In need of a good laugh? We've got you covered. Whether you prefer to discover new and upcoming comics at comedy clubs and festivals, or you'd rather see your favourite stand ups on the big stage, there are plenty of shows visiting a town near you soon.
Plus keep an eye on our comedy page on the website for any new announcements!
Al MurrayWhen? 2 February - 16 November 2024
Where? Nationwide
Standing up so you don't have to take it lying down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to. You know what they say: there's no school like the old school, with the dodgy overflowing toilets. Don't miss the witty, and supremely funny Al Murray as he hits the road with his 'Guv Island' tour in 2024!
Axel BlakeWhen? 20 September - 30 November 2023
Where? Nationwide
He arrived on the country's living room screens in style as Simon Cowell's golden buzzer on the show, and now you can catch him in a town near you! Britain's Got Talent 2022 winner Axel Blake is out on the road with his new show 'In Style' this autumn, ready to charm audiences with his observational comedy and wit. Don't miss out.
Bleak ExpectationsWhen? Booking until 3 September 2023
Where? Criterion Theatre, London
Join a medley of much-loved faces including Tom Allen, Adjoa Andoh, Alexander Armstrong, Jo Brand, Jack Dee, Stephen Fry, Nish Kumar, Lee Mack, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miller or Sue Perkins* in this “irresistible”(The Times) stage adaptation of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy series 'Bleak Expectations'. Follow the hilarious misadventures of the young Pip Bin - tragic half orphan, hopeless romantic and would-be-hero - as this glorious Victorian mash-up arrives at the Criterion Theatre for a limited season.
Brighton Comedy GardenWhen? 5 - 9 July 2023
Where? Preston Park, Brighton
The South Coast's biggest comedy festival is returning to Preston Park this July with a blisteringly hot line-up of stand-up's finest! Don't miss your chance to see some of Britain's best loved comedy stars Jack Dee, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe, Dylan Moran, Alan Davies, Rose Matafeo, Nina Conti and many more. Grab your tickets now!
Dawn French is a Huge TwatWhen? Booking until 21 October 2023
Where? London Palladium
In Dawn French's own words, “This show is so-named because unfortunately, it’s horribly accurate. There have been far too many times I have made stupid mistakes or misunderstood something vital or jumped the gun in a spectacular display of twattery. I thought I might tell some of these buttock-clenching embarrassing stories to give the audience a peek behind the scenes of my work life…Roll up! Book early to see the telly vicar lady be a total twat on-stage, live-in front of your very eyes. And ears.”
Esther ManitoWhen? 17 August - 19 October 2023
Where? Nationwide
Esther Manito is furious. Furious at the state of the world. At being considered dead at 40. At online comments. And, in her brand new stand-up show, she's furiously funny. In her 'HELL HATH NO FURY' tour, she is at her most passionate and opinionated, and of course her funniest. You won't want to miss this.
Great ExpectationsWhen? Booking until 1 July 2023
Where? Garrick Theatre, London
Following her acclaimed New York run, actor, comedian, and multi-marathon runner Eddie Izzard brings her one woman show to London’s West end stage for a limited 6 week engagement performing Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, playing nineteen of the characters in a unique retelling from Eddie - a classic tale of convicts, mystery, friendship, rivalry, unrequited love, revenge, and redemption. Don't miss it!
Hackney Comedy ExperienceWhen? 7 July - 27 October 2023
Where? EartH (Theatre), Stoke Newington, London
Eat London's all-star stand up show - the Hackney Comedy Experience - features the alternative comedy circuit's biggest and best acts live at EartH. This year, they've announced upcoming shows from Fern Brady, Nish Kumar and Phil Wang. Don't miss your chance to catch them!
Josie LongWhen? 22 June - 29 October 2023
Where? Nationwide
The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, underdog Fringe hero and delirious new mother, returns with a show about the changes wrought by time, passion, moving to Scotland, and loving the world under - lets face it - difficult circumstances. You won't want to miss her live.
Just The Tonic Comedy ClubWhen? 21 June 2023 - 7 March 2024
Where? Various locations across the UK.
With events across the country, Just The Tonic Comedy Club never fails to bring to the stage some of the UK's best comedians and rising stars. Some upcoming shows over the summer will make way for the likes of Dylan Moran, Daliso Chaponda, Reginald D Hunter, Nina Gilligan and so many more. Take a look through their events and find the perfect night of comedy for you.
When? 21 June 2023 - 24 February 2024
Where? Nationwide
Justin is back with a brand new show that may contain: Yoga, getting older, hating football fans but loving football, ruining a sexual position, Stig look-a-likes, home cooked food in places that aren’t your own home, the odd advantages of fundamental religions, and much more! And he’s got a new suit. Tickets on sale now!
When? September 2023
Where? Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Manchester’s biggest and brightest comedy festival returns to the awesome Castlefield Bowl this September with a huge lineup featuring multimedia supremo Adam Buxton, Off Menu’s Ed Gamble, award-winning Sara Pascoe, QI’s Alan Davies plus Tim Key, Russell Kane, Fern Brady, Rachel Parris, Dylan Moran and many (many) more!
When? 7 September - 10 December 2023
Where? Nationwide
It's time for the wife to tour now...Award winning stand-up comedian BEFORE she met Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her rollercoaster world. Life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine. Tickets on sale now.
When? 7 September - 10 December 2023
Where? Nationwide
Mark Watson's 12-year-old son has just got a phone. His 70-year-old dad has been through the most frightening experience of his life. Both a dad and a kid himself, around the midpoint of his life, the Taskmaster star and multiple award-winner returns. He'll consider the search for meaning that we're all on, with or without Google. There'll be a lot of jokes, and a show that's different every night.
When? 10 January - 5 December 2025
Where? Nationwide
One of Britain’s best loved comedians, Peter Kay, is returning to stand-up comedy after twelve years. Peter’s 2010 tour still officially ranks with the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest selling comedy tour of all time. Don’t miss out, tickets are on sale now!
When? 15 September - 23 February 2024
Where? Nationwide
Hot off the heels of his critically acclaimed Netflix special, David Letterman appearance, and role on 'Life & Beth' with Amy Schumer, Phil Wang is bringing a brand new stand-up show to venues nationwide. He’s chatting race, family, nipples, and everything else that’s been going on in his Philly little life.
When? 12 September - 3 December 2023
Where? Nationwide
Reverend Richard Coles is the only British vicar to have had a number-one hit single and to have appeared as a contestant on 'Strictly Come Dancing' - a claim which seems unlikely to be matched any time soon. He is also a Sunday Times bestselling author, Twitter phenomenon and enormously loved broadcaster. Don't miss out on this intimate evening with a unique national treasure!
When? 22 June - 12 September 2023
Where? Nationwide
Russell Howard is back for a brand new live tour of the UK. As we reel from one crisis to the next, join Russell, ‘the uplifting Comedy King’, as he puts the world to rights in his own uniquely hilarious way.
Sarah MillicanWhen? 20 September 2023 - 1 November 2024
Where? Nationwide
When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs till she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop. In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other. Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Get your tickets and laugh along with her!
Simon BrodkinWhen? 14 September - 24 November 2023
Where? Nationwide
With the news announcing right after his sold-out, critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, Simon Brodkin is back with an outrageous new stand-up show! In ‘Screwed Up’ Simon rips into celebrity culture, social media, the police, Putin, Prince Andrew and Jesus. Nothing is off limits in this hilarious show, including his own mental health, his family, his five arrests and how he once found himself at an underground sex party.
Sophie DukerWhen? 30 September - 16 November 2023
Where? Various UK Venues
Sophie Ducker, the sexy baby from Taskmaster is all grown up. Back in 2019 she was a Babybel - round, sweet, pure. Now she's vintage cheddar - extra mature and hiding in your fridge. As seen on 'Live At The Apollo' and literally everywhere else. Hag is her new stand-up show. Grab your tickets now, this won't be one to miss.
Spitting Image The MusicalWhen? Booking Until 26 August 2023
Where? Phoenix Theatre, London
In 'Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical', marvel at a stellar line-up of over 100 puppets of the great and the not so good, live in the (latex) flesh. Starring Greta Thunberg, Idris Elba, RuPaul, and more, and featuring, Donald Trump, Ant & Dec, Kier Starmer, Vladimir Putin, plus so many more, this is sure to be the must-see theatrical spectacular of 2023.
St Albans Comedy GardenWhen? 26 - 30 July 2023
Where? Verulamium Park, St Albans
The Comedy Garden is back in Verulamium Park for five awesome nights from stand-up’s finest this summer! This year's huge line-up will feature Off Menu's Ed Gamble, Russell Kane, the incredible Sara Pascoe, Dylan Moran, Taskmaster's Phil Wang, and many (many) more!
The Book Of MormonWhen? Booking Until 7 October 2023
Where? Prince of Wales Theatre, London
If you thought irreverent humour and the West End don't mix, you were very wrong. The Mormons are here to convert you, bursting onto the stage in 2013 and redefining how music and comedy can interact. The story follows Elders Price and Cunningham as they journey to Uganda. In among the topics of AIDS and famine, the missionaries ultimately question religion.
The Crown JewelsWhen? Booking Until 16 September 2023
Where? Garrick Theatre, London
The Crown Jewels is a riotous new comedy based on the most unbelievable royal caper in British history. With an exceptionally star-studded cast including Al Murray, Mel Giedroyc, Joe Thomas, and more, written by BAFTA award-winning creator of The Durrells and Men Behaving Badly, Simon Nye, and directed by multi-Olivier Award winner Sean Foley (Upstart Crow, The Ladykillers), it would be criminal to miss this raucous royal affair.
The Play That Goes WrongWhen? Booking Until 28 April 2024
Where? The Duchess Theatre, London
If you're looking for a hilarious, laugh-a-minute play, then look no further than The Play That Goes Wrong. Kick back and watch the show’s clumsy thespians attempt to survive until the final curtain, with hilarious consequences. This play has been described as “A joyous show that builds to a delirious climax” (Financial Times) and “A triumph of split-second timing” (Metro). This is one not to miss!
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