Comedy - Hackney Citizen

‘Belter for the Shelter’ benefit night sees comedy legends raise money for Hackney charity

The comedy night will raise funds to allow homelessness charity Hackney Night Shelter to continue to provide its vital services

Author: Lizzie McAllister

'Biblical themes abound' - Jonah Non Grata at the Hen and Chickens

'Hilariously incongruous snippets of popular culture and much zany improv'

Author: Sarah Birch

Moth Club campaigners in dark over plans for neighbouring block - as 20,000 sign petition

Manager of popular venue fears flats next door could 'jeopardise' its future

Author: Hackney Citizen

Moth Club campaigners in dark over plans for neighbouring block - as 20,000 sign petition

Knock2Bag Comedy Night, Moth Club: ‘Fun, whacky, and with something for everyone’

Tim Key and Rosie Jones were on an impressive bill at the popular weekly gig

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Valette Street venue MOTH Club was the scene of Mellen's talk. Photograph: Paul Hudson via Flickr

Jack Left Town, Rosemary Branch, stage review: ‘Deft, jaw-achingly funny improv’

Four comedians channel Spinal Tap in an unscripted show that is ‘well worth a visit’

Author: Sarah Birch

Jack Left Town, Rosemary Branch, stage review: ‘Deft, jaw-achingly funny improv’

Lyons share: comic Elf to teach ways of the clown in new classes

Having studied with a French ‘master clown’ and conquered Edinburgh, comedian Elf Lyons is readying a pair of workshops at Rosemary Branch Theatre, aimed at Hackney’s aspiring funny people

Author: Hackney Citizen

Bird is the word: Elf Lyons dressed in feathered garb for her show Swan. Photograph: Andy Hollingworth

Cockney-themed Christmas supper club slammed for ‘poorface’ press image

Zebedee Theatre artistic director Zoe Wellman defends upcoming Homerton production as ‘tongue-in-cheek’

Author: Hackney Citizen

'Poorface'?: this image, taken from The Cockney’tivity publicity, has drawn ire online. Photograph: Zebedee Productions

Hackney Showroom announces JOY & DISSENT: A festival of cultural activism from 27 March – 9 April

To celebrate their 2nd birthday, creative and cultural space Hackney Showroom has put together an outstanding programme of cutting edge new performance, bringing together 20 new shows & 80 artists

Author: Hackney Citizen

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Wilde Wilde East – The Importance of Being Earnest comes to the Barbican

An operatic adaptation of one of the most celebrated comedies in the English language comes to the Barbican this month

Author: Hackney Citizen

Trailblazers – Queens of TV Comedy at Hackney Empire

A celebration of female comedy stars of UK television who managed to earn their own shows

Author: Hackney Citizen

Stephen K Amos to compère GayExtravaganza at Hackney Empire

Have a gay ol’ time as the Hackney Empire celebrates the best of LGBT comedy

Author: Hackney Citizen

Stand-up to help students with new charity

As tuition fees continue to make the news, the comedian Josie Long has taken her comedy – and her actions – into the political arena, setting up a charity to support students

Author: Hackney Citizen