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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.

Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford

Thu 23 Jan

£16.50 / 01785 254653

  • 20:00

Harrogate Theatre

Sun 16 Feb

£16.50 / 01423 502116

  • 20:00

The Laugh Inn, Chester

Wed 27 Nov

£16.50 / 01244 401626

  • 20:00

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Back to the 80s

Reminisce on the era that taste ignored with this musical in the style of films like Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Karate Kid, all set to the greatest hits of the 80s.

Falkirk Town Hall

Fri 24 May

£7 (£5) / 01324 506850

  • 19:30 – 21:45

Sat 25 May

£7 (£5) / 01324 506850

  • 19:30 – 21:45

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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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

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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

…and 2 more dates until 28 Sep

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…and at 11 other places

Dead Sleazy

An evening of comedy, film and hard zombie science. The resident Zombiologist delivers an interactive survivor’s guide to a Zombie apocalypse, followed by a Q&A and a screening of The Evil Dead.

Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow

Thu 6 Jun

£5 / 0141 333 0900

Part of Glasgow Science Festival.

  • 19:30 – 23:00

Comedy @ The State

The granddaddy of Glasgow comedy venues continues to attract some of Scotland's best comedians to its wee basement of joy. Clever granddaddy.

The State Bar, Glasgow

Sat 18 May

£7 (£5) / 0141 332 2159

  • 21:00

Sat 25 May

£7 (£5) / 0141 332 2159

  • 21:00

Sat 1 Jun

£7 (£5) / 0141 332 2159

  • 21:00
…and 8 more dates until 27 Jul

Southside Fringe

A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.

Southside, Glasgow

Sun 19 May

Times & prices vary

Mon 20 May

Times & prices vary

Tue 21 May

Times & prices vary

…and 5 more dates until 26 May

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
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Will Mars: Americana: Preview

Dark observational satire from the Treason Show writer.

The Quadrant, Brighton

Sat 18 May

Free / 01273 917272

  • 19:00

Sun 19 May

Free / 01273 917272

  • 19:00

The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs

Hilarious and harrowing tale where we meet Steve Jobs and Chinese workers toiling to make our beloved iPhones. A retooled version of the controversial monologue whose 'fact'-based story created a media maelstrom, written by Mike Daisey and performed by Grant O’Rourke.

Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Sat 18 May

Main Auditorium

£10 / 0141 552 4267

Part of Mayfesto.

Sun 19 May

Main Auditorium

£10 / 0141 552 4267

Part of Mayfesto.

Scottish Opera: The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance was written in a hurry so that Gilbert & Sullivan could open it on Broadway and finally taste those sweet, sweet American royalties, but in spite of its mercenary origin it's one of the best-loved operettas ever written, a crazily sparkling farce with a bumbling but patriotic pirate crew, some…

Bristol Hippodrome

Tue 18 Jun

£14.75–£47.50 / 0844 847 2325

Wed 19 Jun

£15–£47.50 / 0844 847 2325

Thu 20 Jun

£15–£47.50 / 0844 847 2325

…and 2 more dates until 22 Jun

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Thu 6 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 01463 234234

  • 19:15

Fri 7 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 01463 234234

  • 19:15

Sat 8 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 01463 234234

  • 14:15
  • 19:15

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Tue 28 May

£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000

Thu 30 May

£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000

Fri 31 May

£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000

Sat 1 Jun

£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000

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Will Mars: Americana (Preview)

A show about how America changed the world. Well, how America changed the world for one man. Not that having your world changed is good. Sometimes it is but sometimes not. Alright, it's just a show about a guy. Will Mars is "Fearless" (The List), "Engaging" (Chortle) and writes jokes that "Take us out of our mundane…

The Quadrant, Brighton

Sat 18 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 19 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

Sat 18 May

£7 / 0131 225 7171

  • 20:30

Fri 24 May

£7 / 0131 225 7171

  • 20:30

Sat 25 May

£7 / 0131 225 7171

  • 20:30
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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+.

The Quadrant, Brighton

Fri 31 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

How to Be Rich and Thin

Pauline Curtin believes that Wallis Simpson was right, "You can never be too Rich or too Thin". But instead of a prince Pauline married frogs. The frogs paid alimony, enabling her to travel first class in a fanciful world where 'authentic' is only useful if it describes a fur coat. And lettuce is as 'green' as she'll go.

The Quadrant, Brighton

Sun 19 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Mon 20 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Tue 21 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 3 more dates until 24 May

Threegomaniacs

Three diverse acclaimed upcoming stand-ups present a fresh and heady mix of sardonic observations, dark whimsy and razor-sharp musical wit. Suitable for ages 18+.

The Quadrant, Brighton

Mon 20 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Mon 27 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

WeGotTickets Brighton Fringe New Act Competition

Leading New Act Contest promoters Laughing Horse present the WeGotTickets Brighton Fringe New Act Competition. Spread over 4 heats and a final, competitors perform in front of a panel of expert judges for the chance to be crowned Best New Act at Brighton Fringe 2013. Up to 10 competitors perform each night alongside a top…

The Quadrant, Brighton

Tue 21 May

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Tue 28 May

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

£6 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

The History Boys

  • Written by: Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett's celebrated play about an unruly bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university.

Sheffield Theatres

Sat 18 May

Crucible

£1 public dressed rehearsal; £19; £19; £15; £21; £9 / 0114 249 6000

  • 19:30

Mon 20 May

Crucible

£1 public dressed rehearsal; £19; £19; £15; £21; £9 / 0114 249 6000

  • 19:30

Tue 21 May

Crucible

£1 public dressed rehearsal; £19; £19; £15; £21; £9 / 0114 249 6000

  • 19:30
…and 15 more dates until 8 Jun back to top

My Son's Not Rainman: John Williams

John's 41 and a single dad. The Boy's aged 10 and autistic. He isn't a genius. His only special power is making his dad laugh. A lot. This is their story of magic trains, Lego, the 75 bus and life in a chaotic world neither of them will ever really understand. Directed by ITV British Comedy Awards nominee Anna Crilly.

The Quadrant, Brighton

Fri 31 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Ken Dodd: The Happiness Show

The Liverpool-born veteran comic, actor and singer-songwriter takes to the stage for his latest tour. Dodd's career has spanned over 50 years, during this time he has starred in films including, Alice In Wonderland and Kenneth Brannagh's version of Hamlet. He delivers fast and sharp one-liners along with his brand of…

Grand Opera House, York

Sun 7 Jul

£19–£22 / 0844 871 3024

Palace Theatre, Mansfield

Thu 23 May

£20 (£18.50) / 01623 633133

  • 19:00

Princess Theatre, Torquay

Sat 7 Sep

£19–£21 / 0870 847 2315

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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

Sat 18 May

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 19 May

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Mon 20 May

£28 / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 11 more dates until 1 Jun

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

Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal

Sat 18 May

£25.50 / 01539 725133

  • 19:30

The Brewhouse, Taunton

Thu 20 Jun

£26.50 phone for availability / 01823 283244

  • 19:30

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…and at 9 other places

Comedy Club

The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club bring their funniest to the stage.

Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent

Sat 18 May

Britannia Suite

£12.50 / 0844 871 7649

Sat 15 Jun

Britannia Suite

£12.50 / 0844 871 7649

Sat 20 Jul

Britannia Suite

£12.50 / 0844 871 7649

…and 5 more dates until 21 Dec back to top