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Jack Dee
Reportedly returning to touring after a six-year absence in order 'to spend less time with the family', expect more of the usual deliciously dry takes on life from TV rent-a-grump Dee.
Bristol Hippodrome
Sun 26 May
£18–£22 / 0844 847 2325
Jim Davidson: The Legend
Self-proclaimed 'legend' Davidson continues to churn out his near-the-knuckle comedy.
Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Sun 26 May
£20 / 01892 530613
- 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.
Broxbourne Civic Hall, Hoddesdon
Sun 26 May
£25.50 / 01992 441946
- 19:30
Daniel Kitson: After The Beginning. Before The End
Offbeat humour and inventive storytelling from the multi-award winning stand-up.
Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
Sun 26 May
£10 phone for availability / 024 7652 4524
- 19:30
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
Sun 26 May
£14–£32 / 01246 345222
The Janoskians
The Australian group performs stunt comedy, pranks and humorous songs.
HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London W6
Sun 26 May
£22.50 / 0844 249 1000
- 19:00
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
Sun 26 May
An Absolute Turkey
A sparkling comedy in which a persistent stalker lusts after the flirtatious wife of a friend and a would-be lothario claims that it is he alone who really loves her. Meanwhile her husband lies about his whereabouts in order to keep an illicit rendezvous with an old flame.
The Courtyard, London N1
Sun 26 May
£12 (£10) / 020 7729 2202
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.
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Sun 26 May
£21 / 01642 729729
- 20:00
Sinister Wink
A dark blend of cabaret, music, mime and comedy.
The Bungo Bar & Kitchen, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Alun Cochrane: Moments Of Alun
Dry observations, intelligent storytelling and anecdotes from the 2012 Chortle Award-winning stand-up for Best Club Comic and regular contributor to Frank Skinner's Absolute Radio Show.
The Lowry, Salford
Sun 26 May
£12 / 0843 208 6000
- 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
Sun 26 May
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
Basil, Sybil and Manuel open for their sixth Fringe. Always a sell-out, only a third of the show is scripted, so everything stays fresh. ‘Best comedy show I've ever seen' (Sunday Express)
The Charing Cross Hotel, London WC2N
Sun 26 May
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 18:30
Thistle Hotel, Brighton
Sun 26 May
£43.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £49.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £43.50 includes 3-course meal and show / 01273 763244
- 20:00
£43.50
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Mark Watson, Milton Jones, Charlie Baker, Rob Rouse
A fantastic line-up of comedy talent, all in one huge show. Starring Milton Jones, Mark Watson, Charlie Baker & Rob Rouse.
The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
Sun 26 May
£19.50 / 0844 800 1110
Part of Comedy Hullabaloo.
- 21:15
Max and Ivan: The Reunion
Fresh from the Melbourne Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Comedy Award-winners Max and Ivan bring their BRAND NEW show to Brighton. It’s the class of 2003’s 10th anniversary reunion, and you’re invited. “Hugely ambitious and impressive” (The Guardian), “Undeniably superstars of tomorrow. It feels like watching early Walliams…
Three And Ten, Brighton
Sun 26 May
Sexual Freaky Friday
Larry Dean and Christian Elderfield are straight and gay, can you tell which one is which?! One attracts the guys, the other the girls, but it's the wrong way round! Join them as they try to cure metro-sexually transmitted diseases in this aptly titled show! Suitable for ages 18+.
The Hobgoblin, Brighton
Sun 26 May
Bank Holiday Special
Celebrate the bank holiday with a line-up of comedians who, luckily for you, don't get to take the day off.
The Stand, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£10 (£9) / 0131 558 7272
With Boothby Graffoe, Jarlath Regan and Chloe Philip.
- 20:30
The Stand, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Calendar Girls
- Directed by: Mel Sessions
Mel Sessions directs the popular story of a group of women from the Yorkshire W.I who pose nude for a charity calender to raise money for a local hospital.
Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich
Sun 26 May
£8–£12 / 01603 620917
- 19:30
Foster's Comedy Live
Sharp and offbeat gags and witty one-liners from David Hadingham. Also featuring Nige, Damian Clark and Rich Wilson.
Highlight, Leeds
Sun 26 May
£18.50 / 0844 844 0044
- 20:30 – 22:30
Happyness at Mad Hatters
A motley crew of funny types trek to Inverness to bring some humour to the Highlands.
Mad Hatters (upstairs at Hootananny Ceilidh Cafe Bar), Inverness
Sun 26 May
£8 / 01463 233651
Featuring Bec Hill, Stu Mitchell, John Gavin, Janey Godley and Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets Part of Happyness.
- 21:15
Jenny Eclair: Eclairious
A grumpy look at life from Ms Eclair, giving her usual wry take on life.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Sun 26 May
£15 / 01463 234234
Part of Happyness.
- 21:45
Krater Comedy Club
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 Addy Van Der Borgh, Kevin Dewsbury, Flange Krammer and MC Stephen Grant.
Komedia, Brighton
Sun 26 May
£15; £24–£27 inc meal / 0845 293 8480
- 20:00
LIMBO
A summer celebration of otherworldly proportions, welcome to the greatest party ever between heaven and hell. Witness heart-stopping illusions, mind-bending manoeuvres, breathtaking dance moves and thrilling live music from a coterie of highly skilled international performers. A spectacular new production from the…
Royal Festival Hall, London SE1
Sun 26 May
£10–£50 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073
- 19:15
Mark Watson, Doc Brown, Charlie Baker, Carl Donnelly
The spectacular Idolize Spiegeltent hosts a cracking show of amazing comedy. Starring Mark Watson, Charlie Baker, Carl Donnelly & Doc Brown.
Idolize Spiegeltent, Stratford upon Avon
Sun 26 May
£17.50 / 0844 800 1110
Part of Comedy Hullabaloo.
- 19:00
Morgan & West: Clockwork Miracles
Wander into the world of Morgan & West! See the multitude of magical marvels strewn hither and thither and discover the curiosities and confoundments concealed within. Be you urchin, industrialist or lady of leisure prepare to cover your ankles - Morgan & West will literally blow your socks off. A family friendly…




