Comedy, free events

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Comedy Night

Up-and-coming comedians entertain you to a pretty sweet backdrop and for absolutely no pennies at all.

Old Chain Pier, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 552 4960

  • 21:00 – 00:00

50 Shades of Scarlet

Scarlet Lights rock! Staring on the same bill with such well known acts as Russell Kane & Sarah Millican. Schmoozing at festivals with the likes of Jimmy Carr and the inspirational Keith Chegwin. Discovered by the man who launched the successful career of Peter Kay, Agraman, who has been quoted saying the Scarlet’s…

The Quadrant, Brighton

Thu 30 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

Aaron Twitchens Princess Guide to Dating

Disney promised we'd be princesses, so why are we crying into our Häagen-Dazs? Personal, interactive and inspirational 'how to…' on dating for the 21st century wannabe-princess'. A show for anyone who has ever loved, been loved or longed for a diamond the size of their fist. "Positive, fun, feel-good… the best Free Fringe…

Caroline Of Brunswick, 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.

Amadeus Martin Is Keeping It Surreal

Award-winning comedian and Paramount Comedy Best New Act finalist Amadeus Martin is here with farce-paced storytelling and observations. Amadeus also brings his badly drawn pictures and presents not-to-scale graphs and charts for those finicky analysts i.e. ‘Spannalysts’ who prefer reasoning rather than relying on…

The Hobgoblin, Brighton

Sat 25 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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Amadeus Martin Is Keeping It Surreal

Sharp storytelling and intelligent observations.

Laughing Horse @ The Hobgoblin, Brighton

Sat 25 May

Free / 01273 917272

  • 21:45

Sun 26 May

Free / 01273 917272

  • 21:45

Andrew and the Pony

'Andrew and the Pony' seeks the truth where others dare not, a bit like Indiana Jones where they end up in a cave drinking elixir but without that scary whip and the Nazis. A force majeure of storytelling, song, accompanying evidence via video links. Future reviews might say "The Pony had a lovely smile" (Equine Weekly).

The Quadrant, Brighton

Sun 26 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Andrew And The Pony

Alternative humour, featuring, song, stand-up and storytelling.

The Quadrant, Brighton

Sun 26 May

Free / 01273 917272

  • 20:15

Aperol Spritz Stage

Find our bar and boutique stage at The Famous Spiegel Garden where a daily performance space will be on offer for all. Follow @aperolspritzUK for more information on how to apply and audition #321SpritzStage Afternoon & evening slots available. Suitable for ages 18+.

Aperol Spritz Social, Brighton

Sat 25 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Mon 27 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 6 more dates until 2 Jun

Arthur Smith's Alternative Tour of Inverness

Comedy's favourite grumpy old man leads you on a magical mystery jaunt.

Visitor Centre, Inverness

Sun 26 May

Free

Part of Happyness.

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Banging Heids

Comedians take world events into their own hands and get debating. Funniest gets your vote. It's that simple.

The Belmont, Aberdeen

Thu 30 May

Free / 01224 343536

  • 21:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 01224 343536

  • 21:00

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 01224 343536

  • 21:00
…and 6 more dates until 25 Jul

Ben Verth: What Is this Place?

(One of) our fave hirsute funny types takes to the stage for an evening of warm, witty humour.

Beehive Inn, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 225 7171

Please note: this is a work in progress Edinburgh preview show.

  • 20:30

Bruce Fauveau: Sword And I

Physical comedy and surreal sketches about a man who finds an ancient weapon.

The Temple, Brighton

Tue 28 May

Free / 01273 917272

  • 19:15

Wed 29 May

Free / 01273 917272

  • 19:15

Caimh McDonnell

Stand-up comedy and storytelling from the white-haired Irishman.

The Walnut Tree, Maidstone

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 01622 727260

  • 21:00

Comedy Balloon

With Paul Savage, Josh Walker, Laura Machin, Scott Ambrose, Ben Doyle, Kevin O'Sullivan and MC Sam Smith.

The Ape And Apple, Manchester

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 0161 839 9624

  • 20:30
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Comedy Balloon

Girl-next-door charm from Hayley Ellis, plus Brennan Reece, Vishnu Patel, James Anfield and MC Penella Mellor.

The Ape And Apple, Manchester

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 0161 839 9624

  • 20:30

Comedy Balloon

With Rich Massara, Jack Evans, Banji Ojo and Peter Dawson.

The Ape And Apple, Manchester

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0161 839 9624

  • 20:30

Comedy Balloon

UK-based Australian stand-up and 2010 Scottish Comedian Of The Year Ro Campbell presents his brand of dark and cheeky humour, plus guests including Ajay Fellows.

The Ape And Apple, Manchester

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 0161 839 9624

  • 20:30

Comedy Balloon

Emerging talent from Peter Brush, Eddie French, Richard Quarmby, Penella Mellor, Dotty Winters, with MC Ste Price.

The Ape And Apple, Manchester

Wed 29 May

Free / 0161 839 9624

  • 20:30

Comedy Bin

With MCs Gwilum Argos and MC Geoff Aldermann.

The Rhythm Factory, London E1

Mon 27 May

Free / 020 7375 3774

  • 20:00 – 23:00
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Comedy Knights

Guest acts take to the stage for an evening of laughter.

Archangel, London W8

Mon 27 May

Free / 020 7938 4137

  • 20:00 – 00:00

Comedy Night

Guest acts take to the stage for an evening of laughter.

The Distillers Arms, London W6

Mon 27 May

Free / 020 8748 2834

  • 20:00

The Comedy Night With No Name

Guest acts take to the stage for an evening of laughter.

Town Hall Tavern, Stockport

Thu 18 Jul

Free / 0161 476 4446

  • 20:30

The Comedy Night With No Name

Guest acts take to the stage for an evening of laughter.

Town Hall Tavern, Stockport

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0161 476 4446

  • 20:30

Comic FX

Sharp wit and quirky songs from ukulele-playing stand-up Mary Unfaithful. Also featuring Big Lou Jones and 1 Jilly Belly.

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Fri 2 Aug

The Great Hall

Free / 0161 833 9833

  • 18:00 – 19:00
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