Multi-award-winning super loon Tony Law returns with a new show of nonsense and absurdity. Some weird history and ghosts, and cats and dogs and wars and ducks and Britophilia.
The older man with a childish mind and a naughty streak is always entertaining and original and naturally funny but not afraid to do simple shouty silly voices. A whirlwind of surreal farm boy hardcore whimsy.
“Genius”. – The Telegraph.
5-time Chortle Award winner
Edinburgh Award nominee
Melbourne Comedians Choice Award – winner.
One of the most celebrated stars in British comedy is back with his brand new work-in-progress hour for one night only!
As seen on: Live at The Apollo (BBC Two), The Last Leg (C4), Mock the Week (BBC Two), Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Comic Relief’s Big Night In (BBC One), Live from the BBC (BBC Two), The Chris Ramsey Show (Comedy Central), Live from the Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and Sunday Times best-selling author (Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3⁄4)
★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★ The Times ★★★★ The Telegraph
Alun Cochrane has been performing somewhat observational, somewhat topical, somewhat curmudgeonly comedy for decades. He has done comedy clubs, some television, some radio, and many festivals.
Nowadays eschewing the Edinburgh fringe, Alun instead is going to record Comedy Specials for YouTube every year, until he has run out of jokes, or of life.
Come see a master of topical observational curmudgeonly comedy ascertain which jokes will one day work on tiny screens for people with even tinier attention spans.
Award-winning stand-up comedian Alun Cochrane has appeared on numerous TV shows including Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Russell Howard’s Good News, Mock The Week, Dave’s One Night Stand, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Have I Got News For You and 8 Out Of 10 Cats. He was featured as series regular ‘Sam’ in the Sky Living sitcom Trying Again, alongside Chris Addison and has appeared in Coronation Street, Boomers and Russell Howard’s Christmas film A Gert Lush Christmas.
Alun was the co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute, for which he received a 2012 Arqiva Award nomination for Best Newcomer. The show also won a Sony Award in 2011 for Best Entertainment Programme and was nominated again in 2012. He regularly features on BBC Radio 4’s The Comedy Club. Other radio credits include The Now Show, Just A Minute, Dilemma, Loose Ends, Lee Mack And Friends and Listomania. Alun wrote and starred in the Radio 4 series Alun Cochrane’s Fun House, offering listeners a room-by-room stand-up tour of his home.
‘The Greatest Performance of My Life’, a poignant exploration of comedy intertwined with the essence of life’s ups and downs. Justin’s unparalleled ability to blend side-splitting humour with touching insights offers a rare glimpse into the human condition through the lens of a comedian. This performance is more than just a series of jokes; it’s a heartfelt journey through the joys, sorrows, and hilarity of life, delivered with Justin’s characteristic charisma and warmth. Prepare to laugh, reflect, and connect deeply with every story, making this evening an unforgettable highlight in your cultural calendar.
He’s not just Young Kenny – the one with the Tiger Face from Phoenix Nights.
Justin has been seen recently on ‘Richard Osman’s House of Games’, ‘Qi’, ‘Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’, and is also a new firm favourite in Dictionary Corner on C4’s’ Countdown’.
You’ll hear him regularly on Radio 4’s ‘The News Quiz’ and as a Champion of Champions on BBC 5Live’s Fighting Talk, as well as his weekly contributions to the Warm Up on Talk Sport with Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning guessing attendances every Sunday morning.
His podcast About 30 Minutes No More than 45 has been a firm favourite with fans for over two hundred episodes and over a million downloads and He continuously tours theatres across the UK.
“The amount of first-rate comic craft that goes into his routines is worthy of admiration.” – THE GUARDIAN
Larry Dean and Brennan Reece have doubled up for an exclusive evening of brand-new comedy
Larry Dean: Some New Jokes
Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee tries some new jokes.
As seen and heard on ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Mock the Week’, ‘Michael McIntyre’s Big Show’ and ‘Shared Baggage’.
Brennan Reece – Me Me Me
Live at the Apollo. Roast Battle. Over 100 million views online. Everything was going perfectly for this cheeky Northern gobshite, until he got fired for telling a joke. A reeeeally bad one. Only joking. Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee. Joe Lycett and Micky Flanagan Tour Support.
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 ‘loads’), forced a politician to resign, changed laws on tax and protest, became the Guinness Book of Records world record holder for the 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.
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 CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT ’30 YEARS OF DIRT’
“A comedian so funny that it’s almost obscene. 30 Years of Dirt is a sparkling tour de force from a craftsman with exquisite control of his art.”
★★★★★ 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
Comedy Lounge Presents Carvery and a Comedian the hilarious Sam Harland
“The Sunday Lunch Experience”
Enjoy a delicious Sunday Roast with live entertainment.
Doors open at 12pm food served at 1pm no admission after 1pm
Join us for another edition of the ‘Big Stand-Up Night’. It’s going to be a fantastic evening hosted by the best comedians in Poland!
This is an event no Stand-Up fan should miss!
Performers include:
Kacper Ruciński
Wiolka Walaszczyk
Adam Van Bendler
Czarek Sikora
Tomek Skrzypek
Paweł Chałupka
PL
Zapraszamy na kolejną odsłonę “Big Stand-Up Night”. Wspaniały wieczór, prowadzony przez najlepszych komików w Polsce! Tego nie może przegapić żaden fan Stand-Upu!
Wystąpią:
Kacper Ruciński
Wiolka Walaszczyk
Adam Van Bendler
Czarek Sikora
Tomek Skrzypek
Paweł Chałupka
Flying into Hull from Adelaide, Australia, just for you!
Everyone put your bins out. Tonight is bin night, and the Trash Test Dummies are on duty. With side-splitting slapstick comedy, daring acrobatics, and dexterous juggling, these Dummies are off on an imaginative adventure that is anything but garbage. With ballet and balloons thrown in for good measure, this fast-paced hour of “adept unadulterated mischief” (The Times) delivers a dump truck full of hilarity!
Dummies Corp are the Australian leaders in circus-comedy, recognised globally for creations of quality that are intelligent, theatrical and inventive. Founded by Jamie Bretman, and Jack Coleman the company features a team of world-class circus artists who can trash talk with the best of them. Since 2012, they have delighted audiences in thirteen countries, including Scotland, China, Hong Kong, England, Ireland, USA and across Australia, and continue to create treasured experiences for families around the world.
Winners of the best Children’s presentation at the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2015 and 2016, and runners-up for the Children’s Choice Award Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016, the Trash Test Dummies are as full of laughs as their bins are full of surprises. This “delightfully intelligent, highly entertaining” (Herald Sun) family adventure takes the humble household wheelie bin to new heights
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons. 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. A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and it sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).
‘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.
Comedians IAN SMITH (Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show nominee, The News Quiz, The Now Show) and AMY GLEDHILL (British Comedy Awards nominee, Would I Lie To You?, Late Night Mash, The Jonathan Ross Show) take their critically-acclaimed comedy podcast NORTHERN NEWS on the road for the very first time, for a Tour of T’North.
Ian and Amy are two Northerners living in London, missing out on the juicy stories from their hometowns. Join them as they scour the local rags of the North to find the stories you didn’t know you needed to know.
Who’s tipped to win big at the World Gravy Wrestling Championships? Is there a pig in Goole that needs coaxing off a mini-roundabout with crisps? Amy and Ian get the scoop on the hottest, creepiest, and downright peculiar news stories from the North.
Chortle Awards 2024: Best Podcast Nominee
Praise for Northern News
‘Hilarious’ Guardian
Magician and comedy performer Greg Chapman presents a show based around one of his favourite subjects – DINOSAURS!
It is a subject which many enjoy, and Greg takes a look at it from various angles and in ways that nobody would expect!
Who would win if a T. Rex fought a Triceratops?
Is Greg better at magic than a dinosaur?
Will Greg succeed in his goal of having a real dinosaur onstage?
‘Magic of the Dinosaurs’ is an entertaining performance for adults and families to enjoy, including comedy, magic, mentalism, storytelling, puppetry, and more, all coming together into a fun and exciting evening during which you may actually learn something as well!
Greg started as a child with a ‘Paul Daniel’s Magic Kit’, and discovered a real passion for magic in his early twenties while working as a comedy performer. He studied Physical Theatre at the Performing Arts University of Torino, read a mountain of magic books, and has now been touring shows for all ages in the UK and in Italy for nearly two decades.
In gaps between performances, for a few year he also helped to run Fossil Hunting Trips and talks near his home on the Isle of Wight, where he deepened his fascination with dinosaurs and built up his own modest collection of dinosaur finds. In 2021, Greg and his wife, Felicity, created a documentary about the origins of palaeontology, ‘Seeking The First Dinosaur Hunters’, and when they had released the film Greg decided it was finally time to combine two of the subjects he is most interested in into one fast-paced and exciting show.
Embark on a whimsical journey with The Bench, a theatrical masterpiece that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Crafted by the comedic genius Keir McAllister, this production is a vibrant tapestry of life, laughter, and the moments that connect us all. Set against the backdrop of a simple bench, this play unfolds a series of encounters that capture the essence of humanity in its myriad forms.
From the outset, The Bench invites audiences into a world where each sitting is a doorway to a new adventure. McAllister, with his unparalleled wit and profound insight, crafts characters that are as diverse as they are relatable. From fleeting romances to profound solitudes, from bursts of laughter to whispers of nostalgia, the bench witnesses it all, making it not just a prop but a character in its own right.
What makes The Bench truly stand out is its seamless blend of comedy and depth. McAllister, a connoisseur of humour, ensures that each scene is laden with laughter, yet beneath the surface, there’s a wealth of emotion and introspection. It’s this duality that grips the heart and stirs the soul, offering a reflection on the simplicity and complexity of life’s narrative.
The Bench is more than just entertainment; it’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and revel in the beauty of everyday moments. It celebrates the fact that sometimes, the most significant stories and the deepest connections are found in the most unexpected places. McAllister’s work is a reminder of the power of storytelling, the magic of theatre, and the universal language of laughter.
Follow Sherlock Holmes and his incomparable sidekick Dr John Watson on this riveting, until now, unpublished case…
Damsel in distress, Lucy Matravers engages Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth, Holmes and his partner Watson to resolve a dispute over a family will. Little do they know that this small case brings Holmes straight into the clutches of his arch enemy, James Moriarty!
This hilarious spoof is taken on by four actors, minimal furnishings and tons of jolly-good-fun… The game’s afoot!
This is Our Star Theatre Company’s longest-serving show, with 2024 marking the company’s 4th year of this crowd-favourite. Following sell-out performances UK-wide, this show has not disappointed, shining a light on a brand-new take on Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle’s timeless character.
“A whacky, farcical adventure which had the audience laughing and delighting in moments of silliness” The Reviews Hub (Brighton Fringe)
“I mean this as the biggest compliment: The campest Sherlock mystery ever! Wonderful show!” The Stalls Report (Edinburgh Fringe)
