It’s no joke!
This regular comedy season is not to be laughed at - from emerging talents to the best stand-up comedians on the circuit - they all perform at our venues. Rob Brydon, Rhod Gilbert, Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall, Ricky Tomlinson and on, and on, and on!
This season features Jack Dee and Alan Davies at The Coliseum, Chris Corcoran's Committee Meeting and the frenetic slapstick comedy The Games at the Muni, and the regular stand-up comedy nights at the Park & Dare continue, plus don't miss Frank Vickery's smash hit comedy Granny Annie at all three venues and Al Murray The Pub Landlord is bringing his Epic tour to The Coliseum and The Park & Dare.
Current season
Below is a list of this seasons comedy – click on the title to get more details about each comedy event, including further information such as featured comedian, reviews and live clips.
Granny Annie
| Showing | 22 May 2012 - 28 May 2012 |
|---|---|
| venue | Coliseum |
| categories | Season, It's no joke, Comedy, Drama / Plays, Variety / Light Entertainment, Special Offers, Group Discount, Multi Buy Offer |
| Prices |
Tickets
£12.00 Concessions £9.00 |
Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 May 7.30pm & matinee on Thursday at 1.00pm.
GRANNY ANNIE
Written by and Starring Frank Vickery
Grassroots Production in association with RCT Theatres.
Wales’ favourite playwright Frank Vickery is back with his smash hit comedy Granny Annie
Come follow the adventures of possibly the worst amateur dramatic company ever as they prepare for the opening of their latest musical production - which promises to be the biggest theatrical disaster of all time!
The laughs come thick and fast as we follow their antics in the dressing-room each night as they stumble their way through a disastrous but hysterical week, culminating in a finale to remember!
This is arguably the funniest Vickery comedy of his career! Be prepared to laugh till you burst!
Contains Mild Language.
£12.00 Concessions £9.00. 2 stalls tickets for £14.00 on Tuesday evening and Thursday matinee.
Also at The Muni Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 May and at The Park & Dare Theatre Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 June.
Part of the Drama Bundle - See Frank Vickery’s Granny Annie (at any of the venues), Equus at The Coliseum and The Games at The Muni for just £24.00 full price (saving you up to £13.00) and £19.00 concession price (saving you up to £12.00 )
Tickets must be all be purchased at the same time (as a single transaction) and only available from the Box Office, not on-line
Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint Presentation
| Showing | 08 Jun 2012 - 08 Jun 2012 |
|---|---|
| venue | Park & Dare |
| categories | Seasons, It's no joke, Art Forms, Comedy, Special Offers, Group Discount |
| Prices |
Tickets
£20.00 |
Friday 8 June 8.00pm.
Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint Presentation
Following a sell-out autumn 2011 tour; the man behind Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure has announced extra dates for spring 2012 due to popular demand. Always one of comedy’s most innovative thinkers this genre stretching performer is back… and for this brand new show he’s formed a double act… with a projector screen. And they’d like to show you their powerpoint presentation. Cast your powerpoint prejudice* aside, it's not just for business meetings.
'Gorman has seen his stock rise to such an extent that he's poised, as never before, to make the leap from cult figure to mainstream phenomenon ' Telegraph
*Some bullet points will be used.
Warning - Adult Material Over 18's Only.
Granny Annie
| Showing | 19 Jun 2012 - 20 Jun 2012 |
|---|---|
| venue | Park & Dare |
| categories | Seasons, It's no joke, Art Forms, Comedy, Drama / Plays, Variety / Light Entertainment, Special Offers, Group Discount |
| Prices |
Tickets
£12.00 Concessions £9.00 Two stalls tickets selected times £14.00 |
Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 June 7.30pm & matinee on Wednesday at 1.00pm.
GRANNY ANNIE
Written by and Starring Frank Vickery
Grassroots Production in association with RCT Theatres.
Wales’ favourite playwright Frank Vickery is back with his smash hit comedy Granny Annie
Come follow the adventures of possibly the worst amateur dramatic company ever as they prepare for the opening of their latest musical production - which promises to be the biggest theatrical disaster of all time!
The laughs come thick and fast as we follow their antics in the dressing-room each night as they stumble their way through a disastrous but hysterical week, culminating in a finale to remember!
This is arguably the funniest Vickery comedy of his career! Be prepared to laugh till you burst!
Contains Mild Language.
£12.00 Concessions £9.00. 2 stalls tickets for £14.00 on Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee.
Also at The Muni Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 May and at The Coliseum Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 May.
Part of the Drama Bundle - See Frank Vickery’s Granny Annie (at any of the venues), Equus at The Coliseum and The Games at The Muni for just £24.00 full price (saving you up to £13.00) and £19.00 concession price (saving you up to £12.00 )
Tickets must be all be purchased at the same time (as a single transaction) and only available from the Box Office, not on-line
Josh Widdicombe and John Robbins Edinburgh Preview
| Showing | 21 Jun 2012 - 21 Jun 2012 |
|---|---|
| venue | Park & Dare |
| categories | Seasons, It's no joke, Art Forms, Comedy, Variety / Light Entertainment |
| Prices |
Tickets
£9.00 |
Thursday 21 June 8.00pm
COMEDY IN THE LAUGHTER LOUNGE
Top notch comedy with some of the biggest and brightest rising comedians on the circuit.
Laugh? You’ll snort like a pig!
Josh Widdicombe – Edinburgh Preview
‘A fine set packed with quirky observations, bundled up in an assured performance’ Chortle
‘This is one of the most individual, accomplished, hilarious and unforgettable hours I have had this year’ The Scotsman
John Robins - Edinburgh Preview
"Fresh and Original" BBC
“Like discovering buried treasure” Fest
“The new wave of storyteller” Evening Post
“funnier than all of them ... his self-depreciation and Olympic ad-libbing would have you skipping happily down even the darkest alley” Venue
joshwiddicombe.co.uk
Warning Adult Material – Over 18’s Only.
£9.00
Alan Davies - Life Is Pain Preview Performance
| Showing | 06 Sep 2012 - 06 Sep 2012 |
|---|---|
| venue | Coliseum |
| categories | Season, It's no joke, Comedy, Variety / Light Entertainment |
| Prices |
Tickets
£20.00 |
Thursday 6 September 8.30pm
After more than a decade since his last stand-up show and following a hugely successful tour of Australia in 2011, Alan Davies, the much-loved star of iconic television series such as Jonathan Creek and QI, makes a long-awaited return to live stand-up this Autumn.
“Had the audience in stitches…hilarious” The Age, Melbourne
“a well-rounded and hilarious show…a wonderful return to stand-up from Davies” Chortle (Australia & NZ)
£20.00 Over 18's Only.
Al Murray The Pub Landlord
| Showing | 13 Dec 2012 - 13 Dec 2012 |
|---|---|
| venue | Park & Dare |
| categories | Seasons, It's no joke, Art Forms, Comedy, Variety / Light Entertainment |
| Prices |
Tickets
£22.50 |
Thursday 13 December 7.30pm.
On sale: Friday 2 March
Al Murray The Pub Landlord
The Only Way is Epic tour
Broken Britain may be staring into the bottom of an empty pint glass, but don’t lose hope – Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back to fill it up again, with a brand new show of epic proportions.
Britain’s most irrepressible Innkeeper will be serving up his premier brew of ale-inspired acumen and bar-room buffoonery at a theatre near you this autumn, as part of his 2012 THE ONLY WAY IS EPIC TOUR.
This monumental new live stand-up show from the multi-award-winning comedian, directly follows the nationwide success of the Guv’s twice extended Barrel of Fun tour, and is sure to sell-out fast. Get your orders in now!
“A National Treasure – FIVE STARS” Daily Telegraph
“His interaction with the front few rows is legendary ” The Sun
Age Limit: Parental discretion advised. Show contains adult themes.
£25.50
Al Murray - The Pub Landlord
| Showing | 14 Dec 2012 - 14 Dec 2012 |
|---|---|
| venue | Coliseum |
| categories | Season, It's no joke, Comedy, Variety / Light Entertainment |
| Prices |
Tickets
£25.50 |
Friday 14 December 7.30pm.
On sale: Friday 2 March
Al Murray The Pub Landlord
The Only Way is Epic tour
Broken Britain may be staring into the bottom of an empty pint glass, but don’t lose hope – Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back to fill it up again, with a brand new show of epic proportions.
Britain’s most irrepressible Innkeeper will be serving up his premier brew of ale-inspired acumen and bar-room buffoonery at a theatre near you this autumn, as part of his 2012 THE ONLY WAY IS EPIC TOUR.
This monumental new live stand-up show from the multi-award-winning comedian, directly follows the nationwide success of the Guv’s twice extended Barrel of Fun tour, and is sure to sell-out fast. Get your orders in now!
“A National Treasure – FIVE STARS” Daily Telegraph
“His interaction with the front few rows is legendary” The Sun
Age Limit: Parental discretion advised. Show contains adult themes.
£25.50
