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Dutch Comedian David Linszen Wins Leids Cabaret Festival

David Linszen, a 33-year-old comedian and former clinical psychologist, won all awards at the 2024 Leids Cabaret Festival; his unique comedic style, characterized by sincerity and absurd humor, prioritizes genuine connection with the audience over easily relatable experiences.

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Laid" and "Going Dutch": Two New Comedies Offer Contrasting Takes on Television

Peacock's "Laid" stars Stephanie Hsu as a woman whose ex-boyfriends mysteriously die, while Fox's "Going Dutch" features Denis Leary as a colonel clashing with his daughter at a Dutch military base; both are new comedies for 2025.

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Death of Novelist David Lodge

British novelist David Lodge, famed for his "campus trilogy" and insightful comedic works, died on January 1st, 2025, at age 89, leaving behind a rich literary legacy that includes novels, essays, and a three-volume autobiography.

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Documentary Celebrates Rikki Fulton's Centenary

A new documentary celebrates the life and career of Scottish comedian Rikki Fulton on his 100th birthday, exploring his iconic show "Scotch and Wry", his personal struggles, and his lasting impact on Scottish comedy and charity.

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Martin Short's SNL Hosting: A Star-Studded Celebration

Martin Short hosted Saturday Night Live, celebrating his induction into the Five-Timers Club with a star-studded cold open and various sketches, including a memorable performance by Kenan Thompson and topical humor from Weekend Update.

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Top 10 Edgiest Australian Films of the Year

The ten best Australian films of the year, released outside the festival circuit, range from psychological horror ("In the Room Where He Waits") to dark comedies ("Audrey") and documentaries ("Revealed: Otto by Otto"), exploring themes of addiction, abuse, and family relationships.

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Dutch Cabaret School Forges Unique Path for Aspiring Comedians

The Koningstheateracademie in Den Bosch offers the Netherlands' only dedicated Bachelor of Cabaret program, providing four years of intensive training in performance, humor analysis, and business skills, preparing students for a challenging but potentially rewarding career.

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Laid" and "Going Dutch": Two New Comedies with Contrasting Premises

Peacock's "Laid" and Fox's "Going Dutch" are new comedy series; "Laid," starring Stephanie Hsu, is an American adaptation of an Australian show about a woman whose ex-boyfriends die, while "Going Dutch" stars Denis Leary and Taylor Misiak as a father and daughter navigating a military base in the Ne...

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Gavin & Stacey Documentary Reveals Footage of Infamous Fishing Trip

A new BBC iPlayer documentary, "Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell," features a previously unseen 2009 clip of Uncle Bryn and Jason's fishing trip, a long-running gag from the show, finally giving fans a glimpse of this infamous event.

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Charles Shyer, Acclaimed Comedy Filmmaker, Dies at 83

Charles Shyer, director of *Father of the Bride* and *Baby Boom*, died aged 83 in Los Angeles following a brief illness; his career spanned four decades and included collaborations with his former wife, Nancy Meyers, on numerous successful comedies.

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Gavin & Stacey: The Final Christmas Special

The final Gavin & Stacey Christmas special airs December 25th at 9 pm on BBC One, aiming to surpass the 17.1 million viewers of the 2019 special, concluding the story of the beloved couple and their families.

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Glasgow Comedy Festival Honors Alasdair Gray

Three comedians will create original comedy acts inspired by the Alasdair Gray archive at Oran Mor, Glasgow, on March 23, 2025, as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, celebrating Glasgow's 850th anniversary and what would have been Gray's 90th birthday.

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