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New Act Showcase
A line up of cutting-edge new acts packed into an unmissable showcase. Hosted by a well known comedian, name to be announced! Presented to you by Phil McIntyre Television.
Holly Stars: A Scandal in Bohemia
It’s a Sherlock Holmes recital, but Watson’s a nightmare. A solo comedy adaptation from the writer of Death Drop and the Misty Divine Mysteries. Based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The secret to Sherlock Holmes’ mystery-solving success isn’t his sharp mind or precise observational skills. It’s his neighbour, Holly Watson. So when the King of Bohemia arrives on Baker Street, reporting scandal afoot in the royal household, Watson’s assistance is urgently required. No small talk is safe from her ears. No twitching curtain escapes her notice. And no-one knows how to uncover a secret like a northern nightmare neighbour… “The UK’s funniest queen” - To Do List “Dark humour hits the mark and soars” - Corr Blimey “Rude, crude and joyously uncouth” - The List “Her garish quips and outlandish tales are delightfully entertaining” - Entertainment Now
A Mind Full - Work In Progress
A Mind Full, is a work in progress show telling the story of one man's healing journey, from chasing laughs and dopamine hits to moving into a Buddhist community and trying (badly) to meditate. Blending stand-up, storytelling and immersive sound design, A Mind Full explores what happens when a wide boy with impulse issues goes full mindfulness. Along the way: spiritual bypassing, compulsive behaviour and the ongoing tension between craving peace and needing the spotlight.
Not Just a Game Show
Ever dreamt of starring in your own TV game show? This is your chance… sort of. From the creative team behind Sh!t-faced Shakespeare comes Not Just a Game Show, a high-octane comedy parody where the audience takes centre stage. We’ve mashed up the best of 80s TV, from Family Fortunes to Catchphrase, and thrown in an utterly dysfunctional production team, a studio mascot named 'Mr Jacket Potato', a cuddly toy in bondage, and a final, desperate round of darts that has to hit the bullseye. It’s fast, furious, and pure comedic gold. So round up your friends, get involved and become the contestant you always knew you could be. Are you game?
Fright Fest!
Each year, New Jersey’s premier theme park draws thousands of thrill-seekers to Fright Fest! – an after-sunset immersive haunting experience. This spooktacular event invites the Jersey Turnpike’s finest aspiring scare performers to come out of the woodwork and into the limelight! By late August, the casting notice is out and into the hands of veteran ghouls and a new crop of fledglings, who are just starting their creepy careers. Regardless of experience, they all share one common desire: to be the most spine-chilling monster of them all. With humour, heart, and a healthy dose of chaos, this one-act play offers a tribute to the (seasonal) unsung heroes of America's theme parks. Will you scream? Or just be left afraid of the dark?
Monsieur Mu
A collection of solo mimes. The 'Monsieur Mu' performance is divided into four different acts: 'Olympique', 'Maitre D',' 'Le Conducteur' and ‘Tropical’. *'Olympique' - celebrates the modern Olympics and the 1948 London Games. The BBC follows Monsieur Mu’s Olympic torch journey from Greece to London. *'Maitre D' - Monsieur Mu cooks aphrodisiac pizzas and makes cocktails that might turn you into a werewolf, if you dare drink them! *'Le Conducteur' – Maestro Mu conducts ‘The Barber of Seville Overture’, fighting with pets, car crashes, noisy people and low-flying aircraft... *‘Tropical’ – to escape the routine of office life, Monsieur Mu goes on holiday in Brazil, where he experiences beautiful nature, big cities, carnival, and tropical illness. But even in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, he can’t escape modern technology. The last time Mark performed in the Camden Fringe was with Pierrot Lunaire, a Mime Opera in 2008, which he performed and directed with his company, Cornucopia Theatre. What the press said: “An enchanting piece of physical theatre “ “A talented troupe” “Mime’s Irish stew offers a cornucopia of delights”. Mark is delighted to bring to you Monsieur Mu, a timeless and beautifully twisted take on classic mime.
Character Comedy Showcase
Support the recent graduates of Charlie’s Character Comedy Course at the Museum of Comedy! Watch 12 brand new characters come to life for the very first time in front of an audience. This showcase is an exciting opportunity for students to try out the material they have developing over the last eight weeks. Previous graduates have gone on to perform their characters in Sketch Off, the Edinburgh Fringe and throughout the UK. See them now before they’re big!
Gay & Gangsters: GangsterProv and Gossip Queens
GOSSIP QUEENS: Ian James and James Manningmore present The Gossip Queens! T rashy audience gossip becomes improvised mayhem in their excitable and salacious hands! No story is too petty to be explored and brought to life on stage… they can’t get enough. Camp, playful and completely unscripted. Bring the tea! GANGSTERPROV: By Court Order, convicts Rocco and Tony have been given the choice of prison, or performing an improv comedy show as community service. They chose prison. But the Court chose improv. Larceny, bribery, extortion, and hilarity are all likely. Come for the fun, but keep your hand on your wallet. Staring Canadian Comedy Award Winner Drew McCreadie, and London Improv Superstar Andrew Gentilli. “ Five Friggin’ Stars !” - Rocco “ Six stars! ” - Tony “ Stop trying to out-do me! ” - Rocco
GangsterProv & Special Guests
By Court Order, convicts Rocco and Tony have been given the choice of prison, or performing an improv comedy show as community service. They chose prison. But the Court chose improv. Larceny, bribery, extortion, and hilarity are all likely. Come for the fun, but keep your hand on your wallet. Staring Canadian Comedy Award Winner Drew McCreadie, and London Improv Superstar Andrew Gentilli. Double header show with Special Guests. “ Five Friggin’ Stars! ” - Rocco “ Six stars! ” - Tony “ Stop trying to out-do me! ” - Rocco
Nobody Means to Fall in Love with an Arms Dealer
He’s a charming arms dealer, she’s an enigmatic aristocratic artist. In the restaurant of a Soho private members club, they meet. Love at first bite. Danyal is dead now, killed at their engagement party alongside several other arms dealers and influential people. Only Kate and the caterers survived. Kate says she had nothing to do with it. Kate says it was a freak accident. Kate says she’s an orphan. Kate says lots of things. Kate is not who she says she is. A darkly funny psychological thriller about class, grief, reinvention and revenge, Nobody Means to Fall in Love with an Arms Dealer is about becoming the thing you hate in order to destroy it, and how far someone will go in the pursuit of justice. This is the second play from County Durham-born actress, writer and producer, Jessica Tyler. Jessica's debut play The Workingman’s Club sold out a November 2024 run at London’s Lion & Unicorn theatre and was long listed for the North East Playwriting Award 2026. Nobody Means to fall in Love with an Arms Dealer is a tight psychological thriller for our times.
LST New Comedian of the Year 2026: Semi Finals
Now in it’s 17th year. Leicester Square Theatre’s showcase for the UK's best up & coming New Comedians. The best acts from almost 40 heats compete for a place in the grand final at Leicester Square Theatre, the cash prize & the coveted title of New Comedian of the Year. Previous finalists include Rob Beckett, Rachel Parris, Viggo Venn, Jessica Fostekew, Tez Ilyas, Harriet Kemsley, Tim Renkow, Nigel Ng, Rosie Holt, Alasdair Becket-King, Olga Koch, Ian Smith, Amy Gledhill & many more…
LST New Comedian of the Year 2026: Quarter Finals
Now in it’s 17th year . Leicester Square Theatre’s showcase for the UK's best up & coming New Comedians. The best acts from almost 40 heats compete for a place in the grand final at Leicester Square Theatre, the cash prize & the coveted title of New Comedian of the Year. Previous finalists include Rob Beckett, Rachel Parris, Viggo Venn, Jessica Fostekew, Tez Ilyas, Harriet Kemsley, Tim Renkow, Nigel Ng, Rosie Holt, Alasdair Becket-King, Olga Koch, Ian Smith, Amy Gledhill & many more…
LST New Comedian of the Year 2026: Heats
Now in it’s 17th year . Leicester Square Theatre’s showcase for the UK's best up & coming New Comedians. The best acts from almost 40 heats compete for a place in the grand final at Leicester Square Theatre, the cash prize & the coveted title of New Comedian of the Year. Previous finalists include Rob Beckett, Rachel Parris, Viggo Venn, Jessica Fostekew, Tez Ilyas, Harriet Kemsley, Tim Renkow, Nigel Ng, Rosie Holt, Alasdair Becket-King, Olga Koch, Ian Smith, Amy Gledhill & many more…
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.”
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
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. Upcoming themes: September - The Funny Life Of Pets October - The Funny Life Of Teachers November - The Funny Life Of Sharks December - The Funny Life Of Football ★★★★★ "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! THE MONDAY CLUB Will return on 7 September Confirmed acts for the Autumn include: Rachel Parris, Patrick Spicer, Andrea Hubert, Nick Helm, Dru Cripps, Tim Shishodia, Jonny Pelham, Rosie Wood, Hamish Lloyd Barnes, Athena Kugblenu, Tony Dunn & many more TBA