September, Comedy

The legendary Mancunian punk poet, who is a spiritual godfather to the likes of Mike Skinner and Plan B hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour.

Blue comedy from man branded 'too rude for television'. Never mind the comedy, that patchwork jacket is hardly fit for public consumption.

Ben Verth presents a weekend packed full of top local and visiting comedians to tickle your funny bone in an entirely appropriate way.

You know fine well who he is, now pop along and see his new show, which looks at life from a skewed white van man's perspective.

• Directed by: Harry Burton
• Written by: Clive Exton

Notorious gangster Algie Packer is finally coming home after seven years in the clink. And he's looking to collect the booty, over three million pounds. But his family have forgotten to mention something. Lee Evans and Sheila Hancock star in Clive Exton's comedy, directed by Harry Burton. Contains bad language, not…

The master of surreality airs his qualms and doubts about the world via a charming blend of religious dubstep, horntallica and an interesting new musical take on Downton Abbey.

Observational humour from the Dublin-stand-up and actor about reaching middle age.

The Liverpool-born veteran comic, actor and singer-songwriter takes to the stage for his latest tour. Dodd's career has spanned over 50 years, during this time he has starred in films including, Alice In Wonderland and Kenneth Brannagh's version of Hamlet. He delivers fast and sharp one-liners along with his brand of…

Sharp and inventive wit from the QI regular, 2001 Monte Carlo Television Awards Best Actor In A Drama award-winner and former Jonathan Creek and Whites star.

Improvisers including Cariad Lloyd and Rachel Parris channel the spirit of Jane Austen to conjure a play full of wit, flirtation and dastardly behaviour out of the ether, based on audience suggestions.

Dead Cat Comedy Clubs are Manchester's newest and nicest comedy nights. We aim to blend top quality stand-up comedy, decent drinks, lovely venues, an even lovelier audience and, of course, it's free entry. Every show is hosted by resident MC Red Redmond, Chortle's Manchester Student Comedian of the Year 2011.

The stars of Scottish variety are out to perform in aid of the Scottish Artistes Benevolent Fund, including Johnny Beattie, Dean Park, Peter Morrison, Anne Fields, Tony Roper, Alastair McDonald, Russel Lane, Geoff Graham and, topping the bill, 'International Comedy Duo' The Krankies …

The author and broadcaster relates poems, stories, jokes, anecdotes and snippets from her best-selling books, Surgically Enhanced, With These Hands and The Works.

Hard-hitting and intelligent humour as the stand-up and political activist tries out new material.

Songs, sketches, falsetto and violence, laced with a sci-fi theme from the ever popular Sock Puppets.

A major exhibition of portraits of Scotland's funny men and women. The subjects are a long and illustrious list, with music hall stars and TV comedy heroes from Sir Stanley Baxter, Rikki Fulton and Una Mclean to Ivor Cutler, Ronnie Corbett and the Big Yin himself. There are 'On Air' booths for you to listen to clips of…

Intelligent humour, political and topical gags and insights from the award-winning radio host, and tech-lemming, who looks within the soul of his laptop and considers how we present ourselves in the net age.

Anecdotes, banter and laid-back wit from the Australian stand-up and host of Channel 4's The Last Leg.

New act night.

• Directed by: Nancy Meckler
• Written by: William Shakespeare

Nancy Meckler directs Greg Hicks, Jonathan Slinger and Charlotte Cornwell, in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Shakespeare's comic romance.

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.

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

Satirical observations and offbeat musical comedy from guitar-playing Liverpudlian stand-up Steve Gribbin. Also featuring Rory O'Hanlon, Andy White and MC Toby Hadoke.