Comedy

Ben Elton hits the Corn Exchange in a matter of weeks

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Saturday Live host from the 80s to take on the Corn Exchange

A huge wealth of comedy acts are coming to the Ipswich Regent Theatre

A huge wealth of comedy acts are coming to the Ipswich Regent Theatre

5 huge comedians coming to Ipswich

Jack Whitehall is set to bring his tour back to Ipswich

Jack Whitehall is set to bring his tour back to Ipswich

Jack Whitehall adds Ipswich date to new tour

The comedian has extended his sold-out UK tour

The comedian has extended his sold-out UK tour

Russell Howard to bring extended UK tour to Ipswich

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Live gig, art class or community event coming up? Pop it on our platform for free. Picture: Newsquest

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Happy Christmas Ipswich! Top comedians announced for line up

The first ever Ipswich Comedy Festival was successful, with over 200 people attending over the weekend.

The first ever Ipswich Comedy Festival was successful, with over 200 people attending over the weekend.

TikTok and Impractical Jokers comedians star at new Comedy Festival

Dick and Dom are set to perform in Ipswich at the Regent Theatre

Dick and Dom are set to perform in Ipswich at the Regent Theatre

Dick and Dom to bring the 'spirit of da bungalow' to Ipswich

The Opera Babes will be performing at the Southwold festival

The Opera Babes will be performing at the Southwold festival

Bumper line-up announced as festival returns

Actor and comedian, Omid Djalili

Actor and comedian, Omid Djalili

Ipswich Town FC

Omid Djalili to perform 'halftime show' at Portman Road

Status Quo, Dara O'Briain, Jason Manford, Adam Ant, Omid Djalili and Sandi Toksvig are amongst the stars coming to Ipswich this year

Status Quo, Dara O'Briain, Jason Manford, Adam Ant, Omid Djalili and Sandi Toksvig are amongst the stars coming to Ipswich this year

21 massive acts coming to Ipswich this year

Romesh Ranganathan will appear at the Corn Exchange in Ipswich in January

Romesh Ranganathan will appear at the Corn Exchange in Ipswich in January

Romesh Ranganathan tour heads to Ipswich

The Freston Boot

The Freston Boot

Charity Fundraiser

Laughs on the menu at Freston Boot for charity comedy night

Hal Cruttenden who is appearing at the New Wolsey's comedy week in November

Hal Cruttenden who is appearing at the New Wolsey's comedy week in November

Comedy Week announced at New Wolsey Theatre

Ross Noble is coming to Ipswich next Thursday with his tour Humournoid

Ross Noble is coming to Ipswich next Thursday with his tour Humournoid

Ross Noble to begin new tour in Ipswich on October 14

Ross Noble is bringing his new stand-up show 'Humournoid' to the Ipswich Regent on October 14

Ross Noble is bringing his new stand-up show 'Humournoid' to the Ipswich Regent on October 14

Ross Noble brings new Humournoid show to Ipswich Regent

The Gallery Players have returned with a new theatre at the Gallery Studio Theatre in St George's Street, Ipswich.

The Gallery Players have returned with a new theatre at the Gallery Studio Theatre in St George's Street, Ipswich.

Suffolk's 'funniest' performer's promise a night of laughs with new play

Here are some ideas for days out in Suffolk this weekend

Here are some ideas for days out in Suffolk this weekend

Five things to do in Suffolk this weekend

Jodie Prenger is one of the famous faces that will be performing in Suffolk and north Essex this autumn

Jodie Prenger is one of the famous faces that will be performing in Suffolk and north Essex this autumn

7 must see shows coming to a theatre near you this autumn

Green Fair taking place at the Apex Bury St Edmunds.

Green Fair taking place at the Apex Bury St Edmunds.

11 things to do in Suffolk this weekend

Stand-up comedian Jason Manford is performing across East Anglia as part of his mammoth 2021-2022 tour. Tickets are now on sale

Stand-up comedian Jason Manford is performing across East Anglia as part of his mammoth 2021-2022 tour. Tickets are now on sale

Jason Manford announces East Anglian tour dates

The team at the recording: Producer Claire Jones, Roger Allam, Joanna Lumley, and writer Jan Etherington, from Suffolk Picture: Jan Etherington

The team at the recording: Producer Claire Jones, Roger Allam, Joanna Lumley, and writer Jan Etherington, from Suffolk Picture: Jan Etherington

Which famous actors are in Suffolk writer’s new comedy series?

Jimmy Carr is set to return to Colchester in 2019. Picture: CHAMBERS MANAGEMENT

Jimmy Carr is set to return to Colchester in 2019. Picture: CHAMBERS MANAGEMENT

Jimmy Carr will return to Colchester in 2019

Nicholas Parsons and hostess Jennifer Cresswell, on Sale of The Century Picture: ARCHIVE

Nicholas Parsons and hostess Jennifer Cresswell, on Sale of The Century Picture: ARCHIVE

The press hated quiz shows like Sale of the Century says host Nicholas Parsons, coming to Sudbury

Cannon and Ball appear in The Dressing Room Picture: PAUL COLTAS

Cannon and Ball appear in The Dressing Room Picture: PAUL COLTAS

Comedy legends Cannon and Ball star in The Dressing Room at the Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, this Friday

Impressionist, musican, singer, writer and actor Alistair McGowan. He brings his new show, Introductions to Classical Piano, to The Auden Theatre, Holt Picture: AVALON ENTERTAINMENT

Impressionist, musican, singer, writer and actor Alistair McGowan. He brings his new show, Introductions to Classical Piano, to The Auden Theatre, Holt Picture: AVALON ENTERTAINMENT

Modern TV habits means it’s difficult to make an impression these days, says impressionist Alistair McGowan

Jason Manford. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Jason Manford. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Jason Manford brings Muddle Class tour back to Colchester

Ipswich born and bred entertainer Roman Marek brings his new show Crooners to Ipswich. Picture: JONATHAN CHAMBERLAIN

Ipswich born and bred entertainer Roman Marek brings his new show Crooners to Ipswich. Picture: JONATHAN CHAMBERLAIN

Roman Marek can’t wait to show off new show Crooners to his hometown Ipswich

Comedian Hal Cruttenden. Photo: PIERS ALLARDYCE

Comedian Hal Cruttenden. Photo: PIERS ALLARDYCE

Comedian Hal Cruttenden brings Chubster to Cambridge, Colchester, King’s Lynn, Bury St Edmunds, Norwich and Southend

Angus Deayton (centre back) with his Radio Active cast-mates Michael Fenton Stevens, Helen Atkinson-Wood and Philip Pope. Picture: STEVE ULLATHORNE

Angus Deayton (centre back) with his Radio Active cast-mates Michael Fenton Stevens, Helen Atkinson-Wood and Philip Pope. Picture: STEVE ULLATHORNE

Strange reviving Radio Active without Geoffrey Perkins says Angus Deayton

Mark Thomas. Picture: STEVE ULLATHORNE

Mark Thomas. Picture: STEVE ULLATHORNE

Mark Thomas previews new show Check Up - Our NHS at 70 at The Avenue Theatre, Ipswich

Comedian Ed Byrne brings his latest tour, Spoiler Alert, to Kings Lynn Corn Exchange, February 5; the Ipswich Regent, February 7 and Cambridge Corn Exchange, February 14. Picture: ROSLYN GAUNT

Comedian Ed Byrne brings his latest tour, Spoiler Alert, to Kings Lynn Corn Exchange, February 5; the Ipswich Regent, February 7 and Cambridge Corn Exchange, February 14. Picture: ROSLYN GAUNT

We’re not spoiled enough politically says comedian Ed Byrne ahead of East Anglia gigs

Comedian, activist and journalist Mark Thomas. Picture: STEVE ULLATHORNE

Comedian, activist and journalist Mark Thomas. Picture: STEVE ULLATHORNE

“Stand-up comedy is the ultimate form of freedom of expression” - Mark Thomas heads to East Anglia

Comedian Sara Pascoe. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Comedian Sara Pascoe. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Comedian Sara Pascoe coming to Colchester Arts Centre

East Suffolk Morris men dancing at the Crows Hall Country Fair in 2010. Picture: CHRISTOPHER GROVER

East Suffolk Morris men dancing at the Crows Hall Country Fair in 2010. Picture: CHRISTOPHER GROVER

Tartan for Rabbie, codpieces for Will

Sarah Millican will be visiting Ipswich next year. Picture: Contributed

Sarah Millican will be visiting Ipswich next year. Picture: Contributed

Sarah Millican adds fourth Ipswich Regent show

Comedian and prankster Lee Nelson. Photo: Contributed

Comedian and prankster Lee Nelson. Photo: Contributed

When I’m Prime Minister, Norwich and Ipswich will share capital city status pledges comedian Lee Nelson

See Phill Jupitus at Colchester Arts Centre tonight, Norwich Playhouse December 2 and The Apex in Bury St Edmunds December 6. Photo: Contributed

See Phill Jupitus at Colchester Arts Centre tonight, Norwich Playhouse December 2 and The Apex in Bury St Edmunds December 6. Photo: Contributed

“My favourite thing about comedy, letting it go” - I chat to Phill Jupitus

Graham Seed as Major Courtney, Steven Elliot as Professor Marcus and Ann Penfold as Mrs Wilberforce in The Ladykillers at The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. Photo: Mike Kwasniak

Graham Seed as Major Courtney, Steven Elliot as Professor Marcus and Ann Penfold as Mrs Wilberforce in The Ladykillers at The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. Photo: Mike Kwasniak

I never thought The Archers would kill Nigel Pargetter says The Ladykillers’ Graham Seed

Mel Smith and Grif Rhys Jones in the Smith and Jones Sketchbook. Photo: BBC / Talkback Thames

Mel Smith and Grif Rhys Jones in the Smith and Jones Sketchbook. Photo: BBC / Talkback Thames

Unaired BBC sitcom was among the funniest things Mel and I did, says Griff Rhys Jones

Comedian Stewart Francis. Photo: Contributed

Comedian Stewart Francis. Photo: Contributed

If you don’t like at least one of us it’s your fault says TV funnyman Stewart Francis

Comedian Milton Jones. Picture: Steve Ullathorne

Comedian Milton Jones. Picture: Steve Ullathorne

I’m destined to play Boris Johnson says comedian Milton Jones, heading to King’s Lynn, Southend, Norwich, Ipswich and Cambridge

Comedian Jason Manford. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Comedian Jason Manford. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Comedian Jason Manford returning to Ipswich

Puppets from the satirical ITV series Spitting Image on exhibition at Norwich Art School in 1985. Photo: Archant

Puppets from the satirical ITV series Spitting Image on exhibition at Norwich Art School in 1985. Photo: Archant

Who else thinks Spitting Image needs to make a comeback?

Comedian Jim Davidson

Comedian Jim Davidson

All those unfunny lefties rile me says Jim Davidson, heading to Ipswich

Comedian Mike McClean is returning to the Ipswich Regent with his new show. Photo: Contributed

Comedian Mike McClean is returning to the Ipswich Regent with his new show. Photo: Contributed

Comedian Mike McClean talks family, the future and returning to the Ipswich Regent

Joe Pasquale, heading to the Felixstowe Spa Pavilion

Joe Pasquale, heading to the Felixstowe Spa Pavilion

Interviewed,Felixstowe Spa Pavilion bound comic Joe Pasquale

Jack Whitehall. Photo: Ian West/PA Wire

Jack Whitehall. Photo: Ian West/PA Wire

Ipwich Regent welcomes comedy stars Greg Davies and Jack Whitehall

Sammy Stringer stars in ctc Ipswich's production of Legally Blonde The Musical. Photo: Mike Kwasniak

Sammy Stringer stars in ctc Ipswich's production of Legally Blonde The Musical. Photo: Mike Kwasniak

Behind the scenes of Ipswich’s Children’s Theatre Company’s take on Legally Blonde The Musical at the New Wolsey Theatre

Mark Watson, playing Southend's Palace Theatre tomorrow

Mark Watson, playing Southend's Palace Theatre tomorrow

Southend bound stand-up Mark Watson interviewed

The Deben Collective, playing a pop-up performance in Pettaugh ahead of this year's PettaFiesta festival.

The Deben Collective, playing a pop-up performance in Pettaugh ahead of this year's PettaFiesta festival.

PettaFiesta festival line-up to be revealed at pop-up performance by The Deben Collective

Comedian and political activist Kate Smurthwaite. She says it's 2016 and theres absolutely no reason why panel shows cant have 50% women on all the time. Photo: Jon Cartwright

Comedian and political activist Kate Smurthwaite. She says it's 2016 and theres absolutely no reason why panel shows cant have 50% women on all the time. Photo: Jon Cartwright

Having one woman on panel shows as a one-off guest achieves nothing says Bury St Edmunds’ comedian Kate Smurthwaite

Catherine Tate as Nan, one of many popular characters she's bringing to the Ipswich Regent this November.

Catherine Tate as Nan, one of many popular characters she's bringing to the Ipswich Regent this November.

Comedian and TV star Catherine Tate to bring live tour to Ipswich Regent on November 29

Ipswich Gang Show 2016. Photos: Zoe Burgess

Ipswich Gang Show 2016. Photos: Zoe Burgess

Preview: Ipswich Gang Show, Great School Theatre, Ipswich, March 30-April 2