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OPINION: Here’s the thing about funny people like Larry David
By
Darren Richman
Journalist Darren Richman is unable to curb his enthusiasm for a legendary comic as the iconic show comes to a fitting close.
April 23, 2024, 4:15 pm
OPINION: Here’s the thing about funny people like Larry David
Journalist Darren Richman is unable to curb his enthusiasm for a legendary comic as the iconic show comes to a fitting close.
By
Darren Richman
March 5, 2024, 10:42 am
This really is a laughing matter
Free online webinar serves up a deep dive into the history of Jewish comedy.
By
Jenni Frazer
February 18, 2024, 10:49 pm
Seriously! Chabad rabbi to make standup debut in Soho
Completing his first ultramarathon wasn't enough of a challenge for Islington's Rabbi Mendy Korer, who has two comedy gigs lined up at the Sanctum Hotel on 25 February
By
Beatrice Sayers
February 12, 2024, 3:38 pm
Soho Theatre ‘sorry and saddened’ by claim comic hounded out Jewish audience member
Paul Currie alleged to have told a man who attended his performance in central London to 'leave my f***ing show now' when he failed to give him a standing ovation as he raised a Palestinian flag
By
Lee Harpin
December 18, 2023, 1:24 pm
OPINION: Comedy is hard enough, let alone in the current climate
Comedian Bennett Arron explains the situation for mirth makers of the faith
By
Bennett Arron
December 18, 2023, 12:48 pm
British Airways ‘sorry’ it chose not to show Jewish sitcom in aircraft due to the war
EXCLUSIVE: Airline had said it paused British show Hapless from in-flight entertainment to 'remain neutral' during Israel–Hamas conflict
By
Richard Ferrer
August 31, 2023, 2:57 pm
‘Mrs Personality’ Claudine Ullman loves London – and chopped liver
The South African comedian tells us all about her forthcoming show
By
Debbie Collins
August 15, 2023, 11:02 am
The Jewish comedian putting a comic spin on antisemitism
Marlon Solomon's new show at Edinburgh Fringe tackles the controversial issue with humour
By
Jenni Frazer
July 28, 2023, 8:53 am
Funnyman Nigel Planer gets serious about his Jewish heritage
The not-so-young-one is playing two Jewish grandfather sin the next few weeks. Oh, and he's written a book
By
Brigit Grant
July 21, 2023, 5:58 pm
Anything but normal: Funny man Ashley Blaker on his wonderfully atypical family
Six kids, one wife, performances around the world, a looming stint at the Edinburgh Festival and a new book to boot. How does Ashley Blaker manage it all?
By
Debbie Collins
July 10, 2023, 6:37 pm
Edinburgh Fringe: A Loser’s Guide
Comedian Bennett Arron explains why it’s crazy to perform at the Edinburgh Festival – and why he’s doing it anyway
By
Bennet Arron
July 5, 2023, 2:29 pm
Review: Rachel Creeger, Ultimate Jewish Mother
The UK's only Orthodox Jewish woman comedian live at JW3
By
Naomi Frankel
February 23, 2023, 9:14 am
He’s handsome, he’s funny, he’s Jewish and he’s here!
Israel-born, US-raised comedian Modi Rosenfeld brings big schtick energy to the London stage
By
Debbie Collins
February 20, 2023, 3:40 pm
Fast, furious and fiercely funny – Just For Us at the Menier
Alex Edelman's one-man show is intelligent humour at its best
By
Louisa Walters
February 8, 2023, 5:54 pm
My not-so-funny Valentine
February 14 isn’t in the Jewish calendar, but ignore it at your peril
By
Bennett Arron
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