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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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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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

Tue 28 May

£13 / 08444 930650

Wed 29 May

£13 / 08444 930650

Thu 30 May

£13 / 08444 930650

…and 38 more dates until 13 Jul

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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

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…and at 26 other places

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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Threegomaniacs

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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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
…and 2 more dates until 1 Jun

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

£10 (£9) / 0844 335 8879

With Bruce Devlin, Jeff Innocent, Susie McCabe and Eddie O'Dwyer.

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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

…and 2 more dates until 28 Sep

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…and at 10 other places

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

£5 / 0131 622 6552

Preview

Thu 1 Aug

£5 / 0131 622 6552

Preview

Fri 2 Aug

£5 / 0131 622 6552

Preview

…and 22 more dates until 26 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
…and 3 more dates until 5 Sep

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

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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
…and 3 more dates until 1 Jun

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
…and 3 more dates until 15 Jun

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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

…and 13 more dates until 24 Aug

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

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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
…and 31 more dates until 2 Nov

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
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