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Roisin Conaty
Intelligent humour and conversational wit from the 2010 Best Newcomer at the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
Thu 10 Oct
The MET Studio
£12 / 01785 254653
- 20:00
Chris Ramsey: The Most Dangerous Man On Saturday Morning
Stand-up from Fosters Comedy Award nominee and star of sitcom Hebburn. Plus support.
The Bloomsbury Theatre, London WC1H
Thu 30 Jan
£16.50 / 020 7388 8822
- 20:00
Fri 31 Jan
£16.50 / 020 7388 8822
- 20:00
Sat 1 Feb
£16.50 / 020 7388 8822
- 20:00
Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
Thu 23 Jan
£16.50 / 01785 254653
- 20:00
Harrogate Theatre
Sun 16 Feb
£16.50 / 01423 502116
- 20:00
Also on at:
John Cooper Clarke
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.
Artrix, Bromsgrove
Tue 17 Sep
£17.50 / 01527 577330
Button Factory, Dublin
Fri 14 Jun
€24
Colston Hall, Bristol
Fri 7 Jun
£18.50 / 0117 922 3686
With support from Keith Allen's Grow Up, Simon Day, Thea Gilmore and Mike Garry.
- 19:30
Also on at:
Reginald D Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers
The self-proclaimed 'comedian, swashbuckler and scientist' takes his latest and no doubt controversial show on the road.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre Cinema
Thu 24 Oct
£10–£20 / 01970 623232
- 20:00
Alban Arena, St Albans
Sat 2 Nov
£23 / 01727 844488
- 20:00
The Anvil, Basingstoke
Fri 11 Oct
£23 ( £21; £21) / 01256 844244
- 20:00
Sat 12 Oct
£23 ( £21; £21) / 01256 844244
- 20:00
Also on at:
- Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
- Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
- Belfast Waterfront
- Brighton Dome
- Buxton Opera House
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
- City Hall, Salisbury
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
- Colston Hall, Bristol
- Corn Exchange, King's Lynn
- The Cresset, Bretton, Peterborough
- Croydon Fairfield Halls
Amused Moose Comedy Awards Showcase
Grab your top tickets to talent-spot this year's stellar crop of industry approved breakthrough comedians, plus some who are already rather famous! Every showcase is different, so keep coming back.
Just the Tonic, Edinburgh
Sat 3 Aug
£8 / 0131 556 5375
Sun 4 Aug
£8 / 0131 556 5375
Wed 7 Aug
£7 / 0131 556 5375
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
Mon 20 May
Tue 21 May
Wed 22 May
Roy Chubby Brown
Blue comedy from man branded 'too rude for television'. Never mind the comedy, that patchwork jacket is hardly fit for public consumption.
Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
Sat 16 Nov
£19 / 0844 854 2776
- 19:30
Bristol Hippodrome
Wed 12 Jun
£20.50–£22 / 0844 847 2325
Britannia Pier Theatre, Great Yarmouth
Wed 18 Sep
£19 / 01493 842209
- 19:30
Also on at:
- Corn Exchange, Bedford
- Corn Exchange, Stamford
- The Edinburgh Playhouse
- Embassy Theatre, Skegness
- The Forum Theatre, Billingham
- Grand Theatre, Swansea
- Grimsby Auditorium
- King's Theatre, Glasgow
- Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
- Melton Theatre, Melton Mowbray
- Middleton Arena, Manchester
- New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Tom Webb's Wedding
Tom wants to get married – never mind whether or not he's got a wife. Critically acclaimed ramblings about romance, cake, love, joy and all that jazz.
Dragonfly, Edinburgh
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0131 228 4543
- 17:30 – 18:30
Sun 4 Aug
Free / 0131 228 4543
- 17:30 – 18:30
Mon 5 Aug
Free / 0131 228 4543
- 17:30 – 18:30
Chris Ramsey: Feeling Lucky
After a sell-out 2011 tour, Ramsey is back with more engaging storytelling and pondering, this time on the subject of luck.
Birnam Arts Institute, Dunkeld
Sat 17 Aug
£15 / 01350 727674
Comedy @ The State
The granddaddy of Glasgow comedy venues continues to attract some of Scotland's best comedians to its wee basement of joy. Clever granddaddy.
The State Bar, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
£7 (£5) / 0141 332 2159
- 21:00
Sat 1 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0141 332 2159
- 21:00
Sat 8 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0141 332 2159
- 21:00
Comedy Gala 2013
Kevin Bridges and Adam Hills host Edinburgh's biggest all-star comedy event, which also airs on the old TV machine.
The Edinburgh Playhouse
Thu 22 Aug
£25 / 0844 871 3014
Katie Mulgrew: Your Dad's Not Funny
Warm wit and autobiographical storytelling about growing up with a comedian for a dad.
The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh
Wed 31 Jul
Fri 2 Aug
Sat 3 Aug
Pop-Up Comedy
A free comedy event picking out some of the Scottish comedy scene's freshest talent.
The Halt Bar, Glasgow
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 20:30
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 20:30
Tue 28 May
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 20:30
3 Days off Jesus
Born on the 22nd of December, David Burke is only 3 days off Jesus. Join this non-drinking Irish man for a cup of tea and a night of comedy and stories about childhood growing up in old Ireland, religion, women and all that could lay in-between. “Burke’s story-telling comedy is simply adorable”. Suitable for ages 18+.
Caroline Of Brunswick, Brighton
Mon 20 May
Tue 21 May
Wed 22 May
99 Club Leicester Square
Regular stand-up comedy.
Storm, London WC2H
Tue 21 May
£12; £8 adv / 07760 488119
Smart gags and insightful humour from 2011 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee Holly Walsh, who famously broke her arm jumping from a pier as part of a stunt at a festival. Also featuring Joe Bor and John Robins.
- 20:30 – 22:30
Wed 22 May
£8 unreserved seating; £25 inc 2 course meal / 07760 488119
Smart observations and social and political anecdotes from upbeat former architecture student and 2011 Black Comedy Awards Best Young Comic winner, Nathan Caton.
- 20:30 – 22:30
Thu 23 May
£9 unreserved; £25 inc 2 course meal / 07760 488119
Sharp wit and improvisations from Ben Norris. Also featuring James Acaster and John Robins.
- 20:30 – 22:30
Absolute Improv: Stories
Kids can have a go too – shout out your funniest ideas for the comedians onstage to turn into wacky stories – completely on the spot!
The Granary, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
£5 / 0131 554 9465
Part of Leith Festival.
- 14:00 – 15:00
Sun 9 Jun
£5 / 0131 554 9465
Part of Leith Festival.
- 14:00 – 15:00
Sun 16 Jun
£5 / 0131 554 9465
Part of Leith Festival.
- 14:00 – 15:00
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
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Sat 16 Nov
£25 / 01303 228600
Princess Theatre, Torquay
Andy Parsons: I've Got a Shed
You'll know him best from Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week, but this is Parsons' fourth stand-up show. Does he really have a shed? Come along and find out.
The Bloomsbury Theatre, London WC1H
Thu 3 Oct
£17 / 020 7388 8822
- 20:00
City Hall, Salisbury
Thu 23 May
£15 / 01722 434434
- 20:00
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
Fri 31 May
£15.60–£18.60 / 0113 243 0808
- 20:00
Also on at:
Anna Morris: Dolly Mixture
Dark and inventive character comedy from the actress and writer.
Caroline Of Brunswick, Brighton
Fri 24 May
£5 (£4) / 01273 917272
- 19:15
Sat 25 May
£5 (£4) / 01273 917272
- 19:15
Aziz Ansari
The American actor and comedian shares stories of his life.
HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London W6
Sat 15 Jun
£28.50 / 0844 249 1000
- 18:30
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
Sat 25 May
£7 / 0131 225 7171
- 20:30
Fri 31 May
£7 / 0131 225 7171
- 20:30
Big Value Thursdays
Thursday night stand-up comedy.
The Frog & Bucket, Manchester
Thu 23 May
£9 (£6) / 0161 236 9805
Sharp and inventive wit from Dave Johns. Also featuring Ray Bradshaw, Kiri Pritchard-Mclean, Steve Royle and MC Mick Ferry.
- 19:00
Thu 30 May
£9 (£6) / 0161 236 9805
Sharp observations from Manchester-based stand-up and actor in former BBC3 sitcom Ideal, Tony Burgess. Also featuring Toby Brown, Stephen Bugjea and MC Dave Williams.
- 19:00
Thu 6 Jun
£9 (£6) / 0161 236 9805
Quick wit and energetic gags and observations from Phil Walker. Also featuring James Meehan, Sam Brady and MC Toby Hadoke.
- 19:00
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.
Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
Fri 11 Oct
£25 / 0844 854 2776
- 20:00
Sat 12 Oct
£25 / 0844 854 2776
- 20:00
Bournemouth International Centre
Wed 23 Oct
£26.50 / 0844 576 3000
- 20:00
Bristol Hippodrome
Sun 16 Jun
£26 phone for availability / 0844 847 2325
- 20:00
Wed 25 Sep
£26 / 0844 847 2325
Thu 26 Sep
£26 / 0844 847 2325
Also on at:
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
- Cheltenham Town Hall
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
- Derngate Theatre, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
- Edinburgh Festival Theatre
- G Live, Guildford
- Grand Theatre, Blackpool
- The Grand Theatre & Opera House, Leeds
- Guild Hall, Preston
- The Guildhall, Portsmouth
- The Hexagon, Reading
- HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London W6
Brendon Burns Hasn't Heard of You Either
The cult Australian comedian, not for the faint of heart, brings another show brimming in foul-mouthed rants and questionable taste to the Fringe.
The Stand, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
£12 (£11) / 0131 558 7272
Sat 3 Aug
£12 (£11) / 0131 558 7272
Sun 4 Aug
£12 (£11) / 0131 558 7272
Burger, Beer and Comedy Night
A burger, a beer and some delicious comedy – what more could you want? Hosted by Rick Molland.
The White Horse, Edinburgh
Tue 4 Jun
£6 (comedy only £1) / 0131 557 3512
- 19:30
