John Kearns: The Varnishing Days 2024

Brand new stand-up show from Edinburgh Award nominated viral sensation Josh Pugh. Josh returns following a sell-out debut UK and Ireland Tour with a show about enjoying yourself and doing your best.

As seen on Hypothetical (Dave), BBC New Comedy Awards, Head Judge (BBC), Mock The Week (BBC), The Last Leg (Channel 4), As Yet Untitled (Dave), Live at The Moth Club (Dave), Match of the Day X (BBC).

‘A stealthy, clever and heartwarming show’  THE GUARDIAN

‘A must-see stand up'  ROLLING STONE

‘Stirringly excellent'  THE LIST

@joshpughcomic | www.joshpughcomic.com

Age Guidance 14+

Basically, we keep him in a metal crate. Once everyone is settled and the house lights go down, we will let him loose on to the stage. It is our understanding that his comedy moments will DAZZLE you. His prefrontal cortex is larger than you might expect. When he’s done/empty we shove him back in the crate and you will be allowed to return to your home. How does all that sound? (As seen on Taskmaster).

Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2022


Age Guidance: 16+

Award winning writer, comedian and actor Rob Auton has written nine hit Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy/theatre/spoken-word shows on specific themes including the colour yellow in ‘The Yellow Show’, sleep in ‘The Sleep Show’ and hair in ‘The Hair Show’. In his most autonbiographical show to date ‘The Rob Auton Show’ Rob turns the pen on himself to explore the memories and feelings that create his life on a daily basis.

‘A genuine original’ (Guardian).
‘Makes laughter out of wonder. We need him’ (Scotsman).
‘Charming, eccentric and uplifting’ (Independent).
‘Brilliant’ (Stewart Lee).
‘One of my absolute favourites’ (Daniel Kitson).
‘Rob Auton is the mother freaking greatest’ (James Acaster).

TV credits include – Cold Feet, The End of the F*cking World, Miracle Workers, The Russell Howard Show, Rob Delaney’s Stand Up Central.

Winner Best Daily Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2020
Winner Dave Joke of the Fringe 2013
Winner Three Weeks Editor’s Choice Awards 2017

Bilal Zafar, nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe and winner of New Act of the Year 2016, is back with a brand-new show about how his usually stress-free house share took a turn and his housemate tried to get him arrested five times.
He has appeared on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Radio 4 and built up his own online audience on Twitch as he plays an unhinged football manager in an ongoing improvised series.

'A natural storyteller with a very likeable stage presence' ***** (Shortcom.co.uk)

'Endearing, relaxed and naturally funny… hilarious' **** (EdFestMag.com)

“One of the UK’s pre-eminent pun merchants…the quickest quipster in showbusiness.” - Evening Standard

As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ MARK SIMMONS brings his brand-new show on the road.

Mark recently joined Dara O’Brian and Hugh Dennis on BBC2’s Mock The Week as a semi-regular on the show and now brings you his hotly-anticipated show Quip Off The Mark. He’s also been appearing on BT Sport’s DIY pundit and The Rugby’s On.

Mark has also appeared in other TV shows such as ITV’s Out There, BBC Radio 4Extra Stands Up, a Channel 4 pilot starring alongside Bridget Christie, as well as BBC3’s One For The Road.
Mark also hosted News-ish and Film-ish on Fubar Radio alongside co-host Seann Walsh. And now is enjoying further success with his solo podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, where he invites a fellow comic, such as Gary Delaney and Milton Jones to discuss jokes that they’ve written but simply just haven’t worked.

This isn’t your average one-liner show as there is a running theme throughout. This year Mark’s parents have sold the house he grew up in and he has to collect his box of stuff from the loft. Come discover what’s in the box in this top-level one-liner show structured in a way you’ve never seen before.

“Master of one-liners…his (show) consist(s) of literally one liner after one liner, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath before another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment.”  One4Review ★★★★★

“Absolutely hilarious.”  The Scotsman ★★★★

“A lot of excellent funny one-liners.”   Bruce Dessau

“A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing.”   Chortle ★★★★

RUNNER UP DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022

DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2019 (& 2017)

Nominee Amused Moose: Best Show 2017

In 2021 Richard Herring went to his GP to find out why his right ball seemed to be growing bigger. It turned out that he had testicular cancer and one month later he was lying in hospital waiting to have his murderous gonad removed. Would he survive? (No spoilers!).

For a comedian who had done a whole show on male genitalia (Talking Cock) and written a book about toxic masculinity (The Problem With Men) this felt like some cruel trick of fate.

In his much-anticipated return to stand-up after six years, Richard talks bollocks and answers the question on everyone's lips: Is a severed gonad in a jar a fitting prize to bring in for Taskmaster?


Age 14+

Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Nailing It, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly. You’ll pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge of it.

"Vital and incredulously angry. Hilarious.”  The Scotsman

“Blissfully funny”  Guardian

“One hour of stonking stand-up and another of stomping hoedown mayhem. That’s two top gigs in one”  **** The Mail On Sunday (Event)


Age Guidance 14+

Lewis Jones knew he didn’t have to do well at school because one day, he was going to be famous. He didn’t have to worry about education because he was going to be on everyone’s telly when he was older.

He thought he’d had the perfect start in life, after all, he was born in a castle. Well, he thought he had until he learned the truth in 1975! More of the childhood lies to follow……..

Basically, Lewis Jones, AKA “Big Lou”, was a nobody who thought one day he’d be a somebody but it never happened. Then, after a 15 year career in Hotel Catering he landed possibly the best job in the world. In 1998 he began working in the world of Private Aviation and overnight, well over the next 15 years, Lewis was thrown into a world of Hollywood Superstars, Elite Sports Stars, Rock Stars, Politicians, Multi Millionaires & Billionaires

This show tells the story of how a Nobody who thought one day he’d be a Somebody, ended up meeting almost EVERYBODY.

(This show was previously scheduled to appear in The Aldridge Studio but has been moved to The Quays Theatre.)

Olivier Award winners – Best Entertainment and Family Show 2016

Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and now heading to The Lowry!

With fourteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious blend of comedy, musical theatre and spontaneity.

A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning show as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all dancing productions with hilarious results. These incredible performers are guaranteed to impress as they create shows packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies – and it's all made up on the spot!

So whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital or Sondheim in the Sahara, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!

★★★★★ ‘So polished, it defies belief.’ Daily Telegraph

★★★★★ ‘If this is what improv can do, you wonder why anyone bothers writing anything down.’ The Times

★★★★★ ‘Achingly funny… Worth seeing again and again.’ Time Out (Critic's Choice)

www.showstopperthemusical.com

Running time – 90 mins plus interval Age guidance 12+

After a complete sell-out first run in 2023, Ruby Wax's rawest, darkest, funniest and most compelling stage show yet announces brand new dates for 2024, thanks to enormous demand.

“The original idea behind this show was based on the extreme journeys that I wanted to take in order to find an antidote to living a frazzled life. Along the way I wanted to find meaning, peace, happiness – the stuff we’re all chasing. However, after some transcendent experiences, I ended up in a mental institution.
Obviously, I didn’t find what I was looking for.”

‘I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was’ is Ruby’s first tour show in four years following her critically acclaimed, sell-out tour, ‘How To Be Human’.

Age Guidance 14+

Single, 40 and living back with his Mum. Eddie has a history of failed relationships. He has done it all, he has dated thatcher loving Tories, evil math teachers from Dudley, ginger spiritualists and even slept with someone dressed as a Crab in the Travelodge hotel in Bolton.

Never dealing well with break ups he once wrote his exes cat Margaret a letter during lockdown. Seeking validation in all the wrong men this scouse comic unravels his past to explain his toxic behaviour. Eddie brings you the Sell Out show SINGLE.

If you are a red flag and six foot book now!

Brendan Murphy’s Worldwide Comedy Award Winner
Presented by James Seabright

One barista, seventy minutes, ten seasons. The entire 236 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, FRIENDS, retold through the eyes of Gunther, Central Perk’s very own ‘seventh Friend’.

Settle down in Gunther’s café to hear the true insider story of what happened to Ross, Rachel, Phoebe, Chandler, Monica and Joey from the FRIENDS character who kept them caffeinated through all the highs, lows, love affairs and failed auditions along the way!

This award-winning show was created by acclaimed comic actor Brendan Murphy who also created and performs the multi-award-winning Buffy Revamped and is co-creator of ARIA award-nominated satirical podcast NonCensored with Rosie Holt.

FRIEND will be performed by Joseph Maudsley who recently performed all over the world with the Olivier award-nominated show Potted Potter, including in Las Vegas where the show won Best New Show in The Best of Las Vegas Awards. He debuted in FRIEND at Edinburgh Fringe in 2023 receiving critical acclaim and delighting audiences.

“A must-see for old and new fans of FRIENDS” `★★★★ Adelaide Advertiser

“Both a commentary and a greatest hits... For a reduced Shakespeare style telling of the Friends saga, this can’t be beaten” ★★★★ Reviewshub.com

“Out of five stars, it should be seven… seven… SEVEN.” ★★★★★ Broadway World

“Joseph Maudsley is a master of subtle and effective humour” ★★★★ Theatre Weekly

Phil McIntyre Live Ltd by arrangement with Corrie McGuire Management presents

Myra DuBois: Be Well

With her passion for compassion and flair for giving care, the “bust a gut funny” (Graham Norton) Myra DuBois calls out to the disadvantaged, downtrodden and tyrannised of the world with her manifesto for mental health: AdMyrism! But are you ready to receive the call?

Fresh from a barnstorming UK tour in 2023, where she left audiences in physical pain from laughter with her ‘take no prisoners’ brand of rapid-fire comedy; the “acid-tongued, funny to the bone” (Time Out), Myra DuBois is back, to lay her healing hands on the masses in this: her wellness sermon.

As seen on Britain’s Got Talent (ITV), The John Bishop Show (BBC1), Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (Five), Pointless Celebrities (BBC), Queens For The Night (ITV), and the major motion picture Everyone’s Talking About Jamie (Amazon Prime).

“Myra DuBois is a COMIC GENIUS, if you don’t believe me... ask HER!” Bianca Del Rio

“Hilarious” Boy George

“Hilarious… comic timing that never misses a beat” Edinburgh Festival Magazine

“Incredibly quick-witted comedy” The Scotsman

“Raucous” New York Times

Instagram: @myradubois
Twitter: @myradubois
Facebook: www.facebook.com/myradubois

Join Jason as he steps back on stage to try out brand new material

ahead of his UK & Ireland Arena Tour.

Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.

‘Big Night of Musicals’ (ITV1), ‘New Year’s Eve Show’ (ITV1), Waterloo Road (BBC One) ‘Starstruck’ (ITV1), ‘First & Last’ (BBC One), ‘The Masked Singer’ (ITV1), ‘What Would Your Kid Do?’ (ITV1), ‘Olivier Awards’ (ITV1), ‘Scarborough’ (BBC One), ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ (Channel 4), ‘The Nightly Show’ (ITV1), ‘Sunday Night at the Palladium’ (ITV1), ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC One), ‘Have I Got News For You’, (BBC One), QI (BBC Two) and ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ (ITV1) have all helped establish Jason as a nationally known comic.

“Effortlessly entertaining” **** Evening Standard

“He's blessed with the sort of laid-back charm and sharp turn

of phrase you can't manufacture” **** Daily Telegraph

“Engaging and Witty” The Sunday Times

"Manford, in short, is a total pro." The Times

“Manford successfully straddles the line between contemporary stand-up and

old-school mainstream entertainment.” The Guardian

"…you'll doubtless love this show" Manchester Evening News

Presented by So Comedy & Broken Robot Productions by arrangement with Mirador Talent Management.

Join Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard and their full live band for a 5-star night of killer vocals, snappy comedy, put downs and pick me ups. Get ready for an evening of scandalous behaviour, lots of laughs, and an honest insight into what life's really like as a Z-list 'celeb' as the host of BBC3’s ‘The After Shave’ take to the road in this brand-new international tour for 2024.

In addition to a sell-out debut UK tour and critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe residency, the last 12 months have also saw Danny take to the stage alongside Graham Norton at London’s O2 Arena, plus multiple TV appearances including The Weakest Link, The Traitors Uncloaked and Hollyoaks.

‘It is clear that Danny Beard is a national treasure… one of the best shows of the year.’ ***** Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

‘A powerful and beautiful show… was like a wonderful party I didn’t want to end’ **** Entertainment Now

‘A charismatic force of nature… you are in for a treat’ **** Culture Fix

Literature! Literature! Literature! It might not rhyme with anything but it’s still very important. Having already saved everything else, Garry Starr is back and this time he’s hell-bent on saving books from extinction by performing every Penguin Classic novel ever written. In an hour. Mostly naked (but with flippers).

Following sell-out seasons for his previous shows in London, Edinburgh, Melbourne and Adelaide, your favourite multi-award-winning idiot returns with another anarchic masterclass. Comic wunderkind Starr takes us on a literary adventure through the world’s most iconic works of fiction. From The Little Prince to Moby Dick and everything in between, nothing is safe from being lampooned with the utmost nincompoopery.

Directed by Cal McCrystal and Georgia Murphy

“This simple, stupid and totally idiotic show may be exactly the medicine we all need.”
- Beyond the Joke ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“From clownish chaos to feats of comic genius”
- The Guardian ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“His tremendous warmth and respect for his audience balance out a childlike urge to create absolute chaos”
- The Stage ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Unapologetically entertaining”
- The Standard ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Uproariously funny… a superb, accessible clown”
- The Scotsman ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“An adrenaline rush of absolute irreverence”
- British Theatre Guide ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“It’s playful, purposeful and very silly, both tightly planned yet allowed to freewheel – and with a clever wit concealed behind the stupidity”
- Chortle ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

"Starr’s rambunctious antics belie how intelligent and tightly structured this exhilarating hour of side-splittingly funny physical comedy is"
- Sydney Morning Herald ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“From now on, any one-man comedy show I watch will be measured against the Garry Starr bar, and believe me that bar is now incredibly high”
- New Zealand Herald ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide Ltd

Social media sensation Christopher tells of his life, as a ‘boy who’s a bit girly really’.

From unhealthy obsessions with pop princesses, falling in line behind the School Classroom Queen Bees, and gaining life lessons from the cast of ‘Bad Girls’ why wouldn’t everyone strive to be girlier?

Men might be from Mars, but girls are from Venus, and, according to Christopher, life’s way more fun over there.

Christopher’s sketches featuring ’Background Singers’, ‘Your Cat’ and ’The Millennial’ have over 12 million likes, 50million views and spawned collaborations with Kylie, Shania Twain and JoJo.

Age Guidance: 18+

Andrew is finally living the life he always thought he would after moving to Belfast and he's taking his hilarious tales of woe and ineptitude on tour across the UK and Ireland this Autumn. He's stopped people-pleasing, overthinking things and (let's be honest lads) it’s been a complete disaster... just what he’s used to! He's tackling the big things in life from getting ill with no insurance abroad, roadside assistance cover fails and trying to get his girlfriend to change her nationality. Strap in, this show promises to be his biggest and best yet.

Andrew takes this show on the road after a sell-out tour in 2022/23. Over 30 million online views for his stand-up clips and his hilarious scrapes from his hit podcast 'Cork in the North'. As seen on Comedy Central Live, Secrets of the Comedy Circuit (UTV), Blame Game (BBC1 NI), Russell Howard’s Good News, and HOST of Q Radio’s Breakfast Show.

‘Utterly Brilliant’ **** ( Timeout).

‘Charming, hilarious with some really powerful thinking underneath’ **** Edinburgh Festival Mag

Sarah Keyworth is back with a brand new, joyous show about family, acceptance and a pair of big (well, not super big) losses. This show has recently become the Winner of the Most Outstanding Show at The Melbourne Comedy Festival 2024.


As seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Mock the Week (BBC Two) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4)


'Achingly funny’- The Herald ★★★★★

‘Gales of laughter’ - The Guardian ★★★★

'Utterly engaging' The Telegraph ★★★★

‘For those who worry that we are going to hell in a handcart, Parsons will at least make you enjoy the ride’ - The i.

As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo & Mock The Week.

‘Hysterical’ - The Mirror
‘Very funny’ - The Times
 ‘Punchline King’ - The Guardian

‘Laugh Out Loud Funny’ - Sunday Telegraph

★★★★★ - The List

★★★★★ - The Scotsman

★★★★★ - The Herald

‘Surprisingly ripped’ - Rob Beckett

Proudly Presented by Phil McIntyre Live Ltd.

Jokes, rants, politics, play and the occasional sing song.

If you don’t know what he does ask your parents.

In his time he has won awards (current total is now officially ‘fuckloads’), forced a politician to resign, changed laws on tax and protest, become Guinness Book of Records world record holder for number of protests in 24 hours, taken the police to court 3 times and won, walked the length of the Israeli Wall in the West Bank and generally mucked about trying to have fun and fuck the right people off.

This show is more of the above.

Age Guidance: Age 16+

“You’ll leave recommitted to the fight against this appalling authoritarian government, to keep that tradition alive.” Guardian 2021

Online sensations and stars of hit podcast Sports Horn, The Exploding Heads, bring their characters to life on stage for the first time in their debut national tour coming to you this autumn!

Former professional footballer turned current pundit Ian Fiveankles thinks he’s doing “an evening with” but Colin from Portsmouth has other ideas. He’s loud, he’s angry and he’s more confused than ever. Poor Anthony doesn’t stand a chance.

‘Ridiculously funny. Utterly joyous. The saviours of phone in radio.’ – James O’Brien

‘Ball-achingly funny - top, top, top, top top, top show!’ – Richard Herring

‘Consistently the funniest people on the whole internet’ – Marcus Brigstocke

Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour in 2019, which marked his return to live comedy after a fifteen year hiatus, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show – Authentic Stupidity.

Ben says ’Since my last live tour a whole new existential threat has emerged to threaten humanity! Apparently Artificial Intelligence is going to destroy us all! Well I reckon our real problem isn’t Artificial Intelligence it’s good old fashioned Authentic Stupidity! Forget AI! It’s AS we need to be worrying about!'

Ben Elton first exploded into the national consciousness back in the 1980’s hosting Channel 4’s ground breaking Saturday Live and he's been setting the standard for gag filled, taboo busting, tonsil rattling, mind expanding stand-up comedy ever since!


Age Guidance 14+

BAFTA nominee and star of Taskmaster Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her roller coaster world. With off-beat stories, unusual anecdotes, and bizarre journeys through modern day womanhood, life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine.

Lucy Beaumont is co-host of chart-topping podcast Perfect Brains with Sam Campbell, creator and star of award-winning Meet the Richardsons (Dave), as seen on The Wheel (BBC One), Have I Got News For You (BBC One), Celebrity Bake Off (C4), Would I Lie to You (BBC) and The Last Leg (C4).

“Beaumont brings a freshness and an original flourish to each yarn… she has such a laser-guided eye for comic detail” ★★★★ Bruce Dessau, The Evening Standard

' A Masterclass' ★★★★★ THE SCOTSMAN

' Jaw-dropping' CHORTLE

Completing the Trilogy begun with Genius 2.0 and The Work of the Devil, Have We Met?  finds Simon standing, like Ulysses in Tennyson’s famous verse, gazing out over the moaning deep and the twinkling rocks and wondering whether to seek a newer world? To smite the sounding furrows? To strive, to seek, and to find? Or whether in fact, to put the kettle on, crack open the Hobnobs and simply yield?

Drawing on Joyce, Proust and the career of Philip Schofield to make sense of his own tangled past and possible future, Evans skilfully weaves comedy, pathos and narrowly averted cancellation into an unforgettable two hours of unique entertainment.

“A typically amazing show... Masterful really. There's no one quite like him.” Dan Jackson, @Northumbriana.

“An incredibly heartfelt and, of course, bloody funny evening.”  Duncan Wainscott, @folkyvale.

“Still ruminating on an incredible night of storytelling/ comedy with Simon Evans last night - real genius in the elegiac tales woven perfectly through the sharp humour.” Mike Rea, @IdeaPharma

“We saw you last night at Tiverton. A 100-mile round trip and worth every foot of it. What an amazing show. Humour and pathos. A rare and beautiful thing. We absolutely loved it...”  Chas Newport, @chas_newport

Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide

Newly married, Schalk feels older, wiser and much more mature (possibly), but all he wants is to stay "hip with the youth". Can he do it? Can he Keep Up?

As seen on Netflix and Comedy Central and fresh from supporting Trevor Noah on his arena tour.

'Fast-rising talent' (Guardian).

'Definitely one to watch' (Evening Standard).

'His joke telling is superb... pure and simple stand up, expertly performed' (Chortle.co.uk).

Age rating 15+

TOTAL SELL OUT RUN Edinburgh Festival 2022

Top 40 best reviewed shows Edinburgh Festival 2022

***** Chortle ‘a rip snortingly funny hour’ (2022)
***** Entertainment Now (2022)
***** Deadline News (2022)
***** Voice Magazine (2022)
***** The Reviews Hub (2022)

Everyone’s favourite 1930’s throwback greetings and compliments aficionado Troy Hawke returns to theatres nationwide with his brand new show.

A journey which started with a non-consensual customer service shift outside TK MAXX in Macclesfield has lead him around the world and directly into the orbit of the world’s biggest sporting figures. He’s confused Premiership footballers, been threatened by heavyweight boxers and improved the vocabulary of Formula 1 legends.

In this show Troy examines his unlikely genesis and explores exactly why a well-dressed man simply being nice to people has caused such a kerfuffle ‘…genius character comedy’ (The Wee Review)

Age Guidance: 14+

Fresh from Live At The Apollo, A League Of Their Own and Have I Got News For You, Maisie Adam is heading back out on tour with a brand new show.

She’s five years into her job as a comedian now, so she’s due an appraisal. Join her for the ultimate performance review, where you’ll either see just why she was awarded Best New Act and nominated Best Newcomer…or, you’ll see someone who’s ready for “organisational restructure”.

See you at the appraisal, she looks forward to seeing you, kindest regards!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Daily Express

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The Guardian

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Chortle

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The List

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘The hair is fun, her live performance is way funnier’ Evening Standard

Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide Ltd in association with PBJ Management
Age Guidance: 15+

Pierre Novellie is known for his award-winning comedy/observations which you might have enjoyed on The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio, the hit podcast BudPod with Phil Wang, World’s Most Dangerous Roads and The Now Show on Radio 4.

He can’t stress enough that he thinks these thoughts are normal and reasonable – it’s you people that don’t make sense. He is the normal one, definitely, but that does raise an important question:

Why are you laughing?

“pulls huge big laughs… you’ll still be laughing about it as you walk away” ★★★★★ Scotsman

“One of the most masterful displays of pure stand-up I’ve seen this year… he’s one of the best we’ve got” ★★★★ Chortle

'Hilarious' ★★★★ Times


Age Guidance 4+


Twitter: https://twitter.com/pierrenovellie

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pierrenovellie/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClAJqRadJG4cX0v--kGQS3g

There’s no show like a Jason Byrne No Show. No Show is a show with no comedy safety net. By the end of No Show you’ll have experienced a once in a lifetime show or No Show. Jason, along with the audience, will begin No Show with no show whatsoever.

Witness Jason use his infamous audience interactions with a sprinkle of props, both on and off the stage, to create No Show! Your ‘Full on, double-up, gasping-for-oxygen hilarious’ (Chortle.co.uk) No Show will never be repeated.

It’s the post-apocalyptic world. There’s only one contraceptive pill left. Do you give it to your 19-year-old daughter or keep it for yourself? Is it better to be a 40-year-old grandmother or a 40-year-old new Mum. These are the dilemmas facing Emma Doran aged 39 and 7/8’s, even though the most obvious outcome is neither. If turning 40 is the start of something new, what is it the end of? ... ah here, where’s me vape?

Emma Doran is one of the most exciting stand-ups to emerge from these shores in years. She’s crammed so much into the last 20 years of her life that she is now officially the voice of 3 generations.

“You’d be Mad to Miss Her” - Evening Standard.

“Pleasing Streak of Wickedness” - The Guardian.

After selling out 110 dates across the UK and Europe, Simon Brodkin, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings his outrageous stand-up show to The Lowry, Salford.

In ‘Screwed Up’ Simon rips into celebrity culture, social media, the police, Putin, Prince Andrew and God! Nothing is off limits in this critically acclaimed show, including his own mental health, his family, his five arrests and how he once found himself at an underground sex party.

“No show has made me laugh more " ★★★★ The Times

“Screwed Up is a full-on rat-a-tat gag fest" ★★★★ The Mail on Sunday

Age Guidance 14+

Following a sell-out UK and Ireland Spring tour, and after announcing a third run in London’s West End at The Gielgud Theatre, comic legend Frank Skinner adds extra tour dates in Autumn 2024 for his critically acclaimed new stand-up show, ‘30 Years of Dirt’.

WHAT THE CRITCS ARE SAYING ABOUT ‘30 YEARS OF DIRT’  

“a supernatural sureness of touch...just plain funny in a way that few other comics can touch... supremely fast-witted in his interactions with the crowd…exquisitely vivid in some of his turns of phrase: you can sense Skinner the poetry lover in lines”    Dominic Maxwell, The Times  

“he’s still got it… a comedy master… a masterclass in crowd work, with Skinner getting spontaneous laughs off every interaction…exquisite one-liners”    Steve Bennett, Chortle    

“Skinner is never less than beadily alert…you come away happy that after 30 years Frank’s still dishing his dirt, and happier still that he can dish plenty more besides.”   Brian Logan, The Guardian   

“immaculately constructed…Skinner’s crowdwork is as sharp as ever…he can spool out a yarn every bit as entertainingly as prime-era Billy Connolly.”   Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard

7:30pm – Support – 20 mins
7:50pm – Interval – 20 mins
8:10pm – Frank Skinner – 70/75 mins
9:25pm/9:25pm – Show End

Age Guidance 14+

Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide

About to enter her 30s, Campbell has recently made some huge life changes. She got a dog, she stopped replying to internet trolls, she tried non-monogamy, and then very soon after celibacy. Grace has been on a journey to find out who she wants to be as a grown up.

In her brand new show the unwaveringly honest comedian will ask big questions about the world, her vagina, and her obsession with making her dog her entire brand… 

Bound to be fiery, unhinged, but also, a more mature Campbell, which no one has ever seen before.

As seen on BBC, Channel 4, Comedy Central & Dave.

"Destined to become famous just about everywhere” Chortle ★★★★1/2

"No holds barred" ★★★★ Metro

“Hysterically hilarious woman who doesn’t take herself too seriously" Entertainment Now ★★★★★

Age rating 16+

The award-winning, viral sensation is hitting the road with a brand-new tour bringing together her sell out fringe 2023 hit and it’s much anticipated 2024 follow up. As the year 2000 approached Sooz was about to turn 15 and the PlayStation 2 was about to launch...it was a new beginning for the world. But with the Millennium Bug was the world also about to end!?
 
Now, almost a quarter of a century later, things feel eerily similar… Sooz is looking at class through the lens of doing her GCSEs in 2000 at a state comp…while knowing all about dressage. Politics, horses, EastEnders and the Millennium Bug. A show for anyone who remembers the year 2000 or had big dreams as a kid.

‘Kempner has funny bones’  **** The Scotsman

‘Brilliant’  LA Times

‘An unforgettable show… hits the nail on the head at every turn.’  **** Entertainment Now

Presented by Little Wander in association with Sophie Chapman Talent

As featured on BBC Two’s Mock The Week and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Robin Morgan is back on the road with a hilarious brand new show, The Spark - his biggest tour to date.

His previous shows have dealt with a proposal, marriage, kids and a vasectomy. So what’s next on the list? Divorce? No, not divorce. It’s about how to keep the spark alive. Not just in a marriage, but also in yourself?

Robin’s been a busy bee since the last tour: he created and hosts the topical comedy panel show What Just Happened? for BBC Radio Wales; he’s supported Adam Kay and Sophie McCartney on their nationwide tours, and has written for shows such as Have I Got News For You, The Weakest Link and Bake Off: The Professionals.

He's also become somewhat of a favourite on The News Quiz (BBC Radio 4), in an episode so popular that even the government complained about it.

Robin’s shows have always been about others. Now it’s time to focus on himself.


‘Bloody funny, well-written, hard-working stand-up from a massively likeable performer who must surely be on the verge of nationwide fame.’ Chortle

‘An hour of belly-hurting chortles.’ ★★★★★ Mumble Comedy


Photo credit: Michelle Huggleston

Age guidance: 14+

TIME-OUT 10 OF THE BEST COMEDY SHOWS AT THE FRINGE 2023
EVENING STANDARD 12 RISING STAR COMEDIANS OF THE FRINGE

Hot off the back of a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run Tatty Macleod is bringing her certain je ne sais quoi to the stage with her debut hour of comedy: FUGUE

Building on her hugely popular English vs French online sketches she asks the important questions like; Is he a f*ckboi or is he just French? Do I have a drinking problem or am I just English? This is a stand-up show about belonging, finding your tribe, or not, and how to be ok with that.

★★★★.5
Phoenix Remix

★★★★
Time Out

★★★★
Fest

★★★★
Theatre Weekly

★★★★
Funny Women

Should resonate with anyone who has ever questioned the legitimacy of calling a place home’  Time Out

‘Compelling’  Guardian

‘Laughs throughout’  Edinburgh Festival Magazine

‘Delightful hour of Comedy’  The List

Instagram: @tatty_macleod
Twitter: @TattyMacleod
TikTok: @Tatty.macleod

Age 16+

Described as ‘the funniest dad on Instagram’, stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life, like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham documentary, and the excruciating experience of trying to do a jigsaw with your kid.

Now he’s bringing his brand new stand up show to the stage. It won’t just be about parenting though, because he has done loads this year. He’s bought a new hoover, watched some more stuff on Netflix… loads.

Between #makingmemories with his kids, George has also appeared on The Stand Up Sketch Show and Comedy Central Live, written a best selling book (Don’t Panic! All the stuff the expectant dad needs to know) and has supported Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Allen, Russell Kane and Josh Widdicombe on their national tours.

So, activate the parents’ whatsapp groups, dump the kids with whoever is willing to have them, and join George for a brilliant night out.

Star of ‘The Office’ (Australia), Felicity Ward returns for her first national tour in six years.

In a two hour laugh out loud extravaganza, Felicity Ward talks about something that no one has ever done before - she had a baby.

The show is about pregnancy, and not getting pregnant, and birth, and post-natal depression, and motherhood, and identity, and sexuality, and the disintegration of how things were, and missing home, and quorn, and transition lenses, and fingering. All the big things. All of them.

As seen on Wakefield, BBC’s Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Stand Up Sketch Show and direct from her very own Amazon Prime stand-up comedy special. As heard on The Guilty Feminist, The News Quiz and The Now Show.

Best Comedy Nominee – Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2018
Best International Show – New Zealand Comedy Festival, 2016
Best Show Nominee – Melbourne International Comedy Festival, 2012

“The strongest single hour of solid jokes… that’s basically all this show is: gag after gag after gag, in a rolling, ballsy, crazy show that draws near-standing ovations.”
★★★★★ Times

“A gloriously entertaining stand-up at the top of their game”
★★★★ Evening Standard

"On stage Ward is the life and soul of the party, energising the audience and bouncing back off them, too”
Chortle

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Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in 'A Christmas Carol'

Arthur delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A Christmas Carol.

Due to public pressure, Count Arthur Strong extends his fond farewell to you, for a ‘once in a lifetime’ limited run. As he takes on, one of the literary greats, the famous Charles Dickens, and then goes on to present his one-man interpretation of A Christmas Carol. ‘If you miss it, you weren’t there!’

‘Pure genius and pure tribute to the golden age of vaudeville’ Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard

'At every turn, his performance gives us something to marvel at' Brian Logan, The Guardian

You know when you're trying to wee on a night out, and you're interrupted by a random girl who insists on telling you all her secrets even though you've never met? Imagine that, but she has a microphone.

After two critically acclaimed sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and a sold-out Soho Theatre run, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show 2023 nominee Ania Magliano is back on tour.

‘Consistently amusing and deceptively daring' (**** Times' Top 4 Best Comedy Shows 2023).
***** (Telegraph)
**** (Guardian, Evening Standard, Time Out).

Writer for Amelia Dimoldenberg.

Ania’s choices on Off Menu are widely regarded as the worst of all time.

In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show.

From drama school, (mostly drinking cider and eating sausage rolls), sleeping with men who looked like they lived under a carpet, punk poetry, anorexia, bedsit misery, waitressing and not really having a clue about anything, to being the first woman to win the Perrier Award, becoming a mother, author, grumpy old woman, podcaster and nana!

Still gigging to sell-out crowds forty years later, Jenny invites you to look back at what she can remember before she forgets everything. Warning, punk poetry, animal impressions and baritone nursery rhyme singing may feature.

‘Ruthlessly funny’ The Times

Pre-order Jenny’s memoir HERE

Russell Hicks heads out on his first tour, but not his first rodeo. (Warning: This is a stand up show. NOT a rodeo.) Russell Hicks is here to stay and he really is happy to be here. So, why don’t British People believe him?

Hot off the back of a starring role in an Amazon Prime show that nobody watched, and was cancelled immediately, American Stand Up comedian Russell Hicks, lives in the UK where he allegedly performs stand-up comedy. Naturally, his parents still think he makes his money through some kind of illegal activity, so buy some tickets and help prove his legitimacy!

You may have heard Russell as the voice of Sky Comedy, seen him entertain studio audiences at ‘Have I Got News for You’ or caught him opening for the likes of Al Murray or ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ winner Axel Blake. He’s performed up and down this country, picking up three Leicester Festival nominations along the way. He’s even been officially declared a Global Talent by Arts Council England.

Known for his improvised performances, Russell Hicks has amassed millions of views online, and gained a devoted following of fans who’ve come to know that no two shows will be the same. Considered one of the best improvisers in the country, Russell has appeared on some of the UK’s biggest networks. He has starred in several episodes of ITV’s ‘Stand Up Sketch Show,’ and won the Channel 4 competition series ‘Captive Audience’ with his fully improvised comedy, and starred in Prime Video series ‘Lovestruck High’ narrated by Lindsay Lohan as the loveable Texan Coach Hughes.

Age Guidance: 16+

Please note this show is scheduled for 2025.

Proudly Presented by Live Nation in association with UTA & Ebdon Management

New stand-up show from award-winning comedian Jacob Hawley. Politics for idiots, feminism for lads, love stories for louts and self-care for those who don’t care. As seen on The Russell Howard Hour (Sky1), Ladhood (BBC3), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Secrets of the Comedy Circuit (ITVX). Over 4 million views online.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Intelligent & important, his self-aware set sees him explore themes of class and identity in the modern world expertly.”  Sunday Post

⭐⭐⭐⭐  “A down-to-earth talent who's got it in spades."  The List

“An impeccable hour of man and mic stand up.”  The British Comedy Guide


Age 16+

www.jacobhawley.co.uk | X: @hawleyjacob | Instagram: @jacobhawley

Presented by John Mackay & Sally Homer, in association with Debi Allen/Curtis Brown

In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of North America who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee's unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up?

Stewart Lee ("The world's greatest living stand-up comedian" The Times), is in danger of being left behind. He's approaching sixty with debilitating health conditions, his TV profile has diminished, and his once BAFTA award-winning style of stand-up seems obsolete. But can Lee unleash his inner Man-Wulf to position himself alongside comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais and Jordan Peterson at the forefront of side-splitting stadium-stuffing shit-posting?

Age Guidance: 14+

Tom’s funny and today’s funny don’t always see eye to eye, but that’s cool; it’s not Tom’s way to follow the herd. He much prefers to take the path less travelled (some smart guy once said that).

Join this independent spirit and irrepressible force of nature, as he airdrops his ingenious and unflinching comedy into an ever-changing minefield.

It’s a risky business navigating the tightrope of today’s times but Tom’s approaching it with his usual gusto. Without risk there is no reward.

“ENDLESSLY FUNNY. SLICK, INTELLIGENT, SPARKLING CHARM”  Independent

“EVERY INCH A STAR”  Daily Record

“DEBAUCHED TRUTH TELLER” Guardian Guide

“UNMISSABLE”  Edinburgh Evening News

“NATURAL FLAIR FOR STORYTELLING AND A VILLANOUS SENSE OF HUMOUR. MASTER OF HARDCORE COMEDY”  The List

www.tomstade.com

Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and ‘the 42nd best reason to love Britain’ (The Telegraph) JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!) In RAISE THE OOF John celebrates 40 years in showbiz. Yes, it was 1985 when he met TV’s Clarinet Man - next door neighbour Ken Worthington who came last on New Faces in 73 (Tony Hatch crucified him!)

“When I met Ken he was eating a CurlyWurly” recalls John, “although initially I thought it was a packet of sparklers, so I gave him a wide berth”, and the rest, as they say, is hysterical!

“ Actually, I feel rather calm” muses John, “although after forty years and still no chart success, perhaps I should be slightly anxious. My wife Mary says I should get a proper job, but there's not time - I'm about to retire! Besides, Comet - where I used to demonstrate audio equipment - no longer exists. As for the sweet factory in the Rotherham area where I worked as a security guard in the 1980's - that’s now an Axe Throwing Centre. Oof!"

But I'm still posting off my songs (on cassette tape with Dolby so it's not too hissy) to cutting edge pop acts like Chris Rea and the Lighthouse Family, plus I'm still being booked for nostalgic singalongs at the local hospice (for petrol money only) so we have every reason to celebrate my long and illustrious career. Do come along and join me in punching the air, and helping - in an orderly and controlled fashion - to RAISE THE OOF!

"His stand up is second to none, his timing is impeccable, and you can practically warm your hands on his good nature" - The Guardian

“The Cole Porter of the antimacassar set” - The Times

“A Ludicrously compelling night out”  - Evening Standard

“Sublime character comedy “ - The Guardian

“Totally unmissable” - NME

After two consecutive critically acclaimed shows, rising star Chloe Petts is back on the road with a brand-new hour… and this time she’s getting personal. Between her newly found trolls, oldly found school bullies, and an excellent relationship with her food tech teacher, Chloe brings her trademark laddishness to tell you who she really is, all while her Head Girl badge glistens upon her chest.

Star of Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda (Netflix), host of Toilet Humour (BBC Radio 4), has had her own regular segment on Sky Sports News, and has also been seen and heard on Have I got News for You (BBC), MOTDx (BBC), The Frank Skinner Show (Absolute Radio), Jonathan Ross’s Comedy Club (ITV), The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2), and Richard Osman's House of Games (BBC).

“Petts is clearly a rising star whose name will soon be in lights.” ★★★★
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard

“one of our most compelling young comics” ★★★★
Brian Logan, The Guardian

“hilarious… She’ll go far.” ★★★★
Dominic Maxwell, The Times

Presented by Phil McIntyre Ltd by arrangement with Blue Book Management

Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! Eshaan’s previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as “pretty sick” (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good.

Eshaan has supported some of the biggest acts in the UK, including Micky Flanagan, Jason Manford and Kae Kurd, be sure to buy tickets for this much-anticipated tour.

As seen on Sex Education (Netflix), Mock The Week (BBC), QI (BBC), Live At The Apollo (BBC), Comedy Central Live and many more. Forthcoming TV includes The Last Leg (Channel 4) and Pilgrimage (BBC). A long with being heard on award-winning podcasts Have A Word, Ninetwentynine, and Spitting Image, as well as LBC, Times Radio, and Radio 4.

‘An artfully pointed, refreshingly funny hour that suggests a big talent in the making.” ★★★★ The Times

“A fine comic entertainer, an intelligent maker of points and a wealth of fascinating facts" ★★★★ The Scotsman

“Genius stand-up comedy” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

“A story that’s likely to go far” Chortle


Age Guidance: 14+

Paddy McGuinness is a much-loved presence on British TV, from his legendary acting roles in Phoenix Nights, Max and Paddy and The Keith and Paddy Picture Show to presenting primetime TV shows such as Take Me Out and BBC's Top Gear, as well as having sold out hundreds of venues across the country on his stand-up tours. In 2021 Paddy releases his acclaimed autobiography My Lifey. Now Paddy is raring to get back to where he belongs – on stage, making people laugh, with his hotly anticipated show.

Paddy said: “It’s been eight years since my last tour and there’s lots of things to laugh about! I’m looking forward to getting back in front of a live audience, along with running the gauntlet of cancel culture, click bait and fake news!"


Age Guidance 15+


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Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. After all, everyone loves talking about the weather. Rain or shine, all will be fine. Or maybe it won’t. Who knows?! Come along. Or else.

Henning's most recent television and radio appearances include "Have I Got News For You" BBC1, "Would I Lie To You" BBC1, "Live At The Apollo" BBC2, "Guessable" Comedy Central, "Question Time" BBC1, "8 Out Of Cats Does Countdown" Channel 4, "Fighting Talk" BBC Radio 5 Live and "The Unbelievable Truth" BBC Radio 4.

"Wehn has given us an understanding of German quirks" King Charles III

“As subtle as Schumacher on Battiston” Some bloke on Twitter

"Wunderbar" The Times

"Cor blimey" The Guardian

www.henningwehn.de

The Badger Parade is back on!

Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low level disruption!

Marvel! As I offer new insights into the hot topics of the day such as the demise of the SCART lead, The Culture Wars, the differences between crab sticks and rhubarb and the origins of Tirimisu!

Guffaw with delight! As I delve into my back catalogue using my patented ‘Old Bit Randomiser’ for old favourites like ‘Interspecies Tennis’, ‘The time I went up in the Space Shuttle' and ‘When Nan got her hair caught in the knitting’ !

Cough Awkwardly! As Gary ,(my son from my first marriage) attempts to take over the business again.

Tap your Feet! As Stouffer The Cat spits a little Steflon Don!

Watch in Wonder! at the return of The Badger Parade with guest appearances from The Knitted Character and Abu Hamster

Plus one lucky audience member will get to join me in a double act!

SO GET ON BOARD THE LAUGHTER TRAIN !

Age Guidance: 9+

CULTURE WARS, THE ENVIRONMENT, BRITISH FOREIGN POLICY and SOCIAL JUSTICE: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand new show. Instead, for reasons known only to him, he doubles down on his fascination with the meaningless small things of life like Zoom protocol, what’s new in the world of radiators and the worst careers advice office in the world.

Join Jack as he guides you through his varied life and career with his customary charm and well known gift for talking absolute rubbish on any given subject.


STRICTLY 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content