Welcome to our latest round-up of news! From the New Zealand International Comedy Festival and Edinburgh Fringe announcements, to television appearances and well-deserved accolades, there’s plenty to celebrate this month.

What’s been happening?

Congratulations to Lost Voice Guy, who has been announced as one of the latest inductees into the North East Comedy Hall of Fame. The honour recognises Lee’s remarkable career, from winning the BBC New Comedy Award in 2014 to becoming the first comedian to win Britain’s Got Talent in 2018. He joins a distinguished group of North East comedy legends being celebrated for their contribution to the industry. Read the full article here.

The newest recording of Rosie Jones’ Disability Comedy Extravaganza, starring our very own Harriet Dyer & Alex Mitchell, has been released. Catch up with their performances on Youtube.

Phil Nichol’s The Naked Racist has been highlighted by The Scotsman as one of this year’s hot tickets to see at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Find out more about Phil’s show on, along with our full Edinburgh Fringe line-up on our website.

What’s coming up?

Flat and the Curves are heading to Salisbury International Arts Festival with their hit show Rosé Tinted. The award-winning musical comedy group will be bringing their signature blend of sharp comedy, stunning harmonies and feel-good energy to audiences in Salisbury. The show will be heading across the country this Autumn, with tickets available here.

It’s going to be a busy month at sea, with five of our acts entertaining audiences aboard cruise ships around the world. Mat Ricardo, Tape Face, Ben Hart, Matt Stellingwerf and Jonny Awsum are bringing everything from comedy and magic, to variety and visual theatre to passengers throughout the month. Learn more about our talented roster on our website.

Lost Voice Guy has had a very exciting time recently, stepping into the world of children’s television as a writer for the CBeebies series Zog. Episodes written by Lee premiered on BBC One last month and continue to air daily on CBeebies, bringing his creativity and storytelling talents to a whole new audience. Learn more about the show.

Jessie Nixon and Rosco McClelland have had a busy few weeks out in New Zealand, performing at the International Comedy Festival. Both appeared in three gala shows during the festival, including the televised Comedy Gala. Rosco & Jessie were also guest stars on the television show 7 Days New Zealand, one of the country’s most popular comedy panel shows, rounding off a hugely successful trip.

Rosco McClelland’s podcast Shooting Ropes, with Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, has just landed a nomination at the Scottish Podcast Awards for best comedy. The pair will also be bringing the podcast to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe with a special live recording. Tickets are limited, so book now.

Patrick Monahan recently stopped by Virgin Radio for a chat with Geoff Lloyd. Patrick discussed life on the comedy circuit, upcoming projects, as well as a trip down memory lane from his time at Virgin. Watch a clip from the interview here.

News from Gag HQ

A huge congratulations to Beth, our Head of Festivals, who took on the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run Half Marathon at the end of last month. Swapping festival schedules for training plans, Beth successfully crossed the finish line. We’re all incredibly proud of her achievement!

Congratulations are also in order to Lee, our Director, who recently took on the Maverick X Trail Peak 101km challenge in aid of Blythe House Hospice. The route took him through some of the Peak District’s most stunning scenery, including Bakewell, Upper Burbage, Edale, Mam Tor and Bamford. While the heat ultimately got the better of him and he had to stop at an incredible 73km, Lee still raised around £700 for the hospice. Most importantly, it was a fantastic day out with friends in the beautiful countryside for a brilliant cause.

Team Gag x