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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

…and 11 more dates until 13 Jul

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

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Mon 27 May

£28 / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 2 more dates until 1 Jun

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

£10 / 08445 458252

Preview

Sat 3 Aug

£15.50 (£14.50) / 08445 458252

Sun 4 Aug

£13.50 (£12.50) / 08445 458252

…and 21 more dates until 25 Aug

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

£6 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

…and 19 more dates until 25 Aug back to top

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

…and 18 more dates until 25 Aug

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

£10 / 08445 458252

Preview

Thu 1 Aug

£10 / 08445 458252

Preview

Fri 2 Aug

£19.50 / 08445 458252

…and 21 more dates until 25 Aug

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

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
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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

£8 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

£8 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£8 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

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

Wed 22 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 23 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 2 more dates until 26 May

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
…and 2 more dates until 14 Jun back to top

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
…and 4 more dates until 1 Jun

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
…and 4 more dates until 8 Jun

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
…and 19 more dates until 24 Aug

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
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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

The Saturday Show

Saturday nights à la Stand are normally a sold out affair so it's worth booking in advance and getting in early for the edibles. (Food. Not ladies.)

The Stand, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

£15 / 0131 558 7272

Stu Murphy gets to grips with Boothby Graffoe, Jarlath Regan, Chloe Philip and Davey Strong.

Sat 1 Jun

£15 / 0131 558 7272

There's Susan Morrison, expertly hosting Gary Little, Johnny Candon, Adam Staunton and Ben Verth.

  • 21:00

Sat 8 Jun

£15 / 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.

…and 7 more dates until 27 Jul

Scott Capurro: Islamahomophobia

Provocative humour from the San Francisco-based stand-up, actor and director.

Soho Theatre, London W1D

Tue 4 Jun

Soho Downstairs

£10; £15 (£12.50; £12.50) / 020 7478 0100

  • 21:30

Wed 5 Jun

Soho Downstairs

£10; £15 (£12.50; £12.50) / 020 7478 0100

  • 21:30

Thu 6 Jun

Soho Downstairs

£10; £15 (£12.50; £12.50) / 020 7478 0100

  • 21:30
…and 2 more dates until 8 Jun

The Stand Late Show

For when you just can't face going home yet – the Stand provides a bumper showcase of Fringe acts to keep you entertained until the wee small hours.

The Stand, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

Over-18s only

£15 (£13) / 0131 558 7272

Sat 3 Aug

Over-18s only

£15 (£13) / 0131 558 7272

Fri 9 Aug

Over-18s only

£15 (£13) / 0131 558 7272

…and 5 more dates until 24 Aug

Stewart Lee: Work In Progress

The comedian and writer shapes his follow-up to the sell-out Carpet Remnant World tour with a series of work in progress performances of new and rough material.

Soho Theatre, London W1D

Mon 24 Jun

Soho Downstairs

£9.45 / 020 7478 0100

  • 22:00

Tue 25 Jun

Soho Downstairs

£9.45 / 020 7478 0100

  • 22:00

Wed 26 Jun

Soho Downstairs

£9.45 / 020 7478 0100

  • 22:00
…and 4 more dates until 30 Jun back to top