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Edinburgh Zoo Nights

There is no one among us who hasn't wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now's there's a way to find out! The zoo opens its gates for an adults-only extravaganza featuring dancing, music, a champagne and a Pimm's bar, tapas, sushi, BBQ (take a breath) facepainting…

Edinburgh Zoo

Fri 24 May

£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340

  • 18:00 – 22:00

Ed Byrne, Miles Jupp, Danny Bhoy, Justin Moorhouse, Sara Pascoe

A fantastic line-up of comedy talent, all in one huge show. Starring Ed Byrne, Danny Bhoy, Justin Moorhouse, Miles Jupp & Sara Pascoe.

The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Fri 24 May

£19.50 / 0844 800 1110

Part of Comedy Hullabaloo.

  • 19:30

The Beehive Comedy Club

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

Beehive Inn, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

£7 / 0131 225 7171

  • 20:30

Comedy Club

Sharp and topical satire and political comedy from stand-up and writer for Empire Square, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Friday Night Project, Nick Doody. Also featuring Paul Ricketts and MC Jonnie Price.

Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen

Fri 24 May

£8 ( £6) / 0845 226 3510

  • 20:00

Richard Herring: Talking Cock – The Second Coming

A sort of male Vagina Monologues, Herring bares all about man's best friend. (Nope, not dogs).

The Stables, Milton Keynes

Fri 24 May

Jim Marshall Auditorium

£15 / 01908 280800

  • 20:00
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How to Be Rich and Thin

Pauline Curtin believes that Wallis Simpson was right, "You can never be too Rich or too Thin". But instead of a prince Pauline married frogs. The frogs paid alimony, enabling her to travel first class in a fanciful world where 'authentic' is only useful if it describes a fur coat. And lettuce is as 'green' as she'll go.

The Quadrant, Brighton

Fri 24 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

The Lady Boys of Bangkok

Glamorous Amorous! The Lady Boys of Bangkok are back with a fabulous new show for 2013! Dripping with diamante and sizzling on stage with new songs and side splitting comedy. From J-Lo to Whitney, the stars and chart-topping hits just keep on coming. Party like there’s no tomorrow with The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Europe's…

The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous

The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.

The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

Big Boys Don't Dance

Two brothers take you through side-splitting stereotypical male behaviour and phenomenal dance outbreaks in this energetic award-winning comedy. Winner of the Ovation Award and brought to Brighton as part of the Best of South Africa Showcase. "'The Hangover' meets 'Flashdance'" (Cue Magazine). “Fabulous dancing and…

The Warren, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£9 (£7) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

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.

Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

Fri 24 May

Butterworth Hall

£25 / 024 7652 4524

  • 20:00
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Billy Liar: Swan Theatre Company

  • Directed by: Lyn Lockyer
  • Written by: Willis Hall

Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall's comedy drama, adapted from Waterhouse's novel about a young man trapped in a humdrum existence who develops a rich fantasy life.

Swan Theatre, Yeovil

Fri 24 May

£9 ( £8; £8) / 01935 462781

  • 19:45

Rising Damp

  • Written by: Eric Chappell

ITV's top comedy of all time comes to the stage in a brand-new production from the Comedy Theatre Company.

Darlington Civic Theatre

Fri 24 May

£18–£19.60; £22.50–£24.50; £17 (Children £22.50–£20.50; £22.50–£20.50) / 01325 486555

  • 19:30

Al Murray: The Only Way is Epic

A brand new show from everyone's favourite bigoted landlord, Al Murray, star of Happy Hour. Please only cheer at the irony and stay in your house if you actually hate the French.

Wyvern Theatre, Swindon

Fri 24 May

£26.50 / 01793 524481

  • 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

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

Fri 24 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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The Improv Dogs Present: Doggin’ the Fringe

Sketches and skits from the Improv Dogs and music from the demented Dignitas. Doors open 7.30pm.

The Shed, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Over-18s only

£6 / 0141 649 5020

Part of Southside Fringe.

Night of the Living Tories

Award-winning comedian Joe Wells explores the gruesome history of The British Conservative Party in his debut hour long show. As seen on tour with Alexei Sayle. "Some of the most surprising and thought-provoking material coming from any comedian in his early 20s" (The Guardian). Suitable for ages 16+.

Caroline Of Brunswick, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£5 (£3) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

The Rocky Horror Show

Camp and outrageous comedy horror classic, directed by Christopher Luscombe on its 40th anniversary tour.

Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent

Fri 24 May

£10–£25 / 0844 871 7649

Sean Lock: Purple Van Man

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.

Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

Fri 24 May

£21 / 0191 261 2606

  • 20:00

Teechers

  • Written by: John Godber

Black Eyed Theatre presents John Godber's satirical comedy, which focuses on life at a modern Comprehensive school and the teachers who work their.

Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton

Fri 24 May

£9 (£7) / 01902 321321

  • 20:00
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Alan Davies: Life is Pain

Best known as Stephen Fry's mop-topped buffoon on QI and duffle-coated detective in Jonathan Creek, Alan returns to his stand-up roots.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Fri 24 May

£17.50 / 01463 234234

Part of Happyness.

Alistair McGowan: Not Just A Pretty Voice

An evening of impressions and stand-up from the well-established artist.

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock

Fri 24 May

£15 / 01952 728911

  • 20:00

Back to the 80s

Reminisce on the era that taste ignored with this musical in the style of films like Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Karate Kid, all set to the greatest hits of the 80s.

Falkirk Town Hall

Fri 24 May

£7 (£5) / 01324 506850

  • 19:30

The Boy With Tape On His Face: More Tape

Multi award-winning comic Sam Wills aka The Boy With Tape On His Face takes his show on a tour of the UK. Sam's piercing blue eyes stare out over a rectangle of gaffer tape as he holds his audience spell bound. He deftly unfolds the tangents of his delightful brain process, deliberately preparing each scene and eventually…

The Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington

Fri 24 May

£14 (£13) / 01805 624624

  • 20:00

Comedy Central

Brightening up your weekends with a three-day line-up of top notch funny types.

Baby Blue, Liverpool

Fri 24 May

£15; £25 inc meal; £18; £28 inc meal / 0151 702 5834

Sharp observational humour about life as a Northern bloke, Father and Manchester United fan, from Scarborough-born stand-up Paul Tonkinson. Also featuring Martin Bigpig Mor, Danny Deegan and MC Mark Dolan.

  • 18:00
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