Leicester Square Theatre

The Pin's Terrific Comedy Bonanza – A Night of Fun and Ideas

Sketch shows, Character comedy

Slick sketch duo The Pin (who, until recently, were a trio) introduce a bunch of ace acts and try out new skits. The bill tonight includes superb character acts Brian Gittins, Nick Mohammed and Adam Riches and stand-up Phil Wang.

The Folly Mixtures featuring Zombie Boy

Cabaret

This might just be the oddest match-up of the month: the cheeky burlesque troupe teaming up with the star of Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way', who boasts full-body tattoos including intricate skull-and-brain detailing, for his London debut. Grisly, macabre...

Croft & Pearce Get Out There

Sketch shows

Through the medium of sketch Croft and Pearce will attempt to explore some of life's enduring mysteries.

The Urban Voodoo Machine

Categories, Pop and rock

Debauched Dalston band play lurching sea shanties and foul-mouthed murder ballads.

Funny Women London Nights

Comedy

The organisers of female comedy competition 'Funny Women' pick some of their favourite rising stars. To check who's on, click on the occurrence.

Lewis Schaffer's American Guide to England

Stand-up, Solo shows

Controversial New York stand-up comic Lewis Schaffer has been doing his 'Free Until Famous' show for four years now (despite claiming 18 on his website), but either he's hit the big time or just needs a bit a dosh, because this new run of shows are a...

Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast

Stand-up, Big-name talent

• Critics' choice

We’ve become obsessed with Herring’s latest free download, and it’s even funnier as a live show. In RHLSTP, the consummate comic sits down with superstar names (previous guests include Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee and Graham Linehan) – but Parky this...

Ria Lina – It's Not Easy Being Yellow

Stand-up, Solo shows, Musical comedy

Ria Lina workshops her debut solo show about first appearances and wether we can really judge people on them.

Ria Lina: It's Not Easy Being Yellow

Cabaret

Ria Lina's mom is Filipino, her dad is German and she grew up all over the place. This show charts through comedy and original songs her attempts to answer the frequently asked (or at least inferred) questions 'why do you look like that?' and 'why do...

Simon Munnery – Edinburgh Preview

Stand-up, Edinburgh Fringe preview

Veteran surrealist and one of the most innovative comics on the circuit, Simon Munnery workshops new material ahead of this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Holly Burn – The H Club

Character comedy

Brilliantly bonkers character comic Holly Burn presents 'The H Club', about a non-exclusive private members club, where Holly plays the owner, staff members and club members. The club currently has a residency at the LST, and each month Holly will be...

Lewis Schaffer's American Guide to England

Stand-up, Solo shows

Controversial New York stand-up comic Lewis Schaffer has been doing his 'Free Until Famous' show for four years now (despite claiming 18 on his website), but either he's hit the big time or just needs a bit a dosh, because this new run of shows are a...

Casual Violence presents: House of Nostril (Work-in-Progress)

Sketch shows, Work-in-progress

Sketch troupe Casual Violence preview their macabre new show, House of Nostril, promising a 'gloomtrodden tale of treachery, taxidermy and terror'. Sounds bleak!

Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast

Stand-up, Big-name talent

• Critics' choice

We’ve become obsessed with Herring’s latest free download, and it’s even funnier as a live show. In RHLSTP, the consummate comic sits down with superstar names (previous guests include Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee and Graham Linehan) – but Parky this...

Nat Luurtsema – Here She Be

Edinburgh Fringe preview

Friendly stand-up and one third of sketch troupe Jigsaw, Nat Luurtsema previews her Edinburgh Fringe show.

Monster

Stand-up

A mix of character and sketch acts plus straight stand-up at this monthly comedy evening, which always features excellent line-up, and all the profits go to charity. Ah, how sweet. To see the line-up, click on each occurrence.

Eric Lampaert – Two TIckets to the Gum Show

Edinburgh Fringe preview

The kooky comic presents a work-in-progress show.

Maydays – Confessions

Impro comedy

This impro troupe turns audience members' secrets into improvised scenes.

Lewis Schaffer's American Guide to England

Stand-up, Solo shows

Controversial New York stand-up comic Lewis Schaffer has been doing his 'Free Until Famous' show for four years now (despite claiming 18 on his website), but either he's hit the big time or just needs a bit a dosh, because this new run of shows are a...

Rachel Parris – The Commission

Stand-up, Musical comedy, Edinburgh Fringe preview

Charming musical comic Rachel Parris workshops her new solo show ahead of this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

C$R$E$A$M

Comedy

Foster's Best Newcomer nominee Ben Target and deadpan wit Mark Stephenson are in charge here, presenting a line-up of alt-comedy delights.

Matt Richardson – Hometown Hero: Edinburgh Preview

Edinburgh Fringe preview

Young stand-up Matt Richardson workshops his debut solo show.

Christian O'Connell

Stand-up, Solo shows, Storytelling

The Absolute Radio DJ (who's won a whopping eight Sony Awards) presents his debut stand-up show, with a storytelling twist.

Seth Rudetsky's Deconstructing Broadway

Off-West End, Musicals

Seth Rudetsky gives his insightful take on some of Broadway's greatest moments.

Lewis Schaffer's American Guide to England

Stand-up, Solo shows

Controversial New York stand-up comic Lewis Schaffer has been doing his 'Free Until Famous' show for four years now (despite claiming 18 on his website), but either he's hit the big time or just needs a bit a dosh, because this new run of shows are a...