Before 12pm, Comedy

29 events

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Fun & Games in the Square

All sort of outdoor larks.

Falcon Square, Inverness

Sat 25 May

Free

Part of Happyness.

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free

Part of Happyness.

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Signor Baffo

In this lively local cafe, the children are in charge of the show. Signor Baffo is their lovable and eccentric chef, serving up generous helpings of silliness, mischief and adventure. Oliver Harrison is a local actor & theatre maker, who has worked with nationally acclaimed theatre companies, DreamThinkSpeak &…

Garden Cafe, Hove

Sat 25 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 30 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 2 more dates until 1 Jun

Tickling Jock: Comedy Greats from Sir Harry Lauder to Billy Connolly

A major exhibition of portraits of Scotland's funny men and women. The subjects are a long and illustrious list, with music hall stars and TV comedy heroes from Sir Stanley Baxter, Rikki Fulton and Una Mclean to Ivor Cutler, Ronnie Corbett and the Big Yin himself. There are 'On Air' booths for you to listen to clips of…

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 362 more dates until 25 May 2014

Andy And Mike's… Tick Tock Time Machine (Over 3s)

Andy Day and comedy partner Mike James present a lively children's show in which they discover a mysterious machine which takes them on a journey through time.

Orchard Theatre, Dartford

Wed 30 Oct

£12 / 01322 220000

  • 11:30

Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield

Sat 25 May

£12 / 01246 345222

  • 11:30

Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11

Sat 25 May

£8 (£6) / 020 7223 2223

  • 10:00 – 12:30
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Arts On The Move Festival (Over 18s)

Featuring performances from the University of Exeter's Soul Choir and stand-up comic Tim McNiven.

Poltimore House, Exeter

Sun 9 Jun

£5; £7 with transport from North Park Road Bus Stop / 01392 248938

  • 12:00 – 22:00

Bridget Christie: A Bic for Her

Presumably inspired by those ridiculous Bic For Her biros the internet went crazy for this year, Christie's latest show also looks at the sensuality of a good mac and getting all up in the patriarchy's grill. Good stuff.

The Stand, Edinburgh

Sat 3 Aug

Over-14s only

£10 (£9) / 0131 558 7272

Sun 4 Aug

Over-14s only

£10 (£9) / 0131 558 7272

Mon 5 Aug

Over-14s only

£10 (£9) / 0131 558 7272

…and 19 more dates until 25 Aug

Cool Beans

'Cool Beans' is a feature-length show that has been handmade by performers with learning disabilities. Through dancing and acting, our funny characters come to life as we explore the four seasons through the use of exciting music and sounds, creative costumes, animation, sensory lighting and shadow imagery. ‘Cool Beans…

The Salvation Army Brighton Congress Hall

Tue 28 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fringe City

Discover five Saturdays of fringe performances at our FREE outdoor showcase: from comedy to cabaret, music to puppetry and theatre to visual arts, sample the best of Brighton Fringe 2013. Don’t miss the two Family Picnics in Pavilion Gardens on 4 and 25 May and the artrepublic Visual Arts Prize Exhibition at the Unitarian…

New Road, Brighton

Sat 25 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Hijack: The Incredible Book Eating Boy

Hijack Family Fringe takes over Jubilee Library! Bootworks Theatre invites one child and accompanying adult on a whirlwind adventure with Henry. Henry loved books, but not like you and I love books. Henry loved to EAT books. This exciting theatre adaptation of Oliver Jeffers’ award-winning children’s book follows the…

Jubilee Library, Brighton

Sat 25 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

International Stud

Brighton Rep Ensemble presents Harvey Fierstein's comedy drama about a drag queen who is looking for love.

The Globe, Brighton

Sun 2 Jun

£7 limited availability / 01273 917272

  • 12:00

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids

The master of kids' comedy presents a show packed with proper laughs, without the rude bits. For ages 6+.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Sat 25 May

Free / 01463 234234

Part of Happyness.

  • 12:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 01463 234234

Part of Happyness.

  • 12:00

The Kemp Town Carnival 2013

The Kemp Town Carnival is one of Brighton’s longest running and largest community street festivals.You will find a wonderfully diverse selection of entertainment including live music, street theatre, creative workshops, arts and crafts, the grand custard pie fight and much much more! A family friendly event (i.e. suitable…

St George's Church, Brighton

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Larmer Tree Festival 2013: Dexys, Seasick Steve, Bellowhead, Imelda May, Van Morrison

Rock, folk, pop and blues showcase with Van Morrison and Ahab on Wednesday and Dexys headlining on Thursday with The Beat, Richard Thompson, Cymbals and Chris Woods. Seasick Steve, Larkin Poe, Phil King and Molotov Jukebox play on Friday, performances on Saturday from Imelda May, Sam Lee, Lau and Gentleman's Dub Club and…

Larmer Tree Gardens, Salisbury

Thu 18 Jul

£39 day ticket; £140 weekend ticket; £165 4 day ticket; £190 5 day ticket; £36 day ticket; £140 weekend ticket; £165 4 day ticket; £190 5 day… / 023 8071 1820

  • 09:00

Fri 19 Jul

£39 day ticket; £140 weekend ticket; £165 4 day ticket; £190 5 day ticket; £36 day ticket; £140 weekend ticket; £165 4 day ticket; £190 5 day… / 023 8071 1820

  • 09:00

Sat 20 Jul

£39 day ticket; £140 weekend ticket; £165 4 day ticket; £190 5 day ticket; £36 day ticket; £140 weekend ticket; £165 4 day ticket; £190 5 day… / 023 8071 1820

  • 09:00

Sun 21 Jul

£39 day ticket; £140 weekend ticket; £165 4 day ticket; £190 5 day ticket; £36 day ticket; £140 weekend ticket; £165 4 day ticket; £190 5 day… / 023 8071 1820

  • 09:00
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Latitude Festival 2013: Bloc Party, Kraftwerk, Foals

Rock, indie and electro showcase with Bloc Party, The Maccabees, Modest Mouse and Cat Power on Friday, Saturday headliners Kraftwerk, with Hot Chip, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Alt-J and closing the event on Sunday are Foals, Local Natives, Beach House and James Blake. With comedy over the weekend from Dylan Moran, Daniel Kitson…

Henham Park, Blythburgh

Fri 19 Jul

£84.50 day ticket; £190.50 weekend ticket (Children £140.50 under 16s; Children £6.50 under 13s) / 07900 553426

  • 10:00

Sat 20 Jul

£84.50 day ticket; £190.50 weekend ticket (Children £140.50 under 16s; Children £6.50 under 13s) / 07900 553426

  • 10:00

Sun 21 Jul

£84.50 day ticket; £190.50 weekend ticket (Children £140.50 under 16s; Children £6.50 under 13s) / 07900 553426

  • 10:00

The Machine

The Machine travels around the world planting the trees, grass and flowers. This morning, it broke down! Two bumbling assistants have been left in charge and they need your help! ★★★★ "Playfully silly and visually captivating, The Machine will send adults and children alike into gleeful fits of laughter." (Three Weeks). A…

The Warren, Brighton

Sun 26 May

£7 (£5.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Mon 27 May

£7 (£5.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Mark Dolan: You're Awesome: Edinburgh Preview

Intelligent humour and video clips from the stand-up and broadcaster best-known for hosting Channel 4 series Balls Of Steel.

Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11

Sat 25 May

£10 (£8) / 020 7223 2223

  • 10:45

Mr Pineapple Head

A family clown theatre show. Mr Pineapple Head works in the style of a silent clown, performing physical comedy and slapstick routines to music. Genuinely funny, professional silliness! It's a Brunswick Fringe tradition! Family ticket available for 2 adults and 2 children. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all…

The Brunswick, Hove

Sat 25 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 31 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

The Queen's Knickers

Get your knickers in a twist with this classic comedy for wise young children. What would you do if you lost the Queen's pants? Dilys, the Queen's maid, is the royal custodian of her Majesty's 'intimate apparel', otherwise known as the Queen's knickers. She guards HRH's smalls as if they were the crown jewels. She…

Purcell Room, London SE1

Wed 7 Aug

£12 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00

Thu 8 Aug

£12 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00

Sat 10 Aug

£12 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00
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Shelf Life: Modern Home Management

A solo comedy performed by Mrs Lotta Quizeen in which she offers up a range on non-gender specific domestic tips.

Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11

Sat 1 Jun

£8 (£6) / 020 7223 2223

  • 10:00 – 12:30

Sat 8 Jun

£8 (£6) / 020 7223 2223

  • 10:00 – 12:30

Sat 15 Jun

£8 (£6) / 020 7223 2223

  • 10:00 – 12:30
…and 2 more dates until 29 Jun

Si Buglass, Lee Kyle and Jonny Pelham: Pretty on the Inside

One show, three comedians, all burgeoning stars, we promise.

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Over-14s only

£7 (£5) / 0131 558 7272

Fri 2 Aug

Over-14s only

£7 (£5) / 0131 558 7272

Sat 3 Aug

Over-14s only

£7 (£5) / 0131 558 7272

…and 21 more dates until 25 Aug

Sid Sloane (Ages 3-7)

The Cbeebies presenter sets off on a journey to find his shoes and socks, with poems, songs, magic and audience participation.

Marine Hall, Fleetwood

Fri 9 Aug

£11 / 01253 887693

  • 11:00

Simon Donald & Luke Benson

Character comedy from Viz co-founder Donald and sharp gags and intelligent wit from Benson.

The Betsey Trotwood, London EC1R

Sat 25 May

Upstairs

Phone for prices / 020 7253 4285

  • 10:45

Stuart Bowden: She Was Probably Not A Robot: Edinburgh Preview

Offbeat storytelling and music from the Australian theatre-maker.

Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11

Sat 25 May

£10 (£8) / 020 7223 2223

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

£10 (£8) / 020 7223 2223

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Wed 29 May

£10 (£8) / 020 7223 2223

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 89 more dates until 29 Sep