Comedy

Curse-loving comic Alexis Dubus shares his choicest vulgarities with Tim Arthur

Once stand-up comics just did ‘gigs’; now they’re doing ‘spectaculars’, braving arenas and enormo-crowds for maximum attention and exposure. But are stadiums and theatres more fun than pubs and comedy clubs? You must be joking, says comic-turned-critic Kate Copstick

We asked L Vaughan Spencer,self-help guru and gangsta motivator, to share his tips on how to realise your true potential in 2009

We look forward to the hugely anticipated Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special on BBC1

Laugh? I nearly cried. Time Out comedy editor Tim Arthur looks back on the comedy year – from the ones who made us smile to those who simply made us weep

Tim Arthur discovers that the break-up of Sarah Millican’s marriage turned her into She-Ra and made her realise she could do and say anything. And she frequently does…

Pete Shenton and Tom Roden (aka New Art Club) select their ten favourite comedy dances, including Morecambe and Wise, Ricky Gervais in 'The Office', Danny Kaye and Monty Python

Time Out's critics pick the best books to be giving as Christmas presents: art books, film books, classical music books and top reads in comedy, dance, music and theatre