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Improv The Dead
Using audience suggestions Improv the Dead conjure up a spontaneous zombie flick right before your eyes, complete with thrills, chills, gut-busting laughs, and fake blood. Plus, bonus features! Witness improvised interviews with the characters, explore hilarious behind-the-scenes moments, and watch deleted scenes that never made the cut—all created on the spot. "...a show which is carefully crafted and orchestrated for maximum fun, and maximum energy." ★★★★ A Spy In The Stalls.
The Secret Society
An immersive comedy experience. Step into the world of a very serious, very secret, very important secret society. You, as a very secret member, will have important decisions to make that will influence and rock the society to its core! As you enter into the chambers for the weekly meeting, all is not as it seems. Mysteries unravel, rifts form and a wrong choice could mean the collapse of society!!! So you’d better make the right decision…no pressure. From the team behind multi award winning comedy ‘CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation’ a brand new comedy immersive experience like no other! Praise for CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation: WINNER: The Comedy Award (Colchester Fringe 2024) WINNER: Best Improv Show (Leicester Comedy Festival 2023)“Quick thinking & fast paced. A spectacular must see” ★★★★★ - Bunbury Magazine“A night of hilarious suspense and unpredictable twists in a unique comedy experience that’s sure to leave you in stitches!” ★★★★ - Everything Theatre “The Chandeliers are no doubt masters in their field” - Leicestershire Press
Jordan Brookes & Dan Cook Work in Progress
Come join, sit, watch, laugh at/with, two comedians Jordan Brookes (Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, “Demolishes the conventions of comedy” ★★★★ - The Guardian) and Dan Cook (“He’s one of the most consistent - and consistently underrated - acts in the UK right now” ★★★★ - Chortle) try out the most brand new, untested jokes you could possibly find on a Thursday night in London.
Sleepover: A Y2K Cabaret
If you long to recapture the nostalgia of a Y2K sleepover, join us for an evening of live performances (and some karaoke) that will return you to the camp classics of your childhood. Sleepover: A Y2K Cabaret will have drag, new comedy writing, storytelling, performance art, and spoken word. If you even like one of those things, we’re sure you’ll have a wonderful time. If not, you can tell us off at the bar afterward. Brought to you by Hissy Fits Collective - two self-proclaimed naughties chicks- get ready for an evening packed full of references that will have you shouting “She doesn’t even go here!” to anyone who forgot to buy their tickets. If you’ve ever watched High School Musical and wished there was drag, then this is the night for you. Praise for Hissy Fits Collective’s previous cabaret work: “So so good, when’s the next one?” “It was so much F**KING FUN” “I wasn’t there but I had so much fun” (All quotes taken from @hissyfitsco on Instagram) Please let us know if you will require wheelchair access
The Stars of Tomorrow, TODAY! (A Comedy Course Showcase)
The Final Show of Logan Murray’s Stand Up Course. Logan has taught loads of famous people to do Comedy, so come and watch the stars of tomorrow take their first fledgeling steps into Showbiz. In future years, you’ll be able to tell people you saw them at their very first gig. You will be pleasantly surprised by how funny all the acts are!
Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: Dead!!! (Work in Progress)
Yorkshire’s biggest bastard and Edinburgh Comedy Award BEST NEWCOMER 2024 is back! This time he's dead… dead good!! And also dead. He's a dead man. Join the nation's favourite demonic Working Men's Club owner as he dazzles you from beyond the grave. "Ghoulish absurdity at its classiest" ***** - Standard "A one-man old-time variety show... Triumphant" ***** - Beyond The Joke
Juliette Burton and Marc Burrows: Previews
The Britpop Hour with Marc Burrows Join award-winning writer-comedian Marc Burrows for a multi-media stand up celebration of one of British music's most iconic and enduring moments, marking 30 years since the Blur vs Oasis chart war. Music journalist Marc (Guardian, The Quietus, Big Issue) dives into the stories, rivalries, OTT personalities and some of the finest music the UK has ever produced. Part nostalgic love letter, part send-up, part rock'n'roll party. DoyaknowwhatImean? "Funny, clever and profound... unmissable" ★★★★★ - StarburstMagazine.com"Utter joyful enthusiasm" - BroadwayBaby.com★★★★★ - ThreeWeeks★★★★★ - Edinburgh Reviews Juliette Burton: Going Rogue Audience assemble! As a young nerd, Juliette loved dressing up. She also loved Rogue from the X-Men – funny, dark past, great costume. Now an award-winning comedian and mental health activist, Juliette’s masked in glitter and sequins. Join this geek gal on a journey of cosplay to confidence. Where does power lie? What does dressing up reveal? Can superhero stories help us rewrite our own? Gamified with introvert-friendly interactivity mutating daily. “A huge nerd; safe space. Marvellous” ★★★★★ - Starburst “Liberating” ★★★★★ - VoiceMag “Refreshingly revealing” - British Comedy Guide ★★★★★ - Daily Mirror ★★★★★ - Edfestmag ★★★★★ - BroadwayBaby EdFringe sell-out 2015/16/17/18/23.
Sooz Kempner and Juliette Burton Works in Progress
SOOZ KEMPNER IS UGLY Award-winning comedian Sooz Kempner (Doom in Doctor Who's Doom's Day, Amazon Prime's Dinner With the Parents) is back with a brand new show for 2025 about beauty, ageing, trolling and Barbra Streisand. When the world seems ugly it's hard to feel beautiful, not like when you're 7 and Final Score is on and nothing has ever felt more beautiful because what follows is Big Break, The Generation Game, Noel's House Party and then either Only Fools and Horses or Birds of a Feather. How can we find beauty in these very unattractive times? "Brilliant" - LA Times ★★★★ - Broadway World ★★★★ - The Scotsman ★★★★ - Chortle JULIETTE BURTON: ROGUE KNIGHTS Prepare for fandom(ination)! Geek is sexy, nerdom necessary, fandom fierce. Award-winning wit and mega-nerd Juliette Burton ventures to her dark side to understand sexuality, power and respect. Join Juliette as she explores her very own Savage Lands. Can comic books teach a complicated comic about queer love, female empowerment and rising from the ashes? Set phasers to stun: this phoenix puts the "werk" into Work In Progress. “A force to be reckoned with” ★★★★★ - Edfestmag ★★★★★ - FemaleArts ★★★★★ - LoveFringe ★★★★★ - Starburst “Refreshingly revealing” - British Comedy Guide EdFringe Sell Out 2015/16/17/18/23
Juliette Burton: Best of Burton (Work in Progress)
Celebrate a decade of comedy with award-winning comedian Juliette Burton. It’s been ten years since Juliette’s first award-winning, sold out edfringe show, so it’s time to celebrate as she brings the best bits from her multiple sold out Edfringe shows to the party. Cram over a decade of fringe comedy activism into one jubilant hour or life-affirming hilarity with heart. Join the joy of Juliette. As seen on BBC One/ITV. “Seriously funny”★★★★★ - Daily Mirror “Educational, hilarious”★★★★★ - Edfestmag ★★★★★ - Starburst ★★★★★ - BroadwayBaby ★★★★★ - VoiceMag ★★★★★ - Female Arts ★★★★★ - LoveFringe ★★★★ - Daily Record ★★★★ - Sunday Express “Fringe Favourite”- Guardian “Fringe Legend”- FringeReview “Refreshingly revealing”- British Comedy Guide
Juliette Burton: Funny Woman (for Funny Women)
Celebrate the opening of the Funny Women awards with award-winning comedian Juliette Burton. Join in the joy of Juliette with this funny woman, as she brings a work in progress mash up of the best bits from her multiple sold out Edfringe shows to the Funny Women party. Cram over a decade of fringe comedy into one jubilant hour or life-affirming hilarity with heart. As seen on BBC One/ITV. “Seriously funny” ★★★★★ - Daily Mirror “Educational, hilarious” ★★★★★ - Edfestmag ★★★★★ - Starburst ★★★★★ - BroadwayBaby ★★★★★ - VoiceMag ★★★★★ - Female Arts ★★★★★ - LoveFringe ★★★★ - Daily Record ★★★★ - Sunday Express “Fringe Favourite” - Guardian “Fringe Legend” - FringeReview “Refreshingly revealing” - British Comedy Guide
Holly Spillar: Tall Child (WIP)
Following her critically-acclaimed sell-out debut Hole (‘An impressive debut from a compelling performer’ ★★★★ Chortle), musical comedian Holly Spillar is returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe armed with a loop pedal and some ever growing dissonant rage. Tall Child is a surreal but observational hour about the impossibilities of making professional art in an ‘age of insecurity’. In a cost of living crisis and a country defined by class, Holly Spillar is searching her pockets for low cost joy - from Caravan holiday parks to 2p machines. She's Bo Burnham if he didn't have the means, she's Kate Bush…if Kate Bush smelt of damp.
Binks and Hebrides Whine Time
Your favourite Chelsea girls Binks & Hebrides, from E4’s reality hit shows “Too Hot to Chelsea” and “SW3 & Me” are bringing their hit podcast “Binks and Hebrides Whine Time” to the Museum of Comedy. This live extravaganza will feature audience questions (get them ready), special guests and merch (Binks over ordered). As always, questions will inspire conversation on topics from family drama to socio-economic issues. Plus discussion of how to make this NY all about The-New-You, all while sipping a delicious glass of wine (never from the New World). Just like in the podcast, but LIVE! BHWT is a podcast hosted by Hebrides Loveday John Haggerston (Hebrides) and Alexandra Octavia Olympia Asquith (Binks). After achieving fame on several cancelled E4 reality shows, the duo parlayed into podcasting in 2022, sharing clips across Instagram and Tiktok. Their insight and chemistry have earned them an impressive following. While comparisons have been made to Wednesday’s We Drink Wine, Hebrides claims no knowledge of that (although Binks thinks the hosts are really pretty and asks if they want to hang out).
Shit Lawyer - Work in Progress
Dark. Funny. Underfunded. And that’s just Abby. The criminal justice system is too. After thirty years practicing criminal defence law, Shit Lawyer returns to give unsolicited advice to the Government in its search for bold and innovative approaches to ‘speed up justice’ and ‘keep streets safe’. Can her outrageous and unorthodox suggestions reverse the crisis in our courts? 'Skilfully draws out the tragi-comic realities of her job' - Steve Bennett, Chortle 'Fascinating and revealing... Like the Secret Barrister, but with gags and a face' - The Scotsman 'Everyone needs to hear this' - Chris Lang, screenwriter 'Unforgotten' (ITV) 'She's ace' - Micky P Kerr (Really Funny Comedy) 'A good hour of comedy. Wears her political and social heart on her sleeve... hits the important jokes perfectly' - The Wee Review 'Some of the cleverest writing I've heard, beautifully balanced... truly masterful' - RockCentral Promotions
Blinded by Love: Dating Show
Blinded by Love is London’s newest, no-filter dating show where two brave singles—completely blindfolded—go on a date in front of a live audience. It’s part romance, part psychological experiment, and 100% a terrible idea for anyone with commitment issues. Guiding this romantic chaos? Two Gen-Z uncles who work in the City by day and play Cupid by night (because insider trading in the dating world is way more fun). They’ll roast, interrogate, and maybe even help our contestants find "the one". The best part? You could be next. If watching this social experiment unfold isn’t thrilling enough, the audience will have the chance to jump in and date one of our contestants. Because, let’s be honest, your love life could use a plot twist. Come for the cringe, stay for the chemistry. Or the car crash energy. Either way, it’s a show you won’t forget—no matter how hard you try. Please note that this event will be filmed.
Alexei Sayle Live Podcast
Alexei and Talal record an episode of Alexei's podcast. Each show will be distinctly different and interaction will be mildly encouraged.
Vanessa Larry Mitchell: Teardrops on My Dildo
Australian comedian, Vanessa Larry Mitchell returns to the Museum of Comedy! Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious! Brace yourselves for a wild ride of side-splitting hilarity with the modern-day Queen of Sass, as she takes you on a laugh-out-loud adventure of her trials and tribulations of parenting, dating and all things female. Winner: ‘Best Comedy’ Newcastle (AUS) Fringe 2022 "Vanessa Larry Mitchell is as far from demure as you could possibly imagine, but wow, will she make you laugh.... beyond naughty and will have tears of laughter rolling down your face" ★★★★1/2 - Fringefeed (Fringe World Perth) "You will literally laugh for an hour. And that is a rare thing. Vanessa is more relaxed and direct behind a comedy mic than anyone I have seen" ★★★★ - The Scotsman (Edinburgh Fringe)
Not So New Comedian of the Year 2025 - Semi Finals
So you still think you’re funny? Forget cheery optimism & skinny jeans. At last, a competition for comics who've been around long enough to know better. Expect a high standard and a hint of world weary cynicism as around 100 not so new acts compete for the title of Not So New Comedian of the Year. The old ones are the best!
Not So New Comedian of the Year 2025 - Heats
So you still think you’re funny? Forget cheery optimism & skinny jeans. At last, a competition for comics who've been around long enough to know better. Expect a high standard and a hint of world weary cynicism as around 100 not so new acts compete for the title of Not So New Comedian of the Year. The old ones are the best!
Wizard Guide to Saving the World
The world is not what it was. What we need is a wizard to sort out the mess we’ve made. A legendary wizard who is not afraid of the big issues. Wizard Guide to Saving the World contains actual magic, love philtres, charms enough to stop wars or climate change, and plenty of stuff about wizards. At heart this new character stand-up is concerned with shifting social attitudes and cultural standards, viewed and skewed through ancient wizard eyes. The forces of evil attack, Merlin slips in and out, and there’s the promise a spellbound singalong. We know of wizards from our history books, myths & fantasies, Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer & Monty Python. Wizard Guide… name drops Gandalf, Dr Strange, Dumbledore, Rincewind and more – wizards are everywhere in our culture. But this isn’t a show for nerds of the arcane (although they won’t feel out of place), it is aimed at an audience who enjoy a blend of left leaning political sensibility and farfetched silliness. Wizard Guide to Saving the World does what it says on the enchanted vessel. Written and performed by Terry Victor, still recovering from a lengthy rehab in Santa’s “Grotto”* * "Harsh, funny and simply staged, Grotto feels like the sort of show the Edinburgh Fringe was invented for…" **** - Starburst Magazine
Sam Nicoresti: Baby Doomer [Fringe Preview]
A glistening new hour of stand-up from LSQ Theatre New Comedian Winner and Chortle Awards Nominee Sam Nicoresti about losing your mind, finding it again, and the hunt for the perfect skirt suit. Baby Doomer is the follow-up to the acclaimed 2024 comedy special Wokeflake, “One of the definitive documents of the trans experience in stand-up” - Chortle. Guardian, Evening Standard & The Week's Pick of the Fringe 2022. Sam Nicoresti won Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian in 2021, has had two Fringe shows transfer to London’s Soho Theatre, and was nominated for Best Compere at the Chortle Awards 2024. In 2025 their new show Baby Doomer was nominated for Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival. “A must for lovers of comedy that is daft but also deft” - Evening Standard “A stylish, idiosyncratic stand-up with a vivid imagination” - BeyondTheJoke “Fizzing with ideas and great jokes… simultaneously smart and silly” - Chortle “Nicoresti is an auteur” - Fest
Samantha Day: The Great British Menu (Of Petty Complaints)
Samantha Day is back - with a new comedy game show that treats Britain's most trivial problems with the seriousness that they deserve. It's always Whine O'Clock in Britain. The weather is too hot. Or too cold or too rainy. Sometimes it gets so bad that we have to go on holiday to complain about another country. And the people in Britain are awful. Driving too slowly, making grammatical errors and joking about the wrong things. Britain has never been so divided. And this show could definitely make it worse. “Just brilliant“ – Arthur Smith "Her confidence, delivery, material and interaction with our audience was absolutely superb!!” - Genius Events Leicester Comedy Festival Silver Stand Up Award - Winner (2025) British Comedy Guide Pro Award - Finalist (2024) Not So New Comedian of the Year - Finalist (2024) British Comedian of the Year - Semi Finalist (2024) Amused Moose Award, Edinburgh Fringe - Shortlisted (2023) Comedy Store King Gong - Winner (2022) New Comedian of the Year, Southport Comedy Festival - Winner (2022) New Comedian of the Year, Leicester Square Theatre - Finalist (2022)
Cabbage The Clown: Sinnyworld (WIP)
A work-in-progress debut show from multi award-winning drag star Cabbage The Clown. The winner of NADC and Top of the Slops presents their first ever full work-in-progress performance of their upcoming debut comedy show. Cabbage The Clown has garnered over 6 million views across social media for their hilarious and unique drag performances across the country, including their work as everything from a living Twister mat to one of The Sims to Tracy Beaker and more. Join them as they work on putting together a full solo show for the first time ever.
Luke Poulton: Cracking
Being autistic, Luke has quite a few different special interests, one of his biggest happens to be Wallace & Gromit. Get ready for a show full of Wallace & Gromit puns and find out why the iconic duo mean so much to Luke.
Mark T Cox: Paddy Daddy
Join very busy, very famous international cabaret star Mark T Cox for a juicy hour of comedy, filth, and pop bangers as he explores the joys and horrors of contemporary gay life in rural Ireland. Fresh from the fame and success of Edinburgh and Dublin Fringe Festival, Paddy Daddy is coming to Camden Fringe 2025, making his Museum of Comedy debut. This one-hour show is crafted from Mark’s varied background, from his innocent origins as the church organ player in rural Ireland, to the hedonistic glamour of the London cabaret scene. A charming collection of naughty stories, hilarious and heartbreaking original songs, plus plenty of camp piano sing-a-along moments from pop icons - J Lo, Kylie and of course The Corrs. This is one for the gays, the girlies, and your newly woke Irish Mammy. Don't miss it! ★★★★ 'Gloriously camp cabaret' The Irish Times ★★★★★ 'A consummate pro when dealing with an audience' The Reviews Hub ★★★★ 'Cox’s comedic timing is cheek-achingly funny' Entertainment Now ★★★★ 'A nostalgia fuelled warm hug of surprisingly tender-hearted filth and raw honesty' Brig News
Logan Murray’s Stand Up Course (Mondays)
"Logan Murray's courses in stand-up do more than teach comedy - his students discover themselves" - NEW STATESMAN Logan has taught Greg Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Josh Widdecombe, Andi Osho, Luisa Omielan, Diane Morgan, Joe Wilkinson, Kavan Novak, Ed Petrie, Ed Aczel, Kirsten O’Brien, Rik Edwards, Paco Erhard, Anna Crilley, Hollie Walsh, Miriam Elia, Tom Wrigglesworth, Jessica Knappett, and thousands more. Past participants have gone on to win every major comedy award. Perhaps that’s why it’s one of the most highly regarded comedy workshops in Europe. Logan takes a special pride in helping you unlock your own unique comic voice. He will encourage you to be the best comedian you can possibly be. This ten week gives you a chance to go deeper into the art and craft of making people laugh. From finding your creative inspiration to learning the building blocks of jokes, these sessions will help you become a better writer and performer. But perhaps the best reason to do this course is that it will be one of the most satisfying things you do in your life. You will laugh more, you will play more and you will learn more about your creative processes than you ever thought possible.
Jonny Pelham: Off Limits
Jonny has something to say that's usually off-limits for dating, family gatherings, hanging out with mates and most social situations really... So what better place to talk about it than in a comedy show with a bunch of strangers? Off Limits is a personal, provocative and hilarious hour that should not be missed. The show won the Herald Angel Award and was nominated for best show at The Chortle Comedy Awards. ★★★★★ The Herald ★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★ The Telegraph ★★★★ The Times ★★★★ Sunday Times ★★★★ Mirror ★★★★ Scotsman "The laughs are explosive" ★★★★ - Chortle.co.uk "His storytelling has them all entranced for an hour" ★★★★ - Skinny As seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, Russell Howard's Stand Up Central and live from the BBC.
Run At It Shouting Sketch Night
Actors will showcase their work from a Run At It Shouting 8-week acting course hosted by Mark Ravenhill.
Spin-a-Play!
Insert Laughter Here presents Spin-a-Play! Returning to the Museum of Comedy in 2025 In this completely improvised and chaotic comedy show, the audience will be invited to suggest genres for a "brand new" play to be made up on the spot by the performers. The genres go on a spinning wheel which is then used to determine which one will be performed. Guests also get to provide suggestions to start the play off with, and throughout the show will be offered opportunities to shape the action as it unfolds, decide whether it goes right or wrong and even choose how it ends! Will the action hero save the day and get the girl of his dreams, or will he fail and doom himself to a life of mockery? Will the charismatic thief successfully steal the diamond in the heist she has been planning for decades, or will it all go hilariously awry? The possibilities are literally endless when the audience has the power of choice. “A sort of comedy wheel of fortune with no shortage of fun and laughs along the way”- East Anglian Theatre Podcast Find out more at insertlaughterhere.co.uk
Count Binface: Make Earth Great Again (WIP)
Count Binface is back in the Earth capital! Exactly one year since his historic victory over Britain First in the London Mayor election, his galactic excellency is building up for his next full-length tour with a night of new interstellar political wonderment and satire.
Sam Avery: Thunderstorm
Back with a bang, award-winning comedian Sam Avery returns with his electrifying new show, Thunderstorm! ⚡ In his trademark punchy style, Sam takes you on a whirlwind journey through the chaos of the modern world - from parenting disasters to culture wars, conspiracy theories to political morons. With sharp wit and a stormy twist, he’s here to prove that the only way to weather modern life is through laughter! Expect thunderous punchlines, lightning-fast jokes, and a night of belly laughs you won’t forget.
《我真係恭喜你呀》廣東話棟篤笑 Cantonese Stand-up Comedy
今年阿Tim再返黎喇，今年全新個人棟篤笑《我真係恭喜你呀》話比大家知 ，阿Tim身份大轉變，話比大家知除左自己仲係一個香港人，亦要準備成 為人夫，係咪即刻變成蘇格蘭王子呢？ 入場話用棟篤笑話你知佢自己響呢一年大個仔既經歷喇。 2025陳樂添廣東話棟篤笑 - 《我真係恭喜你呀》 This show will be performed in Cantonese
Lianna Holston and Michael McPheat: Starter Pack (Work In Progress)
Lianna Holston (Runner Up, Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2024; SYTYF 2024 Semi-Finalist; iHeartRadio podcast co-host) and Michael McPheat (SYTYF 2024 Semi-Finalist; Soho Theatre Labs Plus Alumni; Co-host of sell-out night 0800-Comedy) invite you to be in their Starter Pack: one hour of standup comedy that reveals how the brains of two sweetie pie idiots tick. Get ready for goofy giggles as we square dance* our way to PERFECTION for the girls, gays and theys (and any other silly billy who is up for a high dose of serotonin deep fried in stupidity). Lianna’s Starter Pack includes: animal opinions, being American :/, and mental illness xx. Michael’s Starter Pack includes: Being a gay best friend, loving video games, intimate lighting at restaurants and astounding rap skills. Hop into the minds of two cute, apologetic & stupid comics as we all skip into the jaws of fear and despair hand in hand! *Not literal but could be if you wanted to :)
Roger O’Sullivan: Polarized (Work in Progress)
Is it possible to usurp your father for the family farm? To defeat him in a Tekken style fist fight to end all fist fights? To overcome trauma through stand up and multimedia comedy? Join BBC New Comedy Awards Nominee Roger O’Sullivan as he finds out. A nostalgic trip through 90s video games, optical illusions and of tales of rural Ireland. Find him on the internet @rogerocomedy. “A comedic mind with huge potential” - The Irish Examiner “He will make you think” – The Scotsman
Marcus Megastar: Heartthrob UK Tour 2025
“Like An 02 Concert On A Budget!” - Miss Hope Springs Building on his successful 3-week run at Edinburgh Festival’s The Free Fringe in 2023, his work in progress developing show is back! Marcus Megastar returns to the stage with his HeartThrob UK Tour in 2025. Arriving to the stage in his stretch limo, he knows how to get any party started! Marcus plays and sings as different characters, including his alter-ego Marcus Megastar (a long- haired, guitar-playing, sequinned-up international megastar!) Marcus interweaves jokes and some of his own backstory between songs. We are taken on an high octane journey for 50 minutes as Marcus thrills with different characters and themes including Leopardi at his dilapidated castle (the hunched, depressive genius who died a virgin) as well as Madam Cyn, Britain's most notorious brothel keeper! For 2025, Marcus tells the lesser known story of East End villain Ronnie Kray singing from his old creepy psychiatric hospital cell for the criminally insane as well as lots and lots of surprises!
James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids: Reducks
James invented the idea of proper stand-up for children in 2001. Since then he has been travelling the world, bringing high-quality laughter to children in thousands of schools, libraries, theatres, festivals anywhere that will have him really. For the last ten years he has mainly been concentrating on writing funny books and parenting his own children. But now he is bored of all that and returns to the world of festivals to reboot comedy for kids with a face full of wrinkles and a reconstructed show that may include exploding penguins; seventeen ways to eat jam; and songs to sing to the worms in your dog’s bottom. This show is twice as funny as anything you’ve seen before so cover yourself in glue, roll around in glitter for five minutes and then come to the show shouting, “I’m a massive disco maggot!” until someone asks you to leave. ★★★★★ "A hit not to be missed” - Three Weeks ★★★★★ “I should have given him six stars – just too brilliant“ – The Sunday Herald "There were children laughing so hard they were struggling to sit up straight" - One4Review "Has achieved almost holy status - don't miss" - The Sunday Times
Die Hard Xmas: The Parody Musical
Return engagement for the sell-out Christmas crowdpleaser full of laughs, songs and nostalgia. Direct from New York, this fun musical parodies the hit film Die Hard in which cop John McClane visits his estranged wife Holly for Christmas but soon after he shows up at Nakatomi Plaza for her office party, terrorists seize the building and it's up to John to save the day.
Fernando Pedrosa – Eurotour 2025
O humorista Fernando Pedrosa, de 37 anos, vem se destacando na cena da comédia ao proporcionar a muitas pessoas LGBTQIAPN+ seu primeiro contato com o stand-up, criando um ambiente seguro e acolhedor. Ele tem atraído um público que, anteriormente, se mostrava avesso ao gênero e estava carente de conteúdo que falasse a sua linguagem, sem ofensas ou ataques. Com nove anos de experiência, Pedrosa faz parte de uma nova onda de renovação do stand-up, junto com outros artistas que estão trilhando esse caminho, não apenas no humor LGBTQIAPN+, e que usam a comédia como ferramenta social para fomentar debates e provocar reflexões de forma mais leve. Pedrosa aposta em um humor interativo e acolhedor, que incentiva o público a compartilhar histórias e experiências. “O conteúdo que já existia para a comunidade estava muito voltado para o letramento, mas faltava uma válvula de escape, um espaço para relaxar e compartilhar histórias, quase como uma roda de amigos. Além disso, busco levar momentos de descontração à comunidade, utilizando o humor como ferramenta de reflexão social e quebra de barreiras e preconceitos”, explica o humorista.
Above Your Nerve Presents: Alternative Drag & Cabaret Showcase
Do you like your cabaret with a side order of strangeness? Your drag with a sprinkling of the unexpected? Your burlesque with a flicker of nightmare? Join the rising stars from the UK Alternative Drag and Cabaret scene, in a showcase of new and emerging artists, fresh from the Above Your Nerve course.
Above Your Nerve Presents: A Course For Kings Showcase
Strap in lads, this year is - yet again - The Year Of The King. Watch these heroes explore gender in performance by drawing on a beard, achieving new levels of crazy with shoulder pads and thrusting their dicks about on stage. Join the rising stars from the UK Drag King scene, in a showcase of new and emerging artists, fresh from the Above Your Nerve course.
Twonkey’s Zip Wire to Zanzibar
Award winning Vaudevillian Paul Vickers rolls into town with the first performance of his new Twonkey chapter house of wizardry and wonder. Performed this time in drag as Twonketta, Twonkey’s widow, a lady who is somewhat late for church. This year it’s a thriller about rival roller coasters and fairgrounds set by a smokey lagoon in a valley once owned by ex-milkman turned singer Shakin’ Stevens. Featuring a Steve Martin puppet made from sanitary towels and the pocket princess Tutti Cnutti back after blowing her top last year. Don’t listen through the wall buy a ticket and it's time to get wild, giddy and very silly. “Clowning at its very best” - ★★★★★ Kate Copstick, The Scotsman “His idiotic joy is infectious: he is a masterclass in play” ★★★★★ Neurodiverse Review
Lewis Costello: Full Kit
One night only! Lewis Costello is a stand-up comedian, writer, presenter, and announcer for Blackburn Rovers. After his first performance at the age of 15, Costello quickly fell into opening for some of the biggest names in comedy, including Ed Byrne and Doug Stanhope. He has since gone on to perform in New York, Toronto and Amsterdam, as well as touring his own shows around the UK. In 2022, Costello became a commentator for Prime Time Wrestling alongside Santino Marella. With live broadcasts on DAZN and Triller, Prime Time Wrestling quickly established itself as one of the biggest promotions in Europe. In 2023, he was a presenter for Floyd Mayweather’s UK PPV fight at the O2 Arena. Shortly after, he became the announcer for his hometown football team, Blackburn Rovers. He can be heard every week on the Kicking Back podcast, alongside Nottingham Forest Women’s footballer Millie Chandarana. In 'Full Kit', Costello presents his unique blend of stand-up, music and shin pads. Photo credit - Andy Hollingworth
Tom Lucy: Work In Progress
Join Tom Lucy (host of smash hit podcast ‘Private Parts’ and TV shows such as ‘Roast Battle’ and ‘Stand Up For Live Comedy’) as he tries out brand new material ahead of an upcoming tour. Tom Lucy has established himself as one of the most exciting new comedians around. Starting at just 16, Tom quickly rose through the comedy club circuit to become one of the youngest professional stand-up comedians in the UK. “Watch him live and you’ll understand the excitement” - The Guardian “Believe the hype, this guy is hilarious” – Jack Whitehall
The Clown Beef Show Instalment 2: The Revenant
Ciaran Chillingworth is determined to resolve the internecine conflict between clowns and not clowns. In accordance with this supermotive, he has resolved to instigate a beef. Join him as he sets his reckless clowns (Mikey Bligh-Smith, Luke Rollason) loose on his squalid anti-clowns (Joz Norris, Lorna Rose Treen) in a series of competitive errands. By turns supporting and menacing them will be special guests The Psychic (Ozzy Algar), The Revenant (Alwin Solanki), and The Contortionist (Lee Kennedy). Rest assured: their interference with your enjoyment will be minimal. By the end of the night, at least several people will be dead. That is the only way we can put this sorry matter to rest. Ciaran Chillingworth Leicester Square Sketch-Off and Laughing Horse NATY finalist As The Mayor and His Daughter: ‘A hugely distinctive comedy aesthetic’ — Chortle ‘Unruly and untamed’ — Theatre Village ‘Disconcerting curveball’ — Bruce Dessau
Henry Paker: Illustratinator - Work in Progress
Comedian and cartoonist Henry Paker will fuse the worlds of stand up and illustration in a dangerously unprecedented new show. Please sit down before you read the next sentence. Henry Paker will be drawing live on stage. Feel free to stand up again now. Henry is one of the Beans on the Three Bean Salad podcast (Chortle Best Comedy Podcast Winner 2024), he is an award winning stand up comedian, and he has illustrated many books including Joe Wilkinson: My Autobiography, Kay’s Anatomy, Amy Gets Eaten, Dexter Proctor the Ten Year Old Doctor and many more… “He is as precise as music and the audience are delighted to follow his tune” **** - Chortle. “Wonderfully Ingenious” **** - The Times
Thismotherphucker / Nikola McMurtrie (Work in Progress)
A rip roaring 1 hour split bill with Comedian Su Mi and Nikola McMurtrie as they perform their Work in Progress shows ‘THISMOTHERPHUCKER’ and ‘Nikola McMurtrie’. Expect nothing short of absolute mayhem, delivered with the confidence of comedians who’ve been going beyond their years. Catch them now! Su Mi is a British Queer Malaysian Alternative Comedienne / Musician / Performance artist born from the treacherous depths of East London. SOLD OUT show at the Soho Theatre. As seen on BBC Three, Latitude Festival, DEERSHED festival, End of Road festival and Glastonbury festival. 'Su Mi is the one to watch' - Josie Long 'Star comedic quality, difficult to craft' - Funny Women 'She’s hugely entertaining force of nature who’d breathe life into any gig.' - Chortle ★★★★★ Broadway Work UK ★★★★ A Youngish Perspective Produced by : Big Head Comedy Directed by: Bruce Tang Nikola is a multi-award winning musical and sketch comedian from Scotland. She has recently worked with BBC Scotland on a series of online and televised sketches. WINNER - Funny Women Awards (shorts) 2020 WINNER - Chorts (Industry Award) 2023 “Incredibly funny and impressive stuff.” - Chortle “Effortlessly slips in well thought-out quips” - Funny Women “Nikola McMurtrie is amazing!” - Next Up Comedy
Disordered
What happens when you get diagnosed with a personality disorder? Do you hide away and try to keep it a secret or do you write a show about it? And, as an audience member, where do you fit in? Do you display any of the nine symptoms? You probably do. Then, what does that mean? An immersive-autobiographical cabaret show, in nine easy steps, to the diagnosis and misunderstanding of a personality that is ‘borderline’. With popular songs like Mad World, The Sound of Silence, Crazy and Losing My Mind. Expect audience participation and sing-alongs. By award-winning artist, Aletia Upstairs, who brought you Mata Hari, Emballage, A Queer Love of Dix, and Songs My Lovers Didn’t Understand. “Aletia gave a great performance full of passion and humour. The audience loved it.” ✭✭✭✭✭ Patrick Harrington (Counter Culture)“A strong performance that includes attractive and evocative singing.” ✭✭✭✭ – Gerald Berkowitz (Theatre Guide London) “A quality piece of theatre and performance art and well-crafted script and beautifully sung songs; a performance of mastery”. ★★★★★ Mark Calvert (Mumble)“Aletia Upstairs is a spectacular performance artist.” ✭✭✭✭✭ James O’Brien (Edinburgh Festival.org)
Diary of a Disappearing Doctor
Step into the extraordinary world of The Doctor, a flamboyant Time Lord banished to Earth by the High Council of Gallifrey for his unorthodox ways. Stripped of his TARDIS and forced to live among humans, The Doctor faces the struggles of survival he once only observed. In this hilarious, heartfelt one-man show, “Diary of a Disappearing Doctor” tells the story of weight loss, career reinvention, and the pursuit of a long-deferred dream. The Doctor’s toxic Corporate Travel career, stress, and judgment led to obesity, depression, and a crisis of confidence. Luckily, Earth’s drastic medical solutions helped him lose over 6 stones and reignite his passion for the stage. In May 2024, he left the corporate world behind to pursue his true calling full-time. Through sharp humour, moving confessions, and dazzling musical parodies, “Diary of a Disappearing Doctor” celebrates reinvention and the audacity to start over. It’s never too late to be brave, bold, and bloody brilliant. “Doctor Woof, you are very entertaining. Why on earth are you not in the West End already?” - Sharon Osborne (X-Factor) “Doctor Woof offers a heartwarming performances of torch songs, doctoring some, to weave in his own stories of heartbreak and hope.” – Audience Club
The Monday Club
"A brilliant, friendly night of top-tier comedians practicing new gags" - Time Out Grab yourself a drink and join us in the Museum bar for a relaxed monthly night of new material from some of the finest comedians on the circuit. Featuring pro acts, new acts and maybe the odd one or two off the telly… April Line-up: Tadiwa Malunge, Twayna Mayne, Rick Keisewetter , Tim Shishodia, Spring Day, Andy Barr, Daniel Crewe, Russell Arathoon, Ali Brice, Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, Joe Jacobs, Nick Elleray & MC Tony Dunn Like our Facebook page to see who's performing each month and keep up to date with all things The Monday Club! Book in advance to guarantee your seat or drop in from 6pm and buy on the door!
Mark McCarney: No Better Man
Hailing from the rural heart of Northern Ireland, Mark McCarney brings his unmistakable wit, charm, and a dash of countryside chaos to the stage. Known for his hilarious online sketches and razor-sharp stand-up, Mark has become one of the freshest voices in Irish comedy, blending absurdity with relatable tales of small-town life. With his deadpan delivery and knack for finding humor in the mundane, Mark’s show takes audiences on a laugh-out-loud journey through the quirks of family, community, and the strange realities of modern living. Whether you're a long-time fan of his viral hits or new to his uniquely Irish sense of humor, this tour is guaranteed to leave you in stitches. Don’t miss the chance to see Mark McCarney live – raw, real, and ridiculously funny.
Paddy Raff: Here’s One For Ya!
Paddy Raff is hitting the road again in 2025 following the success of his last show, the biggest selling NI stand-up comedy tour of 2024 seen by a whopping 15,000+ people! With more comedy songs, hilarious tales of fatherhood, his former wedding band antics, musings on modern life and another musical visit from Nigel, the King of BT9 – Here’s One For Ya! isn’t just a stand-up gig, it’s a show not to be missed.
The Thinking Drinkers - It’s The Drink Talking
The Thinking Drinkers, two of the UK's leading drinks experts, host a brand new monthly tasting show with fascinating guests, first class free drinks and intoxicating conversation. It's The Drink Talking will see Ben and Tom interview an esteemed guest about their drinking life, live on stage. As the audience enjoy an array of complimentary drinks, the Thinking Drinkers will chat to their guests about the drinks and drinking establishments that have shaped their lives - their desert island drinks, their worst ever imbibing experience, their favourite pub or bar, their ideal drinking companion, inebriated anecdotes and much more. There may even be some bar snack chat. So, leave those lacklustre lagers in your living room, and slide gently onto the bar stool of drinking discovery and broaden your booze horizons at “It's The Drink Talking” - where the drinks flow, stories unfold with every gentle bend of the elbow and where, as inhibitions melt away, things could well get a bit weird. Guests for this season: 6 February: Broadcaster & journalist Adrian Chiles 6 March: This Morning presenter & journalist Ben Shephard 2 April: TBC 2 May: TBC
Drunk Women Solving Crime
Drunk Women Solving Crime, hosted by Taylor Glenn and Hannah George, the comedy hit show where hosts invite a guest to solve a crime from history over a glass or two. Past guests include: Katherine Ryan, London Hughes, Ricki Lake, Desiree Burch, Samira Ahmed and Suzie Dent! Come along and join the force and be in with the chance of winning a prize for your best crime tale. March Guests are Abigoliah Schamaun and Sarah Roberts! April Guests are Michelle Shaughnessy and Ele McKenzie!
Christian Jegard: Mr Showbusiness
Join all round entertainer Christian ‘Mr Showbusiness’ Jegard for his debut show that harks back to the golden age of variety. Combining both razz AND matazz, this is a man determined to entertain no matter how recent his divorce. Join Christian for a swingin’ evening of comedy, songs, magic, despondency, tap-dancing… the whole gamut of light entertainment. (Trigger Warning: Ventriloquism.) As seen on TV in the BBC New Comedy Awards, Christian can also be heard on Radio 4 Extra, was runner up Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year and won Audience Favourite at the Musical Comedy Awards. “Such invention... Witty, imaginative and different” - Chortle “Forensically brilliant” - Jake Yapp, BBC R4 Extra “Charismatic, charming, awkward and incredibly funny. If you want showbusiness, this is it” - Under the Radar
Mad Ron and Jerry: Identity Theft & Paul Merryck: Ambulance For One
Sunday Afternoon Double Bill. Mad Ron and Jerry: Identity Theft:A surreal game show where Uxbridge’s third hardest man, Mad Ron tries to guide his comedy apprentice & Yorkshire’s least successful Mexican wrestler, Jerry Bakewell into a new life as a glamorous game show host and sidekick. Gentle and fun audience participation throughout reaching a crescendo with the arrival of Mr. French Fries and a game that for legal reasons isn't called Catchphrase. “The funniest most inventive nut bag show I think I’ve ever seen live! I love it love it love it!!!” - Terry Alderton Paul Merryck: Ambulance For One:Essex comedian Merryck returns with a new show focusing on living life to the limit as the clock ticks down to the great inevitable. Rest assured no maudlin self-indulgence here, just plenty of gags and funny stories, and some of them might even be true. Remember, everything in moderation, especially moderation, and the grim reaper can f**k right off somewhere else for a bit. Preferably Kent."Gag-focused delivery…. high laugh rate…. you’d think that the spirit of Mike Reid is alive and well” - Steve Bennett. Chortle
Diona Doherty - Get Your Pink Back! (Work In Progress)
Diona Doherty (The Blame Game/Derry Girls/Soft Border Patrol) is trying to get her pink back. Just like flamingos, whose pink colour has been drained by the stresses of motherhood, Diona is on a mission to find out who the hell she is after having kids. A new stand up show from Diona Doherty, filled with hilariously relatable anecdotes and whole lot of brutal honesty. "One of Irelands Top Comedians" - Belfast Live
Alex Mitchell: Tics Towards Puffection
Britain’s Got Talent 2024 finalist Alex Mitchell is an autistic comic with functional neurological disorder (FND). He uses self-deprecating humour - laughing at himself, his neurodivergence, disability and sexuality - to reflect on some of the most difficult subjects within his own life and wider society. His debut show, Tics Towards Perfection, tackles his desperate obsession for perfection and being "the best version" of himself. He explores how and if he'll ever achieve this, and how this has and continues to impact his life. Reflecting on society's perception of queer, disabled, and neurodiverse communities, as well as his own perception of himself, Mitchell creates a heartwarming, emotional but always hilarious show.
Howerd’s End
Written by Mark Farrelly.With Simon Cartwright as Frankie Howerd and Mark Farrelly as Dennis Heymer.Directed by Joe Harmston. Frankie Howerd was one of Britain’s most loved comedians for half a century. But he had a secret. And the secret’s name was Dennis. This hugely acclaimed play by Mark Farrelly (Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope, Jarman) takes you to the heart of Frankie and Dennis' clandestine relationship, which lasted from the 1950s until Frankie’s death in 1992. It also affords a glorious opportunity to encounter Frankie in full-flight stand up mode. Packed with laughter, but unafraid of truth, Howerd’s End portrays two humans' journey through closeness, love, grief and all the other things that make life worth living. Come and say farewell to a legend... and learn the art of letting go. ★★★★★ "Simply tremendous entertainment" London Living Large ★★★★ "Deeply moving" Sardines Magazine ★★★★ "Hugely entertaining" ReviewsGate ★★★★ "Sublime" The Reviews Hub ★★★★ "Don't lose your chance to see Howerd's End if it comes your way" British Theatre Guide ★★★★ "Heartfelt, funny and with an inspiring message" North West End ★★★★ "Fascinating insight into the life and times of a leading comedy figure" London Theatre 1