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1. Kristoffer Borgli’s Dream Scenario makes Nicholas Cage plays one of his best roles yet as an unremarkable professor that everyone starts seeing in their dreams. It’s trippy, terrifying, and all sorts of hysterical, but also cuts very deep into the human desire for belonging and community. Come to think of it, there is a similar vibe to Cage’s Paul Matthews here and his role in The Weather Man where Cage deftly plays someone who wants so badly wants to find meaning/purpose in his life all while believing his remarkable and ignoring how unremarkable he is all the same time. Dream Scenario is playing a limited release at a theater new you.

vvfv v2. Netflix’s version of Premium Blend for 2023, Verified Stand-Up, has arrived, featuring stand-up from TCB faves like Leslie Liao, Vanessa Gonzalez, Robby Hoffman, and Sabrina Wu. We’re pretty sure that much of the showcase series has sets so good that you’ll forgive how out-of-touch the name is.

3. Eddie Izzard is doing Hamlet all by herself in NYC (AP). Being a living legend in comedy, doing stand-up comedy in at least three different languages, running a football/soccer team, running for public office, and regularly running marathons just wasn’t enough for her, was it?

4. Chris Gethard’s Beautiful Anonymous has graduated to a full on subscription service, hence the name Beautiful Anonymous +. After 400 episodes, what started as an idea that Chris thought would bait prank callers has turned into one of the most beautiful, hilarious, enlightening, heartbreaking, comforting tapestries of humanity that has been committed to record. Yes, there is a tier that allows you a better chance at being one of the callers.

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5. We’ll leave you with this: Wonder if there will be shows that are marketed as “no-crowd work” for those folks that want to watch stand-up, but, under no circumstance, want to be singled out.

Eddie Izzard Is Running 31 Marathons on a Treadmill and Doing 31 Virtual Comedy Shows to ‘Make Humanity Great Again’

January 11, 2021

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Eddie Izzard might be one of the most accomplished comedians in the world (and that’s not only from her accomplishments in comedy). Izzard, for years, has ran marathons, for public office, and even partially ran an English Premier League team in addition to touring the globe over and headlining comedy gigs in several different languages.

Now, Izzard is already underway on her most ambitious undertaking for the good of the world with her Make Humanity Great Again-A Run for Hope. Over 31 days, Izzard will attempt to run 31 consecutive marathons and doing 31 comedy gigs all for charity the whole way through. Some of those charities orgs include Fareshare, Walking With the Wounded, Care International, United to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases, and Covenant House New York City. As of this post, Izzard has already ran 11 marathons, live-streaming her entire journey while on a treadmill and even interviewing guests during her daily marathon run.

See the proof for yourself on Eddie’s YouTube channel.

As it would seem that there isn’t anything Eddie can’t do, she very well may make humanity great again. You can support the aforementioned charities for Make Humanity Great Again here and follow Eddie’s live marathons/chats here.

Pick of the Day: SF Sketchfest’s Festpocalypse 1/30

It’s the first day of 2021 even though it feels like 2020 is still going on and doing it’s terrible, terrible thing, you can, if you’re up for it, try to start the year anew.

In that regard, we’d like to remind you of the first real big comedy event of the year (it’s still virtual, FYI): SF Sketchfest’s Festpocalypse. Coming in at the end of January right around when SF Sketchfest, one of the world’s biggest comedy festivals would normally happen, Festpocalypse will be a virtual event at a proportion that SF Sketchfest hasn’t ever done. Just take a gander at that line-up on the flyer. Even though it’s taking place over one day only, it really is a bill that they’d have at their normally scheduled, three week comedy festival extravaganza that takes over San Francisco.

Also, you should note that Festpocalypse is a fundraiser for SF Sketchfest to keep going in the future when doing a big time festival will be allowed.

Festpocalypse is set for Jan. 30th and will begin streaming at 5PM PT/8PM ET. Tickets start at only $20, but go up if you want to snag some merch. Go get them here.

The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 39: Zane Rubin & The Miracle of Getting Things Made

December 23, 2020

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Rising star filmmaker Zane Rubin has craftily built a delightful filmography of darkly comedic and hysterically discomforting work. That ranges from short films to web series and everything in between at networks like Comedy Central and the like. As you might guess, she, like the rest of Tinseltown, had to set almost all of her 2020 plans aside due to the pandemic. Zane still kept at writing scripts, pitching over Zoom, and whatever else you could feasibly do in regards to indie filmmaking that you can do under the umbrella of COVID. She zooms with TCB’s Jake Kroeger about her quarantine journey and also dishes on “hot” takes for Mulaney’s going to rehab, Eddie Izzard using she/her, and the COVID-19 Relief Bill’s provisions for movie theaters/live venues.

You can find Zane @zanesrubin on IG and Twitter, watch CREAT(E)URE on Hulu, and get into Zane’s work at zanerubin.com.

The Comedy Bureau @thecomedybureau across platforms and please, please support TCB via GoFundMe, Patreon, or on Venmo (@jakekroeger).
Produced by Jake Kroeger
Music by Brian Granillo
Artwork by Andrew Delman and KT

Eddie Izzard Will Now Be Using She/Her for Pronouns

December 21, 2020

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(via Deadline)

Gaining acceptance of gender as fluid and honoring people’s humanity by recognizing them as they see themselves has been one of the more defining movements of our time. Issues surrounding trans and non-binary folks and the visibility of their lives has come more to the forefront and some progress has been made with their inclusion into society/all of our daily lives.

Living and working comedy legend Eddie Izzard has often treated gender as fluid for decades now, breaking outdated gender norms and conventions and she is doing so once again. Just announced today, Izzard will now use she/her pronouns specifically from now on. Pronouns have been a particular sticking point when it comes to trans and non-binary acceptance with many people making adjustment and others vehemently refusing to acknowledge someone’s desired pronouns. Izzard definitively choosing to use “she/her” as someone who has gained such notoriety and was largely referred to as a man with he/him pronouns should be a good step forward for normalizing gender fluidity.

Also, we have no doubt that she’ll come up with a brilliant bit about it and we can’t wait to see everything she has to say about it (that will very be likely done in four different languages because Eddie is just that much of a genius).

SF Sketchfest Announces Virtual “Festpocalypse” Fundraiser This Coming January

OK, so there won’t be an in-person SF Sketchfest come this January. You already knew that, right?

Just because that’s the case, doesn’t mean that SF Sketchfest, one of the world’s biggest comedy festivals, won’t forego doing anything. In fact, they’ve got something pretty big on deck, virtually of course, called Festpocalypse. It will be a special, massive one night only event that will raise money to keep SF Sketchfest alive and well and going after all of the COVID-19 pandemic is finished.

How massive is it? Well, take a gander at who they have slated for Festpocalypse:

The Kids in the Hall, The State, Mr. Show’s David Cross & Bob Odenkirk, The Upright Citizens Brigade, Parv & Pudi with Parvesh Cheena and Danny Pudi, plus “Saturday Night Live” alumni Fred Armisen, Dana Carvey, Rachel Dratch, Janeane Garofalo, Tim Meadows, Laraine Newman, Sasheer Zamata and original writer Alan Zweibel. Sketch troupes Kasper Hauser, The Latino Comedy Project, White Women and Australia’s Netflix sensations Aunty Donna appear as well.

Festpocalypse also features top stand-up comics and writers including Brits Eddie Izzard and Noel Fielding, plus Margaret Cho, Jo Firestone, Ron Funches, Chris Gethard, Dave Hill, Joel Kim Booster, Bobcat Goldthwait, Emily V. Gordon, Dana Gould, Eugene Mirman, Arden Myrin, Aparna Nancherla, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Kevin Pollak, Greg Proops, Jonah Ray, Paul F. Tompkins, Reggie Watts and more. Also, live short film riffing with RiffTrax featuring “Mystery Science Theater 3000” alumni, fake Uptown Showdown debates, a visit with Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and “Weird Al” Yankovic, a game show hosted by Jimmy Pardo, movie games hosted by Doug Benson, swift justice from Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn, and a rare reunion of The Slipnutz members Andy Blitz, Jon Glaser and Brian Stack.

Film and television stars slated for appearances include Alan Arkin, Paget Brewster, Chris Elliott, Elliott Gould, Christopher Guest, Jon Hamm, John Michael Higgins, Michael Hitchcock, Bill Irwin, Jane Lynch, Oscar Nuñez, Andrea Savage, and Aisha Tyler, as well as The Tenderloins, creators of the hit show “Impractical Jokers.” Cult cinema aficionado and drag superstar Peaches Christ will take a look back at the festival’s past film celebrations.

The show also features improv by Groundlings alumni The Black Version, the esteemed Improvised Shakespeare Company and festival regulars Theme Park. Musical performances will include Bill Frisell, Jean Grae, Rhett Miller, The Milk Carton Kids, Eliza Skinner, Epic Lloyd, Jonathan Coulton, Paul and Storm, and John Roderick.

How will they fit that much show into one night? We’re not really sure, but you best clear out Sat. Jan. 30th so you can watch, enjoy, and support SF Sketchfest via Festpocalypse starting at 5PM PT/8PM ET so you can pack in all of what’s listed above (i.e. all the live comedy you could possibly want from SF Sketchfest from the comfort of your own quarantine).

Tickets start at $20, which is pretty swell price. If you can’t make it on Jan. 30th, you’ll be able to watch it through Feb. 1st. Go get your tickets at sfsketchfest.com right now.

April 9, 2019

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If you missed his run at Dynasty Typewriter a few months back, you have another chance to catch the brilliant Eddie Izzard (and a better chance with way, way more seats available) and his new hour WUNDERBAR this Summer at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre.

His last tour took him to dozens of countries and saw him do his act in more than a few languages. There’s no telling how Izzard will top himself this time.

Tickets are $55-$85 and you can (and very, very much should) get them here.

January 30, 2018

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The one and only Eddie Izzard is embarking on his latest global tour, which happens to include stops near LA.

More specifically, he’ll be at:
Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa on Thurs. Feb 22nd
Fred Kavil Theatre at Thousands Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks on Fri. Mar. 2nd

You best get your tickets now here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

September 14, 2017

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This is the LA stop of Eddie Izzard’s latest tour. You better get your tickets quick because they will sell out sooner rather than later.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Eddie Izzard’s Memoir “Believe Me: a memoir of love, death, and jazz chickens” Is Out Now

June 15, 2017

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On top of being a world renowned comedian that can perform stand-up to sold out theaters in several different languages and celebrated actor and writer, Eddie Izzard has run more marathons than you can count on two hands, is a political activist, and has been an associate director of a football club just to name of a few other things that Eddie juggles in his “spare time”.

Sounds like a life that would make for a hell of a memoir, no?

Well, Izzard’s memoir Believe Me: a memoir of love, death, and jazz chickens has just been released from Penguin Random House.

You can get in hard cover, Ebook, or audio now.

Watch Some of the Biggest Comedians Purely Talk the Craft of Comedy in Teaser for “Dying Laughing”

June 5, 2016

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Jerry Seinfeld, Amy Schumer, Billy Connolly, Garry Shandling, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, Kevin Hart, Dave Attell, Frankie Boyle, Omid Djalili, Kirk Fox, Eddie Izzard, Stewart Lee, Paul Provenza, Emo Philips, Bonnie McFarland, Tiffany Haddish, and more offer their take on the artistry and craftsmanship that actually goes into going on stage and doing stand-up comedy in the documentary Dying Laughing.

Directors Lloyd Stanton and Paul Toogood extensively interviewed all of the above and made what might be another documentary that showcases stand-up as being more than just a bunch of clowns rattling off jokes every night.

Watch the teaser here.

Eddie Izzard Taking His International “Force Majeure” Tour to Australia and New Zealand

October 29, 2014

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Though Eddie Izzard won’t have to learn a new language to tour in Australia and New Zealand, it’s still amazing that he’s taking his latest stage show Force Majeure to as many countries as he possibly can.

From Jan. 28th-Feb 20th, he’ll be touring extensively through both countries and you shouldn’t miss a chance to catch the brilliant Izzard.

Also, don’t confuse this with the new French movie of the same name getting rave reviews set during an avalanche.

NBC Having Eddie Izzard Adapt ‘Junior Bender’ Novels

October 6, 2014

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

Timothy Hallinan’s novel series that follow private eye Junior Bender are not only getting adapting for TV, but are being done so by the amazing Eddie Izzard.

NBC has made a script commitment to the project thus far and we’d be curious to see it goes further as Junior Bender juggles being both a high class thief and a detective. If this ends up going to series, it might be act as a nice companion/foil to The Mysteries of Laura.

Interestingly enough, Izzard is not attached to star though the role seems pretty perfect for him.

Eddie Izzard on Doing His Stand Up in Different Languages

May 17, 2014

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The amazing Eddie Izzard has been performing his stand-up in as many languages as possible including French and German.

On Late Night with Seth Meyers, he gives a little bit of a preview as well as how his comedy translated into German and how it fared. Watch the interview here.

Eddie Izzard To Do Force Majeure in 3 Languages

March 26, 2014

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Eddie Izzard To Do Force Majeure in 3 Languages

Eddie Izzard can perform his latest show in English, French, and German and is going to do so all in one evening in France. We’re simultaneously amazed at the prospect of that and disgusted at our linguistic skills that can only be used in ordering tacos at food truck.

Monty Python to Voice Aliens in Terry Jones’ “Absolutely Anything” Starring Simon Pegg and Kate Beckinsale

February 26, 2014

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Monty Python to Voice Aliens in Terry Jones’ “Absolutely Anything” Starring Simon Pegg and Kate Beckinsale

Legendary comedy troupe Monty Python is not only reuniting for a live stage show this summer, but they will also be getting together in a film by their very own Terry Jones entitled Absolutely Anything. They’ll be joining an already star-studded cast of Kate Beckinsale and Simon Pegg as well as Eddie Izzard and Robin Williams.

So, perhaps in 2014, Monty Python is making a full scale comeback?

Eddie Izzard Touring with His Show ‘Force Majeure’ to 30+ U.S. Cities

January 31, 2014

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Eddie Izzard Touring with His Show ‘Force Majeure’ to 30+ U.S. Cities

From May to July this year, you’ll have plenty of chances to catch the brilliant Eddie Izzard take his latest show Force Majeure across the States (i.e. something you shouldn’t miss).

That’s a pretty big tour and tickets are on sale now, so we suggest you find the city closest to you on the tour and snag some seats.

Eddie Izzard’s ‘Force Majeure’ Out Now

December 5, 2013

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While you’re waiting to see what will happen with NBC’s talent holding deal with Eddie Izzard, listen/watch Eddie’s latest special Force Majeure that toured internationally.

Here’s a trailer for it as well.

Maybe, they’ll be a show on NBC kind of based on this?

Eddie Izzard Inks Talent Holding Deal with NBC

December 4, 2013

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Eddie Izzard Inks Talent Holding Deal with NBC

We can only hope that a groundbreaking sitcom from the mind of Eddie Izzard would come from this deal.

Let’s see what NBC does with one of the world’s biggest and most widely respected comedians.

Eddie Izzard To Make Run for Mayor of London in 2020

September 24, 2013

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Eddie Izzard To Make Run for Mayor of London in 2020

Not only is Eddie Izzard one of comedy’s most highly regarded performers, but he has been a noted activist, once completing 43 marathons in 51 days. That’s all on top of being an icon for having performed in high heels and a dress as a man.

In short, he may just pull running for Mayor of London off in a few years. If he does though, we’d hope that he still remains a funny public persona instead of staying within in government chambers like Senator Al Franken.

Morning Debriefing 7/20/11

1) Comedy on Late Night TV Rundown: Eddie Izzard on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Marc Maron on Conan, and Rich Fulcher on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

2) Because we don’t have the time or budget to even go down to San Diego, check out Laugh Button’s guide to comedy at Comic-Con!!!

3) Greg Proops & David Feldman go at it, interviewing each other, even after a taping of The Green Room with Paul Provenza.

4) Watch Josh Fadem go overboard on nerding out about Harry Potter on Conan.

5) If you told someone there was a comedy show on a rooftop, most would correctly assume it would probably take place in NYC, but LA’s now has it’s own rooftop comedy show, “It’s A Long Way Down”, and here’s the proof.

6) Puddin’-“Flowers” w/guest Laura Silverman

7) ON THE HORIZON
Cartoon Dump’s 4 Year Anniversary @ Steve Allen Theater Mon. July 25th 8PM

8) COMEDY CRAWL
Smartest Man in the World w/Greg Proops LIVE @ Comedy Central Stages 8PM FREE (RSVP at 323-960-5519)
Eddie Izzard: Stripped to the Bowl @ The Hollywood Bowl 8PM $32.50-$100
Talk It Up (And Then I Wasn’t Killed) @ Zephyr Theater 8PM $5
Comedy Slice @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
Meltdown @ Nerdist Theater 8:30PM $8
Frolic! @ Far Bar 9PM FREE
Facebook @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Beer in the Shower @ Dreams Bar & Cafe 9:30PM FREE

9) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
THE SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7PM
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
GRINDHOUSE CAFE 1051 N. Havenhurst, West Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/$3 cover/10 min. guarantee
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel, past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served/coffee and bottled water available

10) Open mics are open mics and are open for experimentation with little pressure or expectation. However, I will tell you with certainty an experiment that fails every time is shitting on the comedian that you’re following, especially if the only thing they did was told jokes that weren’t funny.

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