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 Lee Nelson at The Coliseum, Jon Richardson and the frenetic slapstick comedy The Games at the Muni, and the regular stand-up comedy nights at the Park & Dare continue with Nick Helm, Elis James amd Rob Deering - not forgetting Frank Vickery is back at all three venues with his smash hit comedy Granny Annie.
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.
Comedy in The Laughter Lounge
| Showing | 08 Mar 2012 - 08 Mar 2012 |
|---|---|
| venue | Park & Dare |
| categories | Seasons, It's no joke, Art Forms, Comedy, Special Offers, Group Discount |
| Prices |
Tickets
9.00 |
Thursday 8 March 8.00pm.
THE LAUGHTER LOUNGE GOES LARGE
Top notch comedy with some of the biggest and brightest rising comedians on the circuit.
Laugh? You’ll snort like a pig!
Elis James
'Getting the sort of word-of-mouth recommendations that much more experienced comics would kill their mothers for' The Scotsman
'He hypnotises the audience into loving him. There’s also a laugh every ten seconds or so which overall makes it a complete joy' Time Out
'Welsh fireball Elis James makes for a delightful idiot' Chortle
Warning Adult Material – Over 18’s Only.
£9.00
Jon Richardson: Funny Magnet
| Showing | 30 Mar 2012 - 30 Mar 2012 |
|---|---|
| venue | Muni |
| categories | Seasons, It's no joke, Art Forms, Comedy, Special Offers, Group Discount |
| Prices |
Tickets
13.00 |
Friday 30 March 8.00pm.
Due to an overwhelming public demand, the brilliant Jon Richardson is back on tour in 2012. The new host of Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week, team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and best-selling author will be taking his show, Funny Magnet across the UK from February 2012.
Discussing the everyday items that have a profound effect on his outlook, Funny Magnet sees Jon working his pessimism with some hilarious consequences, and as always with his loveable vivacious delivery.
Away from stand-up Jon is massively in demand for television and radio appearances. His recent TV credits include; 8 Out Of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Stand Up For The Week (Channel 4), Have I Got News For You (BBC1), Live At The Apollo (BBC1), Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC1 ), Channel 4’s Comedy Gala Live At The 02 and Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC2).
'Sublimely brilliant, stunning....He is a comic right on the verge of greatness. If you haven't seen him yet get your finger out and sort it .’ Time Out
‘Destined for showbiz big-time’ Evening Standard
‘Jon Richardson is developing into a quietly sophisticated comedian who is at turns hilarious and disturbing and under no circumstances should you miss‘ The Mirror
‘So good he actually bends time’ Chortle
£13.00 Over 18's Only.
Lee Nelson - Live!
| Showing | 31 Mar 2012 - 31 Mar 2012 |
|---|---|
| venue | Coliseum |
| categories | Season, It's no joke, Comedy, Special Offers, Group Discount |
| Prices |
Tickats
22.50 |
Saturday 31 March 8.00pm.
EXTRA SPRING 2012 DATES ADDED
Star of Live at the Apollo (BBC ONE) and two series of the smash-hit comedy Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show (BBC THREE). “The hottest creation since Ali G and Vicky Pollard” (Daily Mirror) is adding extra dates to his live tour because of overwhelming popular demand.
*A message from Lee*
Hello u blurb reading legend! Its Lee Nelson here from off ur tellybox. Me and my best mate and fat legend Omelette are coming to a town near u with a well funny, proper mental, live show. So dont b a mug, stop reading this rubbish n get yourself a ticket! Do It! Do It! Do It! Do it!
Qwaliteeeeeeee!!!!
Warning Adult Material – Over 18’s Only.
Comedy in the Laughter Lounge
| Showing | 05 Apr 2012 - 05 Apr 2012 |
|---|---|
| venue | Park & Dare |
| categories | Seasons, It's no joke, Art Forms, Comedy |
| Prices |
Tickets
9.00 |
Thursday 5 April 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!
Rob Deering
‘Bruisingly hilarious’ Time Out
‘Truly wonderful stand-up’ The Sunday Times
‘The award-winning comic performs his engaging brand of stand-up humour’ The Guardian
Warning Adult Material – Over 18’s Only.
£9.00
Granny Annie
| Showing | 01 May 2012 - 05 May 2012 |
|---|---|
| venue | Muni |
| categories | Seasons, It's no joke, Art Forms, Comedy, Drama / Plays, Special Offers, Group Discount, Multi Buy Offer |
| Prices |
Tickets
12.00 Concessions 9.00 Two Stalls Tickets Selected times 14.00 |
Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 May 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 Coliseum Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 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
Comedy In the Laughter Lounge
| Showing | 10 May 2012 - 10 May 2012 |
|---|---|
| venue | Park & Dare |
| categories | Seasons, It's no joke, Art Forms, Comedy, Special Offers, Group Discount |
| Prices |
Tickets
9.00 |
Thursday 10 May 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.
‘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
‘Excellent’ The Guardian
Warning Adult Material – Over 18’s Only.
£9.00
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
