The best of the week's 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.

Monday March 24

LONDON: Daniel Kitson's hosting another of his Month Of Mondays benefits at Up The Creek in Greenwich. Tonight's bill includes Andy Zaltzman, Celya AB and Sam Campbell

LONDON: Meanwhile, the Comedy Store hosts a star-studded night for children's mental health chairty Bright Young Dreams featuring Joel Dommett, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe, Angela Barnes, Jamie MacDonald, Joanne McNally and Chantel Nash

Tuesday March 25

LONDON: And an even bigger fundraiser as the Royal Albert Hall hosts its annual Teenage Cancer Trust comedy benefit. Micky Flanagan MCs the likes of Katherine Ryan, Romesh Ranganathan and many more.

Thursday March 27

LONDON: In a breath of fresh air for the usually middle-class sketch comedy scene, Metroland comprises five working-class blokes from North East England. They were nominated for a Chortle Award this year for their show which proved a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, and now comes to Soho Theatre for three nights.

LONDON: Uncle Glen’s Menagerie – which is on at Soho Theatre tonight and tomorrow – is an improv format in which one actor has the script and the other knows nothing. Those taking part included Cariad Lloyd, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Taj Atwal and Paterson Joseph.

Friday March 28

KILBARCHAN: Stuart Mitchell starts his debut tour, talking about the loss of his parents and how laughter is sometimes the only way to make it through difficult times. The title Tips Not Included is a nod to the fact he lost some of his fingertips in a childhood accident. He’ll also be talking about playing serial killer Bible John in an ITV drama, the arrival of his daughter, and how both joining social media (where he has racked up 50million views) and moving to the countryside have changed his life. tour dates.

LEEDS: Dylan Moran, star of Black Books and fine stand-up comedian, headlines the opening weekend of the Glee Club's new outpost, alongside provocative Fin Taylor and genial Brennan Reece, getting the venue started in style. Tomorrow, Taylor is replaced by TV's Michelle De Swarte and Tom Davis.

LONDON: Phil Wang tops an impressive Hackney Empire bill, which also features fellow Taskmaster contestants Fern Brady and John Kearns, plus Janine Harouni and Laura Smyth.

NOTTINGHAM: A hometown gig for genial political comedian, podcaster and top-notch impressionist Matt Forde. His easy-going End of an Era Tour talks about his experiences with cancer, and plays Lakeside Arts tonight.

HULL: Laugh Out Loud at the City Hall offers two fine acts in the guises of inventively vexed Ian Smith and the weird and wonderful Tony Law

Published: 23 Mar 2025