48 h. ago Audience member dies during opening night of Melbourne international comedy festival

A man watching a comedy gig has died after suffering a medical emergency in a packed theatre on the opening night of a major festivalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe opening night of the Melbourne international comedy festival was abandoned after the death of an audience member.The man suffered a medical emergency at the Palais theatre in St Kilda on Wednesday night, festival organisers said.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Huge burger festival coming to Manchester with epic food battles

'This truly is our most ambitious campaign to date'

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6 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon thanks supporters in comedy debut after being cleared by police

She was appearing at the King’s Theatre in Glasgow as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival

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7 d. ago What next for Nicola Sturgeon after former SNP leader cleared in Branchform probe

Nicola Sturgeon can look forward to the publication of her memoir and a headline appearance at the Glasgow Comedy Festival after being cleared in a police investigation.

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8 d. ago Damiano David, Sparks and Kaytranada join Bilbao BBK 2025 lineup

Exclusive: Eclectic lineup additions come as The Independent teams up with the festival as its exclusive news partner

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9 d. ago Two pop icons could come face to face with mutual ex in awkward music festival run in

Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter, both major Lollapalooza headliners, could find themselves face-to-face at the festival.

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1 week ago Scots comedian calls on Glasgow Comedy Festival to support disabled performers

James Gardner has urged fellow comics and organisers to engage with disabled people amid the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

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2 w. ago Geri Horner sees girl power lose out to Britpop at Cheltenham festival

Former Spice Girl watches Wonderwall finish well clear of her and husband Christian’s horse at famous jumps meetingGirl power took on Britpop at Cheltenham on Friday but a horse owned by Geri Horner proved no match for Wonderwall in the Hunters’ Chase, better known in racing as “the amateurs’ Gold Cup”.The former Spice Girl added a touch of glamour to the final day, and in the paddock beforehand she admitted she was looking forward to seeing Lift Me Up, named after her 1999 No 1, be come her first runner at the festival. “I’m very excited,” she said. “It’s amazing. I’m very excited.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The seven comedians shortlisted for Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award at comedy festival

The winner will be decided by Billy Connolly himself

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2 w. ago Seven comics on shortlist for Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

Glasgow International Comedy Festival will announce the winner on March 30, as this year’s event closes.

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2 w. ago Nicky Henderson and Nico de Boinville interview: 'Last year's Cheltenham was brutal, but we'll put it right'

Celebrated trainer and jockey partnership come out fighting after last year’s Festival, where they were a ‘no-show’ from the start

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3 w. ago Elaine C. Smith in special Janey Godley tribute show at Glasgow Comedy Festival

The stand-up-comedian, who died in November, will be honoured at the event called An Afternoon for Janey at this year’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

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3 w. ago Glasgow Comedy Festival: Nicola Sturgeon to grill comedian Ashley Storrie in drawcard show

The Glasgow Comedy Festival will take place later this month

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3 w. ago James McAvoy comes home as Glasgow Film Festival celebrates his career

James McAvoy looks back on his career at a Glasgow Film Festival event, we had a chat on the red carpet.

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last month 'This will be epic': One of world's best bars to join forces with beloved Manchester venue

Their Negroni features their own in-house cacao

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