London's many charity gigs and the rest of the week's top live comedy

The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 4,650 events Chortle currently has listed. Use our search panel to check our full listings by date and region.

Sunday October 9

BIRMINGHAM: The city's comedy festival continues all week, with today's highlights include masterful improvisers Austentatious at the Old Rep, aloof Frenchman Marcel Lucont at the Glee and free half-day mini-festivals at both Cherry Reds and The Victoria featuring the likes of much-tipped newcomer Celya AB and topical panel show Behind The Headlines. Birmingham Comedy Festival website

Monday October 10

LONDON: It's World Homelessness Day, and to mark the awareness-raiser Dara O Briain headlines a gig at the Comedy Store for The Passage charity. The bill includes Edinburgh Fringe breakout star Jordan Gray alongside Matt Richardson, Sarah Keyworth, Sikisa, Tom Mayhew and Charlie George. Tickets

LONDON: And for the same cause, fellow homeless charity St Mungo's is hosting a top-notch gig at Islington's Union Chapel featuring, Tim Vine, Kerry Godliman Dane Baptiste and Kae Kurd.

Tuesday October 11

LONDON: Delightfully quirky Andy Field kicks off a week of shows at the Pleasance Islington presented by Mark Watson's Impatient productions. Other attractions include John-Luke Roberts, Will Duggan and Lily Phillips - before the venue launches a fuller season of Edinburgh Fringe transfers later this month. Full listings here

Wednesday October 12

LONDON: Bloomsbury Theatre hosts a Laugh Till It Hurts fundraiser in aid of the Red Cross Ukraine appeal featuring the myriad comedy talents of Paul Sinha, Ria Lina, Ivo Graham, Simon Evans, Geoff Norcott, Glenn Moore, Simon Brodkin, Gordon Southern, Matt Richardson and Tom Ward.

Friday October 14

LONDON: Laugh for Leukaemia is the second benefit at Bloomsbury Theatre this week, with Ted Lasso's Nick Mohammed reviving his Mr Swallow alter-ego on a bill that also includes Mark Watson and impressionist Josh Berry. Proceeds go to Blood Cancer UK.

LEEDS: There's a strong bill at the House of Fun Comedy Club at the Original Oak tonight, featuring circuit stalwarts Barry Dodds, Mick Ferry and Nina Gilligan.

Saturday October 15

HARROGATE: The town's comedy festival comes to a close with a gala showcase featuring Jason Cook - whose Murder They Hope show returns to Gold later this month - Jenny Collier, Mick Ferry, and gag-rich character comedian Tom Binns.

Published: 9 Oct 2022