The top London comedy shows to see in March

What is it? You’ll have a job getting into any of James Acaster’s bewildering multitude of new material London shows this March, although some have waiting lists and it looks like his Hackney Empire shows (technically in April) aren’t entirely sold out at time of writing. But you can also catch him at the head of a frankly sensational bill at a charity gig for The Bike Project earlier in the month at the Union Chapelon March 10, with tickets still abailable at time of writing.

Where is it? Various.

What is it? Thanks to the ongoing cult behemoth that is Taskmaster, its host Greg Davies finds his stand up career hitting new highs, with a month of shows at the Apollo for his new show Full Fat Legend to be followed in December with his debut at the O2 – his biggest show to date. Despite the immodest name, the new show is, in essence, an autobiographical exploration of what an idiot he is. 

Where is it? Hammersmith Apollo (and The O2 in December).

What is it? In this sweet debut Fringe hour,  Lewisham-born-and-bred stand up Toussaint Douglass threatens us with 55 minutes of jokes about pigeons. That’s not quite what we get (maybe 15 minutes) but it’s a charming show that deservedly netted him the best newcomer award at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Where is it? Soho Theatre.

What is it? Andrew Doherty’s idiosyncratic folk horror comedy Gay Witch Sex Cult was one of the most arresting stand up debuts at the 2024 Fringe. And its follow up Sad Gay AIDS Play is a lot of fun. But it also sails into tropier waters than its predecessor, and though hardly a run of the mill stand up show, it does feel like it’s treading on some pretty well worn ground.

Where is it? Soho Theatre.