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Joanne McNally: 'I'm not going to make the same mistake Paul Mescal made'

The Irish comedian, 42, speaks to the Standard about success, protecting her inner circle - and why she’s still chasing the next challenge

Evening Standard

Mae Ann Jorolan is Hercules' lightning bolt break-out star

Disney’s Hercules the musical is making god-like moves on the West End, with Mae Ann Jorolan bringing the spark

Evening Standard

Sabrage at Lafayette review: 'an onslaught of flexing, frotting and twerking'

3/5 Sabrage has landed in King’s Cross with some dazzling of circus and burlesque routines but audience participation demands too

Evening Standard

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World Theatre Day: take a look behind the curtain at Moulin Rouge! The Musical

As World Theatre Day arrives on 27 March, here’s some behind-the-scenes photography at one of the current mega-hits on the West End

Evening Standard

Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors at the Menier Chocolate Factory review: toothless show lacks bite

2/5 Despite a talented cast, this Dracula spoof entirely misses the jugular

Evening Standard

The Devil Wears Prada musical redeems its original villain of toxic masculinity – and I'm not mad about it

The stage adaptation remains mostly faithful – but bad bratty boyfriend Nate is no longer the real devil

Evening Standard

Henry Rowley at Alexandra Palace Theatre review: TikTok star converts viral fame into resounding live success

4/5 More than 1 million TikTok followers and an old-school sensibility make the 26-year-old very much a one to watch

Evening Standard

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Joe Lycett: ‘I don’t think Labour politicians would like being made fun of... the Tories didn’t care’

The stand-up and TV presenter made his name pranking the previous government. He talks to Isobel Lewis about what he’s going to do now, the problem of becoming known as a trickster, painting celebrities, and why his David Beckham World Cup stunt backfired

The Independent UK

Sofie Hagen hadn’t slept with anyone in 3,000 days – and wanted to know why

The comedian and author was inundated with responses after they asked people why they weren’t having sex. They’ve now written a book on what they learned, both about an epidemic of celibacy, and their own relationship to sexuality. They speak to Cathy Reay

The Independent UK

Operation Mincemeat review – irrepressible wartime musical is a West End triumph

With gag-packed songs and gender-swapped roles, this fringe show about a secret service plot is a joyful success on the big stage

The Guardian - UK

Ted Lasso star 'always' gets nervous on stage but says that's 'part of the thrill'

Despite a career spanning almost 20 years, Nick Mohammed still gets nervous on stage but the Ted Lasso star can't wait to start his UK comedy tour as fan favourite Mr Swallow

Daily Mirror

The Bodyguard in Sunderland sees Melody Thornton strike a chord to reign as Queen of the Night

The Bodyguard is at Sunderland Empire with Pussycat Dolls star Melody Thornton in the role of Rachel Marron

Chronicle Live

The Mousetrap at The Opera House, reviewed: "I'm saying nothing"

The Agatha Christie classic has come to Manchester

Manchester Evening News

The Week on Stage at Edinburgh Fringe: Amy Gledhill, Colin Hoult, Vir Das, Age Is a Feeling

A guide to comedy and theatre from the final week of the Fringe

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Our critic’s pick of the 20 must-see comedy shows

This year promises an festival like no other. Here are the shows not to miss at the annual jamboree

The Guardian - UK

‘I fell on my arse on a Gucci catwalk’: Michelle de Swarte, model, standup and now star of The Baby

When she was a model, she had to look pretty and not talk. When she was a standup, she spoke about being propositioned by Jeffrey Epstein. Now she’s an actor, she’s sharing the screen with a homicidal infant

The Guardian - UK

Iain Stirling: Failing Upwards review – familiar territory, but funny nonetheless

The comedian plays it safe with his subject matter, but delivers his show with affable warmth and animation

The Guardian - UK

Comedian Chloe Petts: ‘I thought I’d resolved all of this stuff about masculinity’

The standup talks about touring with Ed Gamble, how comics enjoy the life of a retiree and the importance of exploring gender and its presentation

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