a significant audience from across the UK and beyond. The festival commenced with Fauré in a Day, a choral workshop led by conductor
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Grace Helbig, a renowned US comedian, has spent over 16 years building a career online, fronting the award-winning series DailyGrace, selling out live shows, co-hosting hit podcasts, and hosting her own talk show on E!. However, behind the curated chaos of internet stardom, Grace hit burnout and found herself on
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Comedian Joanne McNally has revealed she has been scammed out of thousands of pounds after thinking she had bought Glastonbury tickets. The Irish stand-up star initially thought she had purchased tickets for the iconic event, but the seller went silent and blocked her number after receiving payment. McNally took to
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Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha had a harrowing experience during the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, experiencing two heart attacks while on stage. Despite the life-threatening incidents, Sinha chose to continue performing due to financial concerns and the significance of the festival. However, he has now revealed that it was not
