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Ricky Gervais fans with Viagogo tickets turned away from York Barbican

Ricky Gervais fans were turned away from a gig at York Barbican after they had purchased tickets through resale site, Viagogo.

Peter Kay begins monthly residency at The O2

Comedian Peter Kay started his monthly residency at The O2 in London over the weekend, with his first of 29 shows at the venue.

Vault Festival reveals 2023 programme plans

Organisers of Vault Festival have revealed that the event will return with a full programme of theatre, comedy, cabaret, immersive experiences and late night entertainment.

Peter Kay adds extra tour dates due to extreme demand

Comedian Peter Kay has added more than 20 extra dates to meet demand for his new tour, after hundreds of thousands of fans attempted to purchase tickets.

Peter Kay tour sees ‘extraordinary’ demand for tickets

Demand for tickets to see comedian Peter Kay’s first tour in 12 years caused multiple websites and apps offering pre-sale access to crash.

UFC and comedy events announced for London’s The O2

UFC will be returning to London for its first international show of 2022 in March, at The O2. Tickets for…

Comedian Russell Howard first international act to play Aus and NZ

Live Nation Asia Pacific has welcomed its first international act in Australia since COVID-19 cancelled most tours over a year…

UK comedy clubs face closure without inclusion in £1.57bn arts package

More than 75 per cent of UK comedy venues are in danger of closing within a year without government funding,…

Campaign provides free Fringe tickets for people of colour

New campaign group Fringe of Colour is offering non-white young people free tickets to theatre shows across several Scottish venues….

Live Nation offers $20 tickets for National Concert Week

Live Nation is once again launching its $20 (€18/£15.50) ticket scheme as part of its National Concert Week event, which…

Major event status awarded to Melbourne Comedy fest to combat touts

Melbourne International Comedy Festival has been given major event status, giving the event an increased protection against scalping. Under Victorian…

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