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Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl
Rachel 'Very much the rock’n’roll star of British comedy'- Rolling Stone' - 'Fairburn delivers…with sadistic glee' – Guardian - 'Mouth Almighty' – Her Friends' is back with a brand-new tour for 2023.
She’ll be casting her acerbic eye over everything from your children to her pretentious new alcohol-free life (accurate at time of writing). She’s worried though. Has she mellowed a bit? She carries a lucky crystal now. Catch her before she disappears to the countryside with only joss sticks and taxidermy for company.
Co-host of International smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla and as seen on Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC) and Russell Howard Hour Life Lesson (Sky).
'Huge presence in a pint-sized frame' ★★★★ Chortle
'Bright, brave and bitterly enjoyable' ★★★★ The Skinny
'Gag-heavy, opinionated and smart' ★★★★ Funny Women
Studio
£16
Morgan & West's Massive Magic Show for Kids!
Relentlessly funny and bursting with magic for ages five to 105!
Roll up, roll up! Morgan & West are back with a massive magic show for kids (and their childish grown-ups)!
Expect gawps, gasps, and guffaws in this relentlessly funny and fantastical magic filled extravaganza, guaranteed to delight those aged five and 105, and indeed everyone in between!
Morgan & West have shown their scientific skills in Unbelievable Science (national tour), brought good will to all with their Great Big Christmas Magic Show (national tour), attempted to escape The Slammer (CBBC), and even fooled Penn & Teller (ITV CW Network).
Conjuring capers, mysterious magic tricks, larger than life laughs, and fantastic facial furniture all crammed into one hour of non-stop fun for all the family.
'Hilarious and good for all ages' Primary Times
'Hugely talented' ★★★★ Mirror
'Superbly crafted' ★★★★ The Stage
Suitable for ages 5+ years.
Courtyard Theatre
£12 | £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40
Tickets for children under 18 months For this show, tickets seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
The Greatest Magician: An Evening of Wonders
A polished showman and raconteur. An unforgettable evening we can’t stop talking about.
Following a completely sell out run in 2022 - James Phelan, the magician most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after he correctly predicted the lottery presents with an all new show for 2023.
This dazzling, five star rated magic show will leave you aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief. Directed by the late Paul Daniels in his final theatrical project and Rated 5 stars across the board - you’ll see why The List magazine called this show ‘one to watch in the world of magic’.
'One of the most endearing factors is seeing amazed faces young and old. This
show has many moments like that' ★★★★★ BBC Sounds
'Leaves even the most seasoned magic go-ers flabbergasted' ★★★★★ Fringe Magazine
'Magic is in his bones. Disbelief, flabbergasted, stunned... Quick thinking humour rolls off his tongue’ ★★★★★ Henley Herald
This enigmatic and critically acclaimed, glance at the most engaging of art-forms transports you to a jaw-dropping world of light-hearted hilarity, wonderment, and mystery. One night only and a sure sell-out so don’t miss out! James Phelan is The Greatest Magician.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
The Greatest Magician website
@TheGreatestMagician
@nordenfarm
Ria Lina: Riawakening
In the aftermath of a global pandemic, the comedian and scientist has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently.
In this highly anticipated debut tour Ria tackles the issues of coming out of a global pandemic, the new normal, divorce, dating in a new digital world, motherhood and what it really means to be a woman today.
Fearless, provocative, and very funny, Ria Lina is the only Filipina comedian in British stand-up and a hugely admired talent in the comedy industry.
Her extensive list of credits includes Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week, Lovestruck High, Richard Hammond’s Brain Reaction, House of Games, The Last Leg and Celebrity Mas-termind.
'I guarantee you will laugh a lot' ★★★★ The Scotsman
Studio
£16
Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke
On his sixth UK tour, the comedian tries to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour.
Whether it's the dire blandness of the two main parties or the shamelessly shoe-horned right-on messages in adverts and films, Geoff continues to tread in areas much of comedy leaves well alone.
But this time around he also has a mission. As well as casting his everyman eye over what's happening in wider society, Geoff is trying to unpick what's happening with your average bloke. Remember them?
It’s been a rough couple of years for blokes. Toxic masculinity has grabbed all the headlines and ruined it for communal garden geezers, who have been put under the microscope like never before. At first glance, there’s not much to examine – there’s no Bloke 2.0.
Taking up his own bloke’s-eye-view. Geoff can see that despite the social media vortex, your man in the street, average Joe, man on the Clapham Omnibus and your John Smiths just keep plodding on, fuelled by a diet of football, sheds, super-hero films, sporting autobiographies, wearing socks at all times and strategically burying feelings when necessary.
However, under the paraphernalia of manhood and the sometimes basic, even primal, behaviour of dads and lads, Geoff can see that there is something mysterious and definitely non-toxic going on.
A kindly and funny stock-take of both himself and his fellow man, Geoff unlocks some of the more complicated behaviour of your husbands, dads and brothers.
'He has become one of our most refreshingly funny comedians of any stripe' ★★★★ The Times
'He’s a class act with a mature, sharp take on modern politics' Sunday Times
Courtyard Theatre
£17.50
Geoff Norcott's website
@geoffnorcott
@nordenfarm
- 2 Nov SOLD OUT
- 26 Jan LIMITED
Jo Caulfield – Here Comes Trouble
Voted Comedians’ Comedian of The Year 2021/2022, Jo Caulfield is quite simply one of the most consistently funny and creative comics in the country.
Hot on the heels of her sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, Here Comes Trouble is packed with brilliant routines and fantastically embarrassing stories.
Audiences can expect razor-sharp observations and scandalous one liners as Jo gets her claws into everything and everyone. From yelling at strangers on trains (and many other places), to discussing ridiculous sexual fantasies and annoying her neighbours, Jo doesn’t mean to cause trouble; she just has the nerve to say out loud what everyone else thinking!
This is Jo Caulfield doing what she does best: pure Stand-Up. Just Jo, a microphone, and a bad attitude.
'Sharp-witted urban comedy that goes down a treat… like a sociology textbook but with jokes' The Times
'Ms Caulfield’s shows are always very popular and this is no exception. Be quick to see a top comedian at her very best' ★★★★★ One4Review
'If you’re craving the experience of being absolutely helpless with laughter, this is where you need to come' ★★★★ Bouquets & Brickbats
'Jo’s a practised, experienced and talented comedian ... Unsurprisingly, she’s won awards for this, and I’m sure she’ll win them again' ★★★★ Edinburgh Reviews
Courtyard Theatre
£17
Paul Foot: Dissolve
Presented by Plosive Live.
Life is a stress: full of rushed breakfasts, angry people, internal conflict and Jacob Rees-Mogg.
But what happens when everything you thought was important – your
problems, grievances against others, your very identity – simply disappears?
Dissolve is Paul Foot's most personal, surprising and ground-breaking show ever.
In the year 2022 AD something momentous changed for Paul, and in this show he will reveal how he discovered the secret of life on the outskirts of Lancaster.
Inevitably he does get distracted by King Tutankhamun, the House of Lords, Sir Cliff Richard, officious lollipop ladies and what Jesus might have achieved if he’d been a plumber.
As seen on Would I Lie To You?, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
‘Sublime, original, brilliant’ The Independent
To be clear, Paul discovered the secret of life while he was located on the outskirt of Lancaster. Not the secret to living on the outskirts of Lancaster. There isn’t an answer to that.
Courtyard Theatre
£16
Paul Foot's website
@paulfoot
@nordenfarm
- 16 Nov SOLD OUT
Fiona Allen - On The Run
Double Emmy Award winner and star of 'Smack The Pony' Fiona Allen is touring her debut stand-up show.
Like most working mums, since her children were born she hasn't had a moment for herself. Now free, she has tried new hobbies, new places, even attempting to get fit - difficult when your spirit animal is a sloth!
With nowhere left to turn she decided to go on the road as a stand-up. A show about family, marriage, and things that truly annoy her. It's a show for everyone, even those passive-aggressive school mums...
'Her candid and relatable humour creates an atmosphere of shared laughter making the entire performance an enjoyable comedic hour' EdFest Reviews
'Allen makes for confident and appealingly barbed company' The Guardian
'Punchlines delivered with a wicked, cutting execution' The Scotsman
'Every woman in this audience cheers her on and secretly makes plans to jump into a suitcase and join her!' The List
'Her candid and relatable humour creates an atmosphere of shared laughter making the entire performance an enjoyable comedic hour' EdFest Reviews
'Allen makes for confident and appealingly barbed company' The Guardian
'Every woman in this audience cheers her on and secretly makes plans to jump into a suitcase and join her!' List
'Punchlines delivered with a wicked, cutting execution' The Scotsman
'A delightful way to spend an hour' Broadway World
'Allen sets to her her job with unrelenting fluency, she is thoroughly professional' The Times
Studio
£16
Miles Jupp - On I Bang
A tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners.
Since Miles’ last tour finished at The London Palladium in 2017, he’s been in The Full Monty on Disney Plus, The Durrells and Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? on ITV, as well as a heap of episodes of Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and Have I Got News For You. He’s made an award-winning radio series and he’s published a novel. But for Covid, he would have played a lead at the RSC. Hey ho. Nevertheless he’s done a play in the West End and played the Emperor of Austria and Europe in a Ridley Scott film.
Yet one sunny day in the middle of all this, he suddenly suffered a brain seizure. This led to the discovery of a tumour the size of a cherry tomato, and a rather pressing need to undergo major neurosurgery. Obviously, one doesn’t wish to make a big deal of it, but the experience has left him with a story to tell and a few things that he’d like to share with the room. So that’s exactly what he’s doing in his new show On I Bang – a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
- 12 Jan SOLD OUT
Chris McCausland: Yonks!
You might have seen him on Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.
He's been called an 'overnight success' - even though he's been doing stand-up for yonks!
Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making.
Suitable for ages 16+ years.
Courtyard Theatre
£22.50
Helen Bauer: Grand Supreme Darling Princess
Star of Live at the Apollo, Late Night Mash and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee.
Helen Bauer brings a show all about the women in her life, from her mother to her best friend and that one girl who was mean in 2008.
Oh, and Disney Princesses, obvs.
Co-host of the smash-hit podcast Trusty Hogs and seen on BBC3, Comedy Central, Dave, ITV and more.
'Sticking out for all the right reasons’ ★★★★ Scotsman
‘Utterly brilliant’ ★★★★ List
Studio
£15
Matt Forde: Inside No.10
Impressionist, television writer, and radio presenter.
Host of hit political podcast ‘The Political Party’ Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The British Scandal, The Last Leg, The Royal Variety Performance) explores the dark comedy horror that is British politics, ahead of the next election. Plus silly voices.
'Our foremost satirical stand-up... whatever your politics, you'll find excellence here' ★★★★ Sunday Times
'Possibly the best political comedy show on the Fringe' ★★★★ Telegraph
'Forde is as gratifyingly sane as comedians come... smart, funny ideas' ★★★★ Times
Courtyard Theatre
£17.50
The Rob Auton Show
Award winning writer, comedian and actor Rob Auton has written nine hit Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy/theatre/spoken-word shows on specific themes including the colour yellow in ‘The Yellow Show’, sleep in ‘The Sleep Show’ and hair in ‘The Hair Show’.
In his most autonbiographical show to date ‘The Rob Auton Show’ Rob turns the pen on himself to explore the memories and feelings that create his life on a daily basis.
‘A genuine original’ Guardian
‘Makes laughter out of wonder. We need him’ Scotsman
‘Charming, eccentric and uplifting’ Independent
‘Brilliant’ Stewart Lee
‘One of my absolute favourites’ Daniel Kitson
‘Rob Auton is the mother freaking greatest’ James Acaster
TV credits include – Cold Feet, The End of the Fcking World, Miracle Workers, The Russell Howard Show, Rob Delaney’s Stand Up Central.
Winner Best Daily Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2020
Winner Dave Joke of the Fringe 2013
Winner Three Weeks Editor’s Choice Awards 2017
Dom Joly - Conspiracy Tourist
Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again. This time, he’s been looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence.
'Just because your paranoid doesn’t mean you’re not being followed!'
Now, he’s now set to embark on a rather unique theatre tour, where Dom will be providing a hilarious, fascinating, and slightly anarchic guide to the wacky world of conspiracies.
1. Is the earth flat?
2. Does Finland exist?
3. Did JFK commit suicide?
4. Are Q Anon mentally ill?
5. Is Bill Gates using vaccines to take control of your mind?
6. Is Denver Airport a massive panic room for the Illuminati?
7. Are UFO’s piloted by lizards?
In the spirt of fairness, Dom will also be inviting a well-known and highly respected conspiracy theorist, Dr Julian Northcote, to take the stage and defend the alternate view.
Due to the extremely controversial views aired in the show, security will be at an optimum and audiences are warned that angry demonstrations are very likely – or is that just another conspiracy?!
Courtyard Theatre
£25
Tom Houghton - It's Not Ideal
Tom Houghton sets out on his biggest and most hilarious show yet.
Having now taken to the international stage with tours of Europe and America, the man who asked us Do you ski? returns to the UK to ponder a new question.
In an age where tradition and progress are wrestling against each other; what are the parts of ourselves that need shedding and what is worth holding on to?
Star of Netflix The Circle and host of Very British Problems: Live and Bad Manors podcast.
'Clever, passionate and soulful' ★★★★★ The New European
'A twisted view of the world' ★★★★★ The Sunday Express
'Get your tickets today. Tomorrow may well be too late. A Star is Born' ★★★★★ One 4 Review
'Everyone’s cup of tea… Brilliant, bright and insightful' ★★★★★ UK Cabaret
'This unexpected tour de force warrants a 21-gun salute' ★★★★ The Daily Telegraph
'A crafty idiot' ★★★★ The Daily Mail
'Now that’s class' ★★★★ Fringe Guru
Courtyard Theatre
£16.50
Connor Burns - Vertigo
We are delighted to welcome Connor's first UK tour!
Hot on the heels of Connor’s totally sold out 2023 Edinburgh Fringe season which saw him add over 2,000 extra seats to what was only his second-ever Fringe and to universally rave reviews, plus an incredible 5 sold-out Glasgow Stand shows - don’t miss Scotland’s fastest rising comedy star’s brilliant new show - on tour!
In 2023 Connor sold-out multiple solo shows across Australia with a two-month tour where, on top of selling out his solo shows at the country’s comedy festivals, he opened for the international stand-up tour ‘Daniel Sloss: CAN’T’ as well as closed the Sydney Comedy Festival gala at the Sydney Opera House.
In June Connor filmed his debut comedy special, 'Vertigo' at the Glasgow Stand for future release. In 2022 he toured Downunder an unprecedented three times in one year additionally taping a set in Sydney for the illustrious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival.
VERTIGO is a punchline-packed show featuring submarines, relationships and the inevitable family drama. Hilarious, relatable, a bit rude in places of course and all-the-while served up with superb material, brilliant delivery and proper belly laughs.
We are delighted to welcome Connor's first UK tour. If like us, you love live comedy, then we recommend you check out this fantastic show. Support an exciting comedian and budding superstar early days - and remember where you saw him first!
‘There is a great comedy talent at work here. The material is packed in like chips in a poke and Burns himself is genuinely likeable, with that straightforward delivery that reassures you there is a real person up there and that he is a great bloke… There is nothing he sets his comedic sights on that he misses… he is fearless and it is wonderful… hilarious!’ ★★★★★ The Scotsman
‘Brilliant… gags coming at you at a terrifying rate, with particularly eye-watering lines scattered liberally throughout. But what elevates Burns’ act is his sheer fearlessness… skilfully balanced and carefully pitched… he’ll go far.’ ★★★★ The List
‘Connor clearly has a brilliant comedy mind and he is already a hugely gifted stand-up. His understated stage presence and superb comic timing see him land punchline after punchline perfectly, and some sneaky set-ups for future callbacks are a delight when they reveal themselves... Impressive!’ ★★★★ Beyond the Joke
‘Just like seeing your favourite band for the first time, being at a stand-up show when you know they are about to hit the big time is an equally big thrill. And this Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be the chance to have that feeling watching local boy Connor Burns become the next big comedy act out of Scotland’ Daily Record, 2023
'If you want to see the future of Scottish stand-up, then see Connor Burns live - while you can still get a ticket' Daniel Sloss
'Vertigo. A sensation of whirling and loss of balance' O.E.D.
Studio | £12.50
Ray Bradshaw - Doppelginger
Multi award winning comedian Ray Bradshaw is forever being told you look just like my mate wherever he goes.
It’s been happening for years and he’s worried about it. Either someone is cloning generic bald men or, there’s a ginger bearded bald man out there who’s doing a bad job of stalking Ray. In his brand-new show Doppelginger, Ray is going to use the latest in genetic research (the internet) to try and put an end to this once and for all. He’s on a quest to find the person who looks most like him.
Doppelginger is a funny heartwarming comedy show about a silly search for a man with an orange beard who’s follicly challenged. If you have a bald, ginger bearded friend in their 30s (true at time of writing), then bring them along. You never know – they could be The One.
Ray’s last show Deaf Com One was a huge success and sold out theatres across the world. The show was all about growing up with deaf parents and as a result every show of Doppelginger will have a BSL interpreter. Ray has previously supported John Bishop on his UK arena tour after John described him as one of the best comedians in the country.
'Bradshaw is raucously funny… captivating, funny and sharply executed' ★★★★★ BroadwayBaby.com
'funny and fascinating… one in six of us will lose our sense of hearing. Deaf Comedy Fam proves it doesn’t mean you have to lose your sense of humour' ★★★★ The Scotsman
'This years most groundbreaking show' ★★★★ Short.com
'I grinned from ear to ear for the entire hour' ★★★★ Voice Magazine
'Has a clear comedy gift' ★★★★ Edinburgh Evening News
Studio
£16.50
Laura Smyth: Living My Best Life
BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2023: BEST COMEDY (NOMINEE) FOR ‘BANG ON IT’ FUNNY WOMEN AWARDS 2019: WINNER
Star of Live At The Apollo, Laura Smyth’s brand-new show explores all aspects of modern life. She has fun mugging off all the madness of parenting, childhood, school, marriage, social media, work, and chasing her dreams.
In her own inimitable style, she gets to the truth of the human experience, treading the line between bluntness and warmth throughout.
Ultimately, she is asking how ‘living your best life’ is actually achieved – heads up: it don’t involve Instagram! Fresh from tour support for Jack Whitehall and Michelle de Swarte, this is her at her uncensored and ridiculous best.
'One of the best acts I’ve seen in a long long time' Romesh Ranganathan
'A proper star in the making' Jack Whitehall
'A comic powerhouse' Mo Gilligan
'Laura is a brilliant comedian whipsmart, warm and very very funny' Roisin Conaty
'A force of nature' Chortle
'Naturally funny' Jo Brand
Studio
£15
Emmanuel Sonubi – CV
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Emmanuel Sonubi presents a whistle stop tour through the jobs that have led him to become one of the hottest stand-ups on the circuit in the brand-new show, Curriculum Vitae.
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Emmanuel Sonubi presents a whistle stop tour through the jobs that have led him to become one of the hottest stand-ups on the circuit in the brand-new show, Curriculum Vitae.
Emmanuel will take the audience on a hilarious and sometimes poignant journey that explores the professions that he’s had prior to becoming a comedian, discussing how those experiences helped shape his comedic voice. From working in IT to the doors of London's nightlife whilst building up an impressive list of musical theatre credits.
As see on, QI (BBC), Alan Davies As Yet Untitled (Dave), Rhod Gilberts Growing Pains (Comedy Central), Apprentice 'You're Fired' (BBC), Pointless Celebrities (BBC) and headlining Live at the Apollo (BBC).
Emmanuel said today, "I'm thrilled to be back on tour in the UK with 'Curriculum Vitae'. Last year's tour was an amazing experience and selling out most of the shows was incredible! Writing this new show has been a lot more fun than writing an actual CV and, I get to be honest".
London based Emmanuel Sonubi's career in comedy started only a few years ago and quickly grew from strength to strength earning himself a reputation as "one to watch out for". A regular favourite on the comedy circuit, he is one of the most sought-after acts working today. Emmanuel’s credits continue to grow as does his popularity.
Full Clean Driving License
Hobbies include rugby, long walks, the gym and musical theatre.
References on request
'One of my favourite discoveries of the year, was Emmanuel Sonubi. Hilarious, warm and unique. If you don't see him now for a tenner, you won't be able to smugly tell your mates about it when they're paying £50 for a crap seat at the O2' Jason Manford
'The bloke has got funny bones' Romesh Ranganathan
'Side-splittingly funny. Roaring laughs' Independent
'Big laughs, engaging tales, you’re seduced by the easy authority of his storytelling' The Guardian
Courtyard Theatre
£16.50 (conc) £14.50