Longest theatrical run of a comedy

Since first opening at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, UK, on 18 August 1979, NewsRevue has continued its' run in London, UK, at the Kings Head Theatre (1979), Gate Theatre (1980–85) and the Canal Café Theatre (1985 to present) as well as producing a concurrent production every August for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The cast, director and musical director change every six weeks and the show is up-dated on a weekly basis by the writing team, some of whom have been with the show since the start. Alumni include Rory Bremner, Josie Lawrence, Bill Bailey and the League of Gentlemen (all UK).