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Arts On The Move Festival (Over 18s)

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

Poltimore House, Exeter

Sun 9 Jun

£5; £7 with transport from North Park Road Bus Stop / 01392 248938

  • 12:00 – 22:00

Ava Vidal Goes Dutch

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 Stand, Glasgow

Thu 14 Nov

£10 (£8) / 0844 335 8879

Aziz Ansari

The American actor and comedian shares stories of his life.

HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London W6

Sat 15 Jun

£28.50 / 0844 249 1000

  • 18:30

Bacon Face: It's all Bacon

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.

The Stand Comedy Club II, Edinburgh

Sat 3 Aug

Over-14s only

£5 / 0131 558 7272

Sun 4 Aug

Over-14s only

£5 / 0131 558 7272

Mon 5 Aug

Over-14s only

£5 / 0131 558 7272

…and 19 more dates until 25 Aug

Baconface: It's All Bacon

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

Soho Theatre, London W1D

Mon 10 Jun

Soho Downstairs

£7.50 / 020 7478 0100

  • 21:45

Tue 11 Jun

Soho Downstairs

£7.50 / 020 7478 0100

  • 21:45

Wed 12 Jun

Soho Downstairs

£7.50 / 020 7478 0100

  • 21:45
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Banana Cabaret

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.

The Bedford, London SW12

Sat 8 Jun

£16 (£13) / 020 8682 8940

  • 21:00

Banana Cabaret

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.

The Bedford, London SW12

Sat 15 Jun

£16 (£13) / 020 8682 8940

  • 21:00

Banana Cabaret

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.

The Bedford, London SW12

Sat 22 Jun

£16 (£13) / 020 8682 8940

  • 21:00

Banana Cabaret

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.

The Bedford, London SW12

Sat 1 Jun

£16 (£13) / 020 8682 8940

  • 21:00

Banana Cabaret

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.

The Bedford, London SW12

Sat 29 Jun

£16 (£13) / 020 8682 8940

  • 21:00
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Bank Holiday Special

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

The Stand, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sun 26 May

£10 (£9; £9) / 0844 693 3336

  • 20:30

The Barnsley Comical

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

The Civic, Barnsley

Fri 28 Jun

Assembly Room

£10 (£8) / 01226 327000

  • 20:00

The Barnsley Comical

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.

The Civic, Barnsley

Fri 31 May

Assembly Room

£10 (£8) / 01226 327000

  • 20:00

Barnstormers Comedy

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

The Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa

Tue 25 Jun

Studio

£8.50; £7.50 adv / 01926 334418

  • 19:45

Barnstormers Comedy Club

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

The Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea

Sat 15 Jun

£14; £12.50 adv / 01273 467523

  • 20:30
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Barnstormers Comedy Club

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

The Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea

Sat 20 Jul

£14; £12.50 adv / 01273 467523

  • 20:30

Barnstormers Stand Up Comedy

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

Grove Theatre, Dunstable

Thu 13 Jun

£12; £10 adv / 01582 602080

  • 20:00

Barnstormers Stand Up Comedy

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

Grove Theatre, Dunstable

Thu 19 Sep

£12; £10 adv / 01582 602080

  • 20:00

Barrel Of Laughs

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

The Frog & Bucket, Wigan

Sat 27 Jul

£13 (£10) / 0161 236 9805

  • 19:00

Barrel Of Laughs

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.

The Frog & Bucket, Wigan

Sat 29 Jun

£13 (£10) / 0161 236 9805

  • 19:00
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Barrel Of Laughs

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

The Frog & Bucket, Manchester

Fri 7 Jun

£16; £17 (£8) / 0161 236 9805

  • 19:00

Sat 8 Jun

£16; £17 (£8) / 0161 236 9805

  • 19:00

Barrel Of Laughs

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

The Frog & Bucket, Manchester

Fri 14 Jun

£16; £17 (£8) / 0161 236 9805

  • 19:00

Sat 15 Jun

£16; £17 (£8) / 0161 236 9805

  • 19:00

Barrel Of Laughs

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

The Frog & Bucket, Manchester

Fri 31 May

£16; £17 (£8) / 0161 236 9805

  • 19:00

Sat 1 Jun

£16; £17 (£8) / 0161 236 9805

  • 19:00

Barrel Of Laughs

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.

The Frog & Bucket, Manchester

Fri 21 Jun

£16; £17 (£8) / 0161 236 9805

  • 19:00

Sat 22 Jun

£16; £17 (£8) / 0161 236 9805

  • 19:00

Barrel Of Laughs

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

The Frog & Bucket, Manchester

Fri 28 Jun

£16; £17 (£8) / 0161 236 9805

  • 19:00

Sat 29 Jun

£16; £17 (£8) / 0161 236 9805

  • 19:00
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