Comedy and Cabaret
London is home to some of the UK's hottest stand-up comedy and cabaret talent. Performers from across the globe head to London to take advantage of the city's famous comedy venues. If you fancy a laugh, book comedy tickets today by browsing our list of current and upcoming stand-up comedy shows.
People with disabilities can also enjoy live comedy in London. See our guide to accessible comedy venues.
London's cabaret and burlesque scene is big, bold, brassy and bawdy. Check out our guide to the capital's top cabaret venues.
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Russell Howard: Wonderbox - London
Comedy
From to
Royal Albert Hall SW7 2AP [map]
Russell Howard, one of the UK's funniest and most successful comedians, is performing at the Royal Albert Hall in his first tour for three years.
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Limbo at The London Wonderground
Cabaret
From to
Southbank Centre SE1 8XX [map]
From the creative producers of the hit shows Cantina and Tom Crew comes the latest thrilling production, and the headline show of the 2013 London Wonderground season.
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Jack Whitehall: Gets Around at Wembley Arena
Comedy
15 March 2014
Wembley Arena HA9 0DW [map]
One of the UK's hottest young comedy talents, Jack Whitehall has already made a huge impact on the comedy world.
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Jim Jefferies: Legit
Comedy
17 June 2013
Lyric Theatre W1D 7ES [map]
Caustic? Charming? Controversial? Call him what you will, but stand-up phenomenon Jim Jefferies is acknowledged as the fastest rising, most hilarious cutting edge comic ever to claw his way to the top of the comedy world.
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Micky Flanagan: Back in the Game at Hammersmith Apollo
Comedy
From to
Hammersmith Apollo W6 9QH [map]
See popular East End comic Micky Flanagan in his hilarious new stand-up show.
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Micky Flanagan: Back in the Game at New Wimbledon Theatre
Comedy
28 May 2013
New Wimbledon Theatre SW19 1QG [map]
See popular East End comic Micky Flanagan in his hilarious new stand-up show.
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Miranda Hart: My, What I Call, Live Show at The O2
Comedy
12 March 2014
The O2 Arena SE10 0DX [map]
A special audience with comic Miranda Hart. Suitable for ages 12 and up.
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Julian Clary: Position Vacant, Apply Within at Palace Theatre
Comedy
2 June 2013
Palace Theatre W1D 7ES [map]
Julian Clary's latest stand-up show, in which the master of camp is looking for love.
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Udderbelly Festival 2013
Comedy
From to
Southbank Centre SE1 8XX [map]
The iconic upside-down Purple Cow returns to Southbank Centre for its fifth summer, hosting exciting comedy, cabaret and theatre from around the globe.
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The Horne Section at The London Wonderground
Cabaret
From to
Southbank Centre SE1 8XX [map]
A five-star jazz comedy variety show, part improvised, part honed.
From £19.50
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Afternoon Tease at Volupte
Burlesque
Recurring event
Volupte EC4A 1EJ [map]
Add some extra spice to your tea and cake with this burlesque afternoon tea event at hip East London cabaret venue Volupté. Sandwiches, scones, clotted cream… and a decadent dollop of burlesque on the side.
From £42.00
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Brick Lane Comedy Festival 2013
Comedy
From to
Various venues
The inaugural Brick Lane Comedy Festival features a glittering cast of comedians, including Britain's favourite pub philosopher Al Murray; the much-loved Jonathan Creek and QI star Alan Davies; observational master Ed Byrne and lots more!
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Jimmy Carr: Gagging Order at Watford Colosseum
Comedy
27 August 2013
Watford Colosseum WD17 3JN [map]
A stand-up comedy gig from Jimmy Carr of non-stop jokes, gags and banter.
From £26.00
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Lee Evans - Monsters (UK and Ireland Arena Tour 2014)
Comedy
From to
The O2 Arena SE10 0DX [map]
Energetic comedian Lee Evans is performing his latest side-splitting show at The O2 in 2014.
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Micky Flanagan: Back in the Game at Fairfield Halls and Ashcroft Theatre
Comedy
21 May 2013
The Fairfield Halls & Ashcroft Theatre CR9 1DG [map]
See popular East End comic Micky Flanagan in his hilarious new stand-up show.
From £22.50
(USD34.11) -
Pam Ann: Around the World at HMV Hammersmith Apollo
Comedy
From to
Hammersmith Apollo W6 9QH [map]
Mile-high comedy from the glamorous, hilarious and outrageous, Pucci-clad Pam.
From £22.50
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Postcards Festival 2013 at Jacksons Lane Theatre
Cabaret
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Jacksons Lane Theatre N6 5AA [map]
Now in its third year, Jacksons Lane's Postcards Festival is fast becoming the hot ticket of the circus and cabaret calendar.
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Russell Howard - Wonderbox
Comedy
29 March 2014
The O2 Arena SE10 0DX [map]
Russell Howard, one of the UK's funniest and most successful comedians, is performing at London's Royal Albert Hall in his first tour for three years.
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Lee Nelson at indigO2
Comedy
30 May 2013
indigO2 SE10 0DX [map]
South London estate geezer Lee Nelson takes to the stage for a night of stand-up comedy.
From £22.50
(USD34.11) -
Old Rope at the Phoenix
Comedy
Recurring event
The Phoenix W1G 0PP [map]
Award winning comedian Phil Nichol brings his weekly show to the upstairs Enchanted Bar at The Phoenix. Leading comedians, circuit regulars and the best newcomers try out new material.
From £6.00
(USD9.10)
