The top ten comedy shows this month
Our pick of this month's must-see comedy shows in London
There are an overwhelming number of comedy shows to choose from in London. Our advice? Buy tickets to any of the ten shows we recommend and you'll have a cracking time.
John Kearns: Double Take and Fade Away
Meandering observations, imaginative metaphors and superbly crafted jokes in the double Edinburgh Comedy Award winner’s soulful stand-up show.
The Delightful Sausage: Ginster's Paradise
This sketch duo’s holiday camp-themed show is part light entertainment parody, part nightmarish fever dream – and it’s all hilarious.
Weirdos Save Christmas… and the Local High Street Pub
The annual alternative pantomime – by cult comedy collective Weirdos – is a highlight of the comedy calendar. Plus it’s all for charity.
Jordan Brookes: I've Got Nothing
Londoners get an extended chance to catch 2019’s Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show. A tricksy, mind-meddling hour of stand-up.
London Hughes: To Catch a Dick
High-energy, punchy stand-up about being single from this fast-rising star, who was nominated for Best Show at the 2019 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
Plosive Comedy in Dulwich with Paul Foot
Absurdist maestro Paul Foot headlines this south east London gig, plus Jessica Fostekew, Rob Auton and Sophie Duker.
Comedy in An Art Gallery
As part of the ‘Art is the Best Medicine’ exhibition, Jordan Brookes, Mae Martin and more perform stand-up in the gallery space.
Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year Final 2019
After months of heats, some of the best rising comics in the country battle it out for the top prize.
Spencer Jones: The Things We Leave Behind
Silly prop-comic Spencer Jones bagged his second Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination for this show about turning junk into gags.
Ed Gamble: Blizzard
The reigning ‘Taskmaster’ champion and Off Menu podcast co-host wraps us his tour with a massive London show.
More comedy in London
Tonight
Looking for comedy in London tonight? Then start limbering up those face muscles because there are plenty of cracking line-ups at London's comedy clubs this very evening. Here's a few of the comedy shows we recommend, plus a choice of budget-friendly free gigs.
This week
As the unofficial comedy capital of the world, London's comedy circuit doesn't take a break. There are stand-up shows seven days a week, from early evening through to the small hours. To help you plan your week of witticisms, here's a nifty calendar of the best comedy shows in London this week.
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