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  • The Man Who Was Hamlet

    03-14 Mar

    At Brewery Theatre

    The tragical, comical, romantic and utterly scandalous history of The Man who was Hamlet... No, not the illiterate tax-dodger of Stratford, but the real ‘William Shakespeare’ – Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford. Courtier, swordsman, adventurer and poet, his story involves murder, travel, pirates, a lovechild, imprisonment in The Tower and fighting the Armada. Hailed the best of the… more info...

  • James Sherwood at the piano

    18 Mar

    At Hen & Chicken

    Having completed his fourth sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival, musical comic James Sherwood has firmly established his reputation across the UK with his delightful self-contained ditties, accompanied by his trusty keyboard. more info...

  • Chris Molineux

    19-20 Mar

    At Hen & Chicken

    PLUS GUESTS Canadian Chris Molineux has worked with the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Carrey and Ellen DeGeneres. This weekend he makes a very rare appearance in the UK. more info...

  • Jim Tavare

    26-27 Mar

    At Hen & Chicken

    PLUS GUESTS Gloriously deadpan comedian with the double bass. You must have seen Jim Tavare at one time or another on TV. Now see him making one of his rare live appearances in Bristol at The Comedy Box. more info...

  • Chris Addison

    28 Mar

    At Tobacco Factory Theatre

    EXTRA MATINEE SCHEDULED DUE TO DEMAND! At last! Mr Chris Addison off BAFTA award-winning comedy The Thick of It, In The Loop, Skins and Lab Rats is back with a brand new show of his critically acclaimed stand-up. Daftness! Whimsy! Jokes! Lies! Smartarsery! Flapping about! All present and correct. more info...

  • Andrew Maxwell

    23-24 Apr

    At Hen & Chicken

    Edinburgh Comedy Award and Time Out Award nominee Andrew Maxwell is one of the most talented stand-up comedians in the UK. A sell-out hit in both the UK and Ireland, come and see the star of Have I Got News For You, Argumental, Celebrity Juice and Amnesty International’s Secret Policeman’s Ball perform his first national tour. more info...

  • Jon Richardson: This Guy at Night

    25 Apr

    At Tobacco Factory Theatre

    Star of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and host of his own BBC 6Music radio show. Nominated for best show at the 2009 Edinburgh Comedy Awards with a critically acclaimed sell-out run at the Fringe, Jon Richardson launches his first UK solo tour. Having spent the last two years defending the option to face the world alone, This Guy at Night… more info...

  • Stewart Francis: Tour de Francis

    16 May

    At Tobacco Factory Theatre

    An internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian, accomplished actor and writer, STEWART FRANCIS is one multi-talented performer. As a stand-up, Stewart has headlined all over North America and Great Britain, and performed in numerous venues worldwide, including Hong Kong, South Africa, and throughout Europe. more info...

  • Lucy Porter

    23 May

    At Tobacco Factory Theatre

    Lucy Porter’s latest solo show is a witty romp through the history of gold. In these times of recession, gold is prized more highly than ever, as other forms of currency grow worthless. What’s so special about gold, and why is it that human beings have long been obsessed with the yellow, shiny stuff? The show will feature live alchemy,… more info...

  • Sarah Millican: Chatterbox

    03 Oct

    At Tobacco Factory Theatre

    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. more info...

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