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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

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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

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

Over-18s only

Donation on exit / 0141 423 0023

Part of Southside Fringe.

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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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

£8.50 (£7) / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

£10 (£9) / 0844 335 8879

With Bruce Devlin, Jeff Innocent, Susie McCabe and Eddie O'Dwyer.

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
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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…

Komedia, Brighton

Sun 26 May

£10 (£8) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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