The Last Laugh: The best comedy events on Skiddle

It’s November… The crisp air and early sunsets have settled in, and while winter is creeping closer, we know just the thing to keep you warm - a brilliant comedy night! With top-notch comedy events popping up all across the UK in the coming months, there’s no better way to shake off those November blues than by huddling up with friends and laughing the night away.

From the brightest new stars on the circuit to seasoned legends, Skiddle has your comedy cravings covered. Whether you’re after solo shows by crowd favorites like Sophie Duker and Glenn Moore, or lively multi-comic lineups that guarantee endless laughs, there’s something here to tickle every funny bone. The comedy scene is buzzing with energy, ready to bring you joy and some much-needed warmth right through to the new year.

 

So, scroll on, take a look at this month’s lineup of hilarious shows, and grab your tickets in the boxes provided!

 

 

Good Times Comedy Gala starring Russell Howard & friends!

When: Monday 26th May 2025

Where: Good Times At The Ridings in Chipping Sodbury

The Good Times Comedy Gala is back for 2025 at their new home in Chipping Sodbury, and with a lineup like this one, you can guarantee an evening of belly laughs with some of the biggest names in comedy!

With household funnyman Russell Howard headlining, and a talented selection of supporting talent including the likes of Henning Wehn, Ania Magliano, and Cerys Nelmes. The integrity of your funny bone will truly be tested at this one. Grab your tickets below! 

 

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CLOSEUP COMEDY at Hockley Social w/ Paul Sinha & Dan Nightingale

 

When: Thursday 12th December 2024

Where: Hockley Social Club in Birmingham

Christmas Comedy is coming to Hockley Social Club in Birmingham and you have none other to thank for the bruising your funny bone is about to endure than Closeup Comedy!

The night sees five of the best stand-up comedians come to the midlands, and this bill might be the best of the bunch this festive season. With the chaser himself Paul Sinha headlining the bill, a man who isn't just blessed with smarts but with a searing whit too; there is also host and one hilarious half of the Have A Word Podcast, Dan Nightingale; the Fantasy Football League host, and funny man with the best football shirt collection, Andrew Mesha; all alongside resident Host Freddy Quinne.

If you get peckish between giggles, you can munch on Award-winning street food, available from Masterchef the Professionals winner Dan Lee, plus 2 more that change weekly. It's a belter of a bill, grab your tickets below!

 

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George Zacharopoulos: The Right Swipe That Ruined My Life

When: Thursday 7th December 2024

Where: Blackfriars Basement in Glasgow

Greek comedian George Zacharopoulos brings his latest show, The Right Swipe That Ruined My Life, to Blackfriars Basement in Glasgow next month. Taking the audience through the ups and downs of dating apps, George shares hilariously awkward tales of love and loss that anyone who's ever swiped right will find painfully relatable.

With his sharp wit and lively storytelling, George explores love, laughs, and modern romance’s digital disasters. Join him for a night that’s bound to have you laughing, cringing, and questioning your next match!

 

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Sophie Duker

When: Saturday 16th December 2024

Where: The Leadmill in Sheffield

Sheffield, get ready for a night of sharp wit and bold humour as Sophie Duker takes the stage at The Leadmill. Sophie’s unapologetic new hour of comedy explores race, sexuality, and identity with a fierce, playful edge, making her one of the most captivating voices in stand-up today. You saw her win Taskmaster, now see her win some serious laughs on stage at the Leadmill.

It's going to be a belter, grab your tickets below!

 

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Good Ship Comedy feat. Glenn Moore

When: Monday 18th December 2024

Where: The Birds in London

Join the Good Ship Comedy at The Birds in London for a night of hilarious stand-up headlined by the brilliant Glenn Moore. Known for his lightning-fast delivery and razor-sharp one-liners, Glenn is set to steer this comedy ship into laughter-filled waters.

With a lineup of talented comics joining him, this evening promises punchlines, outrageous stories, and laughs aplenty. The perfect way to kick off the week with a proper giggle to one of the country's best comics. 

 

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'Toxic Waste' by Hatty Preston

When: Friday 19th January 2024

Where: The Spice of Life in London

Hatty Preston brings her new show Toxic Waste to The Spice of Life in London. With unfiltered observations and sharp humour, Hatty dives into dating disasters, societal pressures, and the messiness of modern life.

Known for her raw, relatable, and fearless approach to comedy, Hatty’s tales of relationships and self-discovery will resonate with anyone who’s found themselves questioning what’s “normal.” She's one of the brightest rising stars in the comedy scene, this will not be one you regret anytime soon. 

 

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Kai Humphries: Gallivanting

When: Saturday 3rd February 2024

Where: Old Fire Station in Carlisle

Join Kai Humphries for a night of globe-trotting hilarity with his new show, Gallivanting, at Carlisle’s Old Fire Station. Known for his dark but searingly brilliant humour, Kai’s new hour brings you on an adventure through his memorable travels and mishaps around the world.

It’s comedy with a sense of globality that will leave you wanting to explore the funniest owners of the planet, and hopefully have experiences half as funny as Kai's. You'll be laughing so much you may even feel like you've got jetlag!

 

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Kate Butch: Wuthering Shites

When: Saturday 10th February 2024

Where: Fairfield Social Club in Manchester

Drag Race extraordinaire Kate Butch brings this jukebox musical based on the songs of Kate Bush (kind of like if Mamma Mia! had a nervous breakdown) and needs your help to get "BUSH!" to Broadway.

Coming to Manchester’s Fairfield Social Club Kate Butch’s show promises an evening of high camp and even higher laughs, where she runs up that hill. A mixture of stand-up comedy, live vocals, lip sync extravaganzas and more cloudbusting than you can shake a stick at; just grab your tickets, we know you want to go already. 

 

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Angela Barnes - Angst

When: Thursday 22nd February 2024

Where: Old Fire Station in Carlisle

Angela Barnes brings her unique, down-to-earth humour to Carlisle’s Old Fire Station with her show Angst. Addressing the anxieties and absurdities of daily life. Angela is a worrier. Whatever it is, she’ll worry about it. But don’t let that worry you – she’ll worry enough for the both of you.

With some stories of success and sound logic, but mostly features stories of unmitigated failure, a distinct lack of wisdom, a little bit of German and loads of jokes, join Angela for a night of serious laughter in Carlise that’ll probably make your worries a little lighter, probably.

 

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Frog and Bucket Comedy Show

When: Friday 8th March 2024

Where: Fat Bird in Wigan

Head to Fat Bird in Wigan for a night of laughs with the Frog and Bucket Comedy Show. Featuring a lineup of seasoned comedians, that includes Allyson June Smith, Jordan Ducharme, Kate Marin, and Dave Longley, this is a show destined to tickle your funny bone.

Plus, with the reputation of the illustrious Frog and Bucket behind it, you can leave your worries at the door and dive into a night full of laughter!

 

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For more Comedy Events to test your funny bone at, visit our UK Comedy Guide - HERE

 

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover 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.