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Neil Delamere: Delamerium
Lisa Richards In Association With BBAM Presents Neil Delamere: Delamerium Neil Delamere is back with a brand new show, Delamerium. Expect the usual hilarious stories, wry observations and quick-witted improvisation as our comedy hero tries to makes sense of the world around him. ‘Simply put Delamere is a master.’ ★★★★★ Scotsman ‘No TV camera could accurately measure the lightning speed of Delamere's wit’ The Irish Times
Matty Hutson: Matty Goes Electric
Finalist in the 2021 Leicester Square New Comedian of the year, Matty 'voice of an angel' Hutson is bringing his signature style of musical comedy to this show! Expect a mix of his best material and some improvised shenanigans. ‘Emotional but hilarious’ (British Comedy Guide). 'Funny, crowd-pleasing stuff that would entertain any comedy club’ (Chortle).
Count Binface: In Conversation on Earth
Count Binface is Earth’s leading intergalactic politician, a campaigner for competitively priced croissants, and officially London’s 9th choice to be mayor. Now he is taking on his greatest challenge yet - not usurping Liz Truss (that will be easy) but taking on Richard Osman in the book charts. Binface is launching his debut book, What On Earth?, and to celebrate publication day he is appearing in conversation with acclaimed political commentator Ayesha Hazarika, in front of a select audience of humans, to unveil his alien’s guide to fixing Britain. ‘Always funny. Always surprising.’ (Armando Iannucci) ‘Count Binface in his steely, glimmering elusiveness is both a galactically intimidating and a curiously heartening symbol of the future of British politics.’ (Rory Stewart)
Andy Macleod: Anoint My Head - How I Failed to Make it as a Britpop Indie Rockstar
Following a run of sold out shows at Edinburgh Fringe this year see Andy Macleod’s one-man show (with songs) about a wannabe Britpop band who didn't become rich or famous but had a manager who did. Adapted from Andy's critically-acclaimed coming-of-age memoir of the same name that hit the No 1 best-seller spot in the Amazon Music book charts. "Carries the magnificent bravado of youth that will hold Generation X-ers and anyone nostalgically inclines in a state of happy reverie." Daily Telegraph ★★★★ "Funny and touching tale of Britpop stardom that never was." Al Murray the Pub Landlord "A campfire tale of hope, dreams and failures with a lesson for us all – if it’s fun, it’s worth doing." Entertainment-Now "Charmingly Ramshackle Catnip." David Hepburn The Scotsman "All the fun of youthful dreams and the poignancy of disappointment – plus a remarkable A-list cameo. Magnificent" (Guardian). "Hilarious warts-and-all story of a Britpop band whose big ambitions did not meet their talents" (CNJ).
Aidan & Robbie: Growing Lads
Aidan and Robbie are growing. But they need your help to do it. Through speech, song, dance, movement, costumes, props, and probably someone coughing through a good bit, you’ll have a fat chance to see the growing lads known as “Aidan” and “Robbie” grow. "'Aidan & Robbie: Growing Lads' is a WIP stand-up comedy show from "a very talented pair" (★★★★ - The Edge). Praise for Joint Previous Work “Sheer talent… a guaranteed hilarious performance.” ★★★★ - Broadway Baby “A genius new comedy… one of the funniest shows of the year.” ★★★★ - The Edge “A raucous and ridiculously good performance” - EdFringeReview Praise for Aidan Tickled Pig Finalist Chortle Student Comedy Award Semi-Finalist “Very quick” ★★★★ - Broadway Baby “Aidan Pittman’s physical comedy is so exaggerated that at times it was hard to distinguish between his squid and human characters (in the best possible way).” ★★★★ – Varsity “A clear talent for brilliant original humour” - The Edge Praise for Robbie “Consistently brilliant” ★★★★ - Varsity
The Magician's Apprentice
With a top hat from a junk shop and mail-order wand, pioneering storyteller and writer Sally Pomme Clayton explores the secret world of the magician. In this intimate, enchanting performance she mixes fact with fiction, fragments of myth with antique jokes, dazzling fairytales with snippets of science, forgotten folklore with mysterious images on tarot cards. With a song on her mandolin and a spotted handkerchief she casts a shimmer of stories, shifting from humour to horror, romance to rumour searching for real magic. She combines bewitching spoken word with strange musical sounds, an old suitcases and a magical puzzle that each member of the audience can take home! The performance asks why apprentices have always been depicted as female and magicians male? Then turns magic on its head with the story of the most powerful female magician of all, Elena the Wise. In this slight-of-hand world objects talk, girls become doves, the magician goes mad and you can enter another world! Join Pomme as she opens her suitcase, finds smoke and mirrors, and sets off on a fairytale quest to discover what is real, what's illusion, who is the apprentice and who's the teacher?
Shelf: Hair
Shelf are a musical comedy double act. Sort of. One of them is tone deaf, so technically they’re a musical single act and guest. In Hair, watch Shelf tell the story of one bizarrely life changing haircut through acoustic jams, slamming EDM, and jokes. Over 1 millions views on BBC Three; Musical Comedy Awards finalists, 2020; Funny Women finalists, 2020. Founders of The LOL Word. Sell out run and extra show added at The Pleasance, Edinburgh Fringe 2022 ★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★ The Scotsman ★★★★ The Skinny ★★★★ Beyond The Joke ★★★★ Funny Women British Comedy Guide’s Fringe Recommended - “Destined for the big leagues”
Sasha Ellen: 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 Indiependent ★★★★
Moni Zhang: Child from Wuhan - Trauma, Love, Diarrhoea
Moni Zhang grew up in a sweatshop in Wuhan. This one- woman show is a fine blend between storytelling and stand-up comedy. She’s going to share a true story about her impoverished childhood, dysfunctional family, sexuality, and diarrhoea. Unlike Jesus, Moni turns tragedy into comedy. Join her for a rollercoaster of emotions! Is it funny? Yes, you possibly will pee a bit. Is it only funny? No, you might cry a little. Expect dark humour. 'Child from Wuhan' is a sell-out show at Edinburgh Fringe 2022. "Beautiful storytelling but overly sexual" (Scotsman)."I saw the show, twice! Moni is a very intelligent, funny and great performer" (Shazia Mirza)."An absolutely funny show." (Scottish Field). "Moni Zhang’s storytelling abilities are profound." (Entertainment Now).
Ali Brice: I Tried To Be Funny, But You Weren’t Looking
Ali Brice is embracing life after almost losing it. Three years on, he's back on his feet and trying again. Through therapy, friends and... sausages, he's living in the moment and celebrating the little things life has to offer. A sincere, heartfelt and happy show, expect silly stories, big questions and jokes aplenty from a ridiculous man with a stupid moustache. Nominated for best show in the Comedians' Choice Awards 2022. ★★★★ The Skinny ★★★★ The List ★★★★ Entertainment Now ★★★★ Chortle ★★★★ Broadway Baby ★★★★ ThreeWeeks ★★★★★ The Upcoming 'World's most naturally funny person' - Joz Norris 'Playfully surreal...wholesome and whole-hearted' - The Skinny 'Ali Brice is funny...downright silly' - The List 'A comedic genius' - Entertainment Now 'Joyously bonkers' - Chortle.co.uk 'Side-splittingly comical' - TheUpcoming.co.uk As seen/heard on BBC and Channel 4. Directed by Jonny Freeman.
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
Stuart Laws: Putting Zoo
It's putting as in golf, not to move or place in a particular position. Stuart is an observational comedian who doesn't fully understand what he's observed. This is a new show that will presumably continue in this tradition: "The classic Laws tropes are all here: the wearing of the gilet and the constant mispronunciation of a word to the point where you end up believing that to be the correct way to say it." - The List
Rob Copland: MAINSTREAM MUCK (Gimme some of that)
Returning from Edinburgh with a trophy in his hand for ‘Best Show’ in the Comedians Choice Awards and four star reviews across the board, Rob Copland is well and truly Gobsmacked. He thrashed about like a fish out of water and the people seemed to enjoy it! The show involves some high energy loud bits, quiet reflective bits, funny bits, not as funny bits (but still funny), long winded bits that are worth the journey (most of the time), clearly not true bits (but who cares it’s art, dude), hiding behind the curtain bits (classic Rob Copland) and dancing like you just don’t care bits (get stuck in). “Rob has the makings of a cult hit” - The Wee Review "Rob is one of a kind, truly original and incredibly silly" - The British Comedy Guide So get yourselves down to the river bank to see what all the fuss is about.
Into The Sky
A Russian Language Play for Children by Theatre Amethyst Puppet interactive performance for children. A story about a little fox who loved the sky very much. Once he met a big bird and the bird fulfilled his desire, she raised the fox into the sky!
The Players Theatre 'NEW FACES' Music Hall
As we proudly fulfil our promise to keep the flag flying for Music Hall with quality shows and introducing exciting new, young talent we present "Your own, your very own ‘Stars in their Eyes’" who will perform in our NEW FACES MUSIC HALL SHOW. Young performers will pay tribute to many music hall greats in song, dance, comedy and magic. Please come along and enjoy their performances as they enter the wonderful genre of traditional Music Hall entertainment.
Weirdos Comedy Presents The Envelopes (Halloween Special)
The Envelopes is an interactive comedy play where the audience and comedians solve a spooky mystery together. Every audience member who buys a ticket is sent a package in the post containing various art and strange items with instructions which only they know about. How does this work? For GDPR purposes we will email you once you have purchased a ticket to confirm which address you would like your package sent to. All tickets must be purchased at least 3 weeks before the event to allow for postage. Line-up of performers for The Envelopes (line-ups may vary on different nights). Adam Larter, Ali Brice, Alwin Solanky, Andy Barr, Aniruddh Ohja, Ben Alborough, Charlie Miller, Eleanor Morton, Helen Duff, Lulu Popplewell, Matthew Highton, Shyma Mukred, Sooz Kempner and somehow more. Nominee: Best Show - Leicester Comedy Festival 2021, 2022 Winner: Event of the Year - Chortle Awards 2018 "The Blazin' Squad of leftfield comedy", Comedy.co.uk "Some of the silliest, funniest and most innovative shows on the circuit" Timeout Written by Adam Larter Production and tech Robert Wells
Ciaran Bartlett: Majestic
After selling out three shows at the Limelight, Belfast this year, the MAJESTIC Ciaran Bartlett is polishing his crown and coin-catching magnets and bringing you his biggest comedy solo show to date in Autumn 2022. Ciarán is one of Belfast's top comedians, known for his sharp observation, blistering rants, and musical comedy. MAJESTIC is jammed with stories and songs all about Ciarán's life as a man of girth. MAJESTIC is a brilliant chance to enter the world of the Goblin King following a year of sell-out shows and viral appearances on his own No Blasters Podcast and Shane Todd's Tea With Me.
Andy Parsons WIP
Andy Parsons - Work in Progress Join Andy Parsons as he warms up for another national tour with this intimate first airing of his brand new show. As seen on LIVE AT THE APOLLO & MOCK THE WEEK. “Coruscating live performer specialising in lacerating topical gags” – The Independent “Potent live performer… can nail a nonsense with beautiful economy of words” - The Times "Hysterical live show. Andy Parsons is on fire" The Mirror
LST New Comedian of the Year 2022 Semi Finals
Over 300 acts compete for the title of New Comedian of the Year in Leicester Square Theatre‘s hunt for the best new acts in the country. Now in it’s 12th year previous winners and finalists include Rob Beckett, Rachel Parris, Dane Baptise, Sofie Hagen, Tim Renkow, Bilal Zafar, Tez Ilyas and loads more… Heats take place throughout the Autumn season at the Museum of Comedy, culminating in the final in the at Leicester Square Theatre in December. The competition is open to any non-professional act who's been performing for 5 years or less and entries from character acts, musical acts and sketch groups are welcome. The only restriction is that all contestants must stick to 5 minutes of material or risk disqualification.
LST New Comedian of the Year 2022 Quarter Finals
Over 300 acts compete for the title of New Comedian of the Year in Leicester Square Theatre‘s hunt for the best new acts in the country. Now in its 12th year, previous winners and finalists include Rob Beckett, Rachel Parris, Dane Baptise, Sofie Hagen, Tim Renkow, Bilal Zafar, Tez Ilyas and loads more… Heats take place throughout the Autumn season at the Museum of Comedy, culminating in the final in the at Leicester Square Theatre in December. The competition is open to any non-professional act who's been performing for 5 years or less and entries from character acts, musical acts and sketch groups are welcome. The only restriction is that all contestants must stick to 5 minutes of material or risk disqualification.
LST New Comedian of the Year 2022 Heats
Over 300 acts compete for the title of New Comedian of the Year in Leicester Square Theatre‘s hunt for the best new acts in the country. Now in its 12th year, previous winners and finalists include Rob Beckett, Rachel Parris, Dane Baptise, Sofie Hagen, Tim Renkow, Bilal Zafar, Tez Ilyas and loads more… Heats take place throughout the Autumn season at the Museum of Comedy, culminating in the final in the at Leicester Square Theatre in December. The competition is open to any non-professional act who's been performing for 5 years or less and entries from character acts, musical acts and sketch groups are welcome. The only restriction is that all contestants must stick to 5 minutes of material or risk disqualification.
Gary Faulds Live - Frontier
Frontier is Gary’s journey into the unknown, will we find aliens on mars? Can I get Turkey teeth? Will I ever call my Mum’s boyfriend Da? Can I do yoga without farting? Will the yoga lassie let me back after fart gate? An action-packed hour of relatable comedy from Gary who just wants to be a better version of himself, but what steps need to be taken for that to happen? How do normal people live the life of these six pack Spartan gods on Instagram who have never have bad days or bits of doner meat stuck to their teeth? Buy tickets now, come to the gig, turn off your phone and get lost in his madness. You never know, you too could one day be an 18 stone morbidly obese scheme boy, crippled with anxiety and stretch marks.
Peter Fleming's Woefully Inaccurate History of the BBC
Mark the BBC's centenary in style with the befuddled children's TV pioneer. Peter re-enacts classic clips from the archive, sets the record crooked and reveals shocking truths about Blue Peter, which we can't put down in writing or we'll get sued. Sketches, spoofs and viewer complaints guide us through the last century – all we’ve gained, and all we could lose. Warped telly nostalgia and a poignant call to arms for anyone who believes in public broadcasting and collective society, from award-winning character comedian Tom Burgess. As seen on BBC Two and heard on Radio 4 Extra ★★★★ - Stewart Lee, My Cultural Year 2019 Best Debut Show – Leicester Comedy Festival 2018 "A daft, well-observed show" - Sunday Times "Wonderfully silly and fast-paced" - Chortle "Like a lost Fast Show character" - Beyond The Joke
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
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
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.
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
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
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 Kick-Ass & Wanted)
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!
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.