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Museum of Comedy Presents…
A night of alternative comedy featuring the finest sketch, character and the just plain bonkers acts on the circuit. Resident host: Colin Hoult/Anna Mann. With: Lorna Rose Treen, Luke Rollason, Kathy Maniura, The Duncan Brothers, Ellie BW, Rosalie Minnitt, Stepan Mysko von Schultze, Andrew Doherty, Charlie Vero-Martin, Cutlery Safety Expert Ian Crawford, Mad Ron and many more.
Sam Nicoresti: Wokeflake - Live Special Filming
A queer stand-up comedy show about identity and frogs from ‘Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year’ Sam Nicoresti. Join us for the last ever performance of a unique stand-up hour as we commit the show to celluloid forever! Sam Nicoresti had a dream about a frog that made them question everything they thought they knew about their gender. That’s the conceit anyway, more of a framing device for a tightly packed and well-crafted set of honed jokes poking fun at notions of gender and dismantling the culture wars all whilst looking glam and cool. Come! Be part of the finished special, the shadowy back of your head immortalised on the silver screen*! *someone’s laptop/phone “A must for lovers of comedy that is daft but also deft.” - Evening Standard “A stylish, idiosyncratic stand-up with a vivid imagination... And, dare I say it, a touch of the young Daniel Kitson.” - Bruce Dessau “Nicoresti is an auteur.” - Fest “Fizzing with ideas and great jokes… a unique angle on every topic. Simultaneously smart and silly” - Chortle Featured in The Guardian, Evening Standard and The Week’s top shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2022. British Comedy Guide Recommended Show 2022.
Jody Kamali: Things We Do for Love
50% Bristolian. 50% Iranian. Jody invites you into his one-man telling of his life. It's raw, it’s physical and energetic, full of goodwill and a sweet yarn of an origin story. Expect candid storytelling and elaborate enactments of his working-class Bristol life, the feeling of being married to a Russian and his childhood fears of visiting Iran. 103% stupid. Fresh from an Edinburgh Fringe run. (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Award - Best Show. Long Listed. ‘there's no denying that Kamali's strengths as a clown and physical comedian make every individual moment entertaining.' THE STAGE ‘it will leave you smiling at Kamali's impressive energy that lights the room.’ ENTERTAINMENT NOW ‘Candid and striking’ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
Spring Day: Exvangelical (WIP)
As seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo, American transplant Spring Day provides dark comedy for nice people. Spring joined a Christian cult at 13-years-old and left 13 years later but she’s never talked about it on stage before, because she thought you heathens wouldn’t understand. Expect outrageous stories and sharp punchlines as Spring explores: the nature of cults, the role they play in our everyday lives and why they will always be around. This show’s a hell of a lot more fun than any church sermon you've had to sit through.
Morton, Burke and Fry Live!
Online viral sketch group Morton, Burke & Fry make their real life London debut with this one-off show at the Museum of Comedy. Expect songs, sketches and silliness from Eleanor Morton, Sean Burke and Michael Fry. A guaranteed lovely time. Michael Fry has appeared on TV shows such as Holding (ITV), Derry Girls (Channel 4), The Paddy Raff Show (BBCNI) and No Worries if Not! (RTÉ) Sean Burke has appeared in No Worries If Not (RTE), The Michael Fry Show (BBC Ulster), Hollywood Hijack (Channel 4) Eleanor Morton has appeared on Songs of Praise (2003, BBC) and Glasgow University TV: Most Disappointing Alumni
Geoff Alderman: Free Range
Like proper jokes? Want a cracking night out? This is the show for you. (Especially if you like slightly edgier comedy.) Geoff specialises in one liners, but there will be longer bits too. He’s been selected for the UK Pun Championships in Leicester twice and appeared in the semi-finals of So You Think You're Funny. He’s already performed in three well received solo shows and recently reached the final of Old Comedian of the Year and the Silver Comedian of the Year. "solid punchlines... deliciously mean." Steve Bennett, Chortle. “… a penchant for the slightly darker gag… a remarkably high hit rate.” Hungerford Comedy Club.
The Grindles: Fancy Rat
The Grindles present ‘Fancy Rat’. In a kingdom where laughter is forbidden, one rat (and a fancy one at that) attempts to bring joy and merriment to this grim realm before it’s too late. This show promises songs and dances in the Music Hall style, delivered by Marny Godden and Tom Turner. This is the tale of a London Fancy Rat. “Sublimely silly, brilliantly surreal” - The Times“Leaves your stomach aching with laughter” - Three Weeks ★★★★★ “Perfectly executed comedy” - Edinburgh Evening News ★★★★★ “Outstandingly performed” - Broadway Baby ★★★★★ “This show is hilarious” - Arts Award ★★★★★ “Hugely talented, gifted performers” - Time Out ★★★★ “Gloriously cracked joyride, they hit their own gold” Chortle ★★★★ ONE4REVIEW ★★★★★ WHATS BEEN SEEN ★★★★★
The Lovely Boys and Freddie Hayes: Jack and the Beanstalk
The Panto classic brought to London; as you’ve never seen it before!! A fun packed; bean loving; alternative comedy bonanza. Sizzling with heaps and heaps of mystical, mysterious magic. Join young Jack, Leeds' number 1 bean fan, on his perilous journey to the skies. A story wrought with sneaky salesmen; overbearing family members and the most impressive giant you’ve ever seen! Best pals and Northern Clowns: The Lovely Boys and Freddie Hayes bring the alternative pantomime of your dreams to The Museum of Comedy. Expect song and dance; “he’s behind you” and lots and lots of pies in the face. PUPPETRY + LIVE MUSIC + SPECIAL GUESTS It's the event of the year!!! The greatest show on earth the world has been waiting for... “Bonkers, charming and completely unique”- SMU Review “Cracking physical comedy”- Chortle “Tremendous knockabout chemistry”- The Scotsman
Karl Porter & Friends
Karl Porter is from Salford, Manchester and has been doing comedy for around 3 years. With a style of high energy physical comedy, full of deft act-outs, he skilfully brings to life the characters he encounters there, from personal trainers to football celebrations. Winning various competitions in the north west, he’s definitely an act on the rise to watch out for. He’s just supported Brennan Reece‘s tour at The Lowry Theatre at Salford Quays.
Sid Singh: Table For One
Award-winning lefty comedian and human rights advocate Sid Singh takes you on a hilarious journey as he figures out how to fight the good fight… as far from home as possible! The last year has had people asking Sid to choose between his human rights work and comedy. Come watch as he tells them to f*** off while dealing with newly woke parents, a broken hometown, and almost getting deported from India... while still in Germany! "Big laughs from unlikely places" **** - Scotsman"Sid had me bent over wheezing with laughter" ***** - Comedy Clubhouse
Lara Ricote: A Wrok in Porgerss
Edinburgh Fringe 2022's Best Newcomer ~Winner~ Lara Ricote is now working out a whole brand new show. And I'll have you know this work in progress already has a form and content, but it's not yet been baptized with its name. It'll be silly and fun and maybe even heartfelt or not or maybe yes or maybe not even a little bit heartfelt. 'Her mile a minute set certainly lived up to the hype' ★★★★★ TIME OUT 'This razor-sharp goofball is an original gagster' ★★★★ THE GUARDIAN 'Lara is blessed with funny bones' ★★★★ THE SCOTSMAN
Charlie Hopkinson: The Multiwurst
Voice actor Charlie Hopkinson brings his new show and possible special guests to the museum of comedy for 4 previews. A deadly serious show for fans of the biggest fandom’s in existence (from a certain point of view). Charlie has appeared on Channel 4, Netflix, Radio 2, Chris Moyles on Radio X, as well as the hit Austrian daytime tv talent show ‘keine Fähigkeit menschlich’. He also has over 500 million views on social media and has been featured on some of the webs hottest applications, YouTube, Instagram and nasty reddit threads. Find out what happens when a voice actor has to prove their identity on a fraud call, and what really occurred on the comic con cruise or that ill fated trip to America. All the best characters are coming together for 4 evenings only in a huge fandom mashup stew, if only there were a word for that.
Logan Murray’s Weekend Stand Up Course Jan 2024
"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 January 27th February 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th March 2nd and 9th Final Showcase Thurs 14th March
Namaste Blisters!
Namaste Blisters is written and performed by Kym Nelson, a stand-up comedian and comedy writer who studied at clown school (yes, it's a thing!), learning from clown master Philippe Gaulier. She tells her story as a former yoga teacher through several characters, including the yoga terrorist, yoga woman and the yoga poser. Featuring yoga guru (played by improv performer, Jonathan Silver) who will have you in stitches with his laughing meditation and his desire to be just like the biggest ego he knows…Simon Cowell! Guaranteed, you'll never look at yoga in the same way again!
NorthWave
Comedy, drag, media and mayhem from the best comedians in’t London. From the brain behind The Jain Edwards Show, NorthWave draws on a daft Northern theme, and creates iconic new moments and hilarious happenings. Get ready for an evening of truly brilliant comedians and performers using their talents to celebrate and skewer nostalgic Northern pop culture. Expect good vibes and silly fun from this women and non-binary led night. If this doesn’t smack barm pea wet your appetite, we don’t know what will.
Matt Price : As Seen On CCTV
This is the very funny, ridiculous story of how a man with no qualifications as a journalist or therapist tried to talk to dangerous people in order to make himself feel better. It didn’t end well! Matt Price is a Comedian from Cornwall who once had a popular podcast called Conversations with Criminals. He had a rapport with hard man and those on the wrong side of the law. He visited them in locations of their choice over a ten year period and had many conversations on and off record. Eventually his luck ran out…Find out why Matt is no longer obsessed with crime and laugh a lot while you do it. ”Fearlessly funny” - The Scotsman ★★★★ "Absolutely hilarious.... insightful and very funny” - Broadway Baby ★★★★★
Joe Kent-Walters: An Evening With Frankie Monroe
Here he is. For one night only! Can Frankie Monroe save showbiz?? Join Frankie Monroe owner and resident MC at The Misty Moon Social Club (a working men's club in Rotherham which is also a portal to hell) for a slap up feast of laughs, tricks and mucky bitter. Frankie Monroe (Work in Progress) will be the first hour-long solo performance from Joe Kent-Walters. Joe is one of Yorkshire’s finest alternative comedy acts and one half of The Lovely Boys (recently featured as one of The Guardian top picks for live comedy). Winner - 2021 Chortle Student Comedy Award. Finalist - 2022 Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off “A mesmerising and unpredictable presence” - Chortle “Shades of The League of Gentlemen and Reeves and Mortimer” - The Scotsman EXTRA SHOW ADDED DUE TO DEMAND
Piñata
South London’s favourite comedy cabaret is hopping on the Thameslink to Central for one Christmassy night only. Expect up and coming stars of the London comedy scene mixed in with tinsel, mince pies and sitting on Santa’s knee. Maybe The Grinch? Piñata to finish. Line-up TBC. “Come for the laughs, stay for genre-defying-artsy-wonderment” – Time Out
Lulu Popplewell: Actually, Actually
In her debut solo show, failed child actor and now successful comedian Lulu Popplewell explores the links between Love Actually, smoking crack, the Daily Mail and sunburn. Is love actually all around? Why is addiction more relatable than recovery? Which drug would Mr Bean be most likely to take? None of these questions satisfactorily answered and more!* A daft, rude and thoughtful hour of jokes, actually. *One song. "Biting wit and playful punchlines" - British Comedy Guide, 2023 Recommended Shows "Incredibly bubbly - a genuinely lovely show" **** - Broadway Baby "Highly highly recommended" **** - Pick of the Fringe"Will soon be one of your favourite comedians" **** - Funny Women "Hilarious" - The List "Highly recommended" - Stephen Fry 30 Funniest Jokes of the Fringe ‘23 - The Telegraph
Logan Murray’s Monday Stand Up Course Jan 2024
"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 January 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th February 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th March 4th and 11th Final Showcase Wed 13 March
Dr Dolittle Has the Time of His Life (A Work in Progress)
This man will share the time of his life with you, and he really wants you to enjoy it. Join distinguished zoological linguist Dr John D.O.G. Dolittle, PhD (yours truly and the very same), as he charts a course through the choppy waters of his remarkable and I’d-go-so-far-as-to-say very cool life. Prepare to be regaled with startling stories from yesteryear, and possibly thiseryear. So come on, let’s laugh, buy his new book afterwards, and dare-I-say-it-yes-I-do have a really great time! Thank you so much everyone. I cannot emphasise that enough. Written and performed by Aidan Pittman Directed by Hudson Hughes Original Music by Robbie George Recognitions for Aidan Pittman *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
Boyz Nite
Are you ready to make some noize for the boyz? Boyz Nite is a variety night celebrating trans men, trans masc and butch non-binary performers. We have comedy. We have drag. We have poetry and we have much, much more. Hosted by Cerys Bradley (Neurodiverse Award Winner 2022), our bill is chock full of the best performers in town (and also outside of town), with previous performers including: For this Christmas spectacular, the Boyz will be here with bells on. Keep your eyes peeled for our brand new line up and make sure you’re nice this December. Rumour has it our headliner is making a list and checking it twice and is desperate to give out some coal… Kathy Maniura London Cycling Man loves nothing more than thrusting himself into too-tight lycra and zooming around the city. He was a finalist in Man Up! 2023, performed at Mighty Hoopla and in the heats of Top of the Slops. Inside him is the award-winning character comedian Kathy Maniura @kathykathymm Leila Navabi Leila is a 23 year old writer and comedian from South Wales. Described as ‘the actual future of comedy’ (LMAOnaise), their television credits include BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 (BBC) Live at Aberystwyth Pier (BBC), Don't Hug Me I'm Scared (C4) and more. They are bilingual, with Welsh Language credits including Ffyrnig and Dathlu 40 (S4C). Miggy Barker/ XO XO is a drag king thing and a poet. He was a finalist in Man Up 2023, and since has been performing in every accessible venue he can find (and some inaccessible ones too). His acts surrounding his own disability will make you laugh, make you cry, make you wonder if you shouldn't have laughed in the first place (You can! He is very funny) Aleks Jagielski Aleks Antek Jagielski is a queer and transmasculine poet, artist, archivist and researcher. Aleks spent the past year having a series of mental breakdowns and spiritual awakenings induced by a visit to a manuscript archive in Warsaw, Poland. Aleks’s performance may really go either way as he has recently been spending a lot of time reconnecting to his childhood Catholic trauma. Woohoo! Darren Ely Darren Ely loves being silly on stage, whether as a stand up comedian, improviser or panto villain. He was a finalist in the comedy competition West End New Act of the Year 2022. He also writes and performs comedy sketches with Next Level Sketch. Ella the Great Tip-toes from the circus ring into exquisite Drag king territory with quick wit and lasting charm. A favorite on the UK Drag cabaret and comedy circuits. Specialising in playful, subversive acts with quick wit and lasting charm! 'This king of clowning brings it every time' (BoiBox London) 'Richard Melanin III is pure joy in drag/clown form and had the audience giggling like school children' (Theatre And Other Things LDN) Mr Professor Cowboy It certainly isn’t Professor Cowboy’s first rodeo but he is very proud to say it is his second. As Professor always says “Never let your head hang down, unless it’s to admire your boots.”
Sophie Sucks Face
"hilarious, laden with catchy tunes – and surprisingly relatable" The Guardian "funny, tender and, best of all, thrilling" Theatrely "delightful showcase of [Sophie's] cornucopia of talents, but equally as important, very very funny" Paste Magazine. After sold out runs in New York, LA and Edinburgh - Sophie Sucks Face is coming to London! Sophie Sucks Face is a new musical about love, incest, widowhood, and American-Israeli relations hailing from writer/performer Sophie Zucker (The Daily Show, Dickenson, Adult Swim). When Sophie accidentally hooks up with her cousin, she must decide to shun him or seduce him at the next family gathering. The one-woman show is a modern evolution of the greatest Jewish comediennes, invoking Barbra Streisand, Elaine May, and Gilda Radner. In light of much heated online discourse - who is allowed to tell Jewish stories; who's allowed to represent Jewish characters - the show is both a relevant subject of these debates and a commentary on them. Based in NYC Sophie Zucker is currently a writer on "The Daily Show". Previously, she acted and wrote on AppleTV's "Dickinson." She performs solo and with her comedy group Ladies Who Ranch (as seen on Adult Swim) and she's in the upcoming HBOMax film "Sweethearts" alongside Kieran Shipka. She is down to hang out. *Shortlisted Comedian's Choice Award Best Show* *British Comedy Guide Recommended Show* ★★★★ The Scotsman ★★★★ The List ★★★★ Broadway World ★★★★ The Student ★★★★ Shadows On The Wall
Twonkey's Greatest Twitch
Like an electrocuted Tommy Cooper in a car crash with Frank Sidebottom. 'This is clowning at its very best' ★★★★★ - Scotsman 'being in his presence for an hour is delightful' ★★★★ - Times An award-winning Fringe legend. The ship's wheel will be sent into the crowd to read minds. A goat girl will be in trouble, a tiny Al Capone will be discovered, and we will be able to see inside the pub from outside the pub. Full of wobbly fun with songs and puppets. Kate Copstick in The Scotsman gave 5 stars this year saying: If you have missed the many magical years of Twonkey at the Fringe then get yourself along and experience the most creative crazy in show business.This is a glorious disaster. I cannot remember seeing an audience so reduced to rocking back and forth as tears of laughter flowed. The stage is littered with devastated puppets and props as Twonkey is muttering something about trying to make it slicker tomorrow. 'We will examine the tapes closely when we return to London'- Britain's Got Talent Winner of the 2016 Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality.
Louise Atkinson: Mates
Come and watch Louise’s award-winning, 5-star, debut show all about friendships. You can't complete a night out with your friends unless someone has cried over their ex, you've made a new best friend in the toilets that you'll never see again, and you've done three laps of the bar looking for Lisa. Seriously though, where is she? Our friends are our chosen family. From the happiest times to breaking up with friends, grab a pint (of wine) and Louise will recount some of her funniest memories. Hopefully we find Lisa. 'Immaculately structured anecdotes, incisive observations & Great Jokes' – The Wee Review 'Doesn’t stint on the Jokes' – The Scotsman 'Reminiscent of Victoria Wood & Peter Kay.' - Stuart Maconie 'her innate funny bones reassure you that you’re in safe hands.' - Chortle
Mel Byron: Old Movies Saved My Life
Old movies saved Mel Byron’s life and they can definitely save yours too. Swap this grey old world for a black and white one filled with glitz, glamour and plenty of laughs as we journey back to the 30s, 40s and 50s. But in a world full of TikToks and Instagrams, can Bette Davis actually teach us anything? Is there really a Googie Withers, and is she on Snapchat? If you like your life advice from men in top hats and tails who always pay for dinner, this is the show for you. Perhaps you’re looking for an Affair to Remember. Well, Mel can’t promise you a tryst with Cary Grant, but he might swing by. Grab a Martini and a cigarette holder (no smoking please) and come and learn about why, thanks to those classics of yesteryear, it really is a Wonderful Life. Praise for Old Movies Saved My Life: ‘May just make your day’ - The Scotsman ‘What a wonderful show’ – Fringe audience member ‘A great evening of entertainment and laughter’ – Wallasey Film Club Praise for Mel Byron: ‘Inspired comedy’ – Lancs Post ‘Simply superb’ – Treehouse Comedy
Comedy 2.0 Showcase
Come and watch some of the newest, brightest comedy talent test drive their brand new material out on an unsuspecting public. Possibly to most fun you will have in a dark crypt under a London Church all year!
British Comedy Guide Awards Final
Live At The Apollo star Shaparak Khorsandi hosts the BCG Pro Talent Awards for Performance 2023, presented by British Comedy Guide. Come and see five brilliant comedy acts performing their best sets: Omar Ibrahim, Kit Loyd, Low Effort Sketches, Jane Postlethwaite and Maxine Wade. There will also be a routine from stand-up Ollie Fox, the Starter category winner, too.
The Electric Head presents: Improvised Head
Galton & Simpson Godfathers Of Comedy Award 2023 Winners! Cult comedy double act 'The Electric Head' return to the Museum of Comedy with their surreal and anarchic, mind-blowing and totally improvised 2-man show! Acclaimed double-act The Electric Head (Al Ronald & Cy Henty) continue to take reality by surprise, in their brand new, entirely unplanned and unscripted long-form improv show. Join them on their hilarious and exciting journeys and peer into the surreal mind of The Electric Head with unpredictable adventures based entirely on audience suggestions. ‘Imagine what would happen if you crossed the Mighty Boosh with Vic and Bob and then gave them a whopping great bag of Haribo Star Mix.’ ★★★★ - HorrorHothouse‘Able to switch between numerous accents and character roles. They keep stories diverse and entertaining’ ★★★★ - Edgy Podcast Reviews ‘Electric Head are a surreal, mirth-laden, epic flight of fancy which you simply have to experience for yourselves.’ ★★★★ Setthetape.com'A dark surreal comedy that brings joy and light to the fancy of the mind' - Galton & Simpson Comedy Award ‘Complete utter mayhem, outrageously funny’ ★★★★ - The Horror Hothouse‘Master Craftsmen’ ★★★★ - Thespyinthestalls.com ‘Manic perfection’ ★★★★ - fatallyyours.com ‘Fantastic’ ★★★★★ - iTunes ‘Hilarious’ ★★★★ - Time Out
Dominic Frisby: Gold
A year on from his last show at The Museum of Comedy about weights and measures which sold out, financial writer / comedian, Dominic Frisby, returns to the Museum of Comedy with another "lecture with funny bits", this time about the amazing metal that is gold – its history, its fascination, its future. Older than the solar system itself, gold has captivated humans since the Stone Age and driven them to do the most extraordinary things. But does it have any future in this digital age. The Times say Dominic is 'outstanding'. The Telegraph says he’s 'excellent'. The Spectator says he is 'mercurially witty'. Even The Guardian admits he 'can be entertaining'.
Sketch Off! 2024 Semi Finals
Now in its 8th year, Sketch Off! is a competition open to any sketch groups & character acts currently performing in the UK as we search for the country's most exciting sketch writers & performers. The top qualifiers from heats in the Museum of Comedy will compete in the grand final in Leicester Square Theatre's Main House for the cash prize & their own comedy showcase.
Sketch Off! 2024 Quarter Finals
Now in its 8th year, Sketch Off! is a competition open to any sketch groups & character acts currently performing in the UK as we search for the country's most exciting sketch writers & performers. The top qualifiers from heats in the Museum of Comedy will compete in the grand final in Leicester Square Theatre's Main House for the cash prize & their own comedy showcase.
Sketch Off! 2024 Heats
Now in its 8th year, Sketch Off! is a competition open to any sketch groups & character acts currently performing in the UK as we search for the country's most exciting sketch writers & performers. The top qualifiers from heats in the Museum of Comedy will compete in the grand final in Leicester Square Theatre's Main House for the cash prize & their own comedy showcase.
Gearóid Farrelly: Glamour Hammer
Lisa Richards presents Gearóid Farrelly: Glamour Hammer After some time sitting on the couch we are back to real life. Trousers instead of tracksuit bottoms and coffee and a biscuit instead of four gin and tonics and half a cheese cake. In this show Gearóid takes a look at the litany of things in our lives that just don't measure up. Everything from his generic-looking cat to Shania Twain. He will also be examining the big issues that really sell tickets like mental health (INSERT SOMETHING SPARINGLY HONEST), masculinity (grrrr) and relationships (sexy stuff as opposed to splitting bills) and how we’re living in a time where we can say anything we like and it becomes the truth. "Intelligent reflective comedy" Irish Times "Gearóid Farrelly is bloody hilarious" Sarah Millican "My absolute favourite" - Joanne McNally "The best opening act in his price range" Joan Rivers "A force to be reckoned with" Irish Independent
Winner: The Improvised Comedy Sports Biopic
The Free Association Presents WINNER - the greatest sporting story never told. A hilarious homage to your favourite sporting biopics, from Rocky to Cool Runnings, Chariots of Fire to the Mighty Ducks. Inspirational and totally improvised tales of legendary teams and athletes in the nichest of sports. Rags-to-riches local heroes in football, athletics, thumb wars or competitive painting take one last tilt at glory. It’s funny, it’s sad, it’s triumph over adversity. Will our crack team overcome extreme training montages from mysterious mentors, despairing family members, and vicious rivals? Win or lose, it’s all improvised. AND IT’S LIVE! Winner is directed by Shaun Lowthian and features Greg Baxter, Katharine Bennett-Fox, Alex Berr, Michelle Fahrenheim, Sumina Kasuji, Sam Roulston, Anand Sankar and Charlie Sturgeon. — The Free Association’s live shows use improv comedy in unique, wild, wonderful (and critically acclaimed) ways. The shows might repeat, but they’ll never be the same. “The FA know what they are doing” - Chortle
Shoot From The Hip
Shoot From The Hip bring their award-winning, viral improv comedy to the Museum of Comedy – featuring chaotic games, epic scenes, and ever-so-slightly unhinged performances. Their Metro, Evening Standard, and Time Out-recommended shows are completely unscripted, unpredictable – and unforgettable. "Pitched to perfection...Go and see them, and wear waterproof mascara" - ★★★★★ - Reviews Hub"Jaw-achingly funny [...] good for the soul" - ★★★★★ - Bookmarks and Stages "Quick-witted and fast on their feet" - ★★★★ Broadway World "As refined as it is ridiculous [...] not one to miss" - ★★★★ Broadway Baby "Well worth a shot (pun intended)" - Time Out "Side-splitting quick wit" - Evening Standard Please note that the cast for the Dec 9th show will be AJ, Sam & Tom.
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! 4 DECEMBER Ali Woods, Ginnia Cheng, Michael Shafar, Zoe Brownstone, Mark Bittlestone, Spring Day, Tim Shishodia, Radu Isac, Karen Hobbs, Andy Barr, Neil O'Rourke, Lenny Sherman, Suzie Preece, Nick Elleray, MC Tony Dunn *Line-ups subject to change
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!