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Revan and Fennell: The Boys Are Back in Town

Award-winning and acclaimed sketch comedy double-act, Revan and Fennell, return to the Museum of Comedy for an evening of new and not-so-new material after a three year hiatus…because life, y’know? Writers for Comedy Central. As seen on London Live. As heard on BBC Radio. 'Reminiscent of Smack The Pony… Comedic genius' - Remote Goat 'Terrific' - Huffington Post 'Sharply performed sketches... Excellently executed' - Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke. 'A double act that have the potential to succeed the comedy throne of French & Saunders' ★★★★★ - Broadway Baby 'Unique chemistry… You leave wanting more' ★★★★★ - Funny Women 'Excellent comic chemistry… An extremely clever and enjoyable show' ★★★★ - Three Weeks 'Hilarious… The comic timing is exquisite' ★★★★ - The Wee Review

Revan and Fennell: The Boys Are Back in Town

Crizards: Cowboys and The Lovely Boys - Edinburgh Previews

Crizards: Cowboys The UK's lowest energy double act explore the Wild West. Expect songs, characters, rootin’ and/or tootin’ from two best friends dressed as cowboys. Crizards are a couple of offbeat boys (Will Rowland & Eddy Hare). Both Will & Eddy are New Comedian of the Year finalists, and Eddy was nominated for the BBC New Comedy Awards 2021. “Very wry, very well performed” - Beyond the Joke “It’s amazing how little energy they need to fill the room with laughter” - PYT Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off - Finalists As seen on BBC One & BBC Three. The Lovely Boys Joe and Mikey are Lovely Boys. They want to show off their jumpers, and play with their toys. Expect silly fun and games from this couple of mama’s boys in this absurd clown bonanza. The Lovely Boys are northern alternative comics Joe Kent-Walters (‘The star of the show, hitting every beat and owning the stage every second he’s on it’- The Gryphon) and Mikey Bligh-Smith (Pull quote not found). 2021 Chortle Student Comedy Award Winner (Joe) 2022 Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off Finalists“Cracking physical Comedy” - Chortle“A frenetic and funny whirlwind” - Theatre Weekly“Hilarious” - Reviews Hub

Crizards: Cowboys and The Lovely Boys - Edinburgh Previews

Micky Overman and Patrick Spicer: Works in Progress

Micky Overman: Small Deaths (WIP) One of Britain’s most exciting female voices brings you a blisteringly funny new show that’s got it all: Patrick Swayze! Other stuff… It answers burning questions like, how did one find a wife in ancient Babylon? And reveals how a minor medical issue could result in heartbreak and an encounter with a witch. Micky Overman (★★★★ - The Voice), was nominated for Chortle Best Newcomer, has done tour support for Jamali Maddix and received millions of views on her social media sketches. "A pin-sharp torrent of precision gags and delightfully silly one-liners" - Observer Patrick Spicer: Who’s This All of a Sudden? (WIP) Work in progress hour from one of the most exciting acts on the UK comedy circuit and one of the most pathetic cringing worms (as seen on The Mash Report (BBC2), BBC3, and Channel 4 Online.) Patrick will be recounting his deepest fears and humiliations in a funny and credible way (as nominated for both Chortle Best Newcomer and Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year.) So if you’ve ever felt like there’s something wrong with you, come and laugh with Patrick. If not, come and laugh at Patrick.

Ghost Written by The Descendants

Hoopla Impro’s narrative house team, The Descendants present: Ghost Written. Ghost Written is a completely improvised show where the audience is the author, providing the characters, theme and locations and the cast do the rest; weaving it all together with plot twists, character arcs and relationships; creating a hilarious tale that will never be seen again.

The Importance of Being Anxious

Hal Cantor is a middle-aged, white cis-gendered American male (but don’t hold that against him). The last thing he’d ever be accused of being is privileged and powerful. Besides, there are many more things about Hal that are problematic. Like he came out as gay. Late. Very late. But then again, he always thought of himself as a 60/40 guy. The problem was: he didn’t know the 60. His explorations of trying to figure that out — what today might be called fluid sexuality or bisexuality — is just one of the many subjects explored in The Importance of Being Anxious, which you might call a coming-of-middle-age comedy. Hal’s breathtakingly honest, and often hilarious look at himself — and the state of his mental health as it pertains to grief, shame, sexuality, popular culture, religion, and career (Hal writes TV for Hollywood, that most equitable and non-triggering of places) — is spot-on to our moment. The Importance of Being Anxious — by its very form — demonstrates The Importance of Theatre and its unique ability to reflect life back to us, warts ’n all, with humour and heart. And lots of gay sex.

Cul-Baret

Cul-baret the brazen Cabaret by Impossible Theatre features ten artists as bold as brass from different disciplines. In this second edition of their Cabaret, Impossible Theatre will go further and will take the audience on a shameless journey. So be ready to be blown away with a night full of fun, glitter, sass, and naughtiness. Be brass and leave your shame at the door.

Edinburgh Previews: Amy Gledhill and Chris Cantrill

Join the creators of Edinburgh Fringe nominated double act The Delightful Sausage as they try out material for their new upcoming solo shows. Amy Gledhill: The Girl Before The Girl You Marry Intranet sensation Amy Gledhill makes her Fringe debut with a show about resilience and dancing. Two of the best things. As seen on: Hypothetical (Dave), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Alma’s Not Normal (BBC Two), Late Night Mash (Dave), The Emily Atack Show (ITV2), Richard Ayoade’s Question Team (Dave) and Harry Hill’s Clubnite (Channel 4). ★★★★ (Guardian). ★★★★ (Times). ★★★★ (Scotsman). ★★★★ (Chortle.co.uk)"Gledhill is a name to watch" (Evening Standard). Chris Cantrill: The Bad Boy ‘The Defendant’ stands accused of being a proper bad lad. The evidence is damning and a guilty verdict looks certain but can his heartfelt testimony convince you, ‘The Jury’? A show about justice, tatts and parenting. ★★★★ (Guardian). ★★★★ (Times). ★★★★ (Scotsman). ★★★★ (Chortle.co.uk). "An absolutely inspired hour of comedy" ★★★★★ - Ed Fest Magazine

Steve Vertigo: Full Frontal Newsity

Steve Vertigo ('Splendid nonsense' - Buxton Fringe Review) performs everybody in this surreal show examining what the hell we've become, with stand-up, takes on the news, characters, animations and videos. He finds the stories no-one knew they cared about. Includes random adverts, political analysis, fascination with flags, and sharp stand-up/sit down.

Sharlin Jahan, Isabelle Farrah & Sid Singh Previews

Sid Singh Sid Singh: comedian, human rights lawyer and idiot. In a world where no one has any idea who to listen to anymore, Sid explores what it means to actually be smart by making you laugh at the crazy things he did and the amazing things you did since the last time he was at the Fringe. Oh and he teaches you how to hack the US Supreme Court! 'One of the most unique, prescient and politically powerful shows of the whole festival! ★★★★ - Scotsman 'How is this guy not bigger than he currently is?' ★★★★ - Radio Ha-Ha Isabelle Farrah British-Lebanese comedian Isabelle Farah's sell-out Edinburgh Fringe 2021 show Ellipsis later transferred to the Soho Theatre and was listed by Chortle in the Top Ten shows of 2021. Isabelle is doing a WIP stand-up show about (not) growing up, terrible decisions and desperately failing to be a responsible adult. An ode to every irresponsible choice she's ever made. 'Promising newcomer' - Telegraph 'Woke Millennial... very funny' ★★★★ - Daily Mail 'Spellbinding' ★★★★ - Chortle.co.uk 'Devastatingly funny' ★★★★ - BritishTheatreGuide.info As heard on BBC Woman's Hour Sharlin Jahan Sharlin Jahan (BBC4’s The Now Show, BBC Essex Radio) is Bangladeshi, British, Canadian Comedian. Sharlin is British now but England is still very much a mystery to her. So she is putting on a show to understand more about the land she resides in. Expect culture-clash silliness. Expect hilarity. Also she's brown, so she will be mentioning that too. 'Undeniably impressive. Jahan's comedy covers classic themes, but her unique perspective and confident delivery kept the jokes fresh, and far from the clichés.' ★★★★★ - Ed Fringe Review 2019

Rosie Holt & Isabelle Farah: The Woman's Hour / Irresponsabelle

Rosie Holt Social media sensation and Chortle Award winner Rosie Holt debuts an hour of character comedy based on her hit satirical videos. A right-wing "opinionist" distorting the news, an MP desperately defending a failing government, a left-winger wanting to say the right thing but scared of getting it wrong. These characters and more come together when their creator accidentally becomes the news, as they try to speak their truth whatever the facts. 'If she can stay in character long enough, she'll have a Telegraph column and a seat on Question Time by teatime' - James O'Brien Isabelle Farah's British-Lebanese comedian Isabelle Farah's sell-out Edinburgh Fringe 2021 show Ellipsis later transferred to the Soho Theatre and was listed by Chortle in the Top Ten shows of 2021. Isabelle is doing a WIP stand-up show about (not) growing up, terrible decisions and desperately failing to be a responsible adult. An ode to every irresponsible choice she's ever made. 'Promising newcomer' - Telegraph 'Woke Millennial... very funny' ★★★★ - Daily Mail 'Spellbinding' ★★★★ - Chortle.co.uk 'Devastatingly funny' ★★★★ - BritishTheatreGuide.info As heard on BBC Woman's Hour

Do You Remember the First Rhyme?

Lisa recently found her favourite childhood poetry book. In this gently humorous storytelling and poetry show she finds herself reunited with far more than just the book. Join Lisa as she explores how she loved, lost and found her imagination all over again. Her debut show at the Greater Manchester Fringe in 2019 was where she found her creativity all over again in her 40s. That show was described as "a perfect little package of fringe theatre.. perfectly relatable and so charmingly delivered" by the Greater Manchester Reviewer.

Chris Head's Stand-up Course Showcase

Come and see the latest graduates from Chris Head's acclaimed stand-up course perform 5 minutes of brand new comedy. An uplifting and hilarious night. "Everyone managed to craft five minutes of comedy delivered with surprising confidence and pizzazz on the night. The performances I saw were incredibly polished and (thankfully) very funny. I would never have guessed they were a bunch of first timers." - London Evening Standard (on a previous course showcase).

Alexei Sayle's Sandwich Bar. New Series. Work in Progress

Alexei tries out material for his upcoming series of "Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar" Coming to Radio 4 in the Autumn!

Character Building Experience

You enter a tavern. You see a group of comedian questers. What do you do? A Dungeons-and-Dragons-style, comedy, interactive roleplaying game show, suitable for the experts, the novices and the uninitiated but curious. No two quests are alike; a unique mini-adventure with improvised music, songs and questionable choices. Roll the dice on this comedy gameshow. "Plenty of laughs and nerd camaraderie" -Broadway World ★★★★"Endlessly pleasing, voraciously funny hour of unpredictable nonsense” - The Independent ★★★★

Vittorio Angelone: Translations (WIP)

Comedian Vittorio Angelone is half-Italian, grew up in Belfast, moved to London at 18, and seven years later, still can’t figure out the English. He’s also writing this blurb and hating every moment of it so rather than any more self-promotion, here are some credits and things other comedians have said about him instead. BBC New Comedy Award Regional Finalist British Comedian of the Year Semi-Finalist BBC One, Channel 4, Have A Word “Relatable and thought-provoking” ★★★★★ - The Student “So much better than he has any right to be at this stage of his career” - Adam Rowe “British stand-up’s new wonderkid. Emphasis on the British please. Underlined.” - Fin Taylor "An unusual heritage allied to confident, rock solid jokes make this relative newcomer a must see already.” - Paul Sinha “Hilarious, smart and good looking. I hate him.” - Dan Nightingale “You’ll never leave Vittorio’s show without a huge smile on your face.” - Paul Smith “Catch him now before he gets big or cancelled” - Janine Harouni “He has a natural talent that lives in his bones. Watch his show. Unless it clashes with mine.” - Alfie Brown

Olga Koch & Rajiv Karia Previews

Olga Koch: Just Friends (WIP) Star of Mock the Week, QI, Late Night Mash, Frankie Boyle's New World Order and Edinburgh's Best Newcomer nominee, Olga Koch brings you the rollercoaster romcom you aren't tall enough to ride. Strap in. Rajiv Karia: Gallivant (WIP) Professional slacker and sensitive friend Rajiv Karia (BBC Audio Contract Writer, 2021) presents a work-in-progress show of acerbic observations about his life so far, and the journeys (both metaphorical and phorical) he's yet to take.

JEMIMA SMALLBONES

A new one woman show titled JEMIMA SMALLBONES. Endearingly naïve (she gives us that impression), 40 something Jemima Smallbones talks openly about her frustrations of NOT ever being a lesbian. Think Shirley Valentine meets Birds of a Feather. When Sara revealed to the Casting Directors that she had written the piece they advised her to turn the monologue into a one woman show because Sara's writing and performance style impressed them. Sara plays Jemima with a slightly innocent but deadpan tone and engages with the audience playfully and sweetly but with a touch of mischievous behaviour.

Dan Tiernan: Cherub & Paddy Young: Laugh, You Rats! (WIPs)

Dan Tiernan: Cherub Multi award winning comedian Dan Tiernan previews his debut solo show. Dan has had a big couple of years, doing well in competitions across the country and going full time in comedy. Join him for a brand new, (nearly finished) show all about his, chaotic yet wonderful life. As heard on BBC Radio As seen on BBC Jamali Maddix Tour Support Chortle Awards, Best New Comer (2022) - Nominee North West Comedy Awards, Break Through Act of the Year (2021) - Winner Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year (2021) - Third Place West Didsbury Comedy Festival New Comedian of the Year (2021) - Winner Frog and Bucket, Beat the Frog World Series (2020) - Winner Ed Fringe, The SAM Award (2021) - Winner Paddy Young: Laugh, You Rats! After a sellout 2021 run, the northern scamp returns with his distinctive line in absurdity, bravely taking a stand against his housemates, water snobs, and worst of all, jugglers. As seen on Channel 4, ITV2 and Sky, plus millions of views on his sketches. Come see him before he hits the big time / gives up and blames everyone else! ‘Spontaneously witty and a cleverly scripted set. A strong debut must surely be imminent.’ - Chortle ‘One of the most exciting new comics I’ve seen for a long time. A very funny man.’ - Joe Lycett

The Discount Comedy Checkout - Improvised Family Show

Nominated for ‘Best Kids Show’ at the 2022 Leicester Comedy Festival. This show is all about children’s imaginations, ideas, and stories being brought to life with the help of three talented comedy improvisers - Chris Lumb, Natalie Smeaton and Phil Allan-Smith. A big hit with festivals and schools up and down the country, all the characters, stories, and ideas the kids (and adults) come up with will be created in front of your very eyes. The children are the real stars of the show. There's even a chance for them to take to the stage and join in the storytelling fun - all you need is your imagination and allow Chris, Natalie, and Phil do the rest! ★★★★★ "One of the funniest family shows we've ever had here" - Tuned In! Redcar ★★★★★ "Total fun and instantly engaging." - WHO DARES GRINS "Within the first few minutes the entire audience were onboard, the suggestions were flowing, and the kids couldn't wait to get involved. Really good entertainment for the entire family" - Shoe Cake Comedy "A breath of fresh air and great family fun" - Leicester Comedy Festival

The Discount Comedy Checkout - Adult Improv Show

100% raw improvised sketch from Edinburgh Fringe favourites Chris Lumb (BBC 3: Russell Howard's Good News), Natalie Smeaton (ITV1: Britain's Got Talent), and Phil Allan-Smith (BBC 1: This Is MY House). If you've never seen improvised comedy before, you are in for a treat. All the games, scenarios and situations are formed and created entirely from audience suggestions. Very much in the style of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway' but with a modern twist... and occasionally a little riskier too. Winner of Best National Show at 2019 Morecambe Fringe. "The comedy is creative and crude, quick and quirky, the performers commit completely to the games and create funny & fantastic characters at a moment's notice." ★★★★★ - Remotegoat "There's a wonderful slapstick nature to it all but they are all impressively literate in film culture and genres too, creating brilliant, quick draw pastiches of popular cinema that will have you in stitches." ★★★★ Manchester's Finest "Total fun and instantly engaging." ★★★★★ - WHODARESGRINS.COM "True Masters of what they do" - Hull Comedy Festival "They blew the roof off" - Toby Hadoke "The best improv group I've ever seen" - Phil Walker

Richard David-Caine: Tall, Dark and Anxious (Edinburgh Preview)

High-octane character comedy from one of the UK’s foremost TV sketch comedians, as seen in the BAFTA-winning series Horrible Histories, Class Dismissed and People Just Do Nothing. Richard David-Caine stars in this breakout debut, after five phenomenal years performing with Fringe favourites, Four Screws Loose (★★★★ - The Herald; "Impossible not to be impressed" – The Telegraph). Directed by Matthew Floyd Jones (Frisky & Mannish), this bold and explosive show features outlandish characters, original songs, and daring insights into the actor behind all the faces.

Sara Segovia: Supernueva

She comes. She invades. She dances. She shoots with her tits. She leaves. Sara Segovia (“total idiot” - audience member) is an intelligence much greater than man, and she has landed on planet earth. BEWARE! What galaxy does she come from? What does she want from us? Will she steal our jobs? The Spanish mutant lovechild of E.T. and a Powerpuff Girl is on a mission to invade. In a cosmically funny, epic hour of clowning sci-fi-fiesta, comedy’s deadliest and most charming new star is “vital, bewildering and intoxicating” (audience member) Sara Segovia is a Spanish-born, Gaulier trained idiot, actor and director. She has performed internationally - from The Spanish National Theatre to Edinburgh Fringe, and a host of sell-out London cabaret nights. Sara is a founding member of the company, Pointy Finger. “Great intelligence and a clear sense of comedy” ★★★★ (Heraldo de Aragón) “A sense of joy you rarely find in modern life” (Audience member, EdFringe 2019) “Class A idiot” (Spymonkey)

Crizards: Cowboys (WIP)

The UK's lowest energy double act explore the Wild West. Expect songs, characters, rootin’ and tootin’ from two best friends dressed as cowboys. Crizards are a couple of offbeat boys (Will Rowland & Eddy Hare). Both Will & Eddy are New Comedian of the Year finalists for their solo stand up, and Eddy was nominated for the BBC New Comedy Awards 2021. “Very wry, very well performed” - Beyond the Joke “It’s amazing how little energy they need to fill the room with laughter” - PYTLeicester Square Theatre Sketch Off - Finalists As seen on BBC One & BBC Three.

Who is Benjamin Bankole Bello – A Preview / Ashish Suri: Hard Hipster (Work in Progress)

Discover the man behind President Obonjo as he reveals himself stepping out of the African dictator’s shadow. Can he be funnier than the President. Who is Benjamin Bankole Bello? Join Ashish Suri as he shares his weird tales and gives a view of the world through different perspectives. Ashish, a scientist from India who is settled and domesticated in the UK for a decade, tells the stories of how outside of the Asian Motherland, even the simple things in life are different. Correcting inaccurate stereotypes, explaining where they come from and pointing out that despite his tan, he’s just as weird as everyone else. Nominee, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, 2021 Panel Prize, Beat the Frog World Series, 2021 Runner Up, Brighton Grin New Comedy Award, 2021 Nominee, British Comedian of the Year, 2021 Finalist, Leicester Square Theatre New Act of the Year, 2021 Finalist, Bath New Act of the Year, 2021 Finalist, South Coast Comedian of the Year 2021 Finalist, LS Newcomer Award, 2021 Finalist, WY Comedian of the Year 2021

Hannah Fairweather: Just A Normal Girl Who Enjoys Revenge and Jamie D'Souza: Stop Drawing Willies on My Poster

Hannah: Award-winning comedian Hannah Fairweather is the Taylor Swift of comedy, joking about those who have previously wronged her. Hannah was 2019 Rising Star New Act of the Year, and semi-finalist in multiple new comedian awards including: BBC New Comedian Award, So You Think You're Funny, Leicester Square, 2Northdown, Komedia Brighton. She has been heard on Union Jack Radio, BBC Sounds and Radio 4 and has written for The Now Show and Mock The Week. 'Hannah mixes relaxed, confident stage presence with some killer subversive gags. Absolutely one to watch' - Joe Lycett Jamie: Join rising star Jamie D'Souza as he performs his highly anticipated debut stand-up show about the terrible teen emo band he was in and also his first school crush. He's definitely over it. As seen on Laugh Lessons (BBC3) and Comedy Central At The Fringe (Comedy Central), expect hilarious one liners and horrifically awkward tales of his teenage years. Or as one reviewer actually wrote: 'His material is nice and mixed... just like his race'. 'I guarantee anybody at the Fringe will enjoy' - MumbleComedy.net 'Tight and funny set… slick, joke-focused comedy' - Chortle

Ben Target: It Is What It Is / Ali Brice: I Tried To Be Funny, But You Weren't Looking (WIPs)

Ben Target: A bedazzling new show from “one of very few comics who manages to do something new with the art form while keeping an audience thoroughly entertained” - The Guardian “Impressively funny” - The Scotsman “A breath of fresh, daft air” - The List “A joy to be part of” ★★★★ - The Skinny “Imagine there was no Ben Target. The world would unquestionably be a darker, less interesting place” ★★★★ - Chortle Edinburgh Comedy Award - Best Newcomer nominee. Winner - Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year. Ali Brice: Ali Brice is embracing life after almost losing it. This is a sincere and heartfelt show. Silly stories, big questions and jokes aplenty - all held together by a ridiculous man with a stupid moustache. Ali Brice is a comedian and actor. You will have seen him (or maybe not) on the BBC and in Channel 4 sitcom The Curse. He also played a man with a moustache in Radiohead’s new music video and was almost in the new series of Never Mind the Buzzcocks but has no way of proving it. “A twinkle-eyed comedy natural” ★★★★★ - ShortCom. “Joyously bonkers” ★★★★ - Chortle. “Totally off-the-wall” ★★★★ - ThreeWeeks.

Mad Ron – Crime School/Tom Mayhew – Trash Rich

Mad Ron – Crime School Stand Up Comedy from Mad Ron - the third hardest man in Uxbridge. He shares his opinions and secrets of life with a few tips and tricks thrown in. "...told a joke that made me snort so much beer through my nose that it foamed up in my sinuses and I struggled to breathe" - Richard Stott Tom Mayhew – Trash Rich Fresh from Radio 4 (Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum), critically acclaimed comedian Tom was planning to write a show that was less frustrated, less political…the cost-of-living crisis screwed that. ‘It is genuine, powerful, political stuff. These are four stars for a voice that should be heard more. Four stars for comedy shining a light on some grim, unjust places.’ ★★★★ - The Scotsman ‘Mayhew is passionate, articulate and – above all else – hilarious. His jokes are punchy, sharp and forthcoming. Despite the often weighty subject matter, laughs are never too far apart. ★★★★ - The Skinny

Pearly Gates

Pearly Gates follows a loveable everyman protagonist as he spends one week in heaven trying to overturn his fate: to spend eternity in Hell or be reborn as Gonorrhea. After a sequence of run ins with the bizarre denizens of the fair fields of God’s Kingdom, he comes to the conclusion that eternal bliss might not be for him. Self-described as a Kafkaesque Romcom in Heaven, Pearly Gates was nominated for the Cambridge Footlights’ annual playwriting prize. ‘Imaginative and funny’ - Alex Horne

Andy Field and Richard Todd Works In Progresses

Andy Field and Richard Todd are two of the UK’s gangliest oddball comedians and they each have a show to prepare for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Come glory in their spindly splendour!

Sunil Patel and Nick Elleray: Works in Progress

Sunil Patel: Faster Horses (WIP) 'If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses’ - Henry Ford. Mad that he went and invented the car isn't it? Imagine all the people thinking 'please Henry we just want a faster horse' and then he just turns up with an engine on a bed frame that goes 3mph. Anyway, I'm riding in with some faster horses - give the people what they want I say. As seen on BBC One & Channel 4 Nick Elleray: Passionate About Compromise Praise for Nick's last show, Big Nick Energy: "★★★★ - A fantastic Fringe experience" - Short Com "★★★★ - A perceptive portrait of middle age and wheelie suitcases" - The List "★★★★ - A brilliant blend of jokes... Elleray effortlessly flows through the set" - EdFestMag

Juliette Burton: No Brainer

We've all got a brain, although some work better than others. Juliette's brain was broken and, in attempting to fix it, she's learned a lot. She’ll share it with you in this manual for the mind. But how do you get better for good? Is it mind over matter? And is recovery really a no brainer? As seen & heard on BBC One, ITV, Radio 4&Radio 5Live. Juliette has performed five solo shows, When I Grow Up, Look At Me, Decision Time, Butterﬂy Eﬀect and Defined, at the Edinburgh Fringe, selling out multiple runs. She has won the Argus Angel Award (Brighton Fringe), Spirit Of The Fringe Award (Bedfringe)and VoiceMag’s Pick Of The Fringe Award (Edinburgh Fringe). She has also performed at Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Juliette is an ambassador for Rethink Mental Illness. She also supports Mind and B-eat. 'Joyous' - Times 'Fringe favourite' - Guardian ★★★★★ - Mirror 'Hilarious' ★★★★★ - EdFestMag ★★★★★ - Broadway Baby

Andy Field: Ideas (,) Man (WIP)

Andy's an ideas man and he's got ideas, man. Good ideas, bad ideas, clever ideas, stupid ideas. Now he's had the idea to make a show out of his favourite ideas. What an idea! As seen and heard on BBC One, BBC Three, BBC Radio 1, Dave, Comedy Central and ITV2. Andy is a Chortle Student Comedy Award winner, BBC New Comedy Award finalist and Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year finalist. 'Completely brilliant' ★★★★★ (Voice Magazine) 'For an hour of hilarious escapism, look no further' ★★★★ (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine) 'Stellar puns, great one-liners' ★★★★ (Fest)

James Dowdeswell - Beers Of A Clown

James Dowdeswell, as seen on 'Russell Howard’s Good News' and Ricky Gervais’ 'Extras' shares his passion for the funny side of beer. James was born and brewed in a West Country pub. He is the author of 'The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs' published by CAMRA. “I have known James for 20 years and his pub stories are the stuff of legend.” - Russell Howard “A real master of the comedian’s craft.” - Chortle

Write On Comedy Book Festival

Where literature meets laughter! Join us for the official launch party for Write On Comedy. A chance to meet some of our illustrious members who either write on comedy, write about comedy or comedy folk who write. Each author will be available at a table to sign copies of their books as well as sell any additional merchandise. Not only that, but authors will be in conversation with our chairman, Robert Ross on the main stage and an all day pay-bar will be open. Guests include: Lady Anne Dodd Linda Regan Jessica Martin Andy Merriman Robert Gillespie Tony Nicholson David Barry And more TBA

Roll The Dice

Strippers, baby oil, gangsters and the Greek gods, It’s a strange combination but it is a true story. 'Roll The Dice' is an Autobiographical solo comedy show. The story follows a young man who has a great life and career but loses everything after an altercation with some local gangsters. Fearing for his life he flees the country and moves to Ireland and then to Australia. He soon finds himself broke and homeless and is offered a job as a stripper to make cash. True story. (May see scenes of nudity)

Above Your Nerve Presents: Stand Up Showcase

Rising stars from the UK comedy scene! A showcase of new and emerging stand ups, fresh from the Above Your Nerve comedy course. See the comedians of the future here first!

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

Ascent

This autobiographical piece explores class identity and social mobility as a working-class woman takes the audience on a journey through time and space, navigating her way through different social spheres in order to find her place in the world. It weaves the theme of space throughout, highlighting the way in which social mobility forces us to drift through class barriers and once you go too far there is no way back to who you once were. Diversely relatable, the show tackles the concept of discovering where we fit in on the social ladder and how attributes such as wealth, accent, etiquette and education affect our social standing. Immersed with physical theatre, multi-rolling and spoken word, this one-woman show is funny yet necessary and reflective of our society which focuses more on merit than reducing inequality. Celebrating what makes us different, this thought-provoking show highlights that we can’t choose where we come from, but we can take all our favourite parts from it and choose where we go.

Character Carnage

Mad Ron - Uxbridge's third hardest man, introduces a smorgasbord of character comedians. Line-up TBA!

Tom Mayhew: Trash Rich

Fresh from Radio 4 (Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum), critically acclaimed comedian Tom was planning to write a show that was less frustrated, less political…the cost-of-living crisis screwed that. ‘It is genuine, powerful, political stuff. These are four stars for a voice that should be heard more. Four stars for comedy shining a light on some grim, unjust places.’ ★★★★ - The Scotsman ‘Mayhew is passionate, articulate and – above all else – hilarious. His jokes are punchy, sharp and forthcoming. Despite the often weighty subject matter, laughs are never too far apart.' ★★★★ - The Skinny

Self Defence for Time Travellers

Comedian Mike Capozzola's multimedia live nerd comedy show looks at the unexpected consequences of irresponsible time-travel and ways to outsmart historical adversaries like a velociraptor, a Victorian fisticuffs champ, werewolf, centaur and a slippery 1950's American 'Greaser.’ “Mike Capozzola is a brilliant comedian with a dry sense of humor — we always enjoy having him at the festival” - San Francisco SketchFest "Hilarious" - Richard Lewis

Cara Connors: Straight for Pay

A “formerly kept woman and your current girlfriend’s favourite ex-girlfriend,” Cara Connors has performed at Montreal’s prestigious Just for Laughs Festival, is a series regular on E!’s Dating #NoFilter, and is the creator and star of the feminist investigative comedy Cara Takes Up Space on OUTtv, A perpetual late bloomer, the hour explores their second adolescence and sexual awakening, post-divorce “rumspringa,” and occasionally feral existence as a queer, millennial comedian chasing her dreams in Los Angeles while trying to make up for lost time. It’s messy and vulnerable, and also very, very funny. “This effervescent comedian has become a headliner, actor, producer, writer, creator and on-screen star. Her meaningful shenanigans would make Sacha Baron Cohen proud.” - Chicago Now “They were relentless, electric, authentic, and a human embodiment of what Adderall was invented to quiet. Their comedy leaned into the absurd, and this may be the key to their success. Weirdness invites weirdness. Within the span of an hour, Connors’ openness and authenticity became infectious.” - The Varsity “Without uttering a single word, Connors announced her hilarious arrival to the stage. The show was a wild ride, fast paced at times, peppered with thoughtful passages, and all with Connors moving about the stage to engage with her sold out audience. Her character work throughout the show was a blur of impressions. Don’t pass up the chance for a non-stop evening of comedy.” - Comedy Wham “Even after catching a break, Cara remains humble, authentic and hungry to share her stop-for-no-man attitude.” - Fools Magazine “Connors just likes to have fun, to have hoot & holler energy, which is what those attending her show can expect.” - Austin Chronicle

Clare Harrison McCartney: Box Ticker

In a world where invisible disabilities were once seen as a hinderance, these days, having an invisible disability is a massive box ticker. Clare Harrison McCartney makes light of having to mask her neurological disorders in society. She has gone from a crayon munching, spaced out kid at school to a stand up comedian who talks about her BGT performance, her lockdown experience and being working class. And there is a Simon says guessing game at the end , because who really wants to grow up?

Tadhg Hickey – In One Eye, Out The Other

Acclaimed Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey - "Outstanding physical and comedic performer" - The Scotsman - brings you his weird and wonderful part-theatre, part-stand-up comedy show, In One Eye, Out The Other. The show tells the story of Feargal, a downtrodden but cheery man who fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming an alcoholic. Using the Catholic calendar as a roadmap, Feargal leads us on a surreal and hilarious journey with many poignant twists in the hope of arriving at a sort of light at the end of the tunnel for the bright man. The show is loosely based on Tadhg's own journey with alcoholism. During promotion of the show, Tadhg went public with his own story and has since had many mental health and alcohol action groups, as well as sufferers reach out to him. "I started writing the show when I was still drinking, maybe trying to find the funny side of slowly drinking myself to death. Sober now years, not in my wildest dreams did I imagine the drunken scribblings would one day make it to an international audience and possibly help someone else who might be struggling with alcoholism". - Tadhg Hickey In One Eye, Out The Other is characteristically brave and ambitious, as Tadhg searches for cathartic humour in a surreal retelling of his own battle with alcoholism. "Great art. A vital catharsis. I laughed until I cried. Go see it." - Sunday Independent "Both funny and poignant; a brave, risky performance. This is exciting work" - The Independent

Charlie Hopkinson : DEEP (Work in progress)

Ever wondered if what you are seeing and hearing is real? Feel like your trust in the audio visual spectrum has been shaken? Charlie Hopkinson is going to demonstrate for you the dangers of deepfakes and misinformation, he may even throw in a few impressions as well. In this work in progress show we tackle the modern crisis of deepfakes in climate change denial and scams as well as the intellectual property of a face. "A fine talent for impersonation, with Peaky Blinders a standout" - Chortle "Incredibly astute impressions, will surely go on to be a household name" - Harrogate Advertiser

Tadiwa Mahlunge: Golden Boy (WIP)

As seen on BBC 1, BBC 2, BBC Sesh, Dave, Comedy Central, Comic Relief and heard on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Sounds and Union Jack Radio – at 24 years of age Tadiwa Mahlunge has quickly established himself as “one of the country’s top new comedy acts” (The York Press). As such, he has been selected for The Pleasance Reserve 2022. Apart from stand up, Tad enjoys writing software, watching football, Formula 1, MMA and playing World of Warcraft – truly the thinking man’s incel. “VERY BLOODY FUNNY. AND NEITHER TOO TALL NOR TOO SHORT, WHICH IS GREAT.” Aisling Bea “He is ludicrously hard working so when you pair that with his natural talent it means every time you see him he’s twice the comic he was – which was exceptional before” Kiri Pritchard-McLean

CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation

No one knows who the killer is, not even the cast! The hit improvised murder mystery returns for a 5th year. (“The slickest and quickest improv at the Fringe” ★★★★ - Wee review) Delve into a world of comedy and crime and put these improvisers through their paces. CSI creates a 100% brand-new who-dunnit every show to solve an outlandish murder invented by the audience. Someone’s kicked the bucket. But who, what and how? The choice is yours, the problem is theirs. "A spectacular must see" ★★★★★ - Bunbury Magazine "Spontaneous mastery" ★★★★ - Fringebiscuit

WWKD: What Would Kimi Do?

Award-winning comedian and Eurovision enthusiast Kimi Tayler temporarily leaves her blanket fort as she makes her Camden Fringe debut. Expect revelations about the realities of life in a Nordic utopia, 90s nostalgia and some strong opinions on magicians. Kimi is an absurdly charming and unpredictable storyteller who has risen to the heady heights of Iceland’s premier Celesbian stand-up comedian. (* Pro tip: It’s easy when you’re the only one) Kimi Tayler is a British comedian who lives and performs in Iceland as well as the UK, Sweden and Denmark. She won the Fringe of the Fringe at Reykjavik Fringe 2019, Best Duet at Reykjavik Fringe 2020 (with Laufey Haralds) and WWKD: What Would Kimi Do? won the Funny Award at Reykjavik Fringe 2021 and was nominated for the Hot Potato Award at Gothenburg Fringe 2021. “Kimi doesn’t kill, crush or slay on stage- she delivers a healthy dose of comedy CPR.” – Ari Eldjárn

The Unbound Sketchbook

‘MIND THE GAP’ Alight here for hilarity – the Unbound Sketchbook are headed to the Camden Fringe with a plethora of pages from their mighty book of comedy sketches. Witness what happens when your inner monologue goes rogue; meet the world's latest comedy double-act Pasties & Cake; and find out why you really should Mind the Gap on the London Underground… Along the way there’ll be a peek inside a railway safety review on the Island of Sodor, an unsettling look at what happens when the rules of fishing are applied to land animals, and a toe-tapping trip to a barbershop coffee shop that will provide you with an earworm of a tune to take home with you! Blending witty wordplay with rib-tickling physical comedy and mirthful music, The Unbound Sketchbook is the perfect evening out for comedy fans. “A great troupe … lots of laugh out loud moments!" ★★★★ – Camilla Joyce “A great show – really, really funny!” – PhonicFM

Logan Murray’s Weekend Stand Up Course

"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 six session 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. Course Dates – Nov 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Dec 3rd & 10th and showcase on 13th Dec

Njambi McGrath: Work in Progress

Black Black is a political comedy hour delivered with the confidence of the no. 10 Downing Street cat. It satirises the idiosyncrasies of modern-day British politics with stark parallels of the colonial past. As Britain declares a culture war in a bid to contain the ugly ghost of its past, Njambi scrutinizes her grandmother’s life whose entire life was determined by British occupation in Kenya in her new show Black Black. She explores striking similarities of racial politics implications on blacks, amid growing emboldened racism. On arrival in early 1900’s Kenya the British created a society of haves and have-nots causing rampant homelessness, deportation, starvation, and delinquency whilst despots lined their pockets with ill gained money. Amidst mass deportations, mass deforestation, growing nationalism, Nazism and socialism, modern British politics has never been so close to 1940s, but no one could have imagined that vanilla scented vaginas would be the polarising spanner in the works.

Hannah Fairweather: Just a Normal Girl Who Enjoys Revenge (WIP)

Award-winning comedian Hannah Fairweather sees herself as the Taylor Swift of comedy; telling jokes about those who have wronged her in the past. Hannah was 2019 Rising Star New Act of the Year, and semi-finalist in multiple new comedian awards including: BBC New Comedian Award, So You Think You’re Funny, Leicester Square, 2Northdown, Komedia Brighton. She has been heard on Union Jack Radio, BBC Sounds and Radio 4 and has written for The Now Show and Mock The Week. "Absolutely cracking jokes, delivered with aplomb and a devilish grin" - Lloyd Langford

Russell Arathoon - The Curious Incidents of the Gay in the Night-Time

Russell’s Mum thinks the whole pandemic is one huge, elaborate excuse to get Bradley Walsh more airtime on British TV & Russell is just grateful for some time to catch up on the Jurassic Park franchise on ITV2. An hour of fast paced, energetic & observational stand up from the So You Think I'm Funny finalist. Things would have turned out very differently if Moonpig had been given the Track and Trace contract. “Instantly connects with his audience, a guilty pleasure” - CHORTLE

Finlay Christie: Work in Progress

Finlay Christie is an award-winning stand-up comedian who in less than a year has amassed over 100 Million views on YouTube and TikTok, and has an online following of over a quarter of million. He was the youngest ever winner of the So You Think You’re Funny competition; past finalists include Hannah Gadsby, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Aisling Bea and Russell Brand. As seen on ITV2’s The Stand-Up Sketch Show and The BBC New Comedy Awards.

Ali Brice: I Tried to Be Funny, But You Weren't Looking

Ali Brice is embracing life after almost losing it. Two years on, he’s admitted defeat and is back on his feet and trying again. Through therapy, friends, and sausages he’s enjoying the moment and celebrating the little things that life has to offer. This is a sincere and heartfelt show. Silly stories, big questions and jokes aplenty – all held together by a ridiculous man with a stupid moustache. Ali Brice is a comedian and actor. As seen and heard on the BBC and in Channel 4 sitcom The Curse. He was almost in the new series of Never Mind the Buzzcocks, but has no way to prove it. Dodged a bullet, really. "A twinkle-eyed comedy natural" - ShortCom.co.uk ★★★★★ "Eric Meat is a side-splittingly comical entity" - The Upcoming ★★★★★ "Joyously bonkers" - Chortle ★★★★ "Completely bizarre... deadpan, totally off-the-wall" - ThreeWeeks ★★★★

Logan Murray’s Weekend Stand Up Course

"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 six session 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. Course Dates – Sept 17th, 24th, Oct 1st, 8th, (SKIP A WEEK) Sunday 23rd, Sat 29th. Show on 1st Nov

Logan Murray’s Monday Stand Up Course

"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 session 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. Course Dates – Oct 3rd, 10th, (Skip a week) 24th, 31st, Nov. 7th, (Skip a week) 21st, 28th, Dec. 5th, 12th, 19th - Showcase 20th December 2022

Logan Murray’s Monday Stand Up Course

"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 session 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. Course Dates – July 18th & 25th, Aug 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th & Sept 12th, 19th, 26th - Showcase 27th September 2022

Logan Murray’s Improvers Summer School

Be a Better Performer: Improver’s Summer School. Wouldn’t you like to be the best comic creator and performer that you possibly could be? This is a course suitable for: People who have worked with Logan before. Comics and performers who feel stuck in a rut. Comedians who are taking a show up to a festival and need a bit of directing of your talent. People who enjoy a good laugh and believe, as Winnicott famously said, that ‘all creativity comes out of play’. As a comedian, you may be happy with the direction of your material, but do you feel that there is a better performer lurking inside you that only comes out sporadically? How can you remedy that? Spend six weekend sessions with Logan Murray as we look at ways of improving your performance. The group size will be small, so book early to avoid disappointment. Let’s explore Spontaneity, emotional exaggeration, distal and proximal movement, basic clowning skills, creating narratives, audience complicity, ranting and creating and inhabiting extreme versions of ourselves (among other things…). There will be a few writing exercises along the way, to generate fresh material, but the vast majority of the sessions will be entirely practical And physical. All the games are designed to make us better comedians and performers. There is an optional final show where we get present our ‘new and improved’ selves to the general public and peers. Since this is a follow on course, it would be useful if you have done a previous Logan Murray course. "Logan Murray's courses in stand-up do more than teach comedy - his students discover themselves." - New Statesman Course Dates: July 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st - Showcase 2nd August 2022

Chris Marco K presents a new Stand-up comedy show “Behind The Mask”

Chris Marco K presents a new stand up comedy show. 'Behind the Mask' is an English stand-up comedy show about Chris Marco K’s experience during Covid and everything that’s been happening in his life. With one liners, storytelling and laugh out loud jokes, this show is not to be missed.

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy to try out some brand new jokes. Museum of Comedy Book Here https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/shows/873596186 Leicester Square Theatre Book Here https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873596177 Museum of Comedy: Sunday 9th Dec - 8.30pm Monday 18th Feb - 5.30pm Book here! Leicester Square Theatre: Tuesday 19th Feb - 7pm Wednesday 20th Feb - 7pm Tuesday 26th Feb - 7pm Wednesday 27th Feb - 7pm Thursday 28th - 7pm Book here! With support the Running Time will be approximately 60-70 minutes. No latecomers will be admitted. Frankie will be on stage for approx. 30-40 minutes and there will be no re-admittance when he is on stage.

Chelsea Birkby: No More Mr. Nice Chelsea (Preview)

No More Mr Nice Chelsea is the debut show from multi- competition finalist, “One to Watch” (Funny Women) and “rising star” (Ox in a Box), Chelsea Birkby. She was “adorable” ( Mumble), “gently incisive” (Bath Echo), “innocent” (Oxford Mail), but she’s not anymore SO TAKE THAT AND UP YOURS (sorry). Thought-provoking and silly the show asks how can we accept the things about ourselves that aren’t so lovely. “A real talent, outshining the big guns with her easy charm and sparkling humour… Chelsea Birkby is hilarious" - Oxford Mail “Cleverness and class…A show I guarantee anyone at the fringe will enjoy." ★★★★ - Mumble As heard on Radio 4 Extra and Union Jack FM. As seen on Next Up. Chelsea has also written for several series of Mock the Week.

Ania Magliano: Work In Progress

Join Ania Magliano for an hour of fun and new thoughts about some of life's most important topics: friendships, loneliness and buying a cat on Gumtree. Ania Magliano is one of the UK’s most exciting rising comedians, who has already been seen on Dave’s The Comedy Guide to Life, and has written shows including Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC2) and Yesterday, Today & The Day Before (Comedy Central) "Side splitting laughs" - Broadway Baby "A finesse usually seen after decades in the game" - Diva Mag

Sam Lake: Cake

Award Winning stand-up and nice young man Sam Lake presents an hour of stand-up shaped into a heart-warming love story, talking about his life goals, and how he copes with succeeding and (more often) failing at them. As well as starring in All4’s ‘The Joy of Missing Out’ & Dave’s ‘The Comedy Guide to Life’, Sam has written for Newsjack & Mock The Week and is the winner of Leicester Square Theatre’s New Comedian of the Year. "Makes for fantastic company...A thoroughly engaging larger-than-life personality." - Steve Bennet, Chortle "Fabulous and worth going to see" - Theatre Reviews

Michael Akadiri: Work In Progress

Michael Akadiri is a fast rising, multi-award winning comedian. His natural charm and cheeky, observational style has already seen him make an impact on the UK comedy scene, most recently winning the Komedia New Comedy Award. He made his TV Stand Up debut on BBC One as part of the BBC New Comedy Awards and has been casted to appear in the next series of ITV2s Stand Up Sketch Show. He has written and performed sketch collaborations with LadBible and other broadcast credits include BBC Radio 4's Fred at the Stand, panel appearances on Times Radio and hosting on BBC Radio Kent. Despite his success on the circuit, he also finds himself as a junior doctor on the NHS front line. How did he get here? And now he's here, is he ready for this? Find out how this 'sharp witted everyman' (Chortle) traverses the challenges of everyday life and his work in the NHS. Komedia New Comedy Award 2020 Winner BBC New Comedy Award 2021 Regional Finalist

Howerd's End

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 brand new play by Mark Farrelly (Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope) 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. Written by Mark Farrelly With Simon Cartwright as Frankie Howerd and Mark Farrelly as Dennis Heymer Directed by Joe Harmston ★★★★★ London Living Large ★★★★ Theatre Weekly ★★★★ London Pub Theatres ★★★★ Libby Purves ★★★★Sardines Magazine ★★★★ The Reviews Hub ★★★★ Reviews Gate ★★★★ Theatre Vibe ★★★★ London Theatre 1 ★★★★ British Theatre Guide ★★★★ North West End

Medico

In her debut solo show MEDICO, Italian NHS intensive care doctor and award-winning comedian (yes, she really is both), Dr Stefania Licari offers a hysterical and moving exploration of the medical world, immigration and what it means to become British. Told through the eyes of her alter-ego Dr Anna LaRosa (previously seen in online series MY DOCTOR’S ADVICE), MEDICO marries physical gags, ribald humour and true stories from the medical frontline with Stefania’s own experience as an Italian doctor in the UK. You may laugh or cry, but one thing is guaranteed: you will never look at doctors in the same way again. MEDICO stars Stefania Licari and is co-devised and directed by Chris Head. Stefania Licari is an actor, comedian, writer, and doctor working and living in London. As a doctor, she has been published in several well-known medical journals, has worked in large trauma centres such as The Royal London Hospital, and recently spent the COVID-19 pandemic working extensively in intensive care and in accident and emergency departments. Away from medicine, Stefania has trained at East 15 Acting School, École Philippe Gaulier, and the Grotowski Institute, and has performed on stages across the UK.

Billy Kirkwood: Show Me Your Tattoo

Multi Scottish-comedy-award winner brings his Edinburgh festival smash to London, reinked, retooled and ready to rock for 2021. Wild and interactive stand up, smashes into passion in The worlds only stand-up/improv/tattoo-chat comedy show as your invited who takes a gleeful run down hilarious Highway of Human Graffiti and invites audiences to share /show chat about their Tatt's in a show jam packed blistering funny stand up & interaction while taking a good hard look at weird, silly, dirty, sexy, brilliant, bad and often awesome world of Tattoo's with a special tattooed guest and a "Free tattoo" for one lucky audience member. Never the same show twice its an unmissable night of stand-up comedy... you can’t miss! “One of Scotland’s most innovative comedians” - Broadway Baby 'Undeniably funny, unspeakably juvenile' - The Scotsman "Energy, passion, honesty and banter. Kirkwood is one of the nicest, friendliest, fuzziest and funniest comedians on the comedy circuit" - Fest Mag "One the best comedians in the UK today" - Mark Millar (Creator of Kickass & Wanted)

Crissy Rock: Live

Best known as one of the stars of ITV1’s hit series ‘Benidorm’ and a multi award winner, Crissy Rock is better known to her fans as one of the most outstanding and outrageous stand up comedians of her generation. From her hilarious routines directed at useless partners (well, men in general) to her journey through the onset of middle age, Crissy’s non-stop blasts of comedy brilliance hit the right note every time. You may have seen Crissy more recently on Celebrity Masterchef, Celebrity Mastermind, Rolling In It, Lorraine, Loose Women, The Real Monty, Celebs on the Farm and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, but in 2021 she’s hitting the road and coming to a venue near you for an evening guaranteed to have you rolling in the aisles with laughter! “A comic force to be reckoned with” – The Stage “A smile as funny as the Costa Del Sol” – Daily Mirror “Crissy Rock… Just switch her on and watch her go” – The Guardian Proudly Presented by Our Rita’s Live LTD

Paul Kerensa: The First Broadcast - The Battle for the Beeb in 1922

The First Broadcast: The Battle for the Beeb in 1922 A one-man play written and performed by Paul Kerensa British Comedy Award-winning writer (Miranda, Not Going Out, TFI Friday) 100 years ago: Two rival voices in The Marconi Company unite art and science to create British broadcasting. Arthur Burrows seeks to inform and educate. Peter Eckersley just wants to entertain. Before Reith, this 'BBC two' duel for the soul of British broadcasting – but who will give The First Broadcast? Based on the podcast The British Broadcasting Century (podfollow.com/bbcentury) “Ingenious” Evening Standard “As effortless a writer as he is a performer” The Stage “Dazzlingly funny” The Spectator

The Monday Club

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 week 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!

Detroit Comedian Mike Geeter (As seen on Comedy Central’s Hart of the City 2”)

Detroit comedian Mike Geeter is coming bringing the funny to MoC! As an Ivy League dropout and community college graduate from Pontiac, MI, Mike brings a pointed look at life, family, and relationships that few others can…or should. From his upbringing in a family with 17 children to discussing his life as a father, Mike’s comedy is jagged wit mixed with a smooth delivery. Mike has headlined some of the finest comedy venues in the country and has worked with such outstanding comedians as Kevin Hart, Hannibal Burress, Natasha Leggero, Jim Norton, and Rickey Smiley, to name a few. Mike was featured on Fox Television’s comedy showcase “Laughs” (Season 1) and the Detroit episode of “Kevin Hart Presents: Hart Of The City 2” on Comedy Central (Season 2). Mike has recently released his first full length comedy CD “The Charm Offensive” available on all digital platforms.

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.

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