The best of the week's live comedy

The best live comedy of the week...

Sunday February 26

LIVE IN LONDON: It's a spectacular line-up for the long sold-out 100 Hearts benefit for Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital. Rowan Atkinson returns to the stage, Michael McIntyre does stand-up and Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse reunite. Then add in Jo Brand, Nina Conti, Angus Deayton and host Clive Anderson and you've got an incredible night at the Adelphi Theatre.

Monday February 27

LIVE IN LONDON: Another day, another benefit… and this one has Daniel Kitson in it, so it's already a must-see even before you add the rest of the politically and socially astute line-up of Bridget Christie, Nish Kumar, Sofie Hagen and Stewart Lee. It's raising money for Help Refugees and takes place in Islington's Union Chapel.

Tuesday February 28

LIVE IN LONDON: Tonight's benefit is for one of comedy's own. Producer Beth O'Brien helped make The Wrestling at Edinburgh a reality, but has recently had to step back as she undergoes medical treatment. Tonight's bill at the Bill Murray in Islington is to raise money to pay for that treatment and features acts she worked with, including Sad Faces, Megan Ford, McNeil & Pamphilon, Lazy Susan, John Henry Falle and Guy Kelly.

LIVE IN ST ANDREWS: The Chortle Student Comedy Award holds its second Scottish heat tonight. Come and see what future stars we might unearth at the Student Association (Tickets). The we are in York on Wednesday, Southampton on Thursday, and Bristol on Friday .

Thursday March 2

LIVE IN WOLVERHAMPTON: Joel Dommett won new legion of fans following his successon I'm A Celebrity. And although that's led to a raft of panel show appearances, behind his easy charm and good looks is a very accomplished stand-up. He kicks off a tour in the Slade Rooms tonight that will eventually take him to the end of the year, and worth seeing not just 'cos he's that bloke off the telly. Dates.

LIVE IN TUNBRIDGE WELLS: Speaking of blokes off the telly, Rob Brydon takes a break from eating swanky food with Steve Coogan and hearing the lies of celebrities to embark on a new tour, too - his first since 2009. I Am Standing Up kicks off at the Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall tonight and runs across the UK through to the end of the month. Dates.

LIVE IN LONDON: Swanky Brasserie Zedel, just off Piccadilly Circus is a suitably sophisticated venue for the poetry of Tim Key… to subvert. The star of E4's Gap Year is supported by Jenny Bede and the dry wit of compere David Elms.

Friday March 3

LIVE IN LONDON: Observational storytelling stand-up at its finest at the Southgate Club in N14 tonight with cosseted middle-class Hal Cruttenden, cheerful Canuk screw-up Mike Wilmot, and sharp Marc Lucero, allo compered by Gary Colman

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Published: 26 Feb 2017