Comedy in Nottingham

Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous

Her provocative, abrasive, incomparable style was - just about - kept in check by lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh.

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

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John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills

Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns.A fragmented, digressing portra…

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

Kevin Bridges cut his comedy teeth in Glasgow after leaving school at the age of 17. From there, the young comedian began performing around the UK.

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Nottingham

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Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Enthralling family fun, to divert and transport from the tribulations of daily life!Bill Bailey returns with a show that celebrates this great tradition, as the…

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Nottingham

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The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer's Labour and the fact that he voted for it.

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

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Jack Whitehall: Settle Down

Over the last few years, Jack has firmly established himself as one of the country’s most successful young talents.

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Nottingham

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John Bishop: Back At It

After years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; stan…

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Nottingham

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Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

Theatre Royal , Nottingham

Carl Hutchinson

Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter.

Metronome, Nottingham

Carl Hutchinson

Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter.

The Cornerhouse, Nottingham

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026…

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

Michael Spicer

Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satir…

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Phil Wang: Uh Oh

UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show, and he’s older than ever before.He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom.

Theatre Royal , Nottingham

Grace Petrie: This Is No Time To Panic!

Grace Petrie is a folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, she has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly ever since.

Metronome, Nottingham

Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro

Taskmaster and Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe presents his unmissable improvised comedy show, fresh from sold out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz

You know when you're trying to wee on a night out, and you're interrupted by a random girl who insists on telling you all her secrets even though you've never m…

The Canalhouse, Nottingham

Josh Pugh

After two sell out tours, Josh Pugh is back performing stand up comedy to the best of his ability for an hour and a bit.

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

“Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show” is a night of fast, and fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories, songs and laugh out loud surrealism.

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

The Lancashire Hotpots

Dubbed ‘the new Wurzels’ by Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2, The Lancashire Hotpots have become the go to band for those wanting a light-hearted, distinctly Northern…

Saltbox, Nottingham

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Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beast

Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2024 show Side Eye, Rachel Fairburn is back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate…

The Canalhouse, Nottingham

Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?

The award-winning stand-up and star of Saturday Night Live UK heads out on tour with a brand new show.You’re born alone, you die alone. That’s true enough.

The Canalhouse, Nottingham

Jamie Hutchinson: Can My Mate Come? He's Sound

Stand-up comedian and podcast cult hero Jamie Hutchinson returns with Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound.

The Bay, Nottingham

Sam Campbell

I definitely don't know what's going on. I'm not even sure I know what's happening anymore. But I cannot wait to come to your town and respect your traditions.

Theatre Royal , Nottingham

Thomas Green: Brainstorm

After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwind full of tangents of his own making, navigating through the impulsive, random and stup…

Nottingham Arts Theatre, Nottingham

Rachel Parris: All Change Please

Bafta-nominated comedian, Rachel Parris, is back with a brand-new show about big life changes.Join viral sensation and star of BBC’s The Mash Report as she perf…

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

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Tommy Cooper - Have I Got Time For More?

A brand new production from the guys that brought you Steptoe & Son!Tommy Cooper, one of the greatest ever comedians, is back!

Nottingham Arts Theatre, Nottingham

Ginger Johnson

You’ve seen her in the Masterchef kitchen… You’ve seen her on the Drag Race runway… Now it’s time to see her in her element: outrageous, untamed and completely…

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Simon Brodkin

Fresh from his sold-out, critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster a…

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

Mike Bubbins

Mike Bubbins, star of hit podcast The Socially Distant Sports Bar, and of BBC television comedies Mammoth, Tourist Trap and The Unexplainers, unleashes Throwbac…

Theatre Royal , Nottingham

Tom Stade

Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show.Join…

Broadway Cinema, Nottingham

MC Hammersmith - Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property

He presents an hour of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. Featuring brand-new routines for 2026!

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

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Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?

Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed!With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan’s ready to dish some drama.

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

Jason Manford - A Manford All Seasons

Born in 1981, it took only 17 years for comedian, writer, actor, television and radio presenter Jason Manford to make his mark on the live circuit.

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

Fin Taylor: The Pre-emptive Comeback Special

Men want to be him, Women want their boyfriends to stop showing them his videos. The King of the Internet Jungle is back where he belongs, doing stand-up in fro…

Theatre Royal , Nottingham

Barry Castagnola - The Last Of The Barry

Having become a father quite late in life, in all honestly, he’s just delighted to be away for a few days to get some good sleep (although he won’t be telling h…

The Canalhouse, Nottingham

Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning

Jason Byrne is back and "Byrning" brighter than ever, celebrating 30 glorious years of stand-up with his brand-new show, 30 Years Byrning.Byrne delivers a rioto…

The Cornerhouse, Nottingham

Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning

Jason Byrne is back and "Byrning" brighter than ever, celebrating 30 glorious years of stand-up with his brand-new show, 30 Years Byrning.Byrne delivers a rioto…

Metronome, Nottingham

Dan Nightingale & Friends

Another tour of brilliant stand-up comedy from Dan Nightingale, host of the Have A Word podcast, and some of his very funny mates.

Broadway Cinema, Nottingham

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface.Join the "tall, chao…

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Flo & Joan

Multi-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan are climbing out of their pits, armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you a brand n…

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent.

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Laura Lexx

Join multi award winning stand up star and viral sensation Laura Lexx (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Hypothetical, The Now Show) with her highly anticipate…

The Canalhouse, Nottingham

Troy Hawke

Fresh from finding and proving decisive links between IKEA, the CIA and the Nazi’s, 1930’s throwback homeschooled investigator Troy Hawke battle a new enemy on…

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

Larry Dean: Hellbent

Recently married, emotionally feral.The Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing to grow up.As seen on SNL, Live at the Apollo, QI and…

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle!

Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes Brighton with a potent preview of his latest…

The Canalhouse, Nottingham

Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Following overwhelming demand (mainly from his wife Rosie who is desperate to get him out of the house), Chris Ramsey will be back on the road in 2026 with a br…

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

Dylan Moran: We Got This

How can it be you have spent a whole ten minutes staring at a banana?Why do you always do stuff like that? Why do you never do the other really great things whe…

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Jacob Hawley: Space

Proudly Presented by Live Nation in association with UTA & Ebdon ManagementNew stand-up show from award-winning comedian Jacob Hawley.

Nottingham Arts Theatre, Nottingham