#comedy

#comedy

Every August Edinburgh's population swells to around a million for the hugely popular Fringe Festival - with everyone on the hunt for the must-see shows of the year. But what is it like to perform in one of the many productions where nothing goes right? I have just returned from a wonderful weekend at the Edinburgh Fringe, where thousands of performers have descended on the city.

Tickets go on sale at 10 am unless otherwise noted. MUSIC Dijon Roseland Theater (Sat Nov 1) dodie Crystal Ballroom (Mar 13, 2026) Drew and Ellie Holcomb - Never Gonna Let You Go Tour Revolution Hall (Apr 26, 2026) On sale at 8 am EDEN Dark Tour Wonder Ballroom (Sat Nov 1) Jay Som Aladdin Theater (Sat Dec 20) Jenevieve The CRYSALIS Tour Hawthorne Theatre (Thurs Nov 13) Jesse Welles - Under The Powerlines Tour Crystal Ballroom (Mar 20, 2026)

Live Comedy @ Lion's Den is an event designed for laughter, featuring talented comedians performing at the Lion's Den Lounge and Bar, San Francisco.

"SHUCKED is the Tony Award-winning musical comedy featuring an unlikely hero and an unscrupulous con man, set against a backdrop of a small town's struggle for survival."

The streaming service Dropout has been on a considerable uptick since becoming independently owned by now-CEO Sam Reich, pivoting to complex, unscripted shows while maintaining comedic chops.

In Bob-Waksberg's new animated series, Long Story Short, characters navigate life while adhering to religious laws, depicting a blend of humor and cultural nuance in daily situations.

The sequel features Hutch returning as a suburban assassin, engaging in relentless fight sequences against numerous foes, ultimately leading to a massive war-zone finale.

The alien conceit starts to make more sense in terms of a strangeness in his partner he feels threatened by, and the new identity she is seeking.

This week in Chicago, the show features guest host Tom Papa, alongside panelists Brian Babylon, Negin Farsad, and Roy Blount, Jr., who share stories and humor about Adam Driver.

Now that Denmark has decided to take down this mermaid statue because of complaints that it's pornographic and a man's hot dream of what a woman should look like.

"Having a job everyone thinks sounds cool [then] feeling like you can't reach any goals day-to-day is not easy. You feel like a lie."

Hank Hill's character stays true to his roots as a well-meaning conservative who embraces incremental change when it seems logical, illustrating a balance between tradition and adaptation.

Ketai's impersonation of Gadot exaggerates her singsongy Israeli accent while humorously portraying her struggle to understand acting direction, becoming an internet sensation with millions of views.

Douglass promises that pigeons, pigeons and more pigeons will be all we're getting, and, to stress the point, there's one circulating the stage strapped to a remote-controlled car.

Rob Reiner recounted that when This Is Spinal Tap was released, many thought it depicted a real band rather than a satire, not appreciating its comedic value.

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers honored the people who passed on attending the Las Culturistas Culture Awards "because they had other shit to do."

The Las Culturistas Culture Awards showcased a grand production featuring dance routines, elaborate costumes, and a blend of Hollywood glamour and anarchic comedy, marking a new level for the podcast's awards show.

TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood is a celebration of comedy and culture, featuring pop-up live shows presented by HellaFunny.