Their tour and the rest of the week's top live comedy

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

Tuesday April 11

EDINBURGH: American TikTok and Instagram star Kevin James Thornton bids to convert his million social media followers into fans of his live work, too, with a UK tour kicking off at the Stand today. Kevin James Thornton tour dates.

IPSWICH: Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett kick off a UK tour of their Parenting Hell podcast with a warm-up show at the Regent tonight and the Brighton Dome tomorrow before hitting the intimacy-free arenas. Parenting Hell tour dates

Wednesday April 12

LONDON Trust Us We Are Doctors is new night featuring only comedians who also happen to be healthcare professionals gives medics something to do during the junior doctors' strike… It's the brainchild of Stefania Licari, and this first installment also features Ed Patrick, Michael Akadiri and Sami Abu Wardeh. No jokes about 'they'll have you in stitches' please.

Thursday April 13

YORK: Sitting Room Comedy Club boasts a great line-up at The Winning Post tonight with circuit stalwart – and 2021 British Comedian of the Year – Jeff Innocent alongside hilariously frank Jonny Pelham, warmly self-deprecating Dinesh Nathan and personable host Tom Taylor

HERTFORD: Mock The Week regular and punchline machine Glenn Moore headlines an ace Corn Exchange gig tonight, alongside comic and rapper Joe Jacobs and straight-talking Rachel Fairburn and rising comedy star Jake Farrell

Friday April 14

BATH: The city's comedy festival comes to an end this weekend and tonight at the Forum they crown their new act of the year. We can't give you the full line-up yet as there are still heats to be had across the week.

Published: 9 Apr 2023