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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
Fri 31 May
£13 / 020 7478 0170
Sat 1 Jun
£13 / 020 7478 0170
Fri 7 Jun
£29.50 / 020 7478 0170
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
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Mon 27 May
Spank!
Spank! returns for an incredible 10th year with sexy hosts, awesome comedians and inevitable gratuitous nudity. You love it! ‘This is what the festival should be about’ (List). ‘Legendary party night … get down there right away!’ (Time Out).
Underbelly, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
Sat 3 Aug
£15.50 (£14.50) / 08445 458252
Sun 4 Aug
£13.50 (£12.50) / 08445 458252
Jenny Eclair: Eclairious
A grumpy look at life from Ms Eclair, giving her usual wry take on life.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Sun 26 May
£15 / 01463 234234
Part of Happyness.
- 21:45
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
Sat 1 Jun
Comedy Night
Up-and-coming comedians entertain you to a pretty sweet backdrop and for absolutely no pennies at all.
Old Chain Pier, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 552 4960
- 21:00 – 00:00
Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties
Observational humour from the Dublin-stand-up and actor about reaching middle age.
Venue 150 @ EICC, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
£19.50 / 0844 847 1639
Sat 3 Aug
£19.50 / 0844 847 1639
Sun 4 Aug
£17.50 / 0844 847 1639
Jimmy Carr: Gagging Order
The deadpan one presents his new crude, rude, but clever show, no doubt packed with puns aplenty and jokes that teeter on the verge of acceptability.
Exeter Corn Exchange
Fri 6 Sep
£35.50 / 01392 665866
- 22:00
William Aston Hall, Wrexham
Sat 12 Oct
£25 / 01978 292015
- 22:00
Brendon Burns Hasn't Heard of You Either
The cult Australian comedian, not for the faint of heart, brings another show brimming in foul-mouthed rants and questionable taste to the Fringe.
The Stand, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
£12 (£11) / 0131 558 7272
Sat 3 Aug
£12 (£11) / 0131 558 7272
Sun 4 Aug
£12 (£11) / 0131 558 7272
Jason Byrne's Special Eye
A brand new high-energy show for 2013 from the Dublin-born stand-up.
Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh
Wed 31 Jul
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
£19.50 / 08445 458252
99 Club Late
Guest acts take to the stage for an evening of laughter.
The Wheatsheaf, London W1T
Sat 1 Jun
£12 unreserved seating / 07760 488119
- 21:30 – 23:00
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Hold onto your funny bones – Comedy Central is taking over The Stand, chucking some of series curator Stewart Lee's fave comedians in your direction for a full week of fun. There are two shows each day, but these are probably fated to sell out, so get in quick!
The Stand, Edinburgh
Mon 8 Jul
£8 (£7) / 0131 558 7272
- 21:15
Tue 9 Jul
£8 (£7) / 0131 558 7272
- 21:15
Wed 10 Jul
£8 (£7) / 0131 558 7272
- 21:15
Thu 11 Jul
£8 (£7) / 0131 558 7272
- 21:15
The Battle of the Sexes
Adam's Apple, a musical duo, give their unique slant on the ups & downs of relationships before and after marriage. This gentle battle of the sexes is waged with weapons of song, some hats and all the technology of a blackboard. "A triumph of wit and sophistication!" (Dulwich Festival) Please note 18+ age restriction…
The Dukebox Theatre, Hove
Thu 23 May
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Christian O'Connell: Work In Progress
The stand-up and award-winning radio DJ tries out new material for his debut solo show.
Etcetera Theatre, London NW1
Thu 30 May
£5 / 020 7482 4857
- 21:30
Thu 20 Jun
£5 / 020 7482 4857
- 21:30
Hen & Chickens, London N1
Tue 28 May
£7.50 / 020 7704 2001
- 21:30
Tue 11 Jun
£7.50 / 020 7704 2001
- 21:30
Wed 24 Jul
£7.50 / 020 7704 2001
- 21:30
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 25 May
£7 (£5) / 0141 332 2159
- 21:00
Sat 1 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0141 332 2159
- 21:00
Sat 8 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0141 332 2159
- 21:00
Dead Things Don't Talk
Life presented as a moment of dark, absurd and surreal comedy - Scandinavian style. Swedish stand-up Tomas Ahlbeck and friend(s). Suitable for ages 18+.
The Quadrant, Brighton
Thu 23 May
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
The Friday Show
Friday night sparkles with the promise of comedy in a basement, courtesy of those good folk at The Stand. Hurrah!
The Stand, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
£12 (£10; Members £6) / 0131 558 7272
Stu Murphy gets to grips with Boothby Graffoe, Jarlath Regan, Chloe Philip and Davey Strong.
Fri 31 May
£12 (£10; Members £6) / 0131 558 7272
There's Susan Morrison, expertly hosting Gary Little, Johnny Candon, Adam Staunton and Ben Verth.
Fri 7 Jun
£12 (£10; Members £6) / 0131 558 7272
It's only bleedin' Frank Rossitano (30 Rock you guys) aka Judah Friedlander, appearing tonight, alongside Loretta Maine, John Gavin and host Stu Murphy.
Greg Proops
The long-established star of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" returns with more stand-up.
Soho Theatre, London W1D
Wed 19 Jun
Soho Downstairs
£12.50–£20 / 020 7478 0100
- 21:30
Thu 20 Jun
Soho Downstairs
£12.50–£20 / 020 7478 0100
- 21:30
Fri 21 Jun
Soho Downstairs
£12.50–£20 / 020 7478 0100
- 21:30
Sat 22 Jun
Soho Downstairs
£12.50–£20 / 020 7478 0100
- 21:30
Joel Dommett: Nunchuck Silver Medallist 2002
Amiable stories and anecdotes from the former Skins actor.
Soho Theatre, London W1D
Mon 10 Jun
Soho Upstairs
£10; £12.50 (£10; £10) / 020 7478 0100
- 21:15
Tue 11 Jun
Soho Upstairs
£10; £12.50 (£10; £10) / 020 7478 0100
- 21:15
Wed 12 Jun
Soho Upstairs
£10; £12.50 (£10; £10) / 020 7478 0100
- 21:15
Jonny Woo: Wonder Wooman
An evening of laughter, anecdotes, songs and all-round entertainment, as the 'Tranny Superstar' invites us all to party, not just with him, but with some of his most surreal characters, including Spam Ayres and a rapping Mary Portas.
Soho Theatre, London W1D
Fri 24 May
Soho Downstairs
£10; £15 (£12.50) / 020 7478 0100
- 21:45
Sat 25 May
Soho Downstairs
£10; £15 (£12.50) / 020 7478 0100
- 21:45
Tue 28 May
Soho Downstairs
£10; £15 (£12.50) / 020 7478 0100
- 21:45
LIMBO
A summer celebration of otherworldly proportions, welcome to the greatest party ever between heaven and hell. Witness heart-stopping illusions, mind-bending manoeuvres, breathtaking dance moves and thrilling live music from a coterie of highly skilled international performers. A spectacular new production from the…
Royal Festival Hall, London SE1
Sat 14 Sep
£10–£50 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073
- 21:15
Luisa Omielan: What Would Beyonce Do?
Contemporary stand-up and improv from the up-and-coming comic as she compares her life and achievements to those of the popular singer.
Old Market Inn, Holsworthy
Sat 13 Jul
£12 / 01409 253941
- 21:00
Soho Theatre, London W1D
Tue 28 May
£15; £20 (£12.50; £17.50) / 020 7478 0100
- 21:30
Wed 29 May
£15; £20 (£12.50; £17.50) / 020 7478 0100
- 21:30
Thu 30 May
£15; £20 (£12.50; £17.50) / 020 7478 0100
- 21:30
MegaGames with Tom Webb
Interactive game show where you (yes you) dictate how much fun you have. Featuring new twists all the old-school faves including Human Hungry Hippos, Crowd Kerplunk and Audience Guess Who?.
The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0131 558 8209
- 23:00 – 00:00
Sun 4 Aug
Free / 0131 558 8209
- 23:00 – 00:00
Mon 5 Aug
Free / 0131 558 8209
- 23:00 – 00:00
Peacock & Gamble: Don't Even Want To Be On Telly Anyway
Two-time Chortle Comedy Award nominees Ray Peacock and Ed Gamble embrace the lunacy after their successful Emergency Broadcast tour.
Soho Theatre, London W1D
Thu 30 May
Soho Upstairs
£10 / 020 7478 0100
- 21:15
Fri 31 May
Soho Upstairs
£10 / 020 7478 0100
- 21:15
Sat 1 Jun
Soho Upstairs
£10 / 020 7478 0100
- 21:15
Peacock & Gamble: Don't Even Want To Be On Telly Anyway
Two-time Chortle Comedy Award nominees Ray Peacock and Ed Gamble embrace the lunacy after their successful Emergency Broadcast tour.
Soho Theatre, London W1D
Thu 30 May
Soho Upstairs
£10 / 020 7478 0100
- 21:15
Fri 31 May
Soho Upstairs
£10 / 020 7478 0100
- 21:15
Sat 1 Jun
Soho Upstairs
£10 / 020 7478 0100
- 21:15




