Stand-up comedy has undergone a huge transformation over the last 20 years. Shappi Khorsandi, one of our best loved comedians, reflects that, “It’s really changed. It’s got cleaner and more sober and a lot more career-minded. You meet 20-year-olds on the comedy circuit now who have a five-year plan.” “I’m sure stand-up is something career advisers at top private schools are telling their students to do. ‘You don’t want to go into the money markets or the law. You want…

Comic Relief Live arrived in Cardiff Bay last night for the first of a series of unique comedy gigs taking place around the country ahead of this year’s Red Nose Day on Friday 24th March. The show, at the packed Glee Club in Cardiff Bay, was hosted by Carmarthen comic Elis James.  It featured an exciting line-up of some of the freshest and funniest stars of the future, including Dane Baptiste, Lou Sanders, Ivo Graham, Sarah Callaghan and Wales’ own…

Comic Relief Live, a series of unique comedy gigs hosted by familiar Comic Relief faces, will visit four UK cities for Red Nose Day 2017, starting on Thursday 9 February. All ticket and venue information can be found at rednoseday.com/comedy. Comic Relief Live in Cardiff will see Elis James host a wonderful night of fresh and raw talent at The Glee Club that will profile and highlight the comedy stars of the future, including: Dane Baptiste, Ivo Graham, Lou Sanders, Mike…