Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in 'A Christmas Carol'. Arthur delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, a Christmas carol. Due to public pressure, Count Arthur Strong extends his fond farewell to you, for a ‘once in a lifetime’ limited run. As he takes on, one of the literary greats, the famous Charles Dickens, and then goes on to present his one-man interpretation of A Christmas Carol. ‘If you miss it, you weren’t there!’

This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes... and there’s a bit about tomatoes. You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. Or that time he stood for the Scottish National Party, fought a hard campaign, but in the end had to respect the wishes of the people of Cardiff. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense. Warning - contains jokes from the start.

In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show. From drama school (mostly drinking cider and eating sausage rolls), sleeping with men who looked like they lived under a carpet, punk poetry, anorexia, bedsit misery, waitressing and not really having a clue about anything, to being the first woman to win the Perrier Award, becoming a mother, author, grumpy old woman, podcaster and nana! Still gigging to sell-out crowds forty years later, Jenny invites you to look back at what she can remember before she forgets everything. Warning: punk poetry, animal impressions and baritone nursery rhyme singing may feature.

Larry's been spending a lot of time with his granny lately. He wants to tell you about it. Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty. As seen on Mock The Week, House Of Games, Fandan (Channel 4 Comedy Special) and Michael McIntyre's Big Show. "Twinklingly charismatic the gag rate is ridiculously " ★★★★★ Telegraph A superb piece of stand-up at the top of his game ★★★★★ Independent An innately gifted and multifaceted performer Chortle It's the kind of magnetic set that might restore your faith in the art form Fest Mag

Catherine Bohart loves control, hates change and is a serial planner. It’s been an interesting couple of years… A blisteringly funny new stand-up show filled with horrendous life advice, cheery nihilism and reluctant self-discovery from one of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting comics.

Sophie Duker is back! The Taskmaster champ is back on tour and dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious new stand-up show. But Daddy I Love Her sees Sophie take the stage with her trademark naughtiness, this time arguing that we should all choose silliness over common sense and hot wet fantasies over cold, bleak reality. In this intentionally unhinged hour, delulu is the solulu.

With the 3rd millennium almost 2.5% complete, Andy Zaltzman, one of the UK's leading satirical comedians, assesses the state of Planet Earth and its most famous and controversial species–the human race. In the biggest stand-up tour of his career, Andy will attempt to concoct vaguely plausible answers to perennial questions such as What?, Who?, Where?, and above all Why? As chair of The News Quiz since 2020, Andy has brought his inventive brand of satirical comedy to BBC Radio 4's long-running flagship topical comedy show, earning the show multiple awards, critical acclaim and a growing listenership. Andy has hosted The Bugle, one of the world's longest-running and best-loved comedy podcasts, since 2007 (alongside John Oliver until 2015, and with numerous co-hosts from numerous continents since 2016). Renowned for its unique cocktail of up-to-the-minute global satire and premium-grade hogwash, and listened to by hundreds of thousands around the world. Andy is unquestionably amongst the very best of the one-person list of Satirical Stand-Up Comedians Who Are Also Professional Cricket Statisticians. Since 2016, he has been a key member of the Test Match Special team, adding his distinctive blend of knowledge, expertise, humour and numerical inquisitiveness to the BBC's legendary cricket broadcast. “outright hilarious... beautifully formed.” Dominic Maxwell, The Times “Andy Zaltzman has revitalised the News Quiz ... fizzes with a vitality and sense of fun that’s rare in such topical comedy warhorses.” Steve Bennett, Chortle “The Bugle: Silliness and laughter... Zaltzman is a sharp writer and an excellent satirist who combines political observation with daft whimsy.” Fiona Sturges, Financial Times

After years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh. John has achieved huge success with a number of his own comedy, entertainment and documentary shows including- John Bishop’s Australia (BBC1), John Bishop’s Britain (BBC1), John Bishop’s Only Joking (Sky1), The John Bishop Show (BBC1), The John Bishop Christmas Show (BBC1) and John Bishop’s Gorilla Adventure (ITV1). More recently John Bishop’s Ireland for ITV1 and four mammoth series of the critically acclaimed John Bishop: In Conversation With… which saw him chatting, one to one with some of the World’s biggest household names.

Following his global smash hit ‘Live Innit’, Star of Taskmaster & the first British-Asian stand-up to sell-out London’s Wembley Arena is back. After barely surviving the pandemic, and with two years of pent up killer material, Paul tackles the UK’s handling of the pandemic, why the rules of six only worked for white people, fame, England football fans and Tom Cruise landing his helicopter in someone’s garden. Don’t miss it.

After a phenomenal debut tour, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is back! A new decade beckons and she DOES NOT BELIEVE IT! What does life look like when you’re too old to be young, but too young to be old? Grab your glow sticks and join Sophie as she embarks on life’s next chapter with sequins, sporty laughs and a pair of killer orthopaedic heels.

THE AID FUNDRAISER PRESENTS TIM CLARK (MC) "An unsung hero of stand-up comedy - the current master of this underrated art " The Guardian. ED BRYNE “Delightful lead performance from Ed Byrne” The Scotsman. JAMES ACASTER "Acaster is an undeniable and wickedly original talent" The List. TERRY ALDERTON "This is a mainstream act that dares to be different, that comes from the soul... Effortlessly enjoyable yet excitingly different" The Times. ARTHUR SMITH “The funniest and most honest comic of his generation” The List. JOHN MOLONEY "He shows a depth of experience and a quiet professionalism that other comedians could well learn from." The Independent. Line up Subject to Change. TICKETS - £20 http://www.seetickets.com/event/laugh-till-it-hurts-in-aid-of-barnardo-s/london-hippodrome/1068437?lang=fr-FR BARNARDO'S We support children leaving care with the huge changes and varied challenges they face as they become adults. Help us empower vulnerable children leaving care. www.barnardos.org.uk

TV favourite Ed Byrne tours his Best Reviewed Show at the Edinburgh Festival, British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show, and his most personal show to date. From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join one of our leading laugh specialists as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs. With his TV career now in its third decade, Ed has regularly appeared on the likes of QI, Mock The Week, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, and Live At The Apollo. With legions of fans both in the UK and abroad, Ed remains the observational stand-up to see.

With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK's top comic magician. Join him for an evening of Tricks & Giggles , as Pete brings his trademark blend of magic and comedy from the small screen to stages around the UK with this brand-new show. Expect impossible feats, sleight of hand and big laughs from one of magic's most exciting performers! As seen on Amazon's Good Omens , ITV1's Tonight at the London Palladium and The Next Great Magician , BBC1's The John Bishop Show and The Sarah Millican Television Programme . He's probably also popped up on your social media feeds with his mind-boggling and regularly viral magic videos. Please note: Children under 11 years of age cannot be admitted. Please note that there is a theatre restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket. This levy applies to all transactions, whether made in person at our Box Office, by post or by phone, for all payment types. The Rondo opens half an hour before the start of each show. Please ensure that you arrive before the advertised start time, as it may not be possible to admit late-comers.

The Aid Fundraiser Presents Alistair Barrie (MC) Adam Buxton Simon Brodkin Sarah Keyworth Bob Mills Laura Smyth Glenn Moore. Please note that the line up is subject to change. MacMillan Cancer Support Right now, almost 3.5 million people are living with cancer in the UK. By 2030 this figure will rise to 4 million. We’re here to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, by providing physical, financial and emotional support. We'll do whatever it takes, no matter what a person's needs are, we will listen and support them however they need us to — big or small. For more information visit our website.

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★★★Bill Bailey is the Official Patron of the WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards★★★ Who will win the 2026 WeGotTickets MCAs Join us for a riotous celebration of the UK's best up and coming musical comedians to find out! Now in its 18th year, the MCA have helped to launch the likes of Abandoman, Rachel Parris, Adam Kay, Mae Martin, Jay Foreman and Jazz Emu. If you enjoy acts that combine comedy with music such as Bill Bailey, Tim Minchin and Flight of the Conchords, you will love this show! Featuring 12 finalists, one of which is already confirmed. Due to recovering from injury, he has stepped back from the 2025 final and been given a place in the 2026 final: the amazing Vinny Shiu! Headlined by the sensational Sugarcoated Sisters! The Sugarcoated Sisters are an award-winning musical comedy double-act and real-life siblings from Hertfordshire. With over 2.5 million online followers they are among the UK's most-watched musical comedians, captivating fans with their unique and untamed edge. From women's health and dating to politics and UK culture, they cover it all in slick musical sketches. Chloe has bipolar type 2 and Tabby has type 1 diabetes, which often features in their material. Their original debut show Bittersweet was a smash-hit at Ed Fringe and Soho Theatre and was featured on BBC Radio 4, BBC Click, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Scotland, Heart Breakfast Show and more. ★★★★★ Talented, creative and hilarious - Entertainment Now ★★★★★ Flawed, fearless & fabulously feistythese comedy queens cavort across musical genres, dropping punchlines & truth bombs. - Fringe Biscuit ★★★★ from hip-hop to jazztheir lyrics are clever, funny and clearly drawn from life - The Scotsman ★★★★ A showcase of true musicianship - Fest Mag Here's a quote from Chloe and Tabby on how excited they are to headline the 2026 final: Our first ever live gig as Sugarcoated Sisters was at the MCA heats in 2022. And our third ever live gig was the MCA final, where we were absolutely thrilled to win Best Newcomer! The MCA's are where our live journey began, so we are honoured to return for this full circle moment!

The last 10 years of British politics has been one long psychodrama. The Scottish referendum. David Cameron's surprise election win. Brexit. Theresa May. Boris Johnson. Liz Truss. Rishi Sunak. Each prime minister worse than the last. Covid. Partygate. The UK's politicians had rarely looked so clueless. Even with the new Labour government we are still rushing through several news cycles each day. John Crace, the Guardian's much loved political sketchwriter, has had a ringside seat at all the main events. Join him for an evening of high comedy as he tries to make sense of it all. Find out what the Queen's last words to Liz Truss really were. This might just be the best therapy session you've ever had.

To commemorate 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, this new opera-ballet will tell the stories of the prisoner orchestras and feature forgotten and restored music from the camp. Constella Music is premiering a new opera-ballet production this June, created in collaboration with acclaimed choreographer Claudia Schreier. Featuring singers, dancers, and instrumentalists on stage, the production harnesses the expressive power of song, movement, and music to reveal the truth about the prisoner orchestras of Auschwitz. Rather than follow a traditional narrative arc, the production unfolds through a series of vignettes, each capturing astonishing and deeply emotional moments where music became a source of defiance, solace, or grief. These include marching songs embedded with hidden messages for fellow inmates, a sorrowful piece arranged and performed by the women’s orchestra, and a lullaby that clings to the distant memory of home and children. The production is based on a collection of music manuscripts found in the archives of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum—written, arranged, and performed by the prisoner orchestras. Damaged and incomplete, these manuscripts have long been overlooked. For the past ten years, Dr. Leo Geyer has worked closely with the museum, survivors, and historians to bring this music back to life. His work has led to international news coverage, a BBC radio programme, and a Sky Arts documentary, described by the Financial Times as "profoundly moving." Eighty years after the liberation of Auschwitz, we offer this work as a new way to commemorate the greatest tragedy humanity has inflicted upon itself. Through this production, we gather in remembrance. And together, we strive to be better. Tickets are on sale now, starting at £22.