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  • Big autumn comedy in London

  • By Time Out Editors

    Updated: Mon Nov 2 2009

  • An impressive line-up of top comedians will be treading the boards between now and Christmas, including Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey, Julian Clary, Phil Kay, Dylan Moran, Simon Amstell and Michael McIntyre

    Big autumn comedy in London

    Eddie Izzard

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    • Photo for “Reginald D Hunter”

      Reginald D Hunter

      Recommended

      Sat Nov 21, Soho Theatre

      Controversial, challenging and intelligent comedy from a master craftsman. Catch this regular of 'Have I Got News for You' in his new show, 'The Only Apple in the Garden of Eden and Niggas'. Read more

    • Photo for “Simon Amstell - Do Nothing”

      Simon Amstell - Do Nothing

      Recommended

      Sun Nov 22, Royal Court Theatre

      Amstell, former host of 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' is a brilliant stand-up. He's dark, challenging and sensitive all at the same time. If you haven't seen him live before you'll absolutely love him. With support from the... Read more

    • Photo for “Julian Clary - Lord of the Mince”

      Julian Clary - Lord of the Mince

      Recommended

      Until Sun Nov 22, Leicester Square Theatre

      Julian Clary, has done for mincing what Michael Flatley did for Irish dancing. This will be an intimate evening - a celebration, no less, of his twenty-five years in the camp spotlight. He's a flippin' national tresure. Read more

    • Photo for “Jon Richardson - This Guy at Night”

      Jon Richardson - This Guy at Night

      Recommended

      Until Sat Nov 28, Soho Theatre

      You will rarely find a grumpier, funnier, OCD sufferer who can tell you a tall tale with better bite and venom. This show quite rightly earned him a nomination for the main prize up at the Edinburgh Festival this year. He... Read more

    • Photo for “Michael McIntyre”

      Michael McIntyre

      Recommended

      Tue Nov 24, Wembley Arena

      The phenomenal rise to fame of this hugely talented comic continues unabated with this major arena tour. He's slick, silly, posh, baby-faced and about as good as anyone in the business at making and audience roar with... Read more

    • David O'Doherty - David O'Doh-Party

      Recommended

      Wed Nov 25 - Sat Dec 5, Soho Theatre

      The Ryanair James Bond and the 1990 East Leinster under 14 triple jump bronze medalist, returns to Soho. There will be standing up, there will be sitting down, there will be a song where he tries to seduce the entire... Read more

    • Jim Jeffries - The Hits

      Recommended

      Fri Nov 27 - Sat Dec 5, Leicester Square Theatre

      Jim Jeffries' brash, confrontational style has made him one of the most sought-after comics around with his ability to both charm and offend the crowd in equal measure. There's more to him than just a foul-mouthed Aussie... Read more

    • Eddie Izzard - Stripped

      Recommended

      Thu Dec 3, O2 Arena

      The legendary Mr Izzard is back for a run before Christmas. He is one of the top five comics of all time. Go and see why. We're loving the giraffe bit. Read more

    • Phil Kay - Homecoming Love Pudding

      Recommended

      Dec 3-12, Soho Theatre

      Multi-award winning Scotsman Phil Kay brings his freewhelling, effervescent comedy troubadour show to London. Part-madman, part-genius, all comedy legend. He truly is a mesmerising headfuck of a comedian. We love him. Read more

    • Miles Jupp

      Recommended

      Dec 4-5, Soho Theatre

      Stories, jokes, angsty but scripted ramblings about some of the following: playing vicars, night buses to Amsterdam, fatherhood, waitresses and broken laptops. After a sell out and critically acclaimed run in Edinburgh... Read more

    • Eddie Izzard - Stripped

      Recommended

      Dec 4-5, Wembley Arena

      The legendary Mr Izzard is back for a run before Christmas. He is one of the top five comics of all time. Go and see why. We're loving the giraffe bit. Read more

    • Dylan Moran

      Recommended

      Until Sat Dec 5, Apollo Shaftesbury

      This Irish master of bewilderment and craftsman of the befuddled returns with more trademark rantings pulled from the weirder recesses of his hugely creative mind. Few people can be as confused and yet so in control at exactly the same time as Moran. He use of words would make Oscar Wilde weep with joy. Read more

    • Pam Ann's Sunday Flight At The Palladium

      Recommended

      Dec 6-13, London Palladium

      Pam Ann, the glamorous, sharp-tongued air hostess from hell, is the fabulous monster creation of gifted comedienne, Caroline Reid. She's flying into town with more tales of life in the mile high club. Wonderfully camp... Read more

    • Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra

      Recommended

      Fri Dec 11, O2 Arena

      The unique show will provide fans with a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Bill’s surreal comic and musical imagination at its best as he is let loose to perform alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra, accompanied by... Read more

    • Ennio Marchetto

      Recommended

      Dec 11-22, Purcell Room

      A one-man living cartoon, Marchetto transforms the art of origami into theatrical magic. In lightening fast succession and using nothing but paper, he morphs into a virtual constellation of stars that literally unfold from... Read more

    • Richard Herring - As it Occurs to Me

      Recommended

      Until Sat Dec 12, Leicester Square Theatre

      A new weekly internet stand-up and sketch show written and performed by the hugely talented Mr Herring. All material generated that week from topical events and what's been going on in Richard's ridiculous life. Untested... Read more

    • Frank Skinner's Credit Crunch Cabaret

      Recommended

      Until Mon Dec 14, Lyric Shaftesbury

      This is the hottest ticket in town. Doing his bit in these hard times Skinner has assembled some stellar line-ups from the world of comedy, music and cabaret for this run of five Monday nights in the West End with every... Read more

    • Sandi Toksvig's Christmas Cracker

      Recommended

      Dec 15-24, Royal Festival Hall

      Hosted by queen of the quips Sandi Toksvig, with a house band and a stage full of festive props, audiences will be treated to a cornucopia of music, magic, comedy and good old-fashioned variety show entertainment... Read more

    • Rock with Laughter 2009

      Tue Dec 22, Wembley Arena

      Check out this mega-gig with Al Murray, Jasper Carrott, Lenny Henry, Jo Brand, Ed Byrne, Sugababes, Peter Andre, Bananarama, Bjorn Again and Rocket Man... Read more


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