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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

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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…and at 27 other places

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

…and 13 more dates until 24 Aug

Blind Date

A fast and funny fusion of improvisation, theatre, and social experiment in which you'll experience all the exhilaration and excitement of new love as Mimi goes on a blind date with a different man every night.

Charing Cross Theatre, London WC2N

Tue 28 May

£13 / 020 7478 0170

Wed 29 May

£13 / 020 7478 0170

Thu 30 May

£13 / 020 7478 0170

…and 38 more dates until 13 Jul

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 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
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Gyles Brandreth: Looking For Happiness

Just A Minute/One Show Gyles won multiple five stars for his last Edinburgh sell-out. Now the award-winning raconteur and ex MP explores the secrets of How to Be Happy. 'Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet' (Daily Mail).

Gala, Durham

Sat 19 Oct

£17 / 0191 332 4041

  • 19:30

Norwich Playhouse

Sat 5 Oct

£17.50 / 01603 598598

  • 20:00

Richmond Theatre

Fri 22 Nov

£22 / 0870 060 6651

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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

Over-14s only

£15 / 0844 844 0444

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

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

  • 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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Dave Spikey: Words Don't Come Easy

Stand-up from that one off of Phoenix Nights, talking about the ways in which the English language can leave us tongue-tied.

Embassy Theatre, Skegness

Fri 29 Nov

£18 / 0845 674 0505

  • 19:30

Falkirk Town Hall

Thu 25 Jul

£16.50 (£14.50) / 01324 506850

Part of Funny in Falkirk.

  • 19:30
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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

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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

Thu 23 May

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 7 more dates until 1 Jun

Big Boys Don't Dance

Two brothers take you through side-splitting stereotypical male behaviour and phenomenal dance outbreaks in this energetic award-winning comedy. Winner of the Ovation Award and brought to Brighton as part of the Best of South Africa Showcase. "'The Hangover' meets 'Flashdance'" (Cue Magazine). “Fabulous dancing and…

The Warren, Brighton

Thu 23 May

£9 (£7) / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

£9 (£7) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

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The Ginge, the Geordie and the Geek

A night of comedy madness from this highly-acclaimed sketch show featuring surreal characters and 80s power ballads.

Just the Tonic, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

£10 / 0131 556 5375

Preview

Fri 2 Aug

£10 / 0131 556 5375

Preview

Sat 3 Aug

£14 (£13) / 0131 556 5375

…and 19 more dates until 25 Aug

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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The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous

The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.

Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy

Tue 27 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Wed 28 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Thu 29 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30
…and 3 more dates until 5 Sep

macrobert, Stirling

Mon 29 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

Tue 30 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

Wed 31 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton

Thu 23 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

Fri 24 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

Sat 25 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

…and 7 more dates until 1 Jun

Miranda Hart, Q & A

Energetic humour, storytelling and wordplay from the English actress, comedian, and writer.

Cadogan Hall, London SW1X

Thu 6 Jun

£15 / 020 7730 4500

  • 19:00

The Colour Ham

Magical comedy sketch group comprising Colin McLeod, Gavin Oattes and Kevin McMahon, making good use of absurdity, magic and mentalism. Member Gavin Oattes allegedly once licked Paul Daniels' face, so anything could happen, really. Over 18s only.

Just the Tonic, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

£5 / 0131 556 5375

Preview

Fri 2 Aug

£8 (£7) / 0131 556 5375

Sat 3 Aug

£8 (£7) / 0131 556 5375

…and 13 more dates until 24 Aug

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

Thu 23 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Jenny Eclair: Eclairious

A grumpy look at life from Ms Eclair, giving her usual wry take on life.

Exeter Phoenix

Thu 11 Jul

£17.50 / 01392 667080

  • 20:00

Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton

Sat 25 May

£17.50 (£16.50) / 023 8066 7683

  • 20:00

The Poly, Falmouth

Fri 12 Jul

£17.50 / 01326 319461

  • 20:00

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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.

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