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The Real McCoy Part 2
The show features the original cast of the BBC's Real McCoy Comedy Show, including Mr Frazier, the ladies choice, the dynamic duo Eddie Nestor & Robbie G, and the original Don Dada Of Comedy Curtis Walker.
The Lowry, Salford
Sat 20 Jul
Phone for prices / 0843 208 6000
- 20:00
The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice
- Directed by: Jim Cartwright
- Written by: Jim Cartwright
Jim Cartwright directs an all-star cast in his Olivier Award-winning comedy drama about a shy woman who takes comfort in her father's old records and discovers a hidden talent. Starring Beverley Callard, Ray Quinn, Joe McGann, Duggie Brown and Jess Robinson.
Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
Tue 28 May
£15–£29.50 (£12–£27.50) / 024 7655 3055
- 19:45
Wed 29 May
£15–£29.50 (£12–£27.50) / 024 7655 3055
- 14:30
- 19:45
Thu 30 May
£15–£29.50 (£12–£27.50) / 024 7655 3055
- 19:45
Cambridge Arts Theatre
Mon 10 Jun
£15–£30; £15–£25 / 01223 503333
- 19:45
Tue 11 Jun
£15–£30; £15–£25 / 01223 503333
- 19:45
Wed 12 Jun
£15–£30; £15–£25 / 01223 503333
- 19:45
Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
Tue 21 May
£12–£27 / 01270 368 242
-
19:30
Wed 22 May
£12–£27 / 01270 368 242
- 14:30
- 19:30
Thu 23 May
£12–£27 / 01270 368 242
- 19:30
Also on at:
Rumpelstiltskin
After the smash success of last year's 'Little Red', comes another quirky musical retelling of an old favourite. When a young miller's daughter foolishly lies, she quickly finds herself with only three days and the help of a penguin to save her from losing everything she loves. “Deliciously silly” (The Scotsman), “A…
Friends' Meeting House, Brighton
Sun 26 May
Mon 27 May
Sarah Millican: Home Bird
You'll know her face from talking about cake and cats on the telly, so here's another chance to see the Millican phenomenon in full flight live onstage.
The Anvil, Basingstoke
Tue 5 Nov
£25 phone for availability / 01256 844244
- 20:00
Tue 28 Jan
£25 / 01256 844244
- 20:00
ARC: Stockton Arts Centre, Stockton-on-Tees
Sat 21 Sep
£25 / 01642 525199
- 20:00
Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Sat 19 Apr
£25 / 01892 530613
- 20:00
Also on at:
- Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
- Belfast Waterfront
- Britannia Pier Theatre, Great Yarmouth
- Buxton Opera House
- Caird Hall, Dundee
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
- Cheltenham Town Hall
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
- Colston Hall, Bristol
- The Customs House, South Shields
- De Montfort Hall, Leicester
- Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
The Saturday Show
Sharp, offbeat observations and energetic storytelling from RTE 2's Republic Of Telly, The Panel and Liffey Laughs star Neil Delamere. Also featuring Marcel Lucont and MC JoJo Smith.
The Stand, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sat 8 Jun
£15 / 0844 693 3336
- 20:30
Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre: In Space
Songs, sketches, falsetto and violence, laced with a sci-fi theme from the ever popular Sock Puppets.
Bedford Corn Exchange
Sat 20 Jul
The Carriageworks, Leeds
Sat 2 Nov
£9 (£7) / 0113 224 3801
- 19:00
The Civic, Barnsley
Sun 2 Jun
£9 / 01226 327000
- 19:30
Also on at:
- Clown's Pocket, Neath
- Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
- Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
- Junction, Goole
- The Lass O'Gowrie, Manchester
- Leicester Square Theatre, London WC2H
- Little Theatre, Chorley
- Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan
- Victoria Theatre, Halifax
- The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol
- Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
Sean Hughes: Penguins: Work In Progress
Quick-fire wit and intelligent satire from the stand-up and writer.
Hen & Chickens, London N1
Tue 16 Jul
£11.50 / 020 7704 2001
- 19:30
Mon 22 Jul
£11.50 / 020 7704 2001
- 19:30
Sean Lock: Purple Van Man
You know fine well who he is, now pop along and see his new show, which looks at life from a skewed white van man's perspective.
The Anvil, Basingstoke
Thu 30 May
£21 / 01256 844244
- 20:00
Colchester Arts Centre
Tue 16 Jul
£17.50 phone for availability / 01206 500900
- 20:30
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea
Sun 21 Jul
£20–£21 / 01424 229111
- 20:00
Also on at:
- De Montfort Hall, Leicester
- The Edinburgh Playhouse
- The Hexagon, Reading
- HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London W6
- King's Theatre, Glasgow
- Kings Theatre, Southsea
- Lighthouse: Poole's Centre for the Arts
- Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
- Middlesbrough Town Hall
- New Victoria Theatre, Woking
- Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sands Centre, Carlisle
The Sexual Awakening Of Peter Mayo
Northbrook theatre presents a comical look at the rules and rituals that govern the lives of people who use the internet to find anonymous sex.
Three And Ten, Brighton
Wed 29 May
£7 (£4) / 01273 917272
- 17:30
Thu 30 May
£7 (£4) / 01273 917272
- 19:00
Sexual Freaky Friday
Larry Dean and Christian Elderfield are straight and gay, can you tell which one is which?! One attracts the guys, the other the girls, but it's the wrong way round! Join them as they try to cure metro-sexually transmitted diseases in this aptly titled show! Suitable for ages 18+.
The Hobgoblin, Brighton
Tue 21 May
Wed 22 May
Thu 23 May
Sheeps: Work In Progress
Sketch comedy from Liam Williams, Alistair Roberts and Daran Johnson.
The Invisible Dot Ltd, London N1
Mon 17 Jun
£6 / 020 7424 8918
- 19:45 – 20:45
Tue 18 Jun
£6 / 020 7424 8918
- 19:45 – 20:45
Shirley & Shirley
Energetic sketch and character comedy from Joanna Carolan and Pascale Wilson.
Comedy Cafe Theatre, London EC2A
Tue 21 May
Free / 020 7739 5706
- 20:00
Stewart Lee: Much A-Stew About Nothing
Typically subversive humour from Lee as he works on material for the latest series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Please note: this is a work in progress show.
Buxton Opera House
Mon 14 Oct
£20 / 0845 127 2190
- 19:30
Cheltenham Town Hall
Tue 1 Oct
£20 / 0844 576 2210
- 20:00
Colston Hall, Bristol
Fri 25 Oct
£20 / 0117 922 3686
- 19:00
Also on at:
- De Montfort Hall, Leicester
- Derngate Theatre, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
- The Hexagon, Reading
- Lancaster Grand Theatre
- Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
- Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Soho Theatre, London W1D
- St George's Hall, Bradford
- The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh
- Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
Stewart Lee: Work In Progress
The comedian and writer shapes his follow-up to the sell-out Carpet Remnant World tour with a series of work in progress performances of new and rough material.
The Invisible Dot Ltd, London N1
Tue 16 Jul
£8 phone for availability / 020 7424 8918
- 19:45 – 20:45
Wed 17 Jul
£8 phone for availability / 020 7424 8918
- 19:45 – 20:45
Thu 18 Jul
£8 phone for availability / 020 7424 8918
- 19:45 – 20:45
Soho Theatre, London W1D
Mon 24 Jun
Soho Downstairs
£9.45 / 020 7478 0100
- 22:00
Tue 25 Jun
Soho Downstairs
£9.45 / 020 7478 0100
- 22:00
Wed 26 Jun
Soho Downstairs
£9.45 / 020 7478 0100
- 22:00
Stuff In The Attic: Common Ground Theatre Company
A dark comedy with original music by Pat Whymark that looks at the complexity of sibling relationships and the inevitable fall out when a parent dies.
Sir John Mills Theatre, Ipswich
Fri 28 Jun
£9.50 (£8) / 01473 211498
- 20:00
Sat 29 Jun
£9.50 (£8) / 01473 211498
- 20:00
Terry Christian: Naked Confessions Of A Recovering Catholic
The outspoken TV presenter takes a satirical look back at his life in Manchester and career from The Word to Celebrity Big Brother.
Stockport Masonic Guildhall
Fri 28 Jun
£15 adv; £10 early bird / 0161 480 6531
- 20:00 – 01:00
That Thing In Islington
MC Martyn Hill has Peter Bazely and Gemma Whelan offering some witticisms.
Hope And Anchor, London N1
Fri 24 May
£6; £10 Meal Deal / 020 7354 1312
- 20:00
Tom Stade Totally Rocks!
The charmingly vicious, laid-back Canadian presents his latest solo show.
Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Fri 31 May
£15 / 01592 583302
- 19:30
Artrix, Bromsgrove
Wed 29 May
£15 / 01527 577330
- 20:00
- 20:00
Key Theatre, Peterborough
Thu 30 May
£15 (£13) / 01733 207239
- 20:00
Also on at:
Tracy Morgan
Stand-up from the US comedian, best-known for his role in the comedy series 30 Rock.
HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London W6
Sun 20 Oct
£35–£38.50 / 0844 249 1000
- 19:30
O2 Apollo Manchester
Thu 17 Oct
£32.50 / 0844 477 7677
- 19:00
Travels With My Aunt
- Directed by: Christopher Luscombe
- Written by: Graham Greene (book)
David Bamber, Jonathan Hyde, Gregory Gudgeon and Iain Mitchell will portray a host of characters in Giles Havergal's adaptation of the anarchic comedy, from Graham Greene's novel. Director is Christopher Luscombe.
The Menier Chocolate Factory, London SE1
Tue 21 May
£25 preview; £33 meal deal; £29.50 book before May 2; £31 book after May 2; £39 meal deal (£27.50) / 020 7378 1713
- 20:00
Wed 22 May
£25 preview; £33 meal deal; £29.50 book before May 2; £31 book after May 2; £39 meal deal (£27.50) / 020 7378 1713
- 20:00
Thu 23 May
£25 preview; £33 meal deal; £29.50 book before May 2; £31 book after May 2; £39 meal deal (£27.50) / 020 7378 1713
- 20:00
Tuesday Night Comedy Jam
A wheen of stand-ups and comedy acts presented by Rick Molland. If you think you could handle having a go yourself, there are limited open spots available too.
Belushi's, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
Free / 0131 226 1446
- 20:00 – 22:30
The Vicar Of Dibley
- Written by: Richard Curtis (adaptation)
Milton Keynes Theatre Of Comedy presents a production based on the popular TV sitcom.
Chrysalis Theatre, Milton Keynes
Tue 28 May
£10 / 01908 235000
- 19:30
Wed 29 May
£10 / 01908 235000
- 19:30
Thu 30 May
£10 / 01908 235000
- 19:30
The Victorian In The Wall
- Directed by: Will Adamsdale
- Written by: Jason Barnett
A work-shy writer finds that a Victorian man is living in the wall of his flat, in Will Adamsdale's surreal play with songs about recycling and knock-throughs. Featuring Jason Barnett and Melanie Wilson, co-directed by Lyndsey Turner.
Jerwood Theatre At The Royal Court, London SW1W
Tue 21 May
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
£20; £10 (£15; £15) / 020 7565 5000
-
19:45
Wed 22 May
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
£20; £10 (£15; £15) / 020 7565 5000
- 19:45
Thu 23 May
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
£20; £10 (£15; £15) / 020 7565 5000
- 19:45
Walk On Stage
Open slot for performers of various disciplines including juggling, singing, dancing, comedy, magic and acrobatics.
Totnes Studio Lounge
Sat 22 Jun
£8; £6 adv / 01803 862267
- 20:00
The Watery Journey Of Nereus Pike
Fringe First-winning theatre-maker and comedian Laura Mugridge presents a solo show with live music created in collaboration with Katy Schutte and Tom Adams. Not suitable for under 12s.
Berry Theatre, Southampton
Thu 23 May
£10 (£8) / 01489 799499
- 19:30
Bristol Old Vic
Tue 28 May
£12 (£8) / 0117 987 7877
- 20:00
Wed 29 May
£12 (£8) / 0117 987 7877
- 20:00
Thu 30 May
£12 (£8) / 0117 987 7877
- 20:00


