The Last Laugh: The best comedy events on Skiddle

August is well underway, and with the weather being its usual self and being glorious one minute and disastrous the next, why avoid it altogether and pack yourself into one of the various Comedy Nights on sale on Skiddle now?

If this sounds like a bit of you, then we here at Skiddle want to make it happen! Throughout the month, and into the autumn, we've got a huge variety of comedy shows for you to test your funny bone at. From a huge comedy get-together under the shadow of a castle; to some of the biggest touring names like Vittorio Angelone and Urzila Carlson; to several multi-comedian variety nights where you truly get bang for your buck, and a proper good giggle to go alongside. Whatever you're after, we've got all the gigs to satiate your comedy needs in August and the coming months.

So scroll down, check out this month's Last Laugh, and make sure to secure your tickets in the boxes provided! 

  

 

Comedy at Nottingham Castle

When: Friday 20th - Saturday 21st September 2024

Where: Nottingham Castle in Nottingham

Open Air Comedy & Nottingham Comedy Festival presents a wicked weekend of laughs at Comedy at Nottingham Castle!

Expect stand-up comedy from some of the biggest names around - With Nina Conti, Duncan Oakley, Simon Brodkin, and Gary Delaney already announced alongside host Barry Dodds -  fully stocked bars, cocktail trucks & delicious street food. This will be the ultimate way to close out Summer in Nottingham!

 

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Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am!

When: Wednesday 11th September 2024

Where: Engine Rooms in Southampton

With Vittorio Angelone tearing up this year's fringe with his crowd work show, once the coveted month in Edinburgh is over, he'll be returning touring his hour that killed it at the fringe last year. After solving all the problems in the world with his first hour, his new show looks inward to who he thinks he is, who other comedians believe he is, who you think he is and the truth that lies somewhere in between those three.

One half of the Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting Podcast, who has also cultivated a huge online following from stand-up clips and podcasts, regularly amassing millions of views on various platforms, this tour from Vittorio will be exceptional. Grab tickets to his Southampton date below!

 

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Big Comedy Presents Jo Caulfield and Hal Cruttenden

When: Sunday 29th September 2024

Where: Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas At Victoria Park in Southport

Two of the UK comedy industry's most celebrated comedians and stars of TV and radio, Jo Caulfield and Hal Cruttenden come together for one fantastic night of comedy as part of this year’s Southport Comedy Festival.

These are two seasoned stand-ups at the very top of their games, and whether you've seen Jo on “Have I Got News For You”. “The John Bishop Show’ or “Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow”, or Hal on "Live at the Apollo", "Have I Got News For You" or "The Royal Variety Performance" you'll be well aware of just how funny they both are. Grab tickets below!

 

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KAREN DUNBAR: Live

When: Friday 22nd November 2024

Where: Portobello Town Hall in Edinburgh

Scottish comic legend, Karen Dubar, is going on a tour of the Scottish Isles, and we can't wait to see what she's got in store for those in attendance. Rising to fame as a star of the beloved Chewin The Fat, and subsequently getting her own show on the channel, The Karen Dunbar Show; she is one of the funniest Scots in the biz, and this tour, full of new stories and jokes, looks set to rile up the funny bones all over again. Tickets below!

 

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CLOSEUP COMEDY at Hockley Social Club with Fin Taylor and more.

When: Thursday 26th September 2024

Where: Hockley Social Club in Birmingham

One of Birmingham's most popular comedy nights is back at Hockley Social Club for another instalment of CLOSEUP COMEDY, where 5 of the best in stand-up comedy come to the venue every single month with food from Digbeth Dining Club; and we can't lie, this one may just be one of the very best they've ever done. 

With one of the funniest men in the country, creator of the astoundingly hilarious Fin vs the Internet, Fin Taylor, headlining; a man with some of the wildest stories, and naughtiest punchlines in the game, Mike Rice, before him; the resident host of Liverpools famous Hot Water Comedy Club, Phil Chapman; and of course Closeups resident MC and host of the Dead Men Talking podcast, Freddy Quinn; this one is going to be as silly and naughty as they come. Make sure not to miss it!

 

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Urzila Carlson: Just Jokes

When: Thursday 17th October 2024

Where: Old Fire Station in Carlisle

South African-New Zealander Comedian, Urzila Carlson returns to tour the UK with her new show 'Just Jokes'. Carlson has become one of the biggest names in comedy in Australia and New Zealand. Her new tour arrives hot on the heels of her 2023 sold-out UK tour, 'It's Personal'.

An undeniable tour de force of the comedy world, Urzila hasn't stopped since taking to the comedy stage. She has sold out seasons in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Don't miss out on this one, shows are selling out left and right, so secure yours asap!

 

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The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | Daliso Chaponda

When: Wednesday 4th September 2024

Where: The Continental in Preston

The award-winning Laughienda Comedy Club brings another quality night of comedy to Preston, headlined by BGT STAR Daliso Chaponda! With the wonderful Hatty Preston opening, with support from Jamie Allerton and Ben Stead, and hosted by Jack Kelly, this night at The Continental in Preston is a night guaranteed to test the integrity of your funny bone. Grab tickets below! 

 

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SCOTT BENNETT: Comedy At The Comrades

When: Saturday 21st September 2024

Where: The Comrades in Richmond

Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter at The Comrades! Headlining the show is the incredible Scott Bennett, a rising star with sharp observational humour and relatable storytelling who has supported comedy legends like Jason Manford, Rob Brydon, and Micky Flanagan. 

Hosting the evening is the brilliant James Kilvington, and support comes from the talented Sam Serrano. Not one to miss if you're after some local giggles. Tickets below!

 

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Frenchy| Embrace The Chaos|| Creatures Comedy Club

When: Friday 4th October 2024

Where: Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club in Manchester

Life is chaos. Comedy is chaos. At least the way Frenchy does it…

The Australian rapscallion Frenchy is back with a brand-new stand-up show in which he embraces all the chaos of life, on stage. This is his 10th year doing comedy full-time, so he’s written his loosest, darkest show yet. He’s fluffed out his mullet, he’s sharpened up his abs, he’s even showered; he’s ready to tear it up in venues all over the world, and on the 4th of October, he's coming to Manchester to the awesome Creatures Comedy Club. Tickets below!

 

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Freddy Quinne: In Sickness

When: Thursday 3rd October 2024

Where: The Wardrobe in Leeds

Turns out laughter isn’t always the best medicine!

Comedic powerhouse, Freddy Quinne is set to embark on his debut nationwide tour. Well…that’s if he doesn’t end up in intensive care again! In his new, no-holes-barred stand-up show, Freddy fearlessly confronts his own mortality with his trademark wit and often brutal punchlines, covering everything from topical news to universal truths. Grab tickets to his stop-off in Leeds below! 

 

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.