Comedy, Stand-up

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Andrew Lawrence & Ian D. Montford : Edinburgh Preview

Stand-up from the comic as seen on BBC 1s Live At The Apollo, now a regular on Channel 4s Stand Up For The Week.

The Maze, Nottingham

Tue 16 Jul

£8 adv / 0115 947 5650

  • 19:30

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

The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury

Fri 12 Jul

£12 (£10) / 01295 279002

  • 19:30

Andrew O'Neill: Easily Distracted

Inventive, offbeat humour and intelligent wit from the vegan, amateur occultist and member of steampunk band The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing.

The Firestation, Windsor

Thu 30 May

£10 (£9) / 01753 866865

  • 20:00

Jacksons Lane Theatre, London N6

Thu 27 Jun

£10 / 020 8340 5226

  • 20:00

Norwich Playhouse

Fri 28 Jun

£10 / 01603 598598

  • 20:00

Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11

Sat 25 May

£8 (£6) / 020 7223 2223

  • 10:00 – 12:30

Mon 29 Jul

£8 (£6) / 020 7223 2223

  • 20:00

Anna Morris: Dolly Mixture

Acclaimed character comedian and internet sensation, Anna Morris, brings her smash-hit Edinburgh, Camden and Glasgow Fringe show to Brighton. A darkly sweet collection of comedy treats and six delightful dolls to charm and surprise you. “A great debut hour…beautifully crafted” (Independent), “Spot on darkly comic…

Caroline Of Brunswick, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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Anna Morris: Dolly Mixture

Dark and inventive character comedy from the actress and writer.

Caroline Of Brunswick, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

  • 19:15

Sat 25 May

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

  • 19:15

Aranyosi Peter

Hungarian stand-up.

Colston Hall, Bristol

Sun 2 Jun

Hall 2

£19 / 0117 922 3686

  • 19:30

Ardal O'Hanlon

Sharp observational humour from the Dublin-born stand-up and actor best known for his television sitcom roles in Channel 4's Father Ted and BBC1's My Hero.

Aberystwyth Arts Centre Cinema

Fri 1 Nov

£10–£20 / 01970 623232

  • 20:00

Alban Arena, St Albans

Sat 12 Oct

£20 / 01727 844488

  • 20:00

The Anvil, Basingstoke

Wed 27 Nov

£20 ( £18; £18) / 01256 844244

  • 20:00

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Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11

Tue 30 Jul

£10 (£8) / 020 7223 2223

  • 20:00

Wed 31 Jul

£10 (£8) / 020 7223 2223

  • 20:00

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
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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

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
…and 2 more dates until 14 Jun

Banana Cabaret

Energetic humour and surreal improvisations as Canadian stand-up Phil Nichol presents his brand of mischievous rantings. Also featuring Ian Stone, Ian Cognito and Ian Moore.

The Bedford, London SW12

Fri 24 May

£14 (£11) / 020 8682 8940

  • 21:00

Banana Cabaret

Energetic humour and surreal improvisations as Canadian stand-up Phil Nichol presents his brand of mischievous rantings. Also featuring Ian Stone, Ian Cognito and Dana Alexander.

The Bedford, London SW12

Sat 25 May

£16 (£13) / 020 8682 8940

  • 21:00
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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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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

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

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

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

The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury

Sat 25 May

£14; £12 adv / 01295 279002

  • 20:00

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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