With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us. We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today. Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!

Felicity Ward, star of The Office (Australia), embarks on her first national tour in six years. In a two-hour laugh-out-loud extravaganza, Felicity Ward delves into uncharted territory - motherhood, from pregnancy to post-natal depression, touching on themes of identity, sexuality, and the inevitable changes life brings. Ward's performance draws from her personal experiences, delivering a rollercoaster of laughter and insight. Her comedic journey covers everything from the joys and challenges of parenthood to the quirks of everyday life, with topics ranging from transition lenses to fingering. As a seasoned performer, Ward's credits include appearances on Wakefield, BBC’s Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Stand Up Sketch Show, and her own Amazon Prime stand-up comedy special. She's also been featured on popular podcasts like The Guilty Feminist, The News Quiz, and The Now Show. Ward's talent has earned her critical acclaim, with nominations for Best Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2018, Best International Show at the New Zealand Comedy Festival in 2016, and Best Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2012. Reviewers have praised Ward's energetic and engaging stage presence, describing her performances as a whirlwind of laughter and entertainment. With a repertoire of solid jokes and boundless energy, Ward keeps audiences laughing and engaged from start to finish.

John Robertson is a comedian, streamer, children’s author, improviser, actor, videogame writer, insult comic and manic hurricane man. LGBTQIA+, gamer, Goth, geeky and goddamn good at screaming at large groups. His crowd are diverse, perverse, wholesome, yet awful. This high-octane show is the brainchild of comedian & cult leader John Robertson. Filled with stand-up, appalling prizes and more audience chanting than you’d get at a protest – it’s a gut-busting rock n’ roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket.

He's supported fellow Geordie Chris Ramsay in the past and now Carl presents his own show about his (self-confessed) stubborn nature.

Widely regarded as the definitive tribute to the UK’s biggest selling singles artiste of the 1980s – Whole Lotta Shakin’ is a nostalgic celebration, jam-packed with feel-good rock’n’roll! Performing as Shakin’ Stevens, West End star Rebel Dean will guide you through a full audio-visual spectacular with his live band, including rare footage and images which tell the story of the rockin’ Welsh boy and his rise to chart-topping superstardom. The show features unforgettable hits including Green Door, Oh Julie, You Drive Me Crazy, and This Ole House……as well as the classic songs which were covered by Shaky from artists such as Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, Ritchie Valens, and Elvis Presley. Put your bopping shoes on, dust off the double denim, slick back your hair, and get ready to sing-along, dance-along, and join in with the biggest and best ‘Shaky’ party to hit UK theatres…..ever!

After an incredible sold-out debut run, the man who asked us “do you ski?” is leaving his home in the Tower of London (for good). Catch him as he departs on a second triumphant tour across our nation armed with even more outrageous takes, unbelievable tales, and biblical chat to leave you bowled over with laughter. Having amassed a loyal fan base of over a quarter of a million followers the multi-viral, social media sensation is delving even deeper into his ludicrous life as he tries to smarten up the not so honourable aspects of himself. Take a look at the pitfalls of online celebrity, the perils of post-palace living and find out that, in an age where everyone is so obsessed with the veneer of virtual contentment, maybe it takes crashing back down to reality to discover where happiness truly lies. As seen on Comedy Central and tour support for Milton Jones.

After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwind full of tangents of his own making, navigating through the impulsive, random and stupid. Green has sold out Edinburgh, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne Comedy Festivals, and released his debut comedy special ‘End of Daze’ in September 2024. As seen on ITV and as heard on BBC radio. Tour support for Mo Gilligan, Jason Manford, Russell Kane and Adam Rowe. A podcast fan-favourite, and regular guest on the hit podcast Have a Word.

With a repertoire stretching from politicians to comedians and sports stars, Josh quickly became a hit live and online. He says he used to use his impressions to help deal with life’s little challenges, like using the voice of Daniel Radcliffe to get a date. Having seen his compilation of tennis player impressions go viral he now counts the likes of Andy Murray as fans.

Spain’s Best Export™ Ignacio Lopez is on a mission to destroy himself and build a better version; Leaner. Smarter. Funnier. Join the star of Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, The Now Show, & more, for a riotously funny exploration of vices, decadence, and self improvement. Expect an armada of playful, wicked humour from the exotic outsider comedian, as he tries to identify his faults and how to improve; Is it worth going to the gym? Can you be addicted to technology? Do you know what happens if you give spiders drugs? Ignacio uses his razor-sharp wit, and effortless charm to tackle these questions, (and probably a bunch of other irrelevant horsesht), in a vague attempt at making an hour of hilarity seem like something more meaningful.

Born in Dungiven in 1975, surrounded and infused with the rich cultural heritage of her native County Derry, Cara has risen to become one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song anywhere in the world. Together with her husband and musical partner, Sam Lakeman, she has succesfully steered an eclectic musical path defying the typical pigeonholes that hinder most artists in her genre. Celebrated for entwining traditional and contemporary elements she has earned both commercial success and astonishing critical acclaim. Whether she's singing her native traditional songs of lost love and emigration, or original compositions, you will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer. Cara Dillon is at the very top of her field and one has the feeling she'll remain there for a very long time.

Comedian, not a person with Comedy. Autistic, not a person with Autism. In 2020 Joe wrote a stand up routine about his (severely)non-autistic brother. A video of the routine went viral, gaining over 2.5 million views. Joe then found himself as an unelected spokesperson for all autistic people. That was a lot of pressure. Everyone wanted to know what it meant to be autistic, but he was still working it out for himself. Follow up to the critically acclaimed "Joe Wells Doesn't Want to Do Political Comedy Anymore!", this is a show about identity, neurodiversity and the pressures of finding social media fame. As seen on BBC2's, Ouch! Storytelling Live, BBC3's Quickies and Dave's Comedy Guide To Life. Co-Host of the Neuro-divergent Moments podcast and author of Wired Differently: 30 Neuro divergent People Who You Should Know.

NHS psychiatrist, award-winning comedian, and Sunday Times best-selling author Benji Waterhouse is going on his first book tour! Join Dr Benji as he unlocks the doors to the psych ward, mixing stand-up and book readings followed by a Q&A (your best chance to speak to an NHS psychiatrist, without the 12-month waiting list). Laugh and learn as he delves into life’s biggest questions, from the secret to happiness to the best way to escape from a psychiatric hospital. Plus, he’ll finally clear up the difference between a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and a psychic. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK… ★★★★★ "Finds the funny without turning patients into punchlines" - Telegraph "The Adam Kay of mental health care" - The Times "Humane, hilarious, and eye-opening" - Guardian "Fearlessly honest, funny… and uplifting" - Jo Brand

No gimmicks, wigs or gorilla suits Just a genuine tribute to the biggest artist of our generation. Packed with hits and fan favourites, this two-hour extravaganza will take you back to Phil in his hey-day. Featuring the award winning tribute to the man himself, Chris Hayward and his world class 10 piece band, including the "Serious Horn Section". Phil's extensive catalogue has been meticulously studied and arranged to give the ultimate Phil Collins & Genesis experience. Featuring, In the Air Tonight - Another Day in Paradise - Easy Lover - Against All odds - Invisible Touch - Follow You Follow me - I Can't Dance - Sussudio. Seriously Collins is the show that fans deserve.

It's the night out not to be missed - wowing crowds since 2014, and now touring the country - Oh What A Nite! is a different style of tribute show to any other you have seen or heard of before. This tribute to Frankie Valli tells the story of how the band reached the dizzying heights of television appearances, fame and fortune - plus host Leye D Johns brings a light-hearted flavour to proceedings, ensuring audiences leave with a big smile on their face.

Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin. Once upon a time in a Viking village, everything seems to be going wrong. Chickens are disappearing, trees are falling down, and there's lots and lots of crashing and bashing. The silly Chieftain won't listen to the three littlest Vikings, but can they work together to figure out what's going on and save the day? Three Little Vikings is all about cooperation, bravery, and getting your voice heard!

Mark Simmons combines hilarious one-liners with an irresistible love of performing, to resonate with audiences at virtual and in-person events. His award-winning stand-up is a cut above the rest, setting Mark apart on the booking circuit and leading him to perform on some of the most prestigious comedy stages in the UK.

Described as the funniest dad on Instagram, stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life, like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham documentary, and the excruciating experience of trying to do a jigsaw with your kid. Now he's bringing his brand-new stand-up show to the stage. It wont just be about parenting though, because he has done loads this year. He's bought a new hoover, watched some more stuff on Netflix loads.

Agent Blonde has 24 hours to save the world. The only things standing in her way are dastardly villains, an outrageous plot, and... a lack of funding. When Hollywood rejects her script, a frustrated screenwriter invites you, an audience of producers, to a one-night-only presentation of The Greatest Spy Movie (n)Ever Made! From two of the minds behind The New Musketeers (Trinity Theatre) and stars of The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Spy Movie: The Play! is a new hilarious homage to Bond movies and fringe theatre suitable for the whole family. Rollickingly fun and funny… our faces were aching with how much we were smiling Starburst Masterfully Crafted Silliness West End Best Friend

Presented by Speakers from the Edge ‘Touching the Void’ mountaineer, Simon Yates, is a veteran of over eighty expeditions to high/remote mountains around the globe and shows no signs of slowing down. This is his story of the last decade, of new adventures and climbs in the far north and south, along with summits in South America, Central Asia and the Himalaya. In 2023, Simon travelled with legendary British mountaineer Mick Fowler to attempt the un-climbed north face of Patkhor in Tajikistan, but contracted food poisoning from their freeze-dried food on just the second day. After some debate, they continued, but this was just the beginning of a series of events that would see them run out of food, retreat below the summit in a storm and Simon taking a bone-breaking 100m fall during the descent. After two days of lying on the glacier waiting for a helicopter, rescuers finally arrived but were unable to carry Simon down. Somehow, he would need to summon the energy for the painful three day walk to safety. A survival classic, with the added twists of a fast-paced thriller.

The smash-hit, critically-acclaimed debut solo show from an agricultural icon Katie Norris, likely to cause delight or distress to anyone who becomes involved with her, or her livestock.

Brett Tippie is a multi-talented professional extreme sports athlete – a pioneer of Freeride Mountain Biking who kicked off his career while simultaneously competing on the World Cup circuit for Giant Slalom & Snowboard Cross for the Canadian National Team! From rising to become one of the most prominent mountain bikers in the world, to losing it all and living on the streets, to redemption and resurrection of his professional career, Brett has been through it all and will tell the stories of his wild and inspiring roller-coaster of a career!

Ages 18+. Sessions run 29/04/25 to 08/07/25. Sessions at the Barnfield (Northcott on 20/05 and 10/06). Come and join the new Northcott People's Theatre Company, led by the experienced Northcott team. Each term we will explore drama techniques, practitioners, plays, characters and much more, often working towards scenes or shows to share with an audience. The members of the group will also have unique access to Northcott shows, ticket deals and more, and will also be invited each year to audition for the Northcott main stage show, which this year was the hugely successful The Commotion Time.

Ages 18+. Sessions run 29/04/25 to 08/07/25. Sessions at the Barnfield. Come and join the new Northcott People's Theatre Company, led by the experienced Northcott team. Each term we will explore drama techniques, practitioners, plays, characters and much more, often working towards scenes or shows to share with an audience. The members of the group will also have unique access to Northcott shows, ticket deals and more, and will also be invited each year to audition for the Northcott main stage show, which this year was the hugely successful The Commotion Time.

Term dates 28/04/25 - 7/7/25 (excluding half term). Sessions will be 10:30am-12pm and mainly at the Barnfield Theatre. Contact for this one is Grace Plant so any enquiries can go to her [email protected]

Following the success of our inaugural Reclaim Festival in Nov 2024, we are delighted to announce that Reclaim Festival will be returning on 9–14 Jun 2025. It will once again bring together a programme of work centred around women; artists and theatre makers, women-led companies, and stories driven by women. Featuring brilliant new writing, not-so-new-but-also-brilliant writing, comedy workshops, panel discussions, music and more, immerse yourself in a patriarchy-smashing week of locally sourced female greatness, to be enjoyed by everyone.

After the success of the ‘Material Girl’ and ‘Much Betta!’ tours, Baga Chipz is Back! Bigger, louder and MUCH BETTA than ever! Join Baga and friends this autumn as she rocks up to a town near you! Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you’d sing down the pub with the nation’s number one tart. Plus a special segment dedicated to her dear friend The Vivienne. If you ain’t a fan of dirty foul jokes and absolute smut then walk on by as this x-rated comedy extravaganza is not one for the faint hearted and is going to be VERY VERY ARSH! So, come and party with the council estate princess herself and celebrate a 20-year career from queen of the boozers to international superstar! With stories and tales ranging from meeting the Queen to the backstage goss on RuPaul’s Drag Race! Expect a night of sequins, wigs, feather boas and big jewellery, as this is a show for all the huns to dance around their handbags and go wild in the aisles. Together with an audience Q&A this is a show not to be missed. So she’ll see ya at the theatre for the best knees up in town! (Or in the ciggy area).

Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy Award-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within. The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. Come and join Theatretrain Exeter’s talented youngsters as they take you on a thrilling magic carpet ride to Agrabah.

Theatretrain Exeter’s Senior Students are delighted to present a story of greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of night club singer Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, a housewife who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer, Billy Flynn, to transform her deed into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids… Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sassy score, with one show-stopping song after another, includes All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango, and Razzle Dazzle. With six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations across the world, come see why the name on everyone’s lips is still Chicago! Don’t miss out, book now! It would be criminal to miss it…

Winner of Best Solo Show at FUSE International 2022 Hi. My name is Raina. I don’t like when people see me naked and then don’t talk to me. When Raina arrives at her spoken word gig to see her exes in the audience, all the questions she’s had about her past sexual experiences begin to surface. A show about bad sex and the murky parts of consent, expect impromptu burlesque, PowerPoint presentations, Michael Cera cameos, cringe, and desperation. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, MANIC combines spoken word, DIY puppetry, and TedTalk comedy to ask whether it is possible to say you were violated without implicating a partner.

Gearing up for his greatest tour yet later this year, join your all-time favourite comedian Nick Helm as he glides through an hour of new stuff and changes the very fabric of your being. He. Is. Your. New. God.

Which Fork First? invites you to Barnfield Manor for 90 minutes of matrimonial mayhem. Witness Milo and Hayley's vastly different social circles collide, leading to hilarious etiquette faux pas and the ever-present threat of social collapse. Experience awkward toasts and social missteps as families clash. Will they navigate the complexities of social graces, or will chaos reign? Expect a rollercoaster of embarrassing moments and strong opinions, creating memories that linger long after the final bow. Join us for a theatrical feast of social anxiety.

Join us for the premiere of Head's Up: Frank's Story by DreamArts Rep Company For 17-year-old Frank and his big brother Gabriel, a writer, life on their quiet Island home is quiet—until the day Gabriel vanishes, leaving only a note and a hard drive. His message is clear: Frank must deliver it to a publisher in London. But as Frank sets off on his journey, joined by his best friend Mickey and an unforgettable cast of characters, everything he thought he knew begins to unravel. Frank must overcome his fears, take his place in the world and keep his head up! Told through an electrifying mix of theatre, film, beatbox, and rap, Head's Up: Frank's Story is a bold coming-of-age adventure performed by a talented cast of young artists from refugee backgrounds. Expect comedy, courage, and a thrilling ride to The Island in this unforgettable new show.

Overlooking the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles' Sunset Strip, Laurel Canyon hosted a community of musicians through the 1960's and 70's forming a hive of creativity in the age of hippies and flower power. Among Laurel Canyon's residents were the likes of Neil Young, James Taylor, The Byrds, The Mamas & The Papas, Eagles, The Doors and Joni Mitchell. Performed by a live 6-piece band with vocals, in the first half of this concert you will hear music from the artists listed above as well as many other Laurel Canyon residents during this time. In the second half, we will perform in its entirety Carole King's 1971 masterpiece Tapestry. Of all the albums released at this time in the Laurel Canyon community, Tapestry, arguably, sums up this counterculture best. It is a statement of togetherness, love in all its forms, feminism, and endless hope for the future.

For Ages 16-19. Not open to public, only those who auditioned. Term runs from 23/04 to 7/07 (excluding 28/05) and all sessions are at the Barnfield Theatre