London Comedy Guide

London is home to some of the UK's hottest comic talent and there are plenty of comedy venues where you can see top stand-up acts. Browse the ideas and inspiration below or use the search tool opposite to access our comprehensive London comedy listings.

Comedy at the Races is provided by London's famous Comedy Store

Comedy at the Races
Watch some seriously good racing then laugh it up with the Comedy Store comedians at Sandown Park. 6 Feb

Christmas Cracker
Comic legends Ronnie Corbett and Sandi Toksvig host a festive variety show at London's Southbank Centre. 15-24 Dec

The Comedy Store

What's On Comedy Highlights

Find stand-up in London with our comedy highlights and guide to live comedy in London

Eddie Izzard: Stripped
See Eddie Izzard's first UK tour in six years. 3 Dec

Morecambe
Whitnall's biographical play comes to the West End. 9 Dec-17 Jan

Bill Bailey's Orchestra
Comedy and music from the BBC Concert Orchestra at The O2. 11 Dec

Jeff Dunham at The O2
America's most popular ventriloquist comes to The O2. 24 Apr

Richard Herring
DIY comedy Mondays at Leicester Square Theatre. Until 14 Dec

Dylan Moran: What It Is
Get your tickets now for Dylan Moran in London. Ends 5 Dec

Robin Hood
Brick Lane Music Hall's festive panto and meal. 5 Dec-6 Mar

Sister Act The Musical
This divine musical is on now in London. Booking until 2010

Avenue Q
This witty puppet musical is no kids' show. Booking until Jan 10

Funny Side of Covent Garden
Friendly comedy at The Corner Store. Every Wed & Sun

Christmas Cracker
Ronnie Corbett and Sandi Toksvig's variety show. 15-24 Dec

La Cage Aux Folles
The world's campest musical is now on in London! Ends Jan 10

Bad Film Club
Bad films with witty commentary from Nicko and Joe. Monthly

Russell Howard
Don't miss funnyman Russell Howard live in London. 13 Dec

Lee Mack: Going Out
Catch Lee Mack at HMV Hammersmith Apollo next year. 12-13 Mar

Jacksons Lane: Autumn Season
Circus, puppetry, hip-hop theatre, acrobatics & more. Until 3 Jan

The Misanthrope
Comedy starring Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley. 7 Dec-13 Mar

Stephen K Amos
Stand up comedy from one of the best in the business. 26-27 Feb

Magic Night at Madame JoJo's
Magic cabaret at Madame JoJo's, London. 1st Friday of each month

Jimmy Carr: Rapier Wit
See this top comedian live at HMV Hammersmith Apollo. 11-13 Dec

Ed Byrne at Hammersmith Apollo
Comedian Ed Byrne returns to HMV Hammersmith Apollo. 26 Nov

Credit Crunch Cabaret
Popular budget comedy nights return to London. Until 14 Dec

Dave Gorman
Dave Gorman's pushbike tour of the UK arrives in London. 20 Feb

Laughter Lounge at Vinopolis
Get merry at Vinopolis Laughter Lounge. 25 Sep, 30 Oct & 27 Nov

The 99 Club
Big name comedians and new acts at The 99 Club's various venues

La Clique
Burlesque and variety at London's Roundhouse. 25 Nov-17 Jan

Comedy at the Races
Raceday concludes with comedy at Sandown Park. 6 Feb

Camille O'Sullivan
Camille O'Sullivan live at the Apollo Theatre. 7 Dec-16 Jan

Sinderfella
Camp spoof pantomine at Leicester Square Theatre. 4-30 Dec

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