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Just for Laughs has finished its Montréal edition for 2026

Ad Feature Just for Laughs closes one of its biggest festivals to date

With 49% of Brits unable to watch spooky films without hiding, M&M'S challenges Jedward to a haunted house screening.

Scaredy cats! Brits are scared of spooky horror films

It's the perfect combination of horror, comedy and a touch of splatter for gore hounds, and it should be your quintessential view this Halloween season.

This Halloween horror is a perfect mix of gore and giggles this season

Playwright and actress Charlotte McCurry at the mural dedicated to her aunt Julie Livingstone. Her play, ‘Julie’ produced by Kabosh Theatre Company will be performed at the Playhouse on August 15 and 16 after its premiere at the Roddy McCorley Heritage Centre as part of the Féile an Phobail 2025 from August 6-9.

New play about teenager's Killing by plastic bullet to be staged at Playhouse

The funny man has a tour due to start soon - but his forthcoming book is set to be a huge success

Peter Kay's October comeback: Simple way to listen in for free

Visiting a theme park is a summer must for 23 per cent for Gen Z

Gen Z's dream summer includes five festivals and four trips abroad

Deadpool and Wolverine voted number one most popular film of 2024

Films fans can't wait to watch in 2025 - and top films of 2024, study

John Bishop has announced a new series of shows for 2025 to celebrate his 25th anniversary in comedy.

John Bishop announces UK tour to celebrate his 25th anniversary

A study of 2,000 fans to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the hit US comedy revealed some of the most iconic scenes from the show, featuring the antics of roommates and neighbours Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Monica and Chandler

Top Friends moments revealed as show celebrates 30-year anniversary

[Top to bottom] Bianca Del Rio, Jimmy Carr and Ben Elton are some of the names set to perform in Northern Ireland before the end of 2024.

What comedy shows are coming to Northern Ireland by the end of 2024?

First TV Dinners pop-up restaurant opens in London

From left to right: Dylan Bradley, Eoghan Donegan, Michael Brown.

Parker talk about their diss track aimed at 'Generic Indie Bands'

Fulwell 73 produced Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special for the BBC featuring business partner James Corden (No. n/a) - Picture Shows: Jason (ROB WILFORT), Stacey (JOANNA PAGE), Gavin (MATTHEW HORNE), Smithy (JAMES CORDEN), Nessa (RUTH JONES), Pam (ALISON STEADMAN), Gwen (MELANIE WALTERS), Bryn (ROB BRYDON), Mick (LARRY LAMB) - (C) GS TV Productions Ltd - Photographer: Tom Jackson.

Breaking Gavin and Stacey to return for final time

Rosalind Patton

Rosie Patton on new play ‘The Christian Support Group: How Not To Catch The Gay’

Musician Self Esteem supports Red Nose Day 2024 by wearing one of the new plastic-free, recyclable and plant-based Noses (Photo by Rebecca Naen/Comic Relief)

This is when Red Nose Day 2024 takes place and where to buy red noses

Jack's whole family have to confront past tragedies before a new, exciting chapter begins

Sunday: Big Boys (Channel 4, 10pm)
Sunday: Big Boys (Channel 4, 10pm)
Claire Cartmill

Comedian and Women's Aid ambassador Maddy Anholt has died of brain cancer at the age of 35. Photo by GoFundMe/Anholt family.

Breaking 'Beloved' comedian and mum dies of brain cancer, aged 35

Jim Moir illustrates members of the public at the seaside

Comedian surprises seaside-goers by illustrating members of the public

Viggo Venn is the winner of Britain’s Got Talent. (YouTube)

Britain’s Got Talent 2023: Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn wins

BBC iPlayer is set to release 11 short comedy films, including one directed by comedian Ricky Gervais. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Ricky Gervais to direct short comedy film for BBC

George Logan was renowned for his double act as Dr Evadne Hinge (right) with Patrick Fyffe as Dame Hilda Bracket (left) - Credit: Getty

Breaking Hinge and Bracket star George Logan dies aged 78

Catherine Tate will announce UK Eurovision points on Saturday

Breaking Catherine Tate will announce UK Eurovision points on Saturday

Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage

Breaking Barry Humphries rushed to hospital in serious condition

Tony Robinson is best known for playing Balrick in Blackadder

Blackadder star Tony Robinson teases return of legendary comedy

The Inbetweeners star says revival would be ‘sad and pathetic’

Jon Richardson is to return to the Forum.

Comedian Jon Richardson to return to the Forum

Micky Flanagan’s If Ever We Needed It tour will take place soon

Micky Flanagan announces extra UK tour dates - how to get tickets
Comedian Micky Flanagan has announced extra tour dates for his stand-up show If Ever We Needed It - here’s where he’s heading
Charlotte Hawes

Micky Flanagan has announced a UK and Ireland comeback tour

Comedian Micky Flanagan announces new UK tour - how to get tickets

Fans of Parks and Recreation were treated to an impromptu reunion as Amy Poehler joined former castmate Aubrey Plaza during this weekend’s Saturday Night Live (Credit: NBCUniversal)

Parks and Recreation fans joyous over reunion on recent SNL episode

BBC Christmas Day schedule: What’s on TV - including Songs of Praise

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen with P1 pupils Daniel and Declan during a tour of the new school.

Country and Comedy night being held for Derry school

Seen here hosting the awards in 2013, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will once again be presenting the ceremony in 2021 - though this time, they will be on opposite sides of the US (Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

Here's the full list of Golden Globe TV and film nominations for 2021

Look who was voted the best TV family of all time..

Comedy, drama and more: ten of the best shows to watch at home in the coming day...

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