Comedy
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Reginald D Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers
The self-proclaimed 'comedian, swashbuckler and scientist' takes his latest and no doubt controversial show on the road.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre Cinema
Thu 24 Oct
£10–£20 / 01970 623232
- 20:00
Alban Arena, St Albans
Sat 2 Nov
£23 / 01727 844488
- 20:00
The Anvil, Basingstoke
Fri 11 Oct
£23 ( £21; £21) / 01256 844244
- 20:00
Sat 12 Oct
£23 ( £21; £21) / 01256 844244
- 20:00
Also on at:
- Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
- Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
- Belfast Waterfront
- Brighton Dome
- Buxton Opera House
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
- City Hall, Salisbury
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
- Colston Hall, Bristol
- Corn Exchange, King's Lynn
- The Cresset, Bretton, Peterborough
- Croydon Fairfield Halls
Southside Fringe
A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.
Southside, Glasgow
Wed 22 May
Times & prices vary
Thu 23 May
Times & prices vary
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary
Roisin Conaty
Intelligent humour and conversational wit from the 2010 Best Newcomer at the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
Thu 10 Oct
The MET Studio
£12 / 01785 254653
- 20:00
Chris Ramsey: The Most Dangerous Man On Saturday Morning
Stand-up from Fosters Comedy Award nominee and star of sitcom Hebburn. Plus support.
The Bloomsbury Theatre, London WC1H
Thu 30 Jan
£16.50 / 020 7388 8822
- 20:00
Fri 31 Jan
£16.50 / 020 7388 8822
- 20:00
Sat 1 Feb
£16.50 / 020 7388 8822
- 20:00
Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
Thu 23 Jan
£16.50 / 01785 254653
- 20:00
Harrogate Theatre
Sun 16 Feb
£16.50 / 01423 502116
- 20:00
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Edinburgh Zoo Nights
There is no one among us who hasn't wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now's there's a way to find out! The zoo opens its gates for an adults-only extravaganza featuring dancing, music, a champagne and a Pimm's bar, tapas, sushi, BBQ (take a breath) facepainting…
Edinburgh Zoo
Fri 24 May
£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340
- 18:00 – 22:00
Fri 28 Jun
£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340
- 18:00 – 22:00
Lach's Antihoot
A mix of music, folk, comedy and spoken word from one of the founders of the anti-folk movement and guests.
Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Joined by Michael Pedersen and Jay Bharaj.
- 19:30
Wed 29 May
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Featuring Chris Willatt.
- 19:30
Wed 5 Jun
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Joined by Toby Goodshank (Moldy Peaches).
- 19:30
Wed 12 Jun
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Featuring acoustic punk from Billy Liar.
- 19:30
The Beehive Comedy Club
Ben Verth presents a weekend packed full of top local and visiting comedians to tickle your funny bone in an entirely appropriate way.
Beehive Inn, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
£7 / 0131 225 7171
- 20:30
Sat 25 May
£7 / 0131 225 7171
- 20:30
Fri 31 May
£7 / 0131 225 7171
- 20:30
John Cooper Clarke
The legendary Mancunian punk poet, who is a spiritual godfather to the likes of Mike Skinner and Plan B hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour.
Artrix, Bromsgrove
Tue 17 Sep
£17.50 / 01527 577330
Button Factory, Dublin
Fri 14 Jun
€24
Colston Hall, Bristol
Fri 7 Jun
£18.50 / 0117 922 3686
With support from Keith Allen's Grow Up, Simon Day, Thea Gilmore and Mike Garry.
- 19:30
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Kelvin Brawl
Comedy plus wrestling – what more could you want from an evening? Greg Hemphill takes on Robert Florence, with teams of talent behind each of them
Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
Fri 21 Jun
Jo Caulfield Presents … The Speakeasy
A relaxed evening featuring a diverse bill of artists (magicians, comedians, writers and more) telling true stories from the haunting to the hilarious live on stage, giving some unexpected insights into their worlds.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Tue 11 Jun
£6 / 0131 556 9579
Crime writer Ian Rankin, award-winning comedian Susan Calman, mindreader Colin McLeod, storyteller James Spense, musician Colin McEwan, comedian Ben Verth, a 10-minute play by Dave McFarlane, plus others and MC Jo Caulfield.
- 20:00
The Ultimate Kate Bush Experience
Shambush! attempt to set a world record and we need YOU! Dress like Kate in a red dress and join us on the South Downs to re-enact the classic Wuthering Heights video and find your inner Bush! Everyone welcome. For the love of Bush, join us! A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).
The South Downs National Park, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Amused Moose Comedy Awards Showcase
Grab your top tickets to talent-spot this year's stellar crop of industry approved breakthrough comedians, plus some who are already rather famous! Every showcase is different, so keep coming back.
Just the Tonic, Edinburgh
Sat 3 Aug
£8 / 0131 556 5375
Sun 4 Aug
£8 / 0131 556 5375
Wed 7 Aug
£7 / 0131 556 5375
3 Days off Jesus
Born on the 22nd of December, David Burke is only 3 days off Jesus. Join this non-drinking Irish man for a cup of tea and a night of comedy and stories about childhood growing up in old Ireland, religion, women and all that could lay in-between. “Burke’s story-telling comedy is simply adorable”. Suitable for ages 18+.
Caroline Of Brunswick, Brighton
Wed 22 May
Thu 23 May
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
The master of surreality airs his qualms and doubts about the world via a charming blend of religious dubstep, horntallica and an interesting new musical take on Downton Abbey.
Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
Fri 11 Oct
£25 / 0844 854 2776
- 20:00
Sat 12 Oct
£25 / 0844 854 2776
- 20:00
Bournemouth International Centre
Wed 23 Oct
£26.50 / 0844 576 3000
- 20:00
Bristol Hippodrome
Sun 16 Jun
£26 phone for availability / 0844 847 2325
- 20:00
Wed 25 Sep
£26 / 0844 847 2325
Thu 26 Sep
£26 / 0844 847 2325
Also on at:
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
- Cheltenham Town Hall
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
- Derngate Theatre, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
- Edinburgh Festival Theatre
- G Live, Guildford
- Grand Theatre, Blackpool
- The Grand Theatre & Opera House, Leeds
- Guild Hall, Preston
- The Hexagon, Reading
- HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London W6
- King George's Hall, Blackburn
Comedy Gala 2013
Kevin Bridges and Adam Hills host Edinburgh's biggest all-star comedy event, which also airs on the old TV machine.
The Edinburgh Playhouse
Thu 22 Aug
£25 / 0844 871 3014
Le Flop
The above photo was taken by self-timer just as the deadline was approaching. It shows hair being eaten and also used as a moustache. Expect much stronger stuff in the actual show. Also, the photo had to be 250 x 250 pixels and we didn’t know what this meant. I digress. The show is comedy clown. Suitable for ages 18+.
The Quadrant, Brighton
Mon 27 May
Tue 28 May
Wed 29 May
Absolute Improv
Influenced by the like of Whose Line is it Anyway? and Fast and Loose, ToBeContinued take audience suggestions, no matter how silly, and transform myriad ideas into fast-paced improvised comedy.
Leith Dockers Club, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
£6 (£5) / 0131 467 7879
Part of Leith Festival.
- 20:00 – 21:00
Fri 14 Jun
£6 (£5) / 0131 467 7879
Part of Leith Festival.
- 20:00 – 21:00
Sat 15 Jun
£6 (£5) / 0131 467 7879
Part of Leith Festival.
- 20:00 – 21:00
The Tron, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
£5 (£4) / 0131 225 3784
- 20:00 – 22:00
Sat 29 Jun
£5 (£4) / 0131 225 3784
- 20:00 – 22:00
Sat 27 Jul
£5 (£4) / 0131 225 3784
- 20:00 – 22:00
Acorn Antiques: Gloc Musical Theatre
- Written by: Victoria Wood
Written by Victoria Wood and based on the soap opera parody sketches that originally appeared in the Victoria Wood As Seen On TV Shows.
The Questors Theatre, London W5
Wed 29 May
Playhouse
£16; £16 (£14) / 020 8567 5184
- 20:00
Thu 30 May
Playhouse
£16; £16 (£14) / 020 8567 5184
- 20:00
Fri 31 May
Playhouse
£16; £16 (£14) / 020 8567 5184
- 20:00
Sat 1 Jun
Playhouse
£16; £16 (£14) / 020 8567 5184
- 20:00
Bank Holiday Special
Celebrate the bank holiday with a line-up of comedians who, luckily for you, don't get to take the day off.
The Stand, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£10 (£9) / 0131 558 7272
With Boothby Graffoe, Jarlath Regan and Chloe Philip.
- 20:30
The Stand, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Daniel Kitson: After The Beginning. Before The End
Offbeat humour and inventive storytelling from the multi-award winning stand-up.
Colchester Arts Centre
Wed 19 Jun
£10 phone for availability / 01206 500900
- 20:30
The Corn Exchange, Newbury
Tue 28 May
Auditorium
£10 / 01635 522733
- 19:45
Exeter Phoenix
Tue 18 Jun
£10 / 01392 667080
- 20:00
Also on at:
- Gala, Durham
- Harrogate Theatre
- Hull Truck Theatre
- The Junction, Cambridge
- Lincoln Performing Arts Centre
- MAC (Midlands Arts Centre), Birmingham
- Norwich Arts Centre
- The Oxford Playhouse
- Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
- Sheffield Theatres
- Sherman Cymru, Cardiff
- Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
The Lady Boys of Bangkok
Glamorous Amorous! The Lady Boys of Bangkok are back with a fabulous new show for 2013! Dripping with diamante and sizzling on stage with new songs and side splitting comedy. From J-Lo to Whitney, the stars and chart-topping hits just keep on coming. Party like there’s no tomorrow with The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Europe's…
The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton
Wed 22 May
Thu 23 May
Fri 24 May
Al Murray: The Only Way is Epic
A brand new show from everyone's favourite bigoted landlord, Al Murray, star of Happy Hour. Please only cheer at the irony and stay in your house if you actually hate the French.
Alban Arena, St Albans
Thu 23 May
£25.50 / 01727 844488
- 19:30
The Brewhouse, Taunton
Thu 20 Jun
£26.50 phone for availability / 01823 283244
- 19:30
Broxbourne Civic Hall, Hoddesdon
Sun 26 May
£25.50 / 01992 441946
- 19:30
Also on at:
- The Central Theatre, Chatham
- The Civic Hall, Bedworth
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
- Colchester Arts Centre
- Colston Hall, Bristol
- Corn Exchange, King's Lynn
- Derby Assembly Rooms
- Electric Palace Bridport
- Grove Theatre, Dunstable
- Jersey Opera House
- Marina Theatre, Lowestoft
- Milton Keynes Theatre
Childish Things 10
Comedy for a good cause.
New Theatre, Oxford
Mon 24 Mar
£25–£55 / 0870 606 3500
Tue 25 Mar
£25–£55 / 0870 606 3500
Comedy Club
Sharp and topical satire and political comedy from stand-up and writer for Empire Square, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Friday Night Project, Nick Doody. Also featuring Paul Ricketts and MC Jonnie Price.
Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen
Fri 24 May
£8 ( £6) / 0845 226 3510
- 20:00
Daniel McLaughlin: Let Me Entertain You
The debut stand-up show from Irish comedian Daniel McLaughlin, featuring his unique take on everything from religion to sport and much more. Suitable for ages 18+.


