Comedy, Stand-up

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

Former prison officer Vidal is a fairly appropriate person to talk about the ideas of community and responsibility, which is just what she addresses in her new show.

The American actor and comedian shares stories of his life.

Not Sir Alex Ferguson (no, we didn't know he was called that either), but our favourite mysterious cult 1980s Canadian stand-up who wears a Mexican wrestling mask instead.

Surreal humour from the Mexican wrestling mask-draped-with-bacon-wearing cult 1980s Canadian comedian.

Social commentary and political observations from Dublin-born stand-up, star of BBC3's Conspiracy Roadtrip and 2011 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee for Best Comedy Show, Andrew Maxwell. Also featuring Pete Johansson and Luke Toulson.

Sardonic and supercilious humour from Radio 4 regular and writer of seven series of news satire show The Way It Is, Simon Evans. Also featuring Alistair Barrie and John Lynn.

Playful, upbeat humour and razor-sharp wit from former contestant on ITV's Show Me The Funny contestant, Rudi Lickwood. Also featuring Steve Gribbin and Tom Allen.

Surreal and energetic humour from inventive Canadian stand-up and 2012 Chortle Best Breakthrough Act award-winner, Tony Law. Also featuring Andrew Bird, Gordon Southern and Colin Owens.

Dark and mischievous humour from New Zealand Comedy Festival's Best International Show award-winner in both 2009 and 2011, Carey Marx. Also featuring Curtis Walker, Christian Reilly and Loretta Maine.

Intelligent topical humour and smart, sardonic punchlines from actor and stand-up Alistair Barrie. Also featuring Andy White, George Zach and MC John Scott.

Girl-next-door charm from Hayley Ellis and brash hilarity from former BBC4 radio presenter Ray Peacock.

Stories and gags mixed with musical comedy from Omnichord-playing stand-up and 2010 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee, Gareth Richards, and observational wit from half of the double-act Dregs, Mark Smith.

Energetic, upbeat humour and topical observations from eccentric stand-up, writer and radio regular Brian Higgins. Also featuring Kate Smurthwaite and Manos The Greek.

Sharp and genial wit from Brendan Dempsey, plus Paul Kerensa and Sol Bernstein.

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

A stand-up showcase featuring performers from the London circuit.

A stand-up showcase featuring performers from across the London circuit, both established and up and coming.

Energetic impressions, observations and satire from writer and former English Literature teacher, Geoff Norcott. Also featuring Ste Porter, John Gavin and MC Jamie Sutherland.

Sharp observations from Manchester-based stand-up and actor in former BBC3 sitcom Ideal, Tony Burgess. Also featuring Danny Deegan, Nige and MC Karen Bayley.

Stories and gags from John Hastings, plus Phil Walker and MC Toby Hadoke.

Energetic stand-up, surreal humour and comedy songs from Steve Shanyaski. Also featuring Erich McElroy, Wayne Deakin and MC Alex Boardman.

Sharp observations from Manchester-based stand-up and actor in former BBC3 sitcom Ideal, Tony Burgess. Also featuring Jason Patterson and MC Dave Williams.

Amiable and energetic humour from Australian stand-up and creator of late night comedy show The Phatcave, Mickey D. Also featuring Jay Hampson and MC Mike Wilkinson.

Storytelling and anecdotes from Glasgow-based stand-up and 2008 Scottish Comedian Of The Year, Scott Agnew, plus MC Danny McLoughlin.