British stand-up comedian and writer Elf Lyons is bringing her show “The Woman on the Edge” to New York. The limited run at the SoHo Playhouse, from Sept. 24 to Oct. 18, marks Lyons’ United States ...

Which British comedians have had interesting careers outside stand-up? Five who became directors, hosts and actors, from ...

There’s a quote that is often used to describe comedy: “We must laugh to keep us from crying.” Napoleon Bonaparte first said it, but over time, the words evolved, but the meaning remained the same: ...

Netflix has become a premier platform for streaming modern comedy specials, with some of the biggest names in the business launching their shows on the service. This includes a growing number of ...

In the wake of the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, Jimmy Carr – a British stand-up comedian – questioned the double standards he believed the press has when it comes to criminal ...