After 5pm, Comedy

• 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.

Hard-hitting and intelligent humour as the stand-up and political activist tries out new material.

The energetic star of Good News and Mock the Week takes his Wonderbox on tour.

• Written by: Seamus O'Rourke

Big James Anthony Lowery just wants to get on with things. The Offaly farmer tries to come to terms with the death of two of his family members, the only way he knows how. Comedy drama by Seamus O'Rourke.

Songs, sketches, falsetto and violence, laced with a sci-fi theme from the ever popular Sock Puppets.

A dark blend of cabaret, music, mime and comedy.

A veritable feast of funny sorts regularly gather at the Soho Comedy Club to tickle your comedy taste buds.

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.

Observational humour and satirical wit from the stand-up trio.

Scarlet Lights rock! Staring on the same bill with such well known acts as Russell Kane & Sarah Millican. Schmoozing at festivals with the likes of Jimmy Carr and the inspirational Keith Chegwin. Discovered by the man who launched the successful career of Peter Kay, Agraman, who has been quoted saying the Scarlet’s…

Join Maggie Muff and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of love, booze and whips.

Dry and deadpan wit from Stephen Carlin.

Guest acts take to the stage for an evening of laughter.

Uplifting stand-up from Jarlath Regan, plus Joe Lycett,

Playful wit from James Acaster, plus Sol Bernstein and Joe Bor.

Stand-up from one of the writers of Russell Howard's Good News, John Robbins, alongside Suzi Ruffell and Ola.

Smart gags and insightful humour from 2011 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee Holly Walsh, who famously broke her arm jumping from a pier as part of a stunt at a festival. Also featuring Marlon Davies and Daliso Chaponda.

Intelligent and insightful humour from Yianni Agisilaou, plus Tom Allen and Mowten.

Energetic stand-up from Spencer Brown, plus Paddy Lennox and Joe Lycett.

Wit and wisdom from Spencer Brown, plus Mowten and other guest acts.

Disney promised we'd be princesses, so why are we crying into our Häagen-Dazs? Personal, interactive and inspirational 'how to…' on dating for the 21st century wannabe-princess'. A show for anyone who has ever loved, been loved or longed for a diamond the size of their fist. "Positive, fun, feel-good… the best Free Fringe…

Touring with Ed Sheeran, entertaining 10,000 St Paddy’s Day revellers in Trafalgar Square, and winning Best Newcomer at the 2012 Adelaide Fringe: it’s been a busy year for Abandoman! Now Ireland’s top comedy hip-hop improv team return to Udderbelly Festival at Southbank Centre for more mind blowing, word bending lyrical…