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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
Also on at:
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Also on at:
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
Ardal O'Hanlon
Sharp observational humour from the Dublin-born stand-up and actor best known for his television sitcom roles in Channel 4's Father Ted and BBC1's My Hero.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre Cinema
Fri 1 Nov
£10–£20 / 01970 623232
- 20:00
Alban Arena, St Albans
Sat 12 Oct
£20 / 01727 844488
- 20:00
The Anvil, Basingstoke
Wed 27 Nov
£20 ( £18; £18) / 01256 844244
- 20:00
Also on at:
- Armagh Theatre And Arts Centre
- Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
- Belfast Waterfront
- Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
- City Hall, Salisbury
- Derby Assembly Rooms
- Dorking Halls
- Electric Palace Bridport
- G Live, Guildford
- Gala, Durham
- Harrogate Theatre
- Hull New Theatre
Bob and Jim – Two Stars
Bob and Jim tell the story of their showbiz lives interspersed with a few flange-distorted uke pop covers and the odd bit of mime. “Very funny” (Time Out), “Top-notch buffoonery” (The List), “Truly inspired” (British Comedy Guide), “I laughed like a loon” (Fringe Guru). “Endearing old pros” (Chortle). A family friendly…
Three And Ten, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Mon 27 May
Breakneck Comedy
A night of comedy with open mic opportunities and a different line-up every time.
Blue Lamp, Aberdeen
Sat 1 Jun
£10 / 07702 305532
With Gus Lymburn hosting Shazia Mirza, Jonny Thomson and guests.
- 20:30
Sat 8 Jun
£10 / 07702 305532
Billy Kirkwood MCs with Bruce Morton and other guests.
- 20:30
Fri 14 Jun
£10 / 07702 305532
With MC Gus Lymburn and Rory O'Hanlon.
- 20:30
Snafu, Aberdeen
Tue 21 May
£5 in advance; £6 on the door / 07702 305532
Featuring Jojo Sutherland and guests.
- 20:30
Sat 25 May
£10 / 07702 305532
Featuring Jo Caulfield.
- 20:30
Tue 28 May
£5 in advance; £6 on the door / 07702 305532
With Bill Dewar plus guests.
- 20:30
Calendar Girls
- Directed by: Mel Sessions
Mel Sessions directs the popular story of a group of women from the Yorkshire W.I who pose nude for a charity calender to raise money for a local hospital.
Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich
Thu 23 May
£8–£12 / 01603 620917
- 19:30
Fri 24 May
£8–£12 / 01603 620917
- 19:30
Sat 25 May
£8–£12 / 01603 620917
- 19:30
The Hothouse
- Directed by: Jamie Lloyd
- Written by: Harold Pinter
Simon Russell Beale and John Simm star in Jamie Lloyd's production of Harold Pinter's tragicomedy, set during a Christmas day in a state-run mental institution.
Trafalgar Studios, London SW1A
Tue 21 May
0844 871 7627
Wed 22 May
0844 871 7627
Jack Dee
Reportedly returning to touring after a six-year absence in order 'to spend less time with the family', expect more of the usual deliciously dry takes on life from TV rent-a-grump Dee.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Thu 30 May
£21 / 0844 871 7607
Bristol Hippodrome
Sun 26 May
£22 / 0844 847 2325
G Live, Guildford
Wed 29 May
£22 / 0844 770 1797
- 20:00
Tue 4 Jun
£22 / 0844 770 1797
- 20:00
Also on at:
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
Lucy Porter: People Person
Experimental humour and social insights and observations exploring whether the stand-up should try to be a more cynical person.
Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
Sat 22 Jun
MET Studio
£15 / 01785 254653
- 20:00
Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth
Fri 31 May
£12 / 01900 826448
- 20:00
Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington
Thu 23 May
£14 (£12; £11) / 020 8977 7558
- 20:00
Also on at:
Noises Off: Boston Playgoers Society
A comedy theatre production.
Blackfriars Arts Centre, Boston
Sat 1 Jun
£12 (£10) / 01205 363108
- 19:30
The Odd Couple (Female Version)
- Written by: Neil Simon
An adaptation of Neil Simon's famous comedy with the two leading roles performed by women.
Ilkley Playhouse
Tue 21 May
Wharfeside Theatre
£8.50; £9 (£7.50; £7.50; Children £4.50; Children £4.50; £4.50; £4.50) / 01943 609539
- 19:30
Wed 22 May
Wharfeside Theatre
£8.50; £9 (£7.50; £7.50; Children £4.50; Children £4.50; £4.50; £4.50) / 01943 609539
- 19:30
Thu 23 May
Wharfeside Theatre
£8.50; £9 (£7.50; £7.50; Children £4.50; Children £4.50; £4.50; £4.50) / 01943 609539
- 19:30
Red Raw
Weekly beginners' showcase where the bright young things of Scotland's comedy circuit strut their stuff for an entirely reasonable two whole pounds. The occasional seasoned act drops by to try out new material, so it's a bit of a win/win really.
The Stand, Glasgow
Tue 21 May
Tue 28 May
£2 / 0844 335 8879
- 20:30
Tue 4 Jun
Rising Damp
- Written by: Eric Chappell
ITV's top comedy of all time comes to the stage in a brand-new production from the Comedy Theatre Company.
Darlington Civic Theatre
Tue 21 May
£18–£19.60; £22.50–£24.50; £17 (Children £22.50–£20.50; £22.50–£20.50) / 01325 486555
- 19:30
Wed 22 May
£18–£19.60; £22.50–£24.50; £17 (Children £22.50–£20.50; £22.50–£20.50) / 01325 486555
- 19:30
Thu 23 May
£18–£19.60; £22.50–£24.50; £17 (Children £22.50–£20.50; £22.50–£20.50) / 01325 486555
- 14:00
- 19:30
The Lowry, Salford
Mon 27 May
Lyric Theatre
£12–£22 (Children £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20) / 0843 208 6000
- 19:30
Tue 28 May
Lyric Theatre
£12–£22 (Children £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20) / 0843 208 6000
- 19:30
- 19:30
Wed 29 May
Lyric Theatre
£12–£22 (Children £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20) / 0843 208 6000
- 14:00
- 14:00
- 19:30
- 19:30
Malvern Theatres
Mon 10 Jun
Festival Theatre
£9.50–£22.50 / 01684 892277
- 19:30
Tue 11 Jun
Festival Theatre
£9.50–£22.50 / 01684 892277
- 19:30
Wed 12 Jun
Festival Theatre
£9.50–£22.50 / 01684 892277
- 14:30
- 19:30
Also on at:
Roy Chubby Brown
Blue comedy from man branded 'too rude for television'. Never mind the comedy, that patchwork jacket is hardly fit for public consumption.
Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
Sat 16 Nov
£19 / 0844 854 2776
- 19:30
Bristol Hippodrome
Wed 12 Jun
£20.50–£22 / 0844 847 2325
Britannia Pier Theatre, Great Yarmouth
Wed 18 Sep
£19 / 01493 842209
- 19:30
Also on at:
- Corn Exchange, Bedford
- Corn Exchange, Stamford
- The Edinburgh Playhouse
- Embassy Theatre, Skegness
- The Forum Theatre, Billingham
- Grand Theatre, Swansea
- Grimsby Auditorium
- King's Theatre, Glasgow
- Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
- Melton Theatre, Melton Mowbray
- Middleton Arena, Manchester
- New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Tenacious D
Classic and comedy rock from actor Jack Black with his lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass.
O2 Academy Leeds
Mon 16 Dec
Phone for prices / 0113 389 1555
- 19:00
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London W12
Sun 8 Dec
£35 / 020 8354 3300
- 19:00
Tom Walsh: Talk
A one-man show based on the internet phenomenon, TED Talks, this is an absurd while seemingly heartfelt talk, with powerpoint for further clarity. How much nonsense will you believe? The show derives material from 8 different actual TED talks, pieced together, with my own (mostly true) real life material (and some…
