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Grubby Little Mitts: Late Night 70’s Game Show
It’s late, it’s live and it’s 50 years ago! Welcome to everything you’ve ever wanted – catch phrases, cue cards, a smiling host with an obnoxious collar and a clever woman confined to a zone. Join Grubby Little Mitts ( 'The White Stripes of Comedy' , TheReviewsHub.com) as you’ve never seen them before in a retro game show/sketch show in the middle of the night. You could win! You could lose! But you will take part! And now, a word from our sponsor...
British Comedy Guide Awards Final
British Comedy Guide presents the BCG Pro Talent Awards for Performance 2026. Hosted by a top comedian, the night will see five acts competing for the trophy. There'll also be a set from the brilliant Starter winner.
Henry Paker : Work In Progress
A work in progress show from Henry Paker from the Three Bean Salad Podcast! A combination of stand up comedy and live illustration. ★★★★ Chortle ★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★ The Times "He pulls laughs out of the air like a magician pulls rabbits out of a hat." - Evening Standard "Wonderfully ingenious." - The Times "A natural born comedian." - Michael McIntyre "[He is] a genius… funny falls out of him." - Romesh Ranganathan
Mark Silcox: Gold Trading Sucks, I Lost Everything WIP
Dr Silcox believed that gold trading would land him in the company of successful entrepreneurs, but a series of events broke all his dreams. Thank God he found silent meditation to keep himself sane. Now he wants to spread peace and advise his audience what is life and how to fulfil it without materials, through meditation. The show is full of eye-opening events to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Character Comedy Showcase
Get ready to discover the next generation of alternative comedy talent at this one-night-only character comedy showcase. Featuring 12 bold, brilliant and gloriously unpredictable acts, the show brings together alumni of Charlie Vero-Martin’s acclaimed Character Comedy Course. All of these character creations were created in just 6-weeks and have already made waves on the alt-comedy scene including Sketch Off, Soho Theatre and the Edinburgh Fringe. The showcase also marks an exciting new chapter for Charlie’s Character Comedy Course, which is about to launch at the Museum of Comedy. It offers performers of all levels and backgrounds the chance to develop their own unique characters in 8-weeks and showcase them in one of London’s most beloved comedy venues. So if you’re curious about signing up to the course and creating your own comedy characters, this is the best way to see what’s in store! Expect big laughs, strange characters and comedy that refuses to play by the rules. Find out more about Charlie’s Character Comedy Course starting at MoC in September here !
Charlie’s Character Comedy Course
Create your own comedy characters and develop a 5-7 minute act in eight weeks with coaching from renowned character comedian, Charlie Vero-Martin .* Then perform it on the Museum of Comedy stage - home of Sketch Off, the UK’s biggest sketch and character comedy competition! This course is open to new and experienced acts. Perfect for those looking to take their first steps into character comedy or wanting to find new approaches and creations. Through a range of techniques from improv, clowning, stand-up and theatre, Charlie will guide you in how to develop your act in a fun and supportive environment. You will also learn from other industry professionals. Previous special guests include Mark Silcox, Adam Larter, Alex Hardy and Su Mi. Participants have gone on to perform their acts regularly on the alt-comedy circuit, as part of award-winning shows, at the Edinburgh Fringe and compete in finals of comedy competitions. *Charlie is a comedian, actor, writer and improviser known for her four multi-character comedy shows. She was a Sketch Off and Funny Women Finalist with credits including BBC Scotland, Radio 4 and Hat Trick Productions. She has taught for Central School of Speech and Drama, Hoopla Impro and Soho Theatre. “Charlie delivered a masterclass on character comedy, providing a helpful range of tools and bespoke advice that helped each person on the course shine in their own way. Would recommend for anyone starting their character comedy journey” - Nadine Bailey, course alumni “Charlie uses a wealth of knowledge to create their own unique set of exercises drawn from multi disciplines like clowning, Laban, Lecoq, improvisation, voice and puppetry to access character and bring out the funny! It's a wonderful, safe space to be bold and imaginative.” - Barbara D’Alterio, course alumni Course Dates: 28 Sept / 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct / 2, 9, 16 Nov Showcase 17th November (tickets sold separately)
The Passion of Mr. Cardboard
The wise, whimsical, and wide Mr. Cardboard faces trial in: THE PASSION OF MR.CARDBOARD Is Mr. Cardboard your absurd imaginary friend or your all powerful savior? Is Mr. Cardboard a divine messiah of play or can he just make you an animal out of cardboard? All we know is Mr Cardboard returns to the Land Of Cardboard to face his most trying hour yet! You're along for the ride in this "beautifully stupid" (Natalie Palamides) theatrical clown tour de force and new solo show by Miles Calderon (Netflix, Stamptown, UCB). ★★★★★ “Everyone should go see this… Offers some of the best executed strangeness you will see this fringe” - The Student
Logan Murray’s Stand Up Course (Weekends)
"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, Laura Smith, Kayvan 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 is 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 six week course 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.
Roger Prick: SEXOPOLIS
It's Roger Prick! The 1970s pornographer, erotic novelist and lecherous casanova is back for 2026. Now it's time to relaunch his dirtiest novel, revised and edited for the feminist era. Bringing together character comedy, drag, cardboard props, drawings and all the sex of 70s Soho, this is an alternative comedy extravaganza. Han Whyte is a drag king, character comedian and Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off finalist 2025. She participated in Soho Comedy Plus Lab in 2025. Directed by Ben Target. “Archetype of puffed up machismo” – Chortle “A soft porn Alan Partridge” – Morning Star
Tabletop Role-Playing Game: The Musical
'Tabletop Role-Playing Game' ('TTRPG:TM') is a one-hour show in which the cast of six portray a group of friends playing a TTRPG session; one is the GM, the others are players with characters fitting specific roles as you might expect in an adventuring party. The music covers a wide range of genres from traditional musical theatre to pop, to gospel, to rap, to… well, you’ll have to see! And – since what would a TTRPG be without some random chance – the whole show is capped off with one of 6 different endings, depending on the outcome of an audience roll of a D20! Each ending builds on a reprise of a different song from the show with outcomes that are either good, great, bad, terrible, or of course critical success or critical fail, ensuring no-one can truly know how it will all end, not even the cast!
The Cambridge Footlights: Prize Cow (For My Best Son)
"The most renowned sketch troupe of them all" (The Independent) embark on their annual tour once again! The Cambridge Footlights are back with five of Cambridge's best student comedians putting on a brand new show featuring their funniest sketches! 'The Cambridge Footlights are at the top of their game and that is on display throughout the entirety of the show' : ★★★★ - Broadway World, Footlights International Tour 2023. In case you had any doubt, Broadway Baby can confirm it's pretty "special to witness such an established organisation at work" (Footlights International Tour 2024).
Sadhbh McLoughlin: Not My Real Accent
From Belgian chocolates to hot chicken rolls, after 10 years Sadhbh can finally pronounce her name right. Sort of… With an Irish passport, a Brussels upbringing, and an adulthood spent back in Ireland, this solo stand-up storytelling show explores what happens when “home” is more of a concept than a place. Blending sharp observational comedy with personal stories, the show digs into life as a third culture kid, cultural impostor syndrome, and the quiet panic of trying to feel Irish enough. It’s a funny, thoughtful look at identity, belonging, and what it really means to come home.
If By Starlight...
Long-time romantics, in love with love, Janelle and Jacob have been through the gamut of relationships, hook-ups, and undefinable situationships. From schoolyard crushes to long-distance paramours, life in the romance lane has been filled with twists, turns, and quick exits, but neither has given up on finding their destination. Along the way, they have both picked up shards of armour to protect themselves from the disappointment of failed relationships. But when both of their first dates go south, they find themselves recuperating at the same watering hole and breaking all of their own rules. Will the daylight of the walk of shame show them the way or prove that logic is the best boundary? "If By Starlight" explores the hang-ups and dreams of two helpless romantics, trying to fit all the right pieces together to find true love.
Francisco de Nata
A Giraffe. In a G-String. With a job to do. Before his hooves head north to Edinburgh, the Giraffe returns to London for one night only! Step into the joyful and absurd world of Francisco de Nata. This silent clown show, featuring audience interaction, puppetry, and a very special Portuguese custard tart, invites you on a playful journey where nonsense, vulnerability and wonder shine. Tasked with painting a ceiling, Francisco’s day soon unravels into beautiful chaos. But as the clock ticks and the paint dries, a tender and ridiculous story unfolds of a Giraffe’s love for his Avó (grandma) and the world around him. Will it all come together before time runs out? "A masterclass in play... Clown comedy at its most inventive, intimate and alive." ★★★★★ - BroadwayBaby "Francisco de Nata has clearly become a cult hero." ★★★★★ - To Do List London "Unmissable! This giraffe is a rare kind of clown." ★★★★★ - Everything Theatre "Trust me: you could willingly watch paint dry with this giraffe for a long time." ★★★★★ - A Young(ish) Perspective
Sharon Wanjohi: A Perfect Life (WIP)
It’s time. I’ve bought some crystals, taken an iron supplement and finally stopped avoiding my taxes. Will this be enough to undo years of avoidance? My therapist (girl I met in a nightclub toilet years ago) says no but I say yes. Because delusion is the key to success. Sharon Wanjohi is a queer British Kenyan comedian, who’s been making waves on the circuit with her take on the lack of Gen-z homeowners and maybe too much material on the cartoons that inspired a generation of sexual awakenings. She has written on Never Mind the Buzzcocks , Late Night Lycett and The Jonathan Ross Show .
Rob Preston: Amazing Global Solutions (WIP)
Character comedian Rob Preston just wants everything to be perfect again. Join him and his unlikely cadre of alter-egos on their quest to dominate the content space, end mental health and bring lasting international peace to the entirety of the globe globally. A big ask? Sure. But someone's got to pull their finger out. BBC New Comedy Award and Pleasance Reserve Shortlist. Soon to appear in Leo Reich's Channel 4 and A24 sitcom It Gets Worse. Star of Fringe 2025 sell-out comedy play Brainsluts: ★★★★ - Guardian ★★★★ - Times ★★★★ - List 'Crowd favourite' - BroadwayWorld.com
The Instant Musical
The Instant Musical - just add suggestions! Formed in 2025, The Instant Musical team are set on bringing happy chaos to musical theatre. At every performance a fully improvised musical is created on the spot, brimming with heart warming and hilarious songs, catchy lyrics, dance routines and plot twists - all set in the wonderful world of wherever you, the audience, decide! They’ve trained with the best and aim for the stars. Finalists of the 2026 London Improv Festival Fan Faves competition.
Freya Parker & Anna Leong Brophy: Work In Progresses
Freya Parker: An Hour of Decay WIP Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and modern, normal person mines for LOLs in her sophomore solo show. A brave and landmark briefing on the most hilarious topics of all: ageing, Vinted and AI. Never heard of her? She's the absolute and total and main star of these things: Jurassic World: Dominion, Wonka, One Day (Netflix), Mash Report (BBC Two), Smoggie Queens (BBC Three), Deep Cover (Amazon), Lazy Susan (BBC Three). Still never heard of her? Shortest half of sketch-duo Lazy Susan: 'Outrageous and irreverent' ★★★★ - Guardian. 'Bright and bountiful, barely wastes a word' - Times. Born Sexy Yesterday WIP Sure, Anna was born the old-fashioned way – a supreme being deposited into a perfect female body who immediately falls for the first man she sees. But what's next for a sci-fi hottie once she's saved the world, done the laundry and the years have rolled on by? Anna Leong Brophy (How to Train Your Dragon, Shadow and Bone, one half of sketch duo EGG) joyfully frolics through the male gaze (yum), aging (gross) and sexy, sexy sci-fi, all while covered in goo. 'Just perfect' ★★★★ - Chortle ★★★★ - Fest ★★★★ - ThreeWeeks
Zach Noe Towers: The Indoor Cat Tour
ZNT is an LA-based comedian, actor, and writer you may have seen on Netflix’s Dear White People or as one of the hosts of E!’s Nightly Pop and Dating #NoFilter. Zach tours nationally as one of the opening acts for Fortune Feimster and Taylor Tomlinson and he can be heard weekly as one of the regular guests on Jeff Lewis Live on SiriusXM. Check out Zach’s popular sex podcast “Good Sod Pod” and be on the lookout for his first hour special “Twink Death” produced by Bob the Drag Queen.
Abbie Murphy: Garage Girl (WIP)
A love letter to UK Garage and the iconic tunes that defined a generation. 'Garage Girl' is for anyone who lived it, loved it, or found it through its revival — all while asking: was life really better in the 90s, or were we just young? With a growing presence across both live comedy and screen, Murphy is quickly establishing herself as a performer to watch in both comedy and television. Murphy has also built an impressive screen career, including starring as Serena Wilson in David Brent: Life on the Road (directed by Ricky Gervais), appearing alongside Ryan Reynolds and Bill Nighy in Detective Pikachu, and roles across hit television including playing Jekka in Cheaters (BBC), Catastrophe (Channel 4), Breeders (Sky) with Martin Freeman, and Here We Go (BBC) with Katherine Parkinson and Alison Steadman. Upcoming projects include the ITV drama Saviour, and Charlie Brooker’s new absurd comedy crime thriller series for Netflix. “Her ability to engage with the audience is her greatest strength as a comedian - she is nothing short of excellent!” ★★★★ - Deadline News “Sharp punchlines fly around like sweets from a spoilt kid's overstuffed pinata - one to watch” ★★★★ - The List
Dan Kelly: How I Went to Every Supermarket in the World
Dan has been a data collector for 10 years. You know when they say how much it costs to live somewhere? He's the guy who has to find out. He goes around the world and walks around supermarkets recording the prices of apples/cheese/you name it into his Dictaphone. He's been to every supermarket, in every country, in the world. This is the story of how. From the man who brought you How I Came Third in the North Korean Marathon. Praise for How I Came Third in the North Korean Marathon: “A great life-affirming tale.” The Dark Chat “Very entertaining and funny.” John Fleming
The Thinking Drinkers Great British Pub Ride - WIP
Fancy FIVE FREE DRINKS? Good. Because the Thinking Drinkers are back in London’s glittering West End with their totally new comedy tasting experience. The world’s most entertaining drinks experts return with a poignant, pedal-powered tale of their epic, emotional thousand-mile tandem bike ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats – during which they ONLY stopped, ate, drank, slept (and applied soothing botty cream) in beautiful yet beleaguered British boozers. Incredibly funny, immensely fascinating and featuring five free drinks for all, this uplifting, amusing elbow-bending odyssey and love letter to your local is the ideal aperitif to any night out. “Pioneers of Alcohol-Based Comedy” ***** - The Times
Your Choice Amanda Royce
Tonight, Amanda Royce is detonating her mayoral campaign in sleepy Coulsdon, and she isn’t playing nice. This bold, brash and brazen character comedy skewers politics, delivering an audacious, hilarious ride through failure, spicy opinions, hot flushes, and maybe even a revolution? It’s crunch time, armed with big promises and even bigger blind spots, Amanda’s taking on everything and everyone with zero restraint: fat kids, the poor, loneliness, and those bloody potholes all collide in her chaotic vision to fix broken Britain. Ambition spirals and reality bites, the stakes get higher, and the laughs get harder. Revolution or self-destruction? You decide. Created and performed by Rachel Twigg Directed by John Young Development producer – Laura Schofield PR – Laura Horton
Tasmin Sarkany: Now That’s What I Call Bach!
Tasmin Sarkany (BBC New Comedy Awards Shortlist 2025, Musical Comedy Awards finalist 2023) plays Amelia Crotchet, a classical musician in a double act with her violin. This is the most important concert of her career – but Amelia is easily distracted. Expect silliness, musical puns, historically questionable facts about Bach and (if she gets round to it) some beautiful classical music. ‘Highly skilful… ingenious’ - Chortle ‘The spirit of musical comedy’ - Beyond the Joke ‘Completely original (and slightly bonkers)’ - Funny Women
Debra Tammer: Extraordinary Alien
What does it take to prove you’re an “Alien of Extraordinary Ability”? For Leeds-born comedian, actor and writer Debra Tammer, the answer involved Oxford University, a Jewish upbringing, psoriasis, a failed clown career, a Slovenian cleaning lady alter ego, three strong-willed daughters, and a letter from Gareth Malone OBE praising her rendition of My Milkshake Brings All the Boys to the Yard. After moving to New York, Debra found herself navigating culture clashes, motherhood, antisemitism, identity, and the bizarre U.S. immigration process that ultimately declared her an “Extraordinary Alien.” For once, being a weirdo was officially recognised. Warm, self-deprecating and packed with characters, callbacks and sharply observed stories, Extraordinary Alien is a hilarious journey through family, belonging and learning to embrace what makes you different. Because sometimes the thing you’ve spent your whole life trying to hide is the very thing that makes you extraordinary. “Warm, witty and brilliantly observed storytelling.” – Audience Review “A natural comic storyteller with tremendous charm.” – Audience Review “Funny, intelligent and utterly relatable.” – Audience Review
Sam Rhodes & Maria Fedulova: A Married Couple Perform Their Edinburgh Previews
Sam Rhodes is a touring comedian with specials on BBC and Amazon Prime. Maria Fedulova is a BBC New Comedy Awards semi-finalist who also happens to be a Russian political refugee. This year, they are both taking their shows to Edinburgh and they need you to tell them what’s good or bad, as they’ve exhausted conversations about it whilst writing at home, in between discussions of who takes out the bins. “Toy Coccoon” is Sam Rhodes’ musings on male infantilization in 2026 explored through comedy, puppetry, and thoughts on a life as a collector. Maria Fedulova lives in London now but her great-grandmother is a canonized Russian orthodox saint. In her show “Literal Saint”, Maria explores the relative concept of “good” and what it means to be a “good person” and “good immigrant” in the modern age. “Maria Fedulova's Fringe debut expertly steers a path between truth and myth for a rich hour of storytelling” ★★★★ - The Scotsman “Sam Rhodes is the best comedian I’ve seen in a long time” - Steve Whitmire, voice of Kermit the Frog
Rowdy Rides Again
Mackers Comedy returns with Rowdy Rides again, a 90 minute stand-up showcase with at least 8 new acts, 3 wild and crazy MCs (Rowdy Bear, Hollywood Bruno, Glasgae Gerry), fun games and prizes. A friendly vibe, we try to keep things as silly as possible.
Philosopher Clown
An evening of absurdist sketch comedy, comic monologue and mental breakdown, performed by seasoned writer-performer Peter Singer and his comedy collaborators. Interactive comedy meets life coaching, with a twist of philosophic reflection and a strong element of clowning. You are guests at a workshop where the audience are comedy students, producing assignments to be workshopped and dissected in the course of the show. Sketches successively explore the themes of self-doubt, low self-esteem, anxiety, mid-to-late-life crisis, and nervous breakdown. All with top-level comic/philosophical analysis from the workshop's conveners. The show is a pure comedic experience, bombarding the audience with a series of out-of-left-field comic sketches and routines. At the same time inviting them to join the performers as they plumb the depths – and the absurdities – of their own anxieties, their mental and emotional struggles and ridiculous dreams. Philosopher Clown – makes you laugh, makes you think …
The Silliad: Improvised Myths and Legends
Why do geese fly south for the winter? What’s really inside an Oreo? You suggest the question, then watch it be answered through myth, mayhem and madness! From the roaring thunder of Mount Olympus to the frozen tundra of Scandinavia, it’s Horrible Histories meets Clash of the Titans meets Whose Line Is It Anyway? If you love improv, this is not a show to myth! ★★★★★ “ One of the most hilarious & sweet shows a person can watch ” - The Student ★★★★★ “ Improv at its finest ... Not to be missed! ” - EdFringe Review ★★★★ “ Bringing something wholly unique to the stage ” - Theatre & Tonic
Sorry, I Can’t Come Into Work. My Cat Died
A new absurdist dark comedy about grief, lies, and one suspiciously alive cat. Preview performances as the show enters its final stage of development. Ivy is certain her cat has died. But when it returns, very much alive, she finds herself trapped in the fallout of her own mistake. Over the course of one week, she scrambles to hold onto her job, her flat, and her sanity - all while asking something she probably should've asked sooner: 'Whose ashes are these?' "A charming show about grief and loneliness, told with kindness and humour" - Everything Theatre "Funny with shades of Fleabag" - Love A Good Play
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, Laura Smith, 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 is 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 six week course 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.
Sam Joseph: I Think I’m Turning Japanese, I Really Think So, NOT!
'Blending British wit with Japanese sensibility, I Think I'm Turning Japanese (I Really Think So, Not) is a smart, funny, and heartfelt look at life between cultures. After six years living in Japan - and twenty years of bilingual family chaos between Tokyo, Honolulu, and London - comedian Sam Joseph explores what happens when East meets West, manners meet madness, and love meets language barriers. Through sharp stand-up, hyper-verbosity and a smattering of DuoLingo, Sam unpacks marriage, miscommunication, and the myths of "becoming Japanese" with warmth and absurd humour. "Superb" - Pete Dickenson "Very creative" - George Tothill "Like a geek, grown up" - Markus Birdman "A breath of fresh air" - Travis Booth-Millard
Can You See Me?
Can you see me? This may sound like the first line of every single Zoom call - but this is the first line of this show, delivered while standing on stage! By the end of the show, I hope to convince you that you can not really see me on stage - through live brainwave demos, light “illusions” expanding your reality, and the viral 2015 “colour-changing” black and blue dress. Or was it white and gold? Us, little humans, can barely see reality — less than 1% of the light — and even that tiny sliver is largely distorted by our attention, hallucinated by our brains, and edited by our memory. “Can You See Me?” makes that invisible reality visible, live on stage. I am an award-winning Harvard-educated scientist doing research for NASA, and I research the invisible. I would like to take you on a journey into science, wonder, philosophy and the beautiful unreliability of our own minds. Come see me... IF YOU CAN! “Magical talk masterfully delivered!” - TEDx audience member
Moments of Connection (With a Smile)
Humour and a smile can be in small moments. These moments cause a connection and a smile. More and more people feel that life is about these small moments. In this hour Jeroen Hendrikse will bring to life these moments of connection with a smile. Jeroen Hendrikse is known in London and the UK for his Instagram @Comedy_with_Content, or follow me for Humor with Inhold , about small moments of connection with a smile. Humour and a smile can be in small moments. These moments cause a connection and a smile.
Arthur Smith and the Emerson College Comics!
Students from Emerson College in Boston visiting the UK to study British Comedy, try their hand at stand-up with emcee, Arthur Smith !
Deployed & Unsupervised: Raised By Order, Ruined By Freedom
After six years in the British Army, Dean Helliwell was trained to handle pressure, follow orders, and stay in control. Then he returned to civilian life… where none of that seems to apply. In this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud debut hour, Dean takes audiences through the chaos of modern life—covering relationships, family, and the everyday situations that somehow feel harder than the frontline. With sharp storytelling, high energy, and a fearless edge, Deployed & Unsupervised is a show about what happens when structure disappears, freedom takes over, and absolutely no one is in charge.
Samantha Day: I’ve Started So I’ll Finish
What if you’ve chosen the wrong partner, or the wrong job? Try not to think about it. A hilarious celebration of bad decisions, stubbornness and refusing to admit that you’re wrong. For anyone exhausted by inspirational mantras, Day offers an alternative: “Once you choose false hope, anything is possible”. "Just brilliant. Her tit material is without equal" Arthur Smith "A highly engaging performer" Steve Bennett, Chortle "Warm, witty, and a natural with the crowd." one4review
Emer Maguire: Perfectly Chaotic
With Emer’s brand new stand up tour show PERFECTLY CHAOTIC selling out Belfast’s Waterfront Hall, more tour dates have just been added due to incredible demand! Known for her powerful storytelling, lightning-fast wit, and hilariously irreverent musical interludes, Emer has cemented herself as one of Ireland’s most exciting comedic voices. She has sold out landmark venues including the Ulster Hall, Mandela Hall, and The MAC Belfast to rave reviews and roaring audiences. Recently named one of the top 10 new comic talents in the UK by Channel 4, Emer’s star continues to ascend sharply. She has also recently been commissioned by Channel 4 to write and star in sitcom Socially Awkward - a hilarious, heartfelt sitcom about her life as an autistic adult. Perfectly Chaotic sees Emer dive into the beautiful mess of modern life — from questionable decisions to personal revelations, from daily disasters to the unexpected moments that shape us. Delivered with Emer’s trademark honesty, musical brilliance, and no-holds-barred humour, this show promises belly laughs, emotional whiplash, and more than a few moments of “I probably shouldn’t relate to this… but I absolutely do.”
Where Have These Guys Been?
A Stand-Up show like no other! Join them and their guests for an evening of relentless laughter! Will Franken, a high-speed, quick change character comedian and the most trusted man in satire, returns after a five-year hiatus. Gordon Steggall, known for his energetic delivery, observational humour, one-liners and monologues. Between them they have entertained across the entire globe, performing every week as comedians, actors, musicians and hosts. Watch Gordon and Will perform their own brand of comedy along with their hilarious guests who always deliver laughter! A new show every time they perform… Why then do people still say – “Where have these Guys been?” “Will Franken is an Id unchained, a master of illusion ” – Robin Williams “This Guy is Hilarious! Go see his Shows” ★★★★★ – Nikki Amory on Gordon Steggall “Will Franken is like nothing I’ve ever seen before” – Harry Hill “Sometimes you see a comedian who has so much talent and so little recognition, you feel like there's an imbalance in the world” – Alan Davies
Richard Ashcroft Revived My Libido WIP
Lockdown ended. The cat died. And suddenly... men were not so paused. We are thrilled to present a rambunctious new show from the brilliant Mel Hudson (KNOWING ME KNOWING YOU WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE, THE CATHERINE TATE SHOW, HUDSON AND PEPPERDINE) - an inspirational story of a sexual reawakening just metres from a 'Forever Home for One’ - at Crystal Palace Park Bowl. Mel had accepted her fate as a celibate cat lady who had "raw dogged menopause" without the hormones. But one momentously revitalising musical event changed everything. Part memoir, part desperate attempt to get Richard Ashcroft’s attention in some way, this show is a must-see for all middle-aged women, their partners, their grown-up kids, and everyone who wants to hear about Mel’s libido. ‘ What an honest and funny show - so cleverly insightful and life-affirming ’ - Phil Clarke, producer, PEEP SHOW ‘ Hilarious from start to finish. Mel Hudson is a master of comedy … do not miss this jewel !’ ‘ I haven’t laughed so much in ages ’ ‘ An unexpected climax so gloriously redemptive, it’s like being showered in champagne - definite uplift !’ - Audience quotes, first preview at Museum of Comedy
Ali Brice: This Is The Way We Brush Our Teeth
I like smiling. But only when I'm unaware of it. If you know you're smiling, you're doing it wrong. Unless you're looking at a camera. Or a dentist. I hope this show makes you smile without realising it. That would make me smile. It'll be chaotic, heartfelt and silly. 'Comic genius' ★★★★ - Skinny 'Ali Brice is funny' ★★★★ - List 'The most entertaining experience I enjoyed at the Fringe' - EdFringeReview.com 'A show like no other' - Chortle.co.uk 'A clever, off-beat talent with a penchant for risk-taking on stage' - BeyondTheJoke.co.uk
Lenny Sherman: One of the Good Guys
Charming Cockney geezer Lenny Sherman THINKS he’s one of the good guys. But the reality is the big, scary, inappropriate, thug is blind to his flaws and thinks his crazy behaviour is normal… And that’s where the comedy lies. The lovable rogue has a good heart and is doing his best to grow, but cor blimey! He ain’t half got a long way to go! Big Sherm tackles identity politics, football culture and family life sharing personal anecdotes and observations with a provocative style. Expect unexpected twists and a punchline to remember. “Power-packed performance jammed full of gags – a real blast.” -Steve Bennett, Chortle “Deft Joke Writer” - Loaded Magazine “Laughed my t*ts off!” - Irvine Welsh As seen on BBC1, ITV, Channel 4, Dave and Apple TV. As heard on Radio 4.
Bad Clowns and Good Friends
The award-winning comedy trio Bad Clowns are putting on a night of the best comedy acts, and YOU'RE INVITED! July Line-up: Rachel Baker, Han Whyte, Will & Noah, Sam Eley, Burt Lash, Alex Prescot, Tasmin Sarkany, Orla Ridpath. Kwami Odoom, The Burger Boys, Mr Velveteen & Mr Chikin (David Hoskin and Ollie West) Praise for the Bad Clowns: "A slick, briskly paced and wonderfully anarchic production" ★★★★★ - LondonTheatre1 "Brilliantly put together, witty and entertaining" ★★★★★ - West End Best Friend "More of this thing please!" ★★★★★ - Threeweeks "A comedy worth the crown!" ★★★★★ - Theatre and Tonic "Surprising and genius" ★★★★★ - Get the Chance "I haven't laughed this hard in a long time" ★★★★★ - Number9 "Second to none!" ★★★★★ - TonyLovestheFringe "Fast paced hour of idiotic nonsense" ★★★★ - Daily Express
Gary Faulds: Panic at the Midlife Disco
Join Gary Faulds, the Glaswegian comedian who’s survived every type of life crisis imaginable, in Panic At The Midlife Disco. With his kids getting older and the looming reality of mortality getting closer, Gary’s having a hilarious meltdown – and you’re invited to the party. From desperate attempts to stay “cool” with his kids to grappling with his rapidly growing waistline and crumbling youth, Gary’s journey through midlife is anything but graceful. Expect gut busting stories, sharp wit and a brutally honest look at the chaos of growing up, getting old and trying to keep it together while everything falls apart. It’s a comedy show that proves the only thing more awkward than a midlife crisis is trying to laugh about it.
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
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!
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 weekly 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… 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! July 20th Line-up: Bec Hill, Basil Crumbwick, Jenny Collier, Eli Hart, Benji Waterhouse, Sallyann Fellowes, Andy Barr, Nicole Harris, Jake Baker, Tim Shishodia, Lulu Popplewell, Tadiwa Mahlunge, Karen Hobbs & MC Tony Dunn