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Maisie Adam: The rising star comic on her next gig, Live at the Apollo
During the pandemic the comic’s profile has soared - now she’s on the biggest comedy show on TV
Bridget Christie review: Her comic potency remains undiminished
The highly accomplished stand-up’s new show deserves to be seen by as many people as possible
Mo Gilligan and Friends: The Black British Takeover: A sparkling show
The superstar comic made generous space to shine light on talents that should have more exposure
Megan Stalter at Soho Theatre: In-your-face and absolutely hilarious
Could she be the new queen of comedy?
Ahir Shah - Dress: feels like he’s not quite finished dressing it
This new show from one of comedy’s deepest thinkers still feels a little undercooked
Austentatious at the Fortune Theatre review: We’re utterly persuaded
The improvised Jane Austen show returns and it’s a silly and chaotic and wonderful as ever
Jordan Brookes: Someone slagged me off, now I’ve made a show about it
The award-winning comic is back with a new show and a comedy special on Amazon Prime
Mo Gilligan at Eventim Apollo review: An observational masterclass
If you’ve only seen the south Londoner on your iPhone or TV, you’ve only seen half of him, says Bruce Dessau
Shazia Mirza: Coconut review - fearless comedian deserves more fame
This sharp show should push Mirza to another level
The Political Party review: Matt Forde gives Burnham a light toasting
Forde brings his Political Party podcast to the West End for a run of live recordings, with the Mayor of Greater Manchester joining him for this first show
Shagged. Married. Annoyed review: Crowdpleasing, undemanding laughs
Married couple Chris and Rosie Ramsey take their wildly successful podcast on tour
Ricky Gervais, Palladium review: Finding the humour in provocation
Gervais always cuts as close as possible to the bone to make his points as he explores the nature of offence and humour as an escape valve
Big Comedy Night review: Laughter proves powerful medicine for London
A line-up of distinctive acts underlined the strength in depth and the rich diversity of the capital’s comedy scene
Simon Amstell, Soho Theatre review: Pithy pay-offs and plenty of angst
Shame, acceptance, dread, sex, veganism - Amstell’s set may have covered previously trodden terrain, but it did so beautifully
Evening Standard Big Comedy Night in assoc with Uber: Jessica Fostekew
Tickets are now on sale for the Evening Standard Big Comedy Night in association with Uber, so get to know our brilliant comics
Phil Wang, the millennial king of comedy, on finding his voice
From sex to race, no subject is off limits for Phil Wang. The headliner of the Evening Standard Big Comedy Night in association with Uber tells Bruce Dessau about finding his voice and leading a new generation
Russell Howard - Respite review: He’s still a comedy king
The boyish Bristolian stand-up mixed modern with the more traditional in this sold out show
Evening Standard Big Comedy Night in assoc with Uber Q&A: Huge Davies
Tickets are now on sale for our Evening Standard Big Comedy Night in association with Uber, so get to know our brilliant comics
Babatúndé Aléshé interview: the Big Comedy Night MC is on a roll
He’s gone from TFL to major LOLs in a year thanks to a stint on Celebrity Gogglebox, now the comic is flying
Evening Standard Big Comedy Night in assoc with Uber Q&A: Evelyn Mok
As tickets go on sale for our Evening Standard Big Comedy Night in association with Uber, we get to know the first of our brilliant comics
Canned Laughter comedy review: comics at the top of their game
This charity event in aid of London’s food banks was a satisfying feast of comedy
The London comedy festivals to see this summer: who needs Edinburgh?
As we all keep saying, it’s a transitional year, but at least it means that there’s a ton of comedy going on in the capital
Bill Bailey at the Royal Opera House: Like a stand-up comedy Midas
Even the weaker jokes were hoisted over the line by the sheer weight of his charm
Iain Stirling and Steve Bugeja on their new TV comedy, Buffering
The duo have dug deep into their experience of grotty houseshares and kids’ TV to create the new show
Russell Howard interview: “Over the pandemic I forgot I was famous”
The comedian has some adjusting to do after 18 months of making tea for his wife, but he’s not been idle
360 Allstars at London Wonderground review: don’t try this at home
No new age concept, just young men displaying enviable, well-honed and slightly alarming skills
Daniel Sloss at the Clapham Grand review: an impressive rollercoaster
After a year in which he fled the country in order to be able to perform, Sloss is still riding high
Reclaim These Streets at 21Soho review - an exhilarating opening night
The skilful all-female bill had something to please everyone and more
‘What if I’ve forgotten what words are?’: Comics on stand-up’s return
Life without an IRL audience is no joke for stand-ups. With proper gigs finally on the horizon, comedians tell us about how they’re preparing
Back of the net: how Alan Partridge stayed funny for 30 years
Jurassic Park! Alan Partridge returns to our screens this week, three decades since he was first created
My comedy hero: stand-up stars on the comedians who inspire them
Some much needed laughs are on their way thanks to the BBC’s Festival of Funny. We asked its stars to share their stand-up faves
Comedy is in crisis, no joke - but venues and comics are fighting back
The industry has always trodden its own path, but now it needs support
London’s comedy clubs on their fight for survival during Covid-19
From filming DIY sitcoms to hosting socially distanced stand-up gigs, we speak to the capital's grassroots comedy clubs about life under lockdown