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Quays Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Thu, 12th August 2010 - Sat, 21st August 2010 From £23.00*World Première To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Britain’s longest-running and most-watched soap opera, come to The Lowry and see the highlights of five decades of Coronation Street, performed live in under two hours. With a script by Corrie’s own writing team covering over 7,000 episodes and more than 2,000 storylines, including 115 deaths, 37 births and 86 marriages, The Rovers Return suffers one lorry crash, two births, one condemnation, one fire and only two changes of wallpaper. Catch Weatherfield’s finest and see all your much-loved characters including: Ena Sharples, Hilda Ogden, Percy Sugden, Alf Roberts, Ken and Deirdre Barlow, Curly Watts, Richard Hillman, Karen McDonald, Jack Duckworth, Bet Lynch and many many more. Relive your favourite memories from the programme – see the viaduct collapse, the coach crash and the tram run over Alan. See Frank capture Valerie, Tracy kill Charlie, Todd kiss Nick, and Gail marry Brian, Martin, Richard and Joe! All this reduced to two hours of mind-boggling stage craft! Presented by Phil McIntyre Entertainments and ITV....
Churchill Theatre, Bromley, UK Fri, 3rd December 2010 - Sun, 9th January 2011 From £24.00*The Churchill's pantomime for 2010/2011 season.
The Met, Main Theatre, The Met, UK Wed, 20th October 2010 - Wed, 20th October 2010 From £12.00*Alexei Sayle performing at The Met.
Quays Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Sun, 10th October 2010 - Sun, 10th October 2010 From £18.00*In his new stand-up show, Ardal O’Hanlon laughs in the face of mounting adversity - recession, inclement weather, an aging body, and impending doom. He fearlessly turns the spotlight on surviving relationships, raising children and…the Swiss. Perhaps best known on TV for his much loved role Father Dougal Maguire in Channel 4’s BAFTA winning series Father Ted, Ardal is a highly acclaimed stand up, touring to sell out audiences internationally and has released two Top ten stand up DVD's. He continues to be one of the most sought after comedians working.
Richmond Theatre, Richmond, UK Mon, 25th October 2010 - Mon, 25th October 2010 From £18.00*Multi-award-winning comedian and actor Ardal O'Hanlon returns with his unique brand of off the wall, hilarious stand up. The star of Father Ted and My Hero, Ardal also stars in the forthcoming feature film Wide Open Spaces.
Waterside Arts Centre, Quaytickets, UK Sat, 2nd October 2010 - Sat, 4th December 2010 From £12.00*Another selection of the finest comedians in the land. Over 18s only.
Apollo Theatre, London, UK Wed, 2nd March 2011 - Sat, 18th June 2011 From £38.50*Noel Coward's 1941 comedy Blithe Spirit centres on novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth who are literally haunted by a past relationship when an eccentric medium manages to conjure up the ghost of Charles's neurotic first wife, Elvira, at a seance. They have assumed the preposterous Madame Arcati is a fraud who will simply entertain their dinner guests with a little chicanery and supply Charles with material for his forthcoming novel. But when Elvira appears, visible only to Charles, and is detemined to sabotage his current marriage, life - and the afterlife - begin to get complicated. In this production of Blithe Spirit, Madame Arcati is played by Alison Steadman, a Laurence Olivier Award-winning actress who was last seen in the West End in Alan Bennett's Enjoy. Her many screen appearances include the Mike Leigh films Abigail's Party, Topsy Turvy and Life Is Sweet, as well as the sitcomes Fat Friends and Gavin And Stacey. Blithe Spirit director Thea Sharrock is one of Theatreland's rising stars who recent work includes productions of The Misanthrope, Equus and After The Dance...
Royal Exchange Theatre, Quaytickets, UK Fri, 30th July 2010 - Sat, 7th August 2010 From £8.50*Brandon Thomas' RAUCOUS and ROLLICKING farce "I'm no ordinary woman..." Charley's aunt is about to arrive and she holds the key to everything. Charley's in love with Amy, but if they're to be engaged before she goes away he'll need his aunt's agreement. Jack's in love with Kitty, but if they're to get together before she goes away with Amy, he'll need Charley's aunt to act as chaperone. So when the aunt's arrival is delayed, Charley's and Jack decide there's only one thing for it. An emergency aunt is called for, and in their desperation they think the eccentric Babberley just might save the day, But whilst the-impostor-aunt starts to play fast and loose with his part, the-real-aunt is getting ever closer, and it isn't long before the misunderstandings and misdemeanours are spiralling out of control in Brandon Thomas' RAUCOUS and ROLLICKING farce. Directed by Braham Murray Designed By Johanna Bryant Press Night Performance Monday 28 June After Show Discussion Thursday 5 August Audio Described Performance Saturday 31 July at 4pm BSL Interpreted Performance Friday 6 August at 7.30pm Suitable for ages 12+...
Quays Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Sun, 12th September 2010 - Sun, 12th September 2010 From £14.00*Join scottish born, Danny Bhoy, one of the best selling comedians at the Edinburgh Festival, repeatedly selling over 12,000 tickets in just 3 weeks. This is hardly surprising for one of the now top selling comedians in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. His unique brand of observational humour, and natural gift for storytelling has captured the hearts and minds of fans around the globe, and his popularity continues to rise at a meteoric pace. 'Charming, endearing and very, very funny. The wonder-Bhoy has the comedy world at his feet.' Metro
Quays Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Wed, 17th November 2010 - Thu, 18th November 2010 From £18.00*Start the car! David Lloyd, universally known as Bumble, is a former Lancashire and England cricketer who also coached both teams. He first came to prominence as a broadcaster on the iconic Test Match Special before becoming a leading member of the SkySports commentary team. His enthusiasm and eccentricity have brought him legions of fans – among cricket fans and the wider public. Enjoy a light-hearted evening in the company of one of the great living Lancastrians – early booking recommended.
The Met, Studio Theatre, The Met, UK Thu, 5th August 2010 - Thu, 5th August 2010 From £8.00*Thursday 6 May: Featuring Simon Bligh, Time Out Comedy Award and Perrier Award Nominee who has gigged all over the world and now Bury! Also on the bill will be comedy giant Ryan Gough, Londoner Neil McFarlane and top Dutch Comedian Wouter Mejis! Thursday 1 July: Edinburgh Festival Special The comedy circuit's best preview their Edinburgh shows before taking them north of the border. Featuring... Weird and wonderful Seymour Mace, best known as the twins from BBC sitcom Ideal. Seymour has a string of awards plus festival shows under his belt and is one of the UK's most sought-after performers. Tom Wrigglesworth 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Award Nominee and winner of Channel 4's SYTYF programme. "Engaging, inspiring and exquisite" - Time Out Thursday 5 August: This month featuring... Steve Day Britain's one-and-only deaf Comedian. "Revelatory" - The Guardian Dan Bland Razor sharp jokes, beautifully delivered. "Magnetically mournful" - The List "If Ian Curtis had done stand-up..." - bbc.co.uk A Comedy Club event....
Oldham Coliseum, Quaytickets, UK Wed, 19th January 2011 - Wed, 19th January 2011 From £14.00*Talented actor and comedian Paul Harris lays bare the comic genius of Frankie Howerd and portrays the much-loved comedy star “at his titter most”. He will take you behind the scenes and uncover Frankie’s secrets and private torments in this remarkable hilarious and affectionate one-man show. Come along and get your titters out for an evening of laughter, tears and real entertainment.
Richmond Theatre, Richmond, UK Fri, 4th February 2011 - Fri, 4th February 2011 From £20.00*They say all political careers end in tears. In Gyles Brandreth's case it's tears of laughter as the actor, author, One Show reporter, former MP and government whip turns stand-up. This is Brandreth unleashed on the stars he's known (one-to-one) and the wicked ways of Westminster (no expenses spared). Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of deviation), Just a Minute regular Gyles delivers a dazzling evening of wit, wordplay and hilarious name-dropping. 'Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet.' Daily Mail 'Very funny.' Sunday Times 'A dead-pan comic to rival Jack Dee.' Daily Telegraph 'Brilliant. A serious talent for making people laugh.' Daily Mirror...
Quays Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Fri, 21st January 2011 - Fri, 21st January 2011 From £16.00*They say all political careers end in tears. In Gyles Brandreth's case it's tears of laughter as the actor, author, One Show reporter, former MP and government whip turns stand-up. This is Brandreth unleashed on the stars he's known (one-to-one) and the wicked ways of Westminster (no expenses spared). Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of deviation), Just a Minute regular Gyles delivers a dazzling evening of wit, wordplay and hilarious name-dropping. ‘Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet.’ Daily Mail 'Very funny.' Sunday Times 'A dead-pan comic to rival Jack Dee.' Daily Telegraph 'Brilliant. A serious talent for making people laugh.' Daily Mirror...
Dancehouse Theatre, Quaytickets, UK Fri, 19th November 2010 - Fri, 19th November 2010 From £12.00*After an extremely busy 2009 supporting Rob Brydon on his sold out UK tour and a critically acclaimed performance on The Royal Variety Show Hal Cruttenden is one of the UK’s fastest rising comedy stars and he is here to present his own unique comic vision. He’s angry … but not sure why! “A delightful surprise… warm-hearted, quick- witted observations about being a camp, middle class heterosexual.” The Daily Telegraph “Go and see Hal Cruttenden, he’s got something to say and he’ll make you laugh; a lot.” The Daily Mirror **** “Hugely talented” The Times ‘I've been reviewing stand-up for years, and believe me this is as good as it gets.’ Channel 4.com...
Quays Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Sun, 5th September 2010 - Sun, 5th September 2010 From £7.50*Join James as he returns with his brand new stand-up comedy show mixed with funny songs about life, sausages and how superheroes go to the toilet. This brilliant stand-up show for kids is a must-see, filled with songs, gags and silly stories. Some artists go to the desert to write songs. James went to Essex - the nice part (with windows). Accompanied by a piano teacher he found in a forest this is a show is like no other.
Quays Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Sun, 31st October 2010 - Sun, 31st October 2010 From £18.50*Following a sell-out visit and having dug up some fresh new comedy bones, Jenny Eclair is back, wagging her arthritic tail and resisting the urge to sniff lamp-posts.
Quays Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Sun, 5th December 2010 - Sun, 19th December 2010 From £15.00*Join James as he returns with his brand new stand-up comedy show mixed with funny songs about life, sausages and how superheroes go to the toilet. This brilliant stand-up show for kids is a must-see, filled with songs, gags and silly stories. Some artists go to the desert to write songs. James went to Essex - the nice part (with windows). Accompanied by a piano teacher he found in a forest this is a show is like no other.
Richmond Theatre, Richmond, UK Tue, 26th October 2010 - Tue, 26th October 2010 From £18.00*Jeremy's perhaps best remembered as a much younger man, but there is nothing he can do about that now. Still alive and able to speak unaided for lengthy periods, this show will be not so much be a one-man show as an under-staffed cavalcade. Jeremy is best known for his appearances in News Quiz and Sorry I Haven't A Clue. 'One of the sharpest comedians on the circuit' The Guardian 'Hilarious, detailed, gently self-depreciating act from a stand-up comic in complete control' The Independent 'One minute lewd, the next blimpish, the next acerbic, he is always one step wide of insult and one ahead of expectation' The Financial Times ...
The Plaza, Stockport Plaza, UK Thu, 14th October 2010 - Thu, 14th October 2010 From £18.00*After 35 years in the business, Jethro still packs theatres up and down the country, and is still as mischievous as he was as a child. Jethro…Please don’t ever grow up, the world would lose one of the most unique comedy legends ever. If you want to laugh until it hurts, look no further than here, this is the show for you!!
Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes, UK Sun, 21st November 2010 - Sun, 21st November 2010 From £20.00*The multi-award winning comedian and star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre's Roadshow, Skins, Mock The Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats, performs his brand new show. 'Bishop has funny bones' The Times 'Frankly hilarious' The Telegraph 'I can't help falling in love with this open, optimistic show' Guardian 'A gloriously gifted storyteller' Evening Standard Recommended age 16+.
Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Tue, 24th May 2011 - Wed, 25th May 2011 From £20.00*For the first time ever, in the spring of 2011, comedy legend John Cleese will bring his unique comedic perspective to audiences across the UK next year with his Alimony Tour. Best known for roles 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' and as Basil Fawlty in 'Fawlty Towers, the show will draw on his many years in the limelight and personal interests. Cleese says, "it is an evening of well honed anecdotes, psychoanalytical tit-bits, details of recent surgical procedures, and unprovoked attacks on former colleagues...'
Quays Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Fri, 3rd September 2010 - Sat, 4th September 2010 From £20.00*I, Julian Clary, have done for mincing what Michael Flatley did for Irish dancing. But has the bottom fallen out of the homosexual meat market? I must tour my kingdom to find out… In these difficult times I feel I should go and comfort my people in the provinces. My friend Damien tells me the men are very hard up in Sheffield. I only hope I’m not too late. I’m 50. The shame of it. This will be an intimate evening – a celebration, no less, of my twenty-five years in the camp spotlight: how I got there and why I refuse to leave. Come and see me before they put me in a home for tired old knackers....
Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Sun, 10th October 2010 - Sun, 10th October 2010 From £15.00*Following a sell-out visit last season, the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee returns with his delightfully well observed show, revealing his inner-most thoughts on a variety of topics from his homeland of Scotland to the world beyond. Most recently seen on BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, his unique brand of social commentary, astute observations and sharp one-liners arguably make him the hottest act to come out of Scotland in the last ten years.
Quays Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Sun, 3rd October 2010 - Sun, 3rd October 2010 From £15.00*Kevin’s recent Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination and his stand out performance on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC ONE, June/October 2009) have highlighted an exceptional 12 months for the young Glaswegian comic. With his hotly anticipated DVD on the way and a string of high profile television appearances including Live at the Apollo (BBC1), 2010 is destined to be his year. Kevin’s delightfully well observed debut show reveals his inner-most thoughts on a variety of topics from his home-land of Scotland to the world beyond. His unique brand of social commentary, astute observations and sharp one-liners arguably make him the hottest act to come out of Scotland in the last ten years. “... master of stand up at just 22. This is unmissable stuff ” The Mirror ***** “Observational comedy at its very best” Edinburgh Evening News ***** ...
Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, UK Thu, 7th October 2010 - Thu, 7th October 2010 From £16.50*The multi-award winning comedian and host of BBC's We Need Answers, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and a Mock The Week regular and star of cult Radio 4 series Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better, Mark Watson finally returns to the road in the UK, with his most personal, most surprising, and funniest show yet. Total sell-out seasons at the Montreal, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh Festivals. Reconmended for ages 16+
Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Sat, 29th January 2011 - Sat, 29th January 2011 From £15.00*It’s been a great 18 months for Micky - he appeared in BBC 1’s Michael McIntyre’s Road Show, his Radio 4 series What Chance Change? was a hit with listeners and critics alike and he is one of a handful of comics to perform their own Comedy Central special. So now it’s time for Micky to hit the road performing the best of his last two Edinburgh shows. It’s not just time to go out, it’s time to go Out Out. "Arguably the funniest comedian in the country... the future of comedy" Frank Skinner
Quays Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Mon, 25th October 2010 - Sat, 30th October 2010 From £22.00*WINNER OLIVIER AWARDS 2010 ‘BEST ENTERTAINMENT’ Nominated ‘BEST ACTOR’ Olivier Awards Direct from London’s West End and the Winner of the 2010 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment MORECAMBE is a celebration of the extraordinary life of Britain’s best loved comic Eric Morecambe who, alongside Ernie Wise, formed a comedy partnership that would last an astonishing forty-three years. From humble beginnings as a lad from Lancashire, through his golden days in variety, to his rightful status as a national treasure, MORECAMBE Is an affectionate, wonderfully entertaining tribute charting the triumphs and tragedies in the colourful life of ‘the tall one with glasses’. Featuring the multi-talented Bob Golding (Nominated for Best Actor in this year’s Laurence Olivier Awards), MORECAMBE is a must-see for all fans of classic British comedy....
Richmond Theatre, Richmond, UK Tue, 14th September 2010 - Sat, 18th September 2010 From £15.00*A fabulous celebration of the extraordinary life of Britain’s best loved comic Eric Morecambe who, alongside Ernie Wise, formed a comedy partnership that would last an astonishing forty-three years. From humble beginnings as a lad from Lancashire, through his golden days in variety, to his rightful status as a national treasure, Morecambe is an affectionate, wonderfully entertaining tribute charting the triumphs and tragedies in the colourful life of 'the tall one with glasses'. A must-see Christmas special, Morecambe will bring you sunshine this winter.
Richmond Theatre, Richmond, UK Wed, 27th October 2010 - Wed, 27th October 2010 From £14.00*Arguably Britain’s most talented and leading ventriloquist and comedian, Paul Zerdin, was by far the stand out performer of last year's Royal Variety Show had a complete sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run and is the star of numerous other TV shows. Come and see Paul and friends, Sam, Albert, Baby and a few new tricks up his sleeves.
Oldham Coliseum, Quaytickets, UK Sat, 29th January 2011 - Sat, 19th February 2011 From £14.00*A riotous comedy of manners Affluent, alluring and hedonistic divorcees Elyot Chase and Amanda Prynne accidentally arrive at the same French hotel to honeymoon with their respective new partners. After five years of separation they meet by chance and their insatiable feelings for each other are immediately reignited. Headstrong, reckless and with a disregard for everyone else around them, Elyot and Amanda find that the old bond between them cannot be ignored, but will their volatile relationship run smoothly this time?
Richmond Theatre, Richmond, UK Wed, 2nd February 2011 - Wed, 2nd February 2011 From £20.00*RBM presents Punt & Dennis on tour in 2011 in a brand new show which sees them returning to the live arena after four years. Hugh Dennis's popularity has catapulted since their last tour, following his role in the award-winning Outnumbered (BBC1) and his quick-witted quips as a regular panellist on Mock the Week (BBC2). He and Steve Punt also enjoy continued success in the award-winning and acclaimed BBC Radio 4 programme The Now Show. 'The kings of satirical comedy.' The Guardian **** The Scotsman
Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Tue, 9th November 2010 - Tue, 9th November 2010 From £17.00*Reginald is one of the few performers to have been nominated for the Perrier Award in three consecutive years. He has performed around the world and has appeared in some of the UK’s most popular primetime TV programmes including 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and QI. He is a frequent guest on Have I Got News For You.
Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Fri, 3rd September 2010 - Sat, 4th September 2010 From £20.00*First-class comedian with a string of accolades. He was a finalist in the Channel 4 'So You Think You're Funny' Competition 2002. He then graduated to being the winner of the Gift Of The Gag 2003 and BBC Comedy Awards 2003 competitions. In recent times he's been seen on TV's 'Mock The Week'. A surefire star of the future.
The Plaza, Stockport Plaza, UK Mon, 15th November 2010 - Mon, 15th November 2010 From £20.00*Comedy Store Management proudly presents RHOD GILBERT & THE CAT THAT LOOKED LIKE NICHOLAS LYNDHURST Following sell-out performances earlier in the year, the Welsh wonder is back by popular demand. With sensational performances on ‘The Royal Variety Performance’, ‘Live At The Apollo’, and ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’ under his belt, don’t miss the hottest name in comedy performing his critically acclaimed hit show. Last year, he punched a shop-assistant over the duvet tog-rating system and went berserk over a mince pie. Stung by accusations that he over-reacts, this year Rhod sets out on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey to discover the truth. Is he, as he believes, a visionary in a sea of closed minds, or has he, as everyone else believes, got anger-management problems? “WITHOUT DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST COMEDIANS ANYWERE IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW” Time Out...
Quays Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Fri, 12th November 2010 - Sun, 12th December 2010 From £15.00*Star of the recent critically acclaimed BBC4 documentary, How the West Was Lost, the master of absurdist irony and general grouchiness is back on the road.
Richmond Theatre, Richmond, UK Sun, 28th November 2010 - Sun, 28th November 2010 From £21.00*'Now is the time to grab this chance to see the great man at work' The Guardian 'As close as it gets to a guaranteed good show' Scotland On Sunday 'Intelligent, passionate and angry comedy' Evening Standard Star of the recent critically acclaimed BBC4 documentary, How the West Was Lost, Edinburgh fringe favourite and Perrier Award winner Rich Hall is back on the road. Rich Hall has most recently been seen wowing audiences as one of the performers at both Channel 4's Comedy Gala at the O2 in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital and at the Comedy Benefit in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust at The Royal Albert Hall. Rich will be performing in his usual style as the grouchy, deadpan comic genius. Looking like a Pearl Jam roadie, Rich is a master of absurdist irony – he particularly likes to lay into Americans and life across the Pond at every opportunity. As Rich Hall the stand-up, he has visited the Edinburgh Fringe Festival several times and performed at the major comedy clubs in Britain and across the world. He is well known in the United States for appearing and writing on The David Letterman Show - for which he won an Emmy Award. Rich Hall has been charming sell-out audiences each year at the Edinburgh Festival, on tours throughout the UK, at several festivals in Australia including Adelaide and Melbourne and at London's famous Comedy Store. At the 2000 Edinburgh Festival, Rich Hall is Otis Lee Crenshaw won the highly prestigious Perrier Award. Rich Hall's TV work includes; Rich Hall's Cattle Drive (BBC4), Rich Hall's Fishing S...
Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Thu, 18th November 2010 - Fri, 19th November 2010 From £21.00*After his mammoth sell-out UK tour Ross Noble returns to the West End stage Ross Noble was voted one of the top ten greatest stand ups of all time by Channel 4 viewers. Here's your chance to see why. In his new show Ross will be covering the topic of things - big things and small things. Things that have happened to him, things that have happened to you. Surfing the wave of the here and now, join ‘the most brilliant stand-up of his generation’ (Sunday Telegraph) in a free form, free wheeling ride into the way things are.
The Plaza, Stockport Plaza, UK Thu, 17th March 2011 - Thu, 17th March 2011 From £18.50*Roy 'Chubby' Brown is an English stand up comedian, notorious for his decidedly blue humour will be performing at The PLaza.
Dancehouse Theatre, Quaytickets, UK Thu, 11th November 2010 - Sat, 13th November 2010 From £12.00*Sarah Millican, star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and if.comedy Best Newcomer, announces her debut UK tour. The sweet and filthy Geordie’s stand-up show promises jokes about life, love and what to do when your boyfriend puts a sock on your boob during sex.
Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Sat, 25th September 2010 - Sat, 25th September 2010 From £17.50*Following the sell-out success of his last visit in 2007, Sean Lock returns to The Lowry with his unique mix of hyperactive imagination, surreal imagery and insightful observations on the human condition. A regular on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Q.I. and Argumental, he has been described by Ricky Gervais as ‘one of the most influential British stand ups of the past 10 years’ and has won the coveted British Comedy Award for Best Live Performer.
Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes, UK Mon, 29th November 2010 - Sat, 4th December 2010 From £19.50*AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT... Audiences all around the world have been roaring with laughter since Monty Python's Spamalot, by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005. Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (Cancelled too expensive) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights Of The Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation's Favourite Comedy Song (Reader’s Digest Poll 2009) ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE. Don't miss your night with the Knights of The Round Table at the most infectiously funny musical of the millennium. Recommended for ages 8+....
Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry, UK Thu, 11th November 2010 - Thu, 11th November 2010 From £17.00*Great Comedians Come in Cycles. As seen on Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 'One of very few stand-ups whose perfectly-crafted gags bear proper comparison with transatlantic greats like Steven Wright and Woody Allen.' Guardian 'Consistently brilliant one-liners... 80 minutes of mind-blowing stand-up comedy.' Scotsman *****
New Victoria Theatre, Woking, UK Sun, 31st October 2010 - Sun, 31st October 2010 From £15.00*Tickets to Canadian comic Stewart Francis live with his latest show, Tour de Francis, at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking. Great Comedians Come in Cycles. As seen on 'Mock The Week', 'Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow' and '8 Out Of 10 Cats'. "A brilliant comic brain... this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I've ever heard...." - Guardian "One of the funniest comedian's in the world..." - The Late Late Show
Criterion Theatre, London, UK Thu, 29th July 2010 - Sat, 22nd October 2011 From £49.50*'Exactly the thing the West End has been waiting for' - The Observer 'A joyous version of the Hitchcock classic' **** - Sunday Times John Buchan's THE 39 STEPS - memorably filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935 - is thrillingly adapted for the stage. This hilarious and spectacular new version of John Buchan’s gripping novel is based on the 1935 Hitchcock film. It features 4 actors, more than 139 parts and scenes including a chase on the Flying Scotsman, an escape on the Forth Bridge, the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged and a death-defying finale! Rachel Pickup now stars. 'Clever, very funny, imaginative and brilliantly acted' - The Guardian NO 1 CRITICS' CHOICE Daily Telegraph, Evening Standard, Independent on Sunday, Observer, Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Times, Time Out...
Criterion Theatre + Hotel, PACKAGES, UK - From £52.90*With this exclusive packaged hotel deal you receive ticket(s) to "The 39 Steps" at the Criterion Theatre and choose your duration at our selection of London hotels. 'Exactly the thing the West End has been waiting for' - The Observer 'A joyous version of the Hitchcock classic' **** - Sunday Times John Buchan's THE 39 STEPS - memorably filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935 - is thrillingly adapted for the stage. This hilarious and spectacular new version of John Buchan’s gripping novel is based on the 1935 Hitchcock film. It features 4 actors, more than 139 parts and scenes including a chase on the Flying Scotsman, an escape on the Forth Bridge, the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged and a death-defying finale! Rachel Pickup now stars. 'Clever, very funny, imaginative and brilliantly acted' - The Guardian NO 1 CRITICS' CHOICE Daily Telegraph, Evening Standard, Independent on Sunday, Observer, Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Times, Time Out...
King's Theatre, Glasgow, UK Fri, 22nd October 2010 - Sat, 23rd October 2010 From £20.00*Following the resounding success of BBC One’s BAFTA-nominated Armstrong & Miller Show, Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends) will be hitting the road in Autumn 2010 and touring a brand new live show around the UK’s major venues. With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben and Xander will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store including; The street-talking WWII chav pilots; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann; Jilted Jim, dumped at the altar but still on his honeymoon; Terry Devlin, the royal correspondent who really KNOWS the royals; Dennis Lincoln-Park, the accident-prone culture buff; the Frank Dad; and so many more… Ben and Xander comment: 'We are cock-a-hoop to be stepping out on tour in Autumn 2010. Expect all your favourite Armstrong and Miller characters and sketches in a market-fresh brand spanking new show.'...
Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes, UK Sun, 17th October 2010 - Sun, 17th October 2010 From £20.00*Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller take their hit BBC comedy sketch show on the road.
New Victoria Theatre, Woking, UK Sun, 14th November 2010 - Sun, 14th November 2010 From £20.00*Following the resounding success of BBC One’s BAFTA-nominated Armstrong & Miller Show, Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends) will be hitting the road in Autumn 2010 and touring a brand new live show around the UK’s major venues. With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben and Xander will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store including; The street-talking WWII chav pilots; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann; Jilted Jim, dumped at the altar but still on his honeymoon; Terry Devlin, the royal correspondent who really knows the royals; Dennis Lincoln-Park, the accident-prone culture buff; the Frank Dad; and so many more… Ben and Xander comment: 'We are cock-a-hoop to be stepping out on tour in Autumn 2010. Expect all your favourite Armstrong and Miller characters and sketches in a market-fresh brand spanking new show.'...
New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon, UK Mon, 22nd November 2010 - Sat, 27th November 2010 From £20.00*Following the resounding success of BBC One’s BAFTA-nominated Armstrong & Miller Show, Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends) will be hitting the road in Autumn 2010 and touring a brand new live show around the UK’s major venues. With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben and Xander will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store including; The street-talking WWII chav pilots; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann; Jilted Jim, dumped at the altar but still on his honeymoon; Terry Devlin, the royal correspondent who really knows the royals; Dennis Lincoln-Park, the accident-prone culture buff; the Frank Dad; and so many more… Ben and Xander comment: 'We are cock-a-hoop to be stepping out on tour in Autumn 2010. Expect all your favourite Armstrong and Miller characters and sketches in a market-fresh brand spanking new show.'...
Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, UK Sun, 10th October 2010 - Sun, 10th October 2010 From £20.00*Following the resounding success of BBC One’s BAFTA-nominated Armstrong & Miller Show, Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends) will be hitting the road in Autumn 2010 and touring a brand new live show around the UK’s major venues. With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben and Xander will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store including; The street-talking WWII chav pilots; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann; Jilted Jim, dumped at the altar but still on his honeymoon; Terry Devlin, the royal correspondent who really knows the royals; Dennis Lincoln-Park, the accident-prone culture buff; the Frank Dad; and so many more… Ben and Xander comment: 'We are cock-a-hoop to be stepping out on tour in Autumn 2010. Expect all your favourite Armstrong and Miller characters and sketches in a market-fresh brand spanking new show.'...
The Plaza, Stockport Plaza, UK Thu, 11th November 2010 - Sat, 13th November 2010 From £16.50*The Naked Truth being performed at The Plaza.
Dancehouse Theatre, Quaytickets, UK Sat, 23rd October 2010 - Sat, 23rd October 2010 From £16.00*Multi Award Winning Irish Superstar Comic TOMMY TIERNAN is embarking on a long-awaited UK National tour. Fresh from sell out runs in Montreal, Boston, Chicago and New York and following his third appearance on Letterman, TIERNAN’S high intensity, high octane shows are not for the faint-hearted. This new show CROOKED MAN is a delicious journey of rich, honest unashamed laughs. A no holds barred roller coaster ride as TOMMY continues his relentless interrogation of the big ideas - Sex, Religion, Family, all viewed through the lens of his own curious quirks, personal demons and indignant sense of outrage. TOMMY TIERNAN’S shows are simply legendary. He has an instinctive way of crafting words to bring his anecdotes to vivid life and make the jokes truly resonate. To spend time in this mans company is an unmissable treat. Suitable for 18+ ...
General Admission, The Lowry, UK Sun, 5th December 2010 - Sun, 5th December 2010 From £15.00*Join us for an evening for frisky satire full of puns, bums, past and current buns in this unique series of classical burlesques (spectacular, satirical musical-comedies) which send up the eccentric morals, ethics and values of the British Empire - then and now. Frightfully witty, bawdy, edgy and terrifically astute, Victorian Values is a hilarious, dark, sexy and daft exploration of the 19th century where we ask one simple question: Have we lost our Victorian Values? Or, have we simply misplaced them in time?
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