Late night events, Comedy

Co-star alongside John Oliver of the hit podcast 'The Bugle', regular on BBC 5Live's '7 Day Sunday', sporadic appearer on BBC Radio 4, and ESPNCricinfo.com's leading cricket satirist, Zaltzman comes to Udderbelly Festival following a totally sold-out one-night tour of Bangladesh's only comedy club. Suitable for ages 16+.

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…

After over one hundred and eighty two (and a half) shows presented throughout the world, from NYC to Paris via your sister's basement, Airnadette, the biggest Airband in the galaxy is ready to storm London. This is an hour of unbelievable pop culture entertainment, where six unstoppable 'musicians' dub the greatest songs…

The nation's favourite pub philosopher turns pop-up publican, bringing his unique satirical genius to the London Wonderground. Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, is be joined by a host of special guests each night – comedy, variety and music are all on tap in this headline show. The ringmaster of rabble-rousing invites you…

Often the sexiest stories are the ones you don't quite finish. Join the sometimes-sweet, mostly-naughty girls of Sugar & Vice for late night songs and laughter. Courtney's saving herself until marriage and knows that you find that weird. Brydie spent herself some time ago and has been living on sexual credit ever…

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!

A host of comedians who provide something more anarchic than your typical comedy evening, busting out their best comedy moves, with a line-up that change each time.

Award-winning comedian and Paramount Comedy Best New Act finalist Amadeus Martin is here with farce-paced storytelling and observations. Amadeus also brings his badly drawn pictures and presents not-to-scale graphs and charts for those finicky analysts i.e. ‘Spannalysts’ who prefer reasoning rather than relying on…

Sharp storytelling and intelligent observations.

Award-winning comic and TV regular Andi Osho, as seen on 'Live At The Apollo', 'Mock the Week' and 'Stand Up For The Week', presents this one-off show full of hilarious and heart-warming comedy. Runs for 60 minutes. Suitable for ages 16+. 'Hilarious' (The Sun) 'Perfect delivery' (The Guardian) 'Recommended' (Time…

Renowned for his cutting-edge comedy and intrepid social commentary, Andrew Maxwell is requisite viewing for comedy fans. You've seen him on 'Mock The Week', 'Celebrity Juice', 'Have I Got News For You', 'Argumental' and BBC Three's' 9/11 Conspiracy Road-trip'. Now see him live. Suitable for ages 14+. Runs for…

Political Animal, the nation’s only and probably best political stand-up gig, comes to the Udderbelly Festival, to harangue and cajole a very naughty planet. Hosted by the undisputed, sporadically acclaimed, Andy Zaltzman (half of Times Online’s hit podcast, ‘The Bugle’ and star of ‘Andy Zaltzman’s History of the Third…

‘Father Ted’ star Ardal O’Hanlan is delighted to present his latest stand-up show for 2013. The style is observational, the subject matter is life itself, and the default expression is one of utter disbelief. Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes silly, but always punchy. Suitable for ages 14 and over. Runs approximately one…

‘Austentatious: An Improvised Novel’ is an hour-long comedy play spun in the style of Jane Austen – and entirely improvised from scratch every time! A seasoned cast including fast-rising comics Cariad Lloyd and Rachel Parris present an eloquent, irreverent, and 100% improvised take on Britain’s best-loved novelist.

An irreverent, improvised show from The Milk Monitors, with suggestions coming from the audience, present, in period costume and live cello accompaniment, a witty homage to Jane Austen. Featuring comedians Cariad Lloyd, Andrew Murray and Joseph Morpurgo.

Surreal humour from the Mexican wrestling mask-draped-with-bacon-wearing cult 1980s Canadian comedian.

Energetic humour and surreal improvisations as Canadian stand-up Phil Nichol presents his brand of mischievous rantings. Also featuring Ian Stone, Ian Cognito and Ian Moore.

Energetic humour and surreal improvisations as Canadian stand-up Phil Nichol presents his brand of mischievous rantings. Also featuring Ian Stone, Ian Cognito and Dana Alexander.

Social commentary and political observations from Dublin-born stand-up, star of BBC3's Conspiracy Roadtrip and 2011 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee for Best Comedy Show, Andrew Maxwell. Also featuring Pete Johansson and Luke Toulson.

Sardonic and supercilious humour from Radio 4 regular and writer of seven series of news satire show The Way It Is, Simon Evans. Also featuring Alistair Barrie and John Lynn.

Playful, upbeat humour and razor-sharp wit from former contestant on ITV's Show Me The Funny contestant, Rudi Lickwood. Also featuring Steve Gribbin and Tom Allen.

Surreal and energetic humour from inventive Canadian stand-up and 2012 Chortle Best Breakthrough Act award-winner, Tony Law. Also featuring Andrew Bird, Gordon Southern and Colin Owens.

Dark and mischievous humour from New Zealand Comedy Festival's Best International Show award-winner in both 2009 and 2011, Carey Marx. Also featuring Curtis Walker, Christian Reilly and Loretta Maine.

Comedians take world events into their own hands and get debating. Funniest gets your vote. It's that simple.

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…