Comedy in Reading

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

Fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh out loud surrealism.An hour of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK’s master…

The Concert Hall, Reading

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Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

Fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh out loud surrealism.An hour of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK’s master…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Last chance · tomorrow

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…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

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…

The Concert Hall, Reading

The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie, the UK’s angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new Live Show touring the UK.Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer’s…

The Hexagon, Reading

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Susan Calman

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years.

The Concert Hall, Reading

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Susan Calman

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years.

Reading Town Hall, Reading

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Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

Hi. I’m Romesh Ranganathan and I Will Change Your Life.Tired of trying quick fixes and papering over the cracks in your life?

The Hexagon, Reading

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Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand Up Years

What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…?

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Red Richardson: Premium Economy

Red Richardson is an internationally renowned stand up comedian, writer, and actor.

Sub89, Reading

Ahir Shah

HBO and Netflix star Ahir Shah (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, QI) is back with his new stand-up show Golden.

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Rachel Parris: The Rachel Parris Songbook

In 2026, Parris announced The Rachel Parris Songbook – gathering together some of her best-loved musical material from the past decade and a half, alongside fre…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Rachel Parris: The Rachel Parris Songbook

In 2026, Parris announced The Rachel Parris Songbook – gathering together some of her best-loved musical material from the past decade and a half, alongside fre…

The Concert Hall, Reading

Matt Forde: Project Holy Moly

Another new Prime Minister. Another new government. Another set of black holes.Join leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Perfor…

The Concert Hall, Reading

Matt Forde: Project Holy Moly

Another new Prime Minister. Another new government. Another set of black holes.Join leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Perfor…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Ed Byrne: No Dramas

Ed just wants to live a life free of hassles or drama.He feels he’s earned it, but the world has other plans for him.

The Hexagon, Reading

Scott Bennett: Stuff

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

The Concert Hall, Reading

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…

The Concert Hall, Reading

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…

The Hexagon, Reading

Alan Davies

He thinks he’s Marty McFly but he’s older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than the gym. Subject to relentless eye rolls from his kids.

The Hexagon, Reading

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…

The Hexagon, Reading

Sindhu Vee: Swanky

Someone once asked Sindhu Vee a very stupid question. She wants to tell you about it.From the award-winning star of Live at the Apollo comes a brand-new stand-u…

The Concert Hall, Reading

Sindhu Vee: Swanky

Someone once asked Sindhu Vee a very stupid question. She wants to tell you about it.From the award-winning star of Live at the Apollo comes a brand-new stand-u…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Tom Davis: Spudgun

Tom Davis is back on the road, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics.Co-host of the mega-hit podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganat…

The Hexagon, Reading

Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing.

The Hexagon, Reading

Celya Ab: We Must Stop Meeting Like This

Have you ever forensically over-thought your life choices? Are they all somehow connected to a passing comment your Spanish teacher made when you were 15?

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

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.

The Hexagon, Reading

Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You

Tez Ilyas, one of the most most celebrated stars in British comedy, returns to stage in 2023 with an hour of his trademark, no-holds barred, crowd participation…

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

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…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

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…

The Concert Hall, Reading

Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress

Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff joke…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Tom Stade

Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back on the road with a brand-new show - taking aim at the absurdities of modern times with his contagious charm and incisive,…

Sub89, Reading

Olga Koch: Fat Tom Cruise

Olga Koch has one good story. Only it’s not really her story. Do you wanna hear it?

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Dan Tiernan: Quartz and All

Dan Tiernan is back at it again: and this time he's got magic rocks in his pocket.With a hat trick of sold-out Edinburgh Festival runs, Dan's a two-time Edinbur…

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Rhys James: Chop Logic

A fast, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one of the nation’s sharpest stand-ups.Rhys has made a discovery that could fix everything.

The Concert Hall, Reading

Rhys James: Chop Logic

A fast, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one of the nation’s sharpest stand-ups.Rhys has made a discovery that could fix everything.

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Lucy Beaumont - Bad at Quiz Shows, Good With Weirdos

Lucy Beaumont has had quite the year. She lost a contestant £79,000 on The Wheel, forgot to revise for Mastermind and generally confirmed she’s terrible at quiz…

The Hexagon, Reading

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Acclaimed comedian and professional hoaxerHe’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and c…

The Hexagon, Reading

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…

The Hexagon, Reading

Aurie Styla: Maverick

Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around.

The Hexagon, Reading

Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell

Everyone’s annoying cousin, Ed Gamble, is going back on tour in 2027 across the UK & Ireland with some more of his stand up grot.

The Hexagon, Reading

Dylan Moran: Looking for Trouble GENERIC

Showtime. What are you going to do?Are you going to go to work? Or stay in bed, chasing oblivion.

The Concert Hall, Reading

Dylan Moran: Looking for Trouble GENERIC

Showtime. What are you going to do?Are you going to go to work? Or stay in bed, chasing oblivion.

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Thomas Green: Brainstorm

One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences with a brand new hour, following his sell-out debut tour.

The Concert Hall, Reading

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Thomas Green: Brainstorm

One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences with a brand new hour, following his sell-out debut tour.

Reading Town Hall, Reading

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Victoria Wood's Dinnerladies

A brand new stage adaptation starring stage and TV favourite Les Dennis as maintenance man Stan, with the full cast of dinnerladies to be announced.More than 25…

The Hexagon, Reading

Sofie Hagen: Will I Ever Have Sex Again?

Edinburgh comedy award winner Sofie Hagen presents; Fat Jokes. A show bursting with big jokes and fat punchlines.

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Septembers Comedy in Woodley

Comedy in Woodley is back at the Oakwood CentreFour amazing acts including some you'll have seen on TV.Nick Page = Britain's Got TalentJavier Jarquin - Mo Gilli…

The Oakwood Centre, Reading

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