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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
Fri 31 May
Sat 1 Jun
The Noise Next Door: Boys On Tour
Fast-paced and improvised characters, scenes and sketches from the Brighton-based troupe, inspired by suggestions from members of the audience.
Harlow Playhouse
Sat 25 May
£12; £8 under 25s / 01279 431945
- 20:30
Harrogate Theatre
Sat 1 Jun
£12.50 (£10.50) / 01423 502116
- 20:00
Komedia, Brighton
Wed 12 Jun
£12 (£10) / 0845 293 8480
- 20:00
Thu 13 Jun
£19 inc meal; £12 (£10) / 0845 293 8480
- 20:00
The Odd Couple (Female Version)
- Written by: Neil Simon
An adaptation of Neil Simon's famous comedy with the two leading roles performed by women.
Ilkley Playhouse
Wed 22 May
Wharfeside Theatre
£8.50; £9 (£7.50; £7.50; Children £4.50; Children £4.50; £4.50; £4.50) / 01943 609539
- 19:30
Thu 23 May
Wharfeside Theatre
£8.50; £9 (£7.50; £7.50; Children £4.50; Children £4.50; £4.50; £4.50) / 01943 609539
- 19:30
Fri 24 May
Wharfeside Theatre
£8.50; £9 (£7.50; £7.50; Children £4.50; Children £4.50; £4.50; £4.50) / 01943 609539
- 19:30
Sat 25 May
Wharfeside Theatre
£8.50; £9 (£7.50; £7.50; Children £4.50; Children £4.50; £4.50; £4.50) / 01943 609539
- 19:30
The Play That Goes Wrong
- Directed by: Mark Bell
- Written by: Henry Shields
Award-winning company Theatre Mischief presents a play-within-a-play about an amateur dramatic society putting on a murder mystery production. Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields.
Trafalgar Studios, London SW1A
…and 6 more dates until 1 JunPrivate Lives
- Directed by: Jonathan Kent
- Written by: Noel Coward
Anna Chancellor and Toby Stephens star in Noel Coward's comedy drama about a divorced couple who meet up again whilst on honeymoon with their respective partners. Directed by Jonathan Kent.
Gielgud Theatre, London W1D
Sat 22 Jun
£10–£75 / 0870 950 0915
Mon 24 Jun
£10–£75 / 0870 950 0915
Tue 25 Jun
£10–£75 / 0870 950 0915
The Real McCoy Part 2
The show features the original cast of the BBC's Real McCoy Comedy Show, including Mr Frazier, the ladies choice, the dynamic duo Eddie Nestor & Robbie G, and the original Don Dada Of Comedy Curtis Walker.
The Lowry, Salford
Sat 20 Jul
Phone for prices / 0843 208 6000
- 20:00
Red Raw
Weekly beginners' showcase where the bright young things of Scotland's comedy circuit strut their stuff for an entirely reasonable two whole pounds. The occasional seasoned act drops by to try out new material, so it's a bit of a win/win really.
The Stand, Glasgow
Tue 28 May
£2 / 0844 335 8879
- 20:30
Tue 4 Jun
Tue 11 Jun
Scottish Opera: The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance was written in a hurry so that Gilbert & Sullivan could open it on Broadway and finally taste those sweet, sweet American royalties, but in spite of its mercenary origin it's one of the best-loved operettas ever written, a crazily sparkling farce with a bumbling but patriotic pirate crew, some…
Bristol Hippodrome
Tue 18 Jun
£14.75–£47.50 / 0844 847 2325
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Thu 6 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 01463 234234
- 19:15
Fri 7 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 01463 234234
- 19:15
Sat 8 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 01463 234234
- 14:15
- 19:15
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Tue 28 May
£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000
Thu 30 May
£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000
Fri 31 May
£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000
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Shakers
A wickedly funny glimpse of the world of a trendy cocktail bar by the four long-suffering waitresses who work there.
The Old Court Theatre, Chelmsford
Wed 22 May
£9 ( £8; £8; Children £8 under 16s) / 01245 606505
- 19:45
Thu 23 May
£9 ( £8; £8; Children £8 under 16s) / 01245 606505
- 19:45
Fri 24 May
£9 ( £8; £8; Children £8 under 16s) / 01245 606505
- 19:45
Sat 25 May
£9 ( £8; £8; Children £8 under 16s) / 01245 606505
- 19:45
Sinister Wink
A dark blend of cabaret, music, mime and comedy.
The Bungo Bar & Kitchen, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Suggs: My Life Story in Words and Music
Spoken word show from the affable Madness frontman 'with musical accompaniment and uncalled for interjection from Deano his loyal manservant-cum-pianist'.
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
£24.50 / 0141 332 1846
- 19:30
Teechers
- Written by: John Godber
Black Eyed Theatre presents John Godber's satirical comedy, which focuses on life at a modern Comprehensive school and the teachers who work their.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton
Fri 24 May
£9 (£7) / 01902 321321
- 20:00
Guildhall Theatre, Derby
Tue 11 Jun
£13 (£11) / 01332 255800
- 19:30
Wed 12 Jun
£13 (£11) / 01332 255800
- 14:30
- 19:30
Harrow Arts Centre, Pinner
Mon 24 Jun
Elliott Hall
£12 / 020 8428 0124
- 19:30
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Tenacious D
Classic and comedy rock from actor Jack Black with his lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass.
O2 Academy Leeds
Mon 16 Dec
Phone for prices / 0113 389 1555
- 19:00
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London W12
Sun 8 Dec
£35 / 020 8354 3300
- 19:00
Terry Christian: Naked Confessions Of A Recovering Catholic
The outspoken TV presenter takes a satirical look back at his life in Manchester and career from The Word to Celebrity Big Brother.
Stockport Masonic Guildhall
Fri 28 Jun
£15 adv; £10 early bird / 0161 480 6531
- 20:00 – 01:00
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
Wed 29 May
Tom Walsh: Talk
A one-man show based on the internet phenomenon, TED Talks, this is an absurd while seemingly heartfelt talk, with powerpoint for further clarity. How much nonsense will you believe? The show derives material from 8 different actual TED talks, pieced together, with my own (mostly true) real life material (and some…
Three And Ten, Brighton
Wed 29 May
Thu 30 May
Fri 31 May
The Treason Show
Brighton’s legendary Treason Show returns, aiming both satirical barrels at the politicians, bankers and celebrities making the news this month. Think Spitting Image meets HIGNFY with songs. If you like your satire with a bite and your tunes with a topical twist, this is the show for you. “Savagely funny-fantastically…
The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton
Wed 22 May
Thu 23 May
The Trickery Presents …
An evening of magic, comedy, horror and burlesque featuring various acts each night.
Snafu, Aberdeen
Sun 2 Jun
£10 on the door (Students £9 on the door; Members £8.80 Aberdeen box office) / 01224 641122
June brings you Keiron Johnson. Keiron is the resident magician at Illusions Magic Bar in Bristol, the UK's only official magic bar. So be prepared to be blown away by his wide range of magic tricks. Expect to see the unexpected, from card tricks to fork bending, and everything in between. Keiron is more than just a magician, he is an artist.
We also bring you Pete Gwynne. We saw Pete at a 'Bright Club' comedy night in Edinburgh. His unique blend of science and comedy means that we had to bring him to The Trickery before he becomes huge. So get ready to let Pete make you laugh and think, mostly laugh!
Multiple award winning magician Marcus Gordon will be providing some more magical entertainment on the night. A published magician, Marcus has recently secured his very first Edinburgh fringe show, and we will be the first ones to see it. A truly accomplished magician with a deck of cards, Marcus will be demonstrating his gambling skills and how cheats cheat.
- 19:30 – 22:30
The UK Kings Of Comedy
Guest acts take to the stage for an evening of laughter.
Hackney Empire, London E8
Sat 22 Jun
£17.50–£30.50 (£15.50–£28.50) / 020 8985 2424
- 20:00
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
Sat 1 Jun
51 Shades Of Maggie
Join Maggie Muff and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of love, booze and whips.
Harlow Playhouse
Thu 7 Nov
£18 / 01279 431945
- 19:30
Fri 8 Nov
£18 / 01279 431945
- 19:30
Sat 9 Nov
£18 / 01279 431945
- 19:30
60 minutes with Andy Zaltzman
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+.
Udderbelly At Southbank Centre, London SE1
Thu 27 Jun
£17.50–£12.50 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£11)
- 21:00
Aaron Twitchen: Princess Guide To Dating
Upbeat and feelgood humour as the stand-up offers a modern day guide to dating.
Caroline Of Brunswick, Brighton
Fri 31 May
Free / 01273 624434
- 18:00 – 19:00
- 18:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01273 624434
- 18:00 – 19:00
- 18:00
- 18:00 – 19:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 01273 624434
- 18:00 – 19:00
- 18:00
- 18:00 – 19:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 01273 624434
- 18:00 – 19:00
Adam Buxton: Work In Progress
Video-based humour as the inventive stand-up tries out new material.
The Invisible Dot Ltd, London N1
Tue 28 May
£8 / 020 7424 8918
- 19:45 – 20:45
Wed 29 May
£8 / 020 7424 8918
- 19:45 – 20:45
Fri 31 May
£8 / 020 7424 8918
- 20:45 – 21:45
Adam Riches, Rhys James, Sam Savage, Lloyd Griffith
Razor-sharp wit and offbeat characters from 2011 Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner, writer and actor Adam Riches, also featuring Rhys James, Sam Savage and MC Lloyd Griffith.
The Warren, Brighton
Sat 25 May
£11 (£9.50)
- 20:45
