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Avalon is a talent management, television production, and live promotion group with offices in London, Los Angeles, and New York. It represents a diverse roster of actors, comedians, writers, and directors, including many award winners. The company is the UK’s largest independent television producer, delivering more than 40 shows in production across the UK and US, such as Taskmaster, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Starstruck, Not Going Out, and Breeders. Avalon has produced over 4,000 episodes and earned more than 30 Emmy Awards and BAFTAs from nearly 100 nominations. It also licenses its catalogue to over 200 territories and runs live comedy promotion globally. In addition to producing and distributing content, Avalon develops and promotes talent and live events. Its goal is to create and distribute entertaining programs and live experiences at scale, growing its catalogue and international reach while continuing to support a diverse roster of artists.
About Avalon
Industries
Consulting
Entertainment
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1988
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What believers are saying
- Channel 4 renewed Taskmaster for six new series on 2 April 2026.
- Avalon launched Junior Taskmaster in 2026, broadening the franchise beyond adults.
- Poland's April 2026 commission expands Avalon’s format pipeline into TVN and Warsaw production.
What critics are saying
- Germany, Belgium, Spain, Croatia, and the US killed prior Taskmaster versions after one season.
- Taskmaster remains Avalon’s crown jewel; a ratings or host reset would crush profitability.
- Calamity Films integration risks distraction while Avalon already juggles London, Los Angeles, and New York.
What makes Avalon unique
- Taskmaster reached 1.4 billion YouTube views and 13 international versions by June 2026.
- Avalon combines production, talent management, live comedy, and distribution across 200 territories.
- In December 2025, Avalon bought into Calamity Films, adding film and prestige-drama expertise.
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Poland gets its own Taskmaster. Becoming the 12th international version currently on air Poland is getting its own version of Taskmaster - becoming the 12th country outside the UK to be airing a home-grown version of the comedy hit. The show will be broadcast on the TVN channel and produced by Avalon - the makers of the UK original - with German-based company Constantin, which has studios in Warsaw. Alex Horne, the format's creator, pictured, said: 'I think this has got a bit out of control, to be honest. But I am still thrilled that the people of Poland are finally going to see their top comedians casting dignity to one side as they strive to impress the Polish version of Greg Davies.' Elsewhere, TV4 in Sweden is in production for series 14 and 15 of its version; Warner Bros Discovery in Norway is in production with a 12th series; and Taskmaster Denmark is in its tenth series on TV2. RTP is currently airing the seventh series of Taskmaster Portugal, after series six attracted a 21.4 per cent audience share. Other versions are screened in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Finland, Iceland and Estonia, with a version coming to The Netherlands via the RTL channel later this year. In addition, Belgium, Spain, Croatia and the US have previously made their own versions too, but each only lasted one season, while Germany piloted the format in 2017, but it wasn't picked up for broadcast. Published: 14 Apr 2026
Tickets on sale for comedy night at The Curve in Slough. The UK's up-and-coming comedians are preparing to bring laughs to a Slough venue. Avalon's Comedy Network is gearing up for a one-night show at The Curve venue. The event will be headlined by renowned comedian Slim, who carries a 20-year multi-award-winning comedy career under his belt. Having performed to thousands all over the world, Slim is widely acknowledged as the king of the Black British Comedy Circuit. Having sold out several tours and supported highly acclaimed US acts, including Kevin Hart and Dave Chappelle, Slim's comedic gifts are widely celebrated. A key part of the line-up is the opener, Runi Talwar. Since 2020, this sharp, high-energy comedian has been delivering sets at top clubs around the country and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, earned rave reviews, and sold out multiple shows. His debut show at the 2024 Edinburgh festival, Runi Talwar as Runi Talwar in Runi Talwar: The Runi Talwar Story, met with rave reviews and saw several sold-out performances. Outside the comedy clubs, Runi has written for hit TV shows Have I Got News For You, Hypothetical and Horrible Histories. Rounding up the line-up is MC Sharlin Jahan, a Bangladeshi, British, Canadian, Muslim female based in London. Sharlin was a finalist in the Rising Star Comedy 2020 and a semi-finalist in Get-up Stand-up 2019. Jahan has also featured on Union JACK Radio and BBC Essex Radio, and is the host of the popular Brown Sauce South Asian comedy night. Avalon's Comedy Network has produced the likes of Russell Howard, Bill Bailey, Al Murray, Noel Fielding, Lucy Porter, Chris Ramsey, Roisin Conaty, Ed Gamble, and Jenny Eclair. Tickets are already on sale and can be obtained from the Box Office by calling 01753 303035. There are also options to secure your tickets online via curvevenue.uk. The event, programmed by Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, forms part of a partnership between Norden Farm and Slough Borough Council.
Taskmaster prodco Avalon has taken a stake in Calamity Films, the acclaimed and multi-award-winning independent film and television producer behind titles such as Pride, Judy, Last Christmas and the long-running Sky comedy drama Brassic.
Avalon take stake in Brassic, Pride, judy and Last Christmas producer, Calamity Films. LONDON (4th December 2025) It was announced today that Avalon has acquired a stake in the acclaimed, multi-award-winning indie film and television producer, Calamity Films. The partnership will see Calamity Films, founded in 2013 by David Livingstone, align with the UK's largest independent production company and a premier global talent management business. Calamity Films is known for: Pride, winner of the Queer Palm at Cannes Film Festival and nominated for three BAFTAs, including Best British Film (and winning Outstanding Debut); Judy, which saw Renée Zellweger win every major acting award of the season, including the BAFTA, Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Actress; Last Christmas, starring Emilia Clarke, Emma Thompson and Henry Golding, which became a global box office hit and modern holiday favourite, grossing over $120 million worldwide; and Brassic, which won the Royal Television Society's inaugural award for Best Comedy Drama and is Sky's most successful comedy series to date with seven seasons and fifty episodes. Calamity Films is currently part of the team developing Pride the Musical, reuniting director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford and set to open at the National Theatre in 2026, alongside a bold and diverse slate of new television and film projects. Calamity Films founder David Livingstone said, "We are incredibly pleased to be announcing our partnership with Avalon. We've known and admired the Avalon team, their projects and independent spirit for many years, and I'm delighted we can further develop our relationship as Calamity looks ahead to its next chapter." Avalon CEO, Laura Kennedy, added, "We love to partner with distinctive producers like David, and share his commitment to talent-led, creative excellence. We are thrilled to be in business together moving forward." Calamity will continue to work from their London offices. About Avalon Avalon is a multi-award-winning talent management, television production and live promotion group with offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Avalon, Artists Rights Group and The Agency together represent a diverse and distinctive roster of artists including actors, comedians, writers and directors, among them Academy Award, BAFTA, Emmy, Tony and Olivier Award-winners. Avalon is the UK's largest independent television production company, with over 40 shows in production in the last year including: hit entertainment formatTaskmaster (Channel 4 in the UK, Network 10 in Australia, TV4 in Sweden, TVNorge/Discovery+ in Norway); multi-Emmy award winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO); Not Going Out (BBC), the UK's longest running sitcom on air; Tall Tales & Murder (BBC/RTE), a highly anticipated darkly comedic crime drama; upcoming live-action, sketch comedy series The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza (Adult Swim); a brand new series of the iconic satirical puppet show Spitting Image: The Rest is Bulls*!t (YouTube) and Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (Channel 5 in the UK, Network 10 in Australia). Avalon has produced over 4,000 episodes of programming for audiences in the UK, US and around the world, winning 39 Emmy Awards and BAFTAs from 100+ nominations. Other landmark Avalon shows include Catastrophe(Amazon/Channel 4), Breeders (FX/Sky), Starstruck(HBOMax/BBC), Flatbush Misdemeanors (Showtime), Workaholics (Comedy Central), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), TV Burp (ITV) and Fantasy Football League (BBC/ITV/Sky). Avalon has also produced over 60 comedy specials for various platforms including Amazon, HBO, Netflix and Sky, as well as numerous podcasts and radio shows, including over 300 episodes of the record-breaking, arena-touring podcast, Shagged. Married. Annoyed. with Chris & Rosie Ramsey. Avalon's dedicated distribution arm licenses its catalogue of programmes and formats to over 200 territories worldwide. Avalon also produces and promotes live comedy around the world and has promoted more winners and nominees of the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award than any other company. Avalon produced Newman and Baddiel: Live at Wembley, the UK's first arena comedy show, Jerry Springer: The Opera, winner of four Olivier Awards, and is currently producing the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical, Operation Mincemeat in the West End and on Broadway.
It’s All Made Up Productions, established by Adolescence director Philip Barantini and Samantha Beddoe, has sold a minority stake to Avalon.
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About Avalon
Industries
Consulting
Entertainment
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1988
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