The week's best live comedy... at least until lockdown returns

A very limited pick of the best of the week’s live comedy. These are socially-distanced gigs, but may be pulled in the wake of yesterday’s announcement about a new lockdown. Check with venues about party size restrictions and any other requirements. Most shows require advance booking. Use the search panel for full listings by date and region.

Sunday November 1

LONDON: Adam Kay’s West End residency continues as he shares stories of his time with the NHS from his This Is Going To Hurt diaries, with the odd song too. Tickets for the show - at 3.30pm and 7pm at the Apollo Theatre are available here

Monday November 2

MANCHESTER: The Frog and Bucket’s weekly new talent gong show, Beat the Frog, has an annual; ‘World Series’ where all the weekly winners compete for the ultimate title, and all the kudos that entails. Tonight’s the final, with Emily Cartwright, Adam Flood, L. J. Francis, Lucy Holbrook, Charlie Lewis, Matt McCann, Karl Potter, Alex Stringer, Dan Tiernan and Aaron Wood all making it through.

Tuesday November 3

LONDON: Helen Bauer and Rachel Fairburn feature on a Hysterical Women gig at the capital’s newest venue, 21 Soho, alongside Izzy Askwith and Alice Brine.

Thursday November 5

Lockdown is in effect. No more live comedy shows until December 2, at the earliest

Published: 1 Nov 2020