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Colchester Arts Centre, ColchesterEnglish author, presenter and stand-up comedian Dave Gorman takes his stories of extreme adventures and experiences to theatres across the length of the country. Born in Staffordshire, Dave first performed live at the 1998 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and soon went on to write and star in hit TV shows including The Mrs Merton Show, Reasons to be Chearful, and Dave Gorman's Better World. Among his listed ambitions are to appear as captain on the quiz show Call My Bluff!…
Charter Hall, ColchesterFunny man Jimmy Carr has become known and loved for his deadpan delivery and observational comedy. His humour is often dark yet hugely appealing as his success on TV and the live stand-up stage keeps on growing. In 2006 he became the first big name to perform in the virtual reality world 'Second Life'. He hosts TV's '8 Out of Ten Cats' and has guest presented 'Have I Got News for You'. Carr is an established writer also creating material for the likes of Frank Skinner, Bo Selecta and Lily Savage.…
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By Chris HaycockVeteran rock star and former Beatles member Sir Paul McCartney has unveiled his plaque on the iconic…
By Chris HaycockFresh snow has settled on many parts of Britain over the last 48 hours, as residents brace for long cold spell.
By Chris HaycockThe Queen and Princess Anne have planted a tree in Sandringham Estate to mark her Diamond Jubilee.
By Paul ArnoldThere's an exciting weekend of Premier League action ahead with another instalment of the bitter, on…
By Amanda ArnoldAlan Carr has hit back at hurtful comments made by Karl Lagerfeld about his pal Adele.
By Chris HaycockLeading ticket company viagogo has been named the official ticketing company for Madonna's forthcomi…
By Lucy MiddletonA medieval building once dubbed 'the cathedral of Middlesex' has been bought by English Heritage to …
By Lucy MiddletonA recent survey reveals only 57% of gay actors feel they are able to be open about their sexuality t…
By Lucy MiddletonHollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt has cast Scarlett Johannson to star alongside him in his directorial debut.
By Lucy MiddletonThree paintings from the late actress Elizabeth Taylor's personal art collection have been sold by C…
10 must-have books for British touristsEach year millions of tourists step foot onto British soil to experience the culture and history of this beautiful land. BritEvents brings you our list of ten must-have books for tourists to Britain.
York - 2,000 years of English historyFor a relatively small city, York is big on tourist attractions – it has several of Britain’s most popular attractions, although one of its biggest appeals is its timeless ambience and its picturesque city center.
Top 10 West End musicalsYou can't visit London without taking a trip down the West End to see some of the world's best musicals. There is such an astonishing array of musicals that it's difficult to choose which one to see. We give you a helping hand with a list of our own top ten musicals.
Fifteen facts you didn't know about ShropshireIt's one of the most picturesque counties in Britain, yet is one of the least well-known. Visitors are often delighted at the choice of activities available in Shropshire. Steeped in history and culture, tourists come to Shropshire to see the country's incredible past. Here are fifteen interesting bitesize facts that may astound you, even if you've lived all your life in this wonderful county.
