Comedy

The Funny Club Festival is coming to Brent this October

New Brent Cross comedy festival to raise money for mental health services

Marigold Productions (founded by Anoushka Cowan & Elijah Lifton) are hosting a cabaret at Steve Furst's newly formed, intimate Circle & Star Theatre

Marigold Productions (founded by Anoushka Cowan & Elijah Lifton) are hosting a cabaret at Steve Furst's newly formed, intimate Circle & Star Theatre

Fresh night of jazz, comedy and cabaret coming to Hampstead this weekend

This year’s Crouch End Festival will feature more than 100 events

This year’s Crouch End Festival will feature more than 100 events

Crouch End Festival

Crouch End Festival to feature more than 100 events this year

Frank Skinner and Joe Lycett among acts at Camden Roundhouse comedy festival

Sanjeev Bhaskar and Michael Palin at the Roundhouse Rise Up Gala

Sanjeev Bhaskar and Michael Palin at the Roundhouse Rise Up Gala

Michael Palin, Ronnie Wood and Sanjeev Bhaskar help raise £1.4m for venue

TV presenter Alex Zane is starting a monthly comedy club at the Circle & Star above the Horseshoe pub in Hampstead.

TV presenter Alex Zane is starting a monthly comedy club at the Circle & Star above the Horseshoe pub in Hampstead.

TV presenter Alex Zane is hosting an intimate Hampstead comedy club

The historic Dining Carriage at the Parcel Yard pub will become a new intimate 80-seat comedy club.

The historic Dining Carriage at the Parcel Yard pub will become a new intimate 80-seat comedy club.

The 'secret room' at a King's Cross pub set to host new comedy club

Ricky Gervais wins Golden Globe for stand-up special Mortality

Ricky Gervais wins Golden Globe for stand-up special Mortality

Ricky Gervais wins stand-up comedy award at Golden Globes

TV star and children's author David Walliams is set to appear at the new Circle & Star theatre in Hampstead in January to give readings of his books and answer questions from young fans.

TV star and children's author David Walliams is set to appear at the new Circle & Star theatre in Hampstead in January to give readings of his books and answer questions from young fans.

David Walliams children's event set to go ahead as comedian cancelled

Robert Ross with his friend Terry Jones (right). He has written an authorised biography, Seriously Silly, about the Monty Python's Flying Circus star

Robert Ross with his friend Terry Jones (right). He has written an authorised biography, Seriously Silly, about the Monty Python's Flying Circus star

The Monty Python legend who loved Highgate's pubs and Hampstead Heath

Victoria Wood who lived for decades in Highgate before her death in 2016 is to get a Lake District theatre named after her.

Victoria Wood who lived for decades in Highgate before her death in 2016 is to get a Lake District theatre named after her.

Much-loved Highgate comic honoured with musical at theatre named after her

Veteran performer Steve Furst (left) has called on help from friends such as Mel Giedroyc and David Walliams to help him launch his new pub theatre the Circle&Star at The Horseshoe in Hampstead.

Veteran performer Steve Furst (left) has called on help from friends such as Mel Giedroyc and David Walliams to help him launch his new pub theatre the Circle&Star at The Horseshoe in Hampstead.

Meet the comic and friend of the stars behind Hampstead's new pub venue

Tash Alexander (centre) with Head Held High performers onstage

Tash Alexander (centre) with Head Held High performers onstage

Meet the group that turns young people at risk of exclusion into stand-up comics

Leonie Scott-Matthews (right) founded Pentameters Theatre in 1968. Urban Pubs and Bars, which owns The Horseshoe in Hampstead, has ended the fringe theatre's lease for the upstairs room

Leonie Scott-Matthews (right) founded Pentameters Theatre in 1968. Urban Pubs and Bars, which owns The Horseshoe in Hampstead, has ended the fringe theatre's lease for the upstairs room

Comedy star steps in as landlord ends lease on London's longest-running pub theatre

High-energy cabarets and solo shows redefine modern clowning in London

High-energy cabarets and solo shows redefine modern clowning in London

London Clown Festival returns to Jacksons Lane and Soho Theatre this summer

James Acaster, Cally Beaton, Matt Forde and Sophie Duker are among the comics on the bill for Park Laughs in July and August.

James Acaster, Cally Beaton, Matt Forde and Sophie Duker are among the comics on the bill for Park Laughs in July and August.

Sneak peek at new material from comedy stars James Acaster and Sophie Duker

Aroma Spice is on the site of The Light of Kashmir restaurant where Monty Python's Flying Circus was born over a curry.

Aroma Spice is on the site of The Light of Kashmir restaurant where Monty Python's Flying Circus was born over a curry.

Plaque for curry house where Monty Python was born

Canal Café Theatre and Union Chapel shortlisted for 2025 Muddy Awards

Canal Café Theatre and Union Chapel shortlisted for 2025 Muddy Awards

Union Chapel and Canal Café Theatre in running for best venue award

Gospel Oak diarist and former Python star Michael Palin will appear at the Queen's Crescent Community Centre

Gospel Oak diarist and former Python star Michael Palin will appear at the Queen's Crescent Community Centre

Michael Palin to tell tales from 'extraordinary life' at special evening

Highgate comic Hugh Dennis is offering a curry dinner as a silent auction prize at comedy fundraiser April Foolery.

Highgate comic Hugh Dennis is offering a curry dinner as a silent auction prize at comedy fundraiser April Foolery.

Outnumbered's Hugh Dennis could take you out for a curry for a good cause

Nick Mohammed, Miquita Oliver and Lily Allen's podcast Miss Me, and singer songwriter Delta Goodrem are among the names playing Hackney Empire in 2025.

Nick Mohammed, Miquita Oliver and Lily Allen's podcast Miss Me, and singer songwriter Delta Goodrem are among the names playing Hackney Empire in 2025.

Comedy stars, podcasters and Shakespeare with rap set for Hackney Empire

Close-up magic impressed the audience (Image: Cavendish School)

Close-up magic impressed the audience (Image: Cavendish School)

Education Matters

The Cavendish School Camden

The school where pupils show what they can do at an annual talent show

The Office star, 61, purchased the sprawling north London property in March last year

The Office star, 61, purchased the sprawling north London property in March last year

'Psychopath ward vibes': Ricky Gervais fans react to £14m home pictures

Netfix crews film Ladies First in Nassington Road, Hampstead

Netfix crews film Ladies First in Nassington Road, Hampstead

Hampstead Heath

Filming of new Netflix film drama brings Hampstead street to a halt

Barry Humphries who was an avid collector and 250 items from his personal collection go under the hammer in February.

Barry Humphries who was an avid collector and 250 items from his personal collection go under the hammer in February.

Barry Humphries' memorabilia including Dame Edna specs go under the hammer

Aisling Bea is fronting the fundraisers for the Hackney Food Bank and Trussell Trust with Sarah Pascoe, Nish Kumar and Katherine Ryan doing stand up sets.

Aisling Bea is fronting the fundraisers for the Hackney Food Bank and Trussell Trust with Sarah Pascoe, Nish Kumar and Katherine Ryan doing stand up sets.

Stoke Newington

Huge TV comedy stars stand up to raise funds for food banks

Roundhouse Chief Executive Marcus Davey with Daze Hingorani, Marla Kether and Jack Rooke who are all taking part in Roundhouse 360 festival.

Roundhouse Chief Executive Marcus Davey with Daze Hingorani, Marla Kether and Jack Rooke who are all taking part in Roundhouse 360 festival.

Jack Rooke and Self Esteem to perform at new Roundhouse arts festival

Festivalgoers watch Ministry of Sound Classical

Festivalgoers watch Ministry of Sound Classical

Why Kaleidoscope stands out as one of the best day festivals in London

Shahaf Ifhar plays Tom Lehrer in a new play with songs Upstairs at The Gatehouse Theatre

Shahaf Ifhar plays Tom Lehrer in a new play with songs Upstairs at The Gatehouse Theatre

A glorious celebration of witty songwriter Tom Lehrer

Fawlty Towers the stage show splices together three classic episodes of the sit-com

Fawlty Towers the stage show splices together three classic episodes of the sit-com

A faithful and uproariously funny stage version of beloved sit-com Fawlty Towers

Grace and Alastair Campbell will spill all from the worlds of politics and comedy

Grace and Alastair Campbell will spill all from the worlds of politics and comedy

Alastair Campbell

New Labour spin doctor and comedian daughter help youth charity

Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt were joined by the likes of Jenny Eclair, Simon Brodkin and Rajiv Karia at April Foolery at The Criterion Theatre

Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt were joined by the likes of Jenny Eclair, Simon Brodkin and Rajiv Karia at April Foolery at The Criterion Theatre

Comedy stars raise thousands in memory of Hampstead teacher

The Kanneh-Mason trio will be joined by friends at a concert at this year's Proms at St Jude's festival

The Kanneh-Mason trio will be joined by friends at a concert at this year's Proms at St Jude's festival

Hampstead Garden Suburb

The Hampstead festival that 'punches well above its weight'

Rachel Parris, Hugh Dennis and Jenny Eclair are on the bill for April Foolery on April 15 raising money for the Lund Fund in memory of an inspirational Hampstead teacher

Rachel Parris, Hugh Dennis and Jenny Eclair are on the bill for April Foolery on April 15 raising money for the Lund Fund in memory of an inspirational Hampstead teacher

Hugh Dennis hosts comedy gala in memory of Hampstead teacher

The NewsRevue which holds the Guinness World Record as the longest running live comedy show is decamping to the West End for the month while its home at the Bridge House pub is revamped

The NewsRevue which holds the Guinness World Record as the longest running live comedy show is decamping to the West End for the month while its home at the Bridge House pub is revamped

World record breaking comedy decamps to West End as theatre pub is refurbed

Broadcaster Robert Peston, novelist Linda Grant and comic Matt Baynton are among the names at the new Crouch End Literary Festival

Broadcaster Robert Peston, novelist Linda Grant and comic Matt Baynton are among the names at the new Crouch End Literary Festival

Robert Peston and Ghosts star Matt Baynton among the line up for new lit fest

The cast of Fawlty Towers the stage show which premieres in the West End in May

The cast of Fawlty Towers the stage show which premieres in the West End in May

John Cleese brings Fawlty Towers stage show to the West End

Ministry of Sound Classical and Soul II Soul will headline this year's Kaleidoscope Festival at Alexandra Palace on July 13

Ministry of Sound Classical and Soul II Soul will headline this year's Kaleidoscope Festival at Alexandra Palace on July 13

Alexandra Palace

Headliners announced for Kaleidoscope festival at Ally Pally

Half term family fun at the Southbank's children's arts festival

Sara Barron and Rob Auton are among the top comics appearing in Park Theatre's new season of stand-up.

Sara Barron and Rob Auton are among the top comics appearing in Park Theatre's new season of stand-up.

Top comics lined up for North London theatre's first stand-up programme

Pandemonium is at Soho Theatre directed by Patrick Marber and written by Armando Iannucci. Image: Marc Brenner

Pandemonium is at Soho Theatre directed by Patrick Marber and written by Armando Iannucci. Image: Marc Brenner

Armando Iannucci's Boris satire a caustically witty riposte to the Covid omnishambles

Awkward Productions perform their new comedy musical Gwyneth Goes Skiing at The Pleasance Islington in December

Awkward Productions perform their new comedy musical Gwyneth Goes Skiing at The Pleasance Islington in December

'Prepare to be Gooped' Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial becomes a comic musical

The finale of Nomads, Zippo's Circus show which comes to Hampstead Heath from October 19. Image: Piet-Hein Out

The finale of Nomads, Zippo's Circus show which comes to Hampstead Heath from October 19. Image: Piet-Hein Out

'Camden's favourite circus' comes to Hampstead for half term

HowTheLightGetsIn ran over the weekend in the grounds of Kenwood House, Hampstead.

HowTheLightGetsIn ran over the weekend in the grounds of Kenwood House, Hampstead.

Food for thought, laughs and great music at Hampstead festival

Hampstead-based comic John Tothill took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm with his show The Last Living Libertine. Picture credit: Rebecca Need-Menear

Hampstead-based comic John Tothill took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm with his show The Last Living Libertine. Picture credit: Rebecca Need-Menear

Former primary school teacher takes the Edinburgh fringe by storm

Juliet Meyers will compere the first of a regular monthly London Comedy Club night at JW3 on Finchley Road

Juliet Meyers will compere the first of a regular monthly London Comedy Club night at JW3 on Finchley Road

Belly laughs as new comedy club opens in Hampstead

Wembley Stadium

Jimmy Carr and Russell Brand bring stand up shows to Wembley Park

Ricky Gervais performs his latest stand up show Armageddon at Alexandra Palace Theatre on August 29. PA Images/Ian West

Ricky Gervais performs his latest stand up show Armageddon at Alexandra Palace Theatre on August 29. PA Images/Ian West

Alexandra Palace

Ricky Gervais ponders how the world will end with his Ally Pally stand up show

Katherine Ryan appears with two fellow comics and the London Gay Men's Chorus at the Roundhouse Comedy Festival

Katherine Ryan appears with two fellow comics and the London Gay Men's Chorus at the Roundhouse Comedy Festival

Five gigs to split your sides at the Roundhouse Comedy Festival

The Queen's Park Book Festival 2023 takes place this year on September 2 and 3 in the park and features Zadie Smith, Sebastian Faulks and Michel Roux Jr talking about their books.

The Queen's Park Book Festival 2023 takes place this year on September 2 and 3 in the park and features Zadie Smith, Sebastian Faulks and Michel Roux Jr talking about their books.

Sebastian Faulks, Zadie Smith and Michel Roux headline Queen's Park bookfest

The fourth ever Kaleidoscope Festival at Alexandra Palace had to be cancelled at the last minute due to a Met Office yellow weather warning of high winds

The fourth ever Kaleidoscope Festival at Alexandra Palace had to be cancelled at the last minute due to a Met Office yellow weather warning of high winds

Kaleidoscope Festival

Ally Pally 'devastated' to cancel Kaleidoscope but pledge to bounce back next year

Former Camden School for Girls pupil Sarah Roberts who grew up in Tufnell Park performs at The Camden Fringe with stand up show Do You Know Who I Am? at The Bill Murray August 6 and 15.

Former Camden School for Girls pupil Sarah Roberts who grew up in Tufnell Park performs at The Camden Fringe with stand up show Do You Know Who I Am? at The Bill Murray August 6 and 15.

Theatre and comedy for as little as £5 at the Camden Fringe

Part of the Vanguard Theatre in Stables Market a new 76 seat comedy club will run on Friday and Saturday nights.

Part of the Vanguard Theatre in Stables Market a new 76 seat comedy club will run on Friday and Saturday nights.

'TV headliners' and emerging acts will play new Camden comedy club

Choirworks performing at a previous Crouch End Festival which this year runs from July 7-9.

Choirworks performing at a previous Crouch End Festival which this year runs from July 7-9.

Eight fun things to do at the Crouch End Festival