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Ed Byrne, Miles Jupp, Danny Bhoy, Justin Moorhouse, Sara Pascoe
A fantastic line-up of comedy talent, all in one huge show. Starring Ed Byrne, Danny Bhoy, Justin Moorhouse, Miles Jupp & Sara Pascoe.
The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
Fri 24 May
£19.50 / 0844 800 1110
Part of Comedy Hullabaloo.
- 19:30
My Son's Not Rainman: John Williams
John's 41 and a single dad. The Boy's aged 10 and autistic. He isn't a genius. His only special power is making his dad laugh. A lot. This is their story of magic trains, Lego, the 75 bus and life in a chaotic world neither of them will ever really understand. Directed by ITV British Comedy Awards nominee Anna Crilly.
The Quadrant, Brighton
Fri 31 May
Sat 1 Jun
Sun 2 Jun
Edinburgh Zoo Nights
There is no one among us who hasn't wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now's there's a way to find out! The zoo opens its gates for an adults-only extravaganza featuring dancing, music, a champagne and a Pimm's bar, tapas, sushi, BBQ (take a breath) facepainting…
Edinburgh Zoo
Fri 24 May
£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340
- 18:00 – 22:00
Fri 28 Jun
£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340
- 18:00 – 22:00
The Ultimate Kate Bush Experience
Shambush! attempt to set a world record and we need YOU! Dress like Kate in a red dress and join us on the South Downs to re-enact the classic Wuthering Heights video and find your inner Bush! Everyone welcome. For the love of Bush, join us! A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).
The South Downs National Park, Brighton
Sat 25 May
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
Tue 28 May
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
Tue 28 May
£13 / 08444 930650
Wed 29 May
£13 / 08444 930650
Thu 30 May
£13 / 08444 930650
Daniel Kitson: After The Beginning. Before The End
Offbeat humour and inventive storytelling from the multi-award winning stand-up.
The Arches, Glasgow
Mon 17 Jun
0141 565 1000
- 19:30
Colchester Arts Centre
Wed 19 Jun
£10 phone for availability / 01206 500900
- 20:30
The Corn Exchange, Newbury
Tue 28 May
Auditorium
£10 / 01635 522733
- 19:45
Also on at:
- Exeter Phoenix
- Harrogate Theatre
- Hull Truck Theatre
- The Junction, Cambridge
- Lincoln Performing Arts Centre
- MAC (Midlands Arts Centre), Birmingham
- Norwich Arts Centre
- The Oxford Playhouse
- Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
- Sheffield Theatres
- Sherman Cymru, Cardiff
- Theatre Royal, Margate
Daniel McLaughlin: Let Me Entertain You
The debut stand-up show from Irish comedian Daniel McLaughlin, featuring his unique take on everything from religion to sport and much more. Suitable for ages 18+.
The Quadrant, Brighton
Fri 31 May
Sat 1 Jun
Sun 2 Jun
Reginald D Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers
The self-proclaimed 'comedian, swashbuckler and scientist' takes his latest and no doubt controversial show on the road.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre Cinema
Thu 24 Oct
£10–£20 / 01970 623232
- 20:00
Alban Arena, St Albans
Sat 2 Nov
£23 / 01727 844488
- 20:00
The Anvil, Basingstoke
Fri 11 Oct
£23 ( £21; £21) / 01256 844244
- 20:00
Sat 12 Oct
£23 ( £21; £21) / 01256 844244
- 20:00
Also on at:
- Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
- Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
- Belfast Waterfront
- Brighton Dome
- Buxton Opera House
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
- City Hall, Salisbury
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
- Colston Hall, Bristol
- Corn Exchange, King's Lynn
- The Cresset, Bretton, Peterborough
- Croydon Fairfield Halls
Richard Herring: Talking Cock – The Second Coming
A sort of male Vagina Monologues, Herring bares all about man's best friend. (Nope, not dogs).
Derby Assembly Rooms
Fri 31 May
Darwin Suite
£15 / 01332 255800
- 20:00
Hertford Theatre
Sat 25 May
£15 / 01992 531500
- 20:00
The Stables, Milton Keynes
Fri 24 May
Jim Marshall Auditorium
£15 / 01908 280800
- 20:00
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back to topThreegomaniacs
Three diverse acclaimed upcoming stand-ups present a fresh and heady mix of sardonic observations, dark whimsy and razor-sharp musical wit. Suitable for ages 18+.
The Quadrant, Brighton
Mon 27 May
Wed 29 May
How to Be Rich and Thin
Pauline Curtin believes that Wallis Simpson was right, "You can never be too Rich or too Thin". But instead of a prince Pauline married frogs. The frogs paid alimony, enabling her to travel first class in a fanciful world where 'authentic' is only useful if it describes a fur coat. And lettuce is as 'green' as she'll go.
The Quadrant, Brighton
Fri 24 May
The Pin's Terrific Comedy Bonanza: A Night Of Fun & Ideas
Sketches, monologues and stand-up from the duo and special guests.
Leicester Square Theatre, London WC2H
Wed 5 Jun
£8 / 0844 873 3433
- 20:30
The Watery Journey Of Nereus Pike
Fringe First-winning theatre-maker and comedian Laura Mugridge presents a solo show with live music created in collaboration with Katy Schutte and Tom Adams. Not suitable for under 12s.
Bristol Old Vic
Tue 28 May
£12 (£8) / 0117 987 7877
- 20:00
Wed 29 May
£12 (£8) / 0117 987 7877
- 20:00
Thu 30 May
£12 (£8) / 0117 987 7877
- 20:00
Bank Holiday Special
Celebrate the bank holiday with a line-up of comedians who, luckily for you, don't get to take the day off.
The Stand, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£10 (£9) / 0131 558 7272
With Boothby Graffoe, Jarlath Regan and Chloe Philip.
- 20:30
The Stand, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
The master of surreality airs his qualms and doubts about the world via a charming blend of religious dubstep, horntallica and an interesting new musical take on Downton Abbey.
Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
Fri 11 Oct
£25 / 0844 854 2776
- 20:00
Sat 12 Oct
£25 / 0844 854 2776
- 20:00
Bournemouth International Centre
Wed 23 Oct
£26.50 / 0844 576 3000
- 20:00
Bristol Hippodrome
Sun 16 Jun
£26 phone for availability / 0844 847 2325
- 20:00
Wed 25 Sep
£26 / 0844 847 2325
Thu 26 Sep
£26 / 0844 847 2325
Also on at:
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
- Cheltenham Town Hall
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
- Derngate Theatre, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
- Edinburgh Festival Theatre
- G Live, Guildford
- Grand Theatre, Blackpool
- The Grand Theatre & Opera House, Leeds
- Guild Hall, Preston
- The Hexagon, Reading
- HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London W6
- King George's Hall, Blackburn
Chris Ramsey: The Most Dangerous Man On Saturday Morning
Stand-up from Fosters Comedy Award nominee and star of sitcom Hebburn. Plus support.
The Bloomsbury Theatre, London WC1H
Thu 30 Jan
£16.50 / 020 7388 8822
- 20:00
Fri 31 Jan
£16.50 / 020 7388 8822
- 20:00
Sat 1 Feb
£16.50 / 020 7388 8822
- 20:00
Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
Thu 23 Jan
£16.50 / 01785 254653
- 20:00
Harrogate Theatre
Sun 16 Feb
£16.50 / 01423 502116
- 20:00
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Comedy Club
Sharp and topical satire and political comedy from stand-up and writer for Empire Square, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Friday Night Project, Nick Doody. Also featuring Paul Ricketts and MC Jonnie Price.
Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen
Fri 24 May
£8 ( £6) / 0845 226 3510
- 20:00
Joe Bor Is Jasper Cromwell Jones
The award-winning comedian and Graham Norton warm-up plays a hapless climber retelling a story of a treacherous climb. 'For people who like their comedy funny' (Matt Lucas). 'Hugely talented character comic' (Scotsman).
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
Wed 31 Jul
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous
The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.
Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Tue 27 Aug
£25 (£23) / 01246 345222
- 19:30
Wed 28 Aug
£25 (£23) / 01246 345222
- 19:30
Thu 29 Aug
£25 (£23) / 01246 345222
- 19:30
macrobert, Stirling
Mon 29 Jul
£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222
- 20:00
Tue 30 Jul
£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222
- 20:00
Wed 31 Jul
£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222
- 20:00
The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton
Fri 24 May
£14–£32 / 01246 345222
Sat 25 May
£14–£32 / 01246 345222
Sun 26 May
£14–£32 / 01246 345222
Rising Damp
- Written by: Eric Chappell
ITV's top comedy of all time comes to the stage in a brand-new production from the Comedy Theatre Company.
Darlington Civic Theatre
Fri 24 May
£18–£19.60; £22.50–£24.50; £17 (Children £22.50–£20.50; £22.50–£20.50) / 01325 486555
- 19:30
Sat 25 May
£18–£19.60; £22.50–£24.50; £17 (Children £22.50–£20.50; £22.50–£20.50) / 01325 486555
- 14:30
- 19:30
The Lowry, Salford
Mon 27 May
Lyric Theatre
£12–£22 (Children £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20) / 0843 208 6000
- 19:30
Tue 28 May
Lyric Theatre
£12–£22 (Children £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20) / 0843 208 6000
- 19:30
- 19:30
Wed 29 May
Lyric Theatre
£12–£22 (Children £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20; £10–£20) / 0843 208 6000
- 14:00
- 14:00
- 19:30
- 19:30
Malvern Theatres
Mon 10 Jun
Festival Theatre
£9.50–£22.50 / 01684 892277
- 19:30
Tue 11 Jun
Festival Theatre
£9.50–£22.50 / 01684 892277
- 19:30
Wed 12 Jun
Festival Theatre
£9.50–£22.50 / 01684 892277
- 14:30
- 19:30
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Amused Moose Comedy Awards Showcase
Grab your top tickets to talent-spot this year's stellar crop of industry approved breakthrough comedians, plus some who are already rather famous! Every showcase is different, so keep coming back.
Just The Tonic at the Caves, Edinburgh
Sat 3 Aug
£8 / 0131 556 5375
Sun 4 Aug
£8 / 0131 556 5375
Wed 7 Aug
£7 / 0131 556 5375
Andrew Lawrence Is Coming To Get You
Vitriolic humour from the former double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and regular performer on Channel 4's Stand Up For The Week.
The Glee Club, Birmingham
Fri 24 May
£13.50 ( £10) / 0871 472 0400
- 20:00
Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton
Fri 28 Jun
£15 / 023 8066 7683
- 20:00
Hever Castle And Gardens, Edenbridge
Fri 7 Jun
£15 / 01732 865224
- 20:00
Also on at:
The Beehive Comedy Club
Ben Verth presents a weekend packed full of top local and visiting comedians to tickle your funny bone in an entirely appropriate way.
Beehive Inn, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
£7 / 0131 225 7171
- 20:30
Sat 25 May
£7 / 0131 225 7171
- 20:30
Fri 31 May
£7 / 0131 225 7171
- 20:30
Daniel Simonsen: Work In Progress
Offbeat and deadpan humour from the Norwegian stand-up and 2012 winner of Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
Hen & Chickens, London N1
Mon 27 May
£6.50 / 020 7704 2001
- 19:30
Mon 24 Jun
£6.50 / 020 7704 2001
- 19:30
Fri 26 Jul
£6.50 / 020 7704 2001
- 19:30

