Performing Arts: Comedy

'Hilarious and heartbreaking' Sara Pascoe'Sheer bloody joy' Philippa PerryOver the course of a year, comedian Rachel Parris asked members of her li...

Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner have been partners in life and work for more than 40 years. Over those years they have been comedic pioneers in televis...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *The long-awaited return of the comedy national treasure* Blockbust...

The Blues Brothers hit theatres on June 20, 1980. Their scripted mission was to save a local Chicago orphanage; but Aykroyd, who conceived and wrot...

The Blues Brothers hit theatres on June 20, 1980. Their scripted mission was to save a local Chicago orphanage; but Aykroyd, who conceived and wrot...

Made from the paper of the mightiest tree in a forest and cut to size with a herring, this Little Guide to Monty Python may be only-ever-so slightl...

Early on a wartime winters morning in 1941, the 8,000-ton cargo ship SS Politician ran aground in the beautiful but treacherous seas of Scotland's ...

This exciting collection of unpublished essays on Ernst Lubitsch addresses multiple gaps in scholarly and critical engagement with the director. Hi...

Immerse yourself into the world of cinema and discover action-packed chases, epic journeys, and tear-jerking moments.Get the popcorn popping and ke...

'Little Britain' arrived on British TV in 2003 - and was an instant hit. Matt Lucas and David Walliams wrote and performed, and their sharp satiric...

From the show's modest beginnings to its massive Emmy sweep, Youre My Happy Ending tells the story of how Schitts Creek became the surprise hit tha...

Named a Most Anticipated Book by Vulture, Elle, Chicago Tribune, The Millions, and Lit Hub Comedy Book changes the way we talk about an art form ...

BRITISH BOOK OF THE YEAR: AUDIOBOOK WINNER 2024NERO BOOK AWARDS WINNER 2023WINNER, NON FICTION BOOK 2023, BOOKS ARE MY BAG AWARDSSHORTLIST, BOOKSHO...

'There are prizes, normally named after PG Wodehouse, given to literary comic novels and non-fiction, and these books will have blurbs saying hilar...

Today, he stars in hit films, headlines sold out tours, hosts the popular Uncle Joeys Joint podcast, and is a devoted father - but his life wasnt a...

'Warning: so funny, even the strongest pelvic floors will be tested' - Net Mums'A very funny, honest look at the ups and downs of parenting. I abs...

This groundbreaking film study begins with a survey of American print humorists from eras leading up to and overlapping the advent of film--inclu...

A smart, witty and accessible guide to the rewarding and joyful practice of improvisation. Classic improv games and variations Telling stories a...

Offering for the first time a student introduction to Aristophanes most explosive political satire, this volume is an essential guide to the contex...

Nominated for 8 Academy Awards® including Best Picture and Best Adapted ScreenplayShe's everything. He's just Ken. The exclusive screenplay of the ...

Be More Barbie! For generations, Barbie has inspired women around the world. From the first Barbie doll released ...

Examining humor in depictions of the Civil War from the war years to the present, this review covers a wide range of literature, film and televi...