“An improvised hip-hop masterpiece” ★★★★★ Emily Phillips, Voice Magazine “Endlessly impressive and unbelievably quick-witted, MC Hammersmith may be the most talented man at the Fringe. If you’re going to see just one show… Make it this one” ★★★★★ Elodie Marriott,...

The BBC will mark a major comedy milestone with a special documentary celebrating 20 years of Not Going Out, the hit studio sitcom created, co‑written by and starring Lee Mack. Not Going Out is the longest‑running British sitcom currently on air, with 106 episodes...

The BBC has commissioned Opening Up, a new comedy created and written by Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Amy Gledhill (Alma’s Not Normal, Run Away, Taskmaster) and RTS Award nominated writer Nic Sampson (Starstruck). The six-part series will be made by Avalon for BBC...

“It’s not just the best musical I’ve ever seen; it’s the most rewarding theatrical experience I’ve ever had” Taffy Brodesser-Akner, The New York Times “One of British theatre’s great success stories and is packing out theatres in the West End and on Broadway… both...

Acclaimed performance artist Bryony Kimmings returns after seven years, as Flo & Joan reprise their smash-hit One Man Musical and new musical The Real Kyle McCarren makes its Fringe debut   6th May 2026 - Avalon (Operation Mincemeat, Jerry Springer: The...

WITH THE FINAL CHANCE TO SEE THEIR HIT SHOW “Britain’s funniest band” The Guardian Unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying, the six-headed comedy band The Horne Section have announced that they will film their latest show ‘The Horne Section’s Hit Show’ for a...

Avalon have revealed a second wave of artists on their promoted line-up who are performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, joining their existing 2026 line-up. The brand new artists included on their exciting roster are: the latest work in progress shows from comedy...

Watch extension video announcement HERE  It was announced today (14th April 2026) that following a rapid and complete sell-out of his spring tour, Chris Ramsey has added a limited run of extra dates this autumn.  Despite initially (and repeatedly) vowing not to add...

LONDON – Date: 14th April 2026 - The international hit tv format Taskmaster has been confirmed for a new local series in Poland for TVN with their very own Taskmaster Polska, while Sweden and Norway renew their primetime hit local originals, and Portugal’s version...

With full episodes also on Channel 4’s YouTube for a UK audience for the first time as global views on the official Taskmaster YouTube channel hit 1.4 billion   Channel 4 and Avalon today announced the recommission of Taskmaster, keeping the Bafta and Rose D’Or...