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DEFINE & PROVIDE

A performer/actor finds he has a split multiple personality when he is sucked into a play he is filming, the consequences become hysterical. Suitable for ages 16+.

www.daviddepinna.com

Fri 24 May

£5 (£2.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Eccentronic presents: Neurovision

Electro-comedy duo Eccentronic (Miss Hypnotique and John Callaghan) enter Eurovision.It’s boom-bang-a-bang to World peace, radical choreography and avant-garde eurodisco. But will you, the jury, be wowed by award-worthy theremin and musical mash-ups from ABBA to Kraftwerk via Croydon Tram, or will they score ‘nul points’?

The Quadrant, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Ed Byrne, Justin Moorhouse, Sara Pascoe, Matt Forde, Katherine Ryan

A fantastic line-up of comedy talent, all in one huge show. Starring Ed Byrne, Justin Moorhouse, Matt Forde, Sara Pascoe & Katherine Ryan.

The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Fri 24 May

£19.50 / 0844 800 1110

Part of Comedy Hullabaloo.

  • 21:30

Eddie Pepitone: Electrified

Dark and cutting humour from the American stand-up and self-titled Bitter Buddha.

Soho Theatre, London W1D

Fri 24 May

Soho Downstairs

£10; £15; £20 (£17.50; £17.50) / 020 7478 0100

  • 19:45

End To End

  • Directed by: Tilly Branson

The Gramophones Theatre Company presents the story of three womens' journey from Land's End to John O'Groats in 18 days, exploring friendship, personal risk and momentary connections.

The Heron Theatre, Milnthorpe

Fri 24 May

£10 (Children £5 under 16s) / 01539 564283

  • 19:30
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Engaged: The Questors

  • Written by: W S Gilbert

A marvellous farcical comedy written by one half of the Gilbert and Sullivan duo.

The Questors Theatre, London W5

Fri 24 May

Playhouse

£12–£14 (£11–£13; £6–£7; £6–£7; Children £6–£7 under 16s) / 020 8567 5184

  • 19:45

Father Used To Say

Andrew Skatz Scattergood performs his story of how the past can hold people back, how magic is made and how parents can drive people bonkers.

Embrace Arts, Leicester

Fri 24 May

£7.50; £6.50 adv / 0116 252 2455

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Foster's Comedy Live

Fast-paced and cynical storytelling and stand-up from voiceover artist and former presenter Nick Page. Also featuring Jojo Sutherland, The Noise Next Door, Sara Pascoe and Adnan Ahmed.

Highlight, Birmingham

Fri 24 May

£14 / 0844 844 0044

  • 20:30 – 22:30

Foster's Comedy Live

Uplifting storytelling and ad libs from London-based Australian stand-up, writer and actress Celia Pacquola. Also featuring Smug Roberts, Matthew Osborn and Rich Wilson.

Highlight, Leeds

Fri 24 May

£17 / 0844 844 0044

  • 20:30 – 22:30

Fred MacAulay

The popular morning radio show host who has now graduated to the heady heights of 'Mock the Week' and the like shares his witticisms about life and living in Scotland today.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Fri 24 May

£15 / 01463 234234

Part of Happyness.

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The Friday Night Comedy Club

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

Venue Cymru, Llandudno

Fri 24 May

£10 / 01492 872000

  • 20:00

The Friday Show

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

The Stand, Newcastle upon Tyne

Fri 24 May

£12 (£10; £6) / 0844 693 3336

  • 20:30

Gina Yashere

Cheeky observational humour as Gina reflects on the past year.

Udderbelly At Southbank Centre, London SE1

Fri 24 May

£22.50–£17.50 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£16)

  • 21:00

Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head

Stories and anecdotes from The Inbetweeners actor and TV panel show regular.

The Lowry, Salford

Fri 24 May

Lyric Theatre

£21 / 0843 208 6000

  • 20:00

Hal Cruttenden: Tough Luvvie

Observational humour from the writer and trained actor.

Evesham Arts Centre

Fri 24 May

£15 / 01386 446944

  • 20:00
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Happyness at Eden Court

More humour from a whole host of brave comedians who've journeyed to the Highlands for the inaugural Inverness Comedy Festival.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Fri 24 May

£15 / 01463 234234

Featuring Arthur Smith, Janey Godley, Stu Mitchell, Michael Redmond, Patrick Monahan Part of Happyness.

  • 21:45

Have A Laugh! Comedy Club

Surreal and intelligent humour from Noel James. Also featuring Christian Reilly and Javier Jarquin.

Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard

Fri 24 May

£10 ( £8.50) / 01348 873421

  • 19:00

Headliners Comedy Club

Anarchic magical comedy and sleight of hand from stand-up, author and regular contributor to BBC1's Don't Miss A Trick, Pete Firman. Also featuring Roger Monkhouse, Stefano Paolini and MC Windsor.

George IV, London W4

Fri 24 May

£12; £14; £10 adv / 020 7221 4450

  • 21:00

The Hee-Ha's: iProv Shuffle

Improvised comedy inspired by the music stored on the iPod's of audience members.

The Dukebox Theatre, Hove

Fri 24 May

£8 (£6) / 01273 917272

  • 18:45

The Horne Section

Gathering together the UK's finest musicians and throwing them on stage with the world's most exciting comics, Alex Horne has created something truly unique. This is potent comedy, a heady mix of spontaneous stand-up, spectacular performance and outlandish musical talent. Hot on the rhythmic heels of their very own Radio…

Idolize Spiegeltent, Stratford upon Avon

Fri 24 May

£17.50 / 0844 800 1110

Part of Comedy Hullabaloo.

  • 21:30
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The Horne Section

The sextet performs a medley of retro jazz-swing and big band music with comedy.

Idolize Spiegeltent, Stratford-upon-Avon

Fri 24 May

£17.50 ( £15) / 0844 800 1110

  • 21:30

Housemates - The Sitcom

Ever lived in a house share? Ever endured the daily bickering over the cleaning rota? Ever come home to find an angry Post-it note on the fridge? Tensions arise between Jem and Noel when the events of last night’s party are uncovered. Ellen tries to make new housemate Greg her new toy-boy, and will the bemusing Simon ever…

Hanover Community Centre, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£8 (£6) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

A Humble Boy

  • Directed by: Sandra Simpson
  • Written by: Charlotte Jones

Charlotte Jones's comedy about broken vows, failed hopes and the joys of bee- keeping. Directed by Sandra Simpson.

Farnworth Little Theatre, Bolton

Fri 24 May

£8 (£6) / 01204 303808

  • 19:30

Iain Stirling & Carl Donnelly: Edinburgh Preview

Wry storytelling from former CBBC presenter Stirling and offbeat, conversational humour and surreal observations of everyday life from Donnelly.

Norden Farm Centre For The Arts, Maidenhead

Fri 24 May

Studio Theatre

£10 / 01628 788997

  • 20:00

I'll Be Bert

  • Written by: Bill Cronshaw (adapt)

Bill Cronshaw's drama about the footballing life of Bert Trautmann reflects on a broken neck, dreams, nightmares, forgiveness and redemption.

Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl

Fri 24 May

£12 (£10) / 01745 330000

  • 19:30
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