LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE Autumn / Winter 2017
Stewart Lee
Bridget Christie
Richard Dreyfuss
Slightly Fat Features
Ellie Taylor
Tom Stade
Nick Helm
Trump - The Panto
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Welcome to our Autumn / Winter 2017 programme…
SH*T-FACED SHAKESPEARE
Welcome to our 2017/2018 Brochure packed full of delights in all our historically important and beautiful spaces. Leicester Square Theatre and the Lounge are situated in the Heart of London the most important site for entertainment and innovation in London over six centuries. Situated in the 18th century Hawksmoor Crypt under St Georges Church in Bloomsbury is a magical space that houses The Museum of Comedy a Wunderkammer of funny and Lesley Ackland’s Pilates Studio. Our 10th Birthday is soon to be with us and ready yourself, in preparation for some exciting news later in the Year...... We are pleased to engage and excite you in our independent family run smorgasbord of underground venues and invite you to scour these pages for the best we can offer you of family treats, comedic follies, musical delights and the weird and wonderful. See you down the Stairs.......
Much Ado About Nothing Until 16 September, 7pm Tues – Thurs £19.50, Fri – Sat £21.50 The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, award-winning, multi sell-out fringe phenomenon is back in London with a new show for 2017: Much Ado About Nothing. Sh*t-faced Shakespeare is the hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of a Shakespearian classic with a single, entirely sh*t-faced cast member. 16+
Martin Witts
TROY KINNE LIVE 8 & 9 September, 9pm, £18
After selling out shows across Australia, including the Melbourne International and Sydney Comedy Festivals, Troy Kinne brings his hilarious stand-up show to Leicester Square. A multi-award winning stand-up comedy talent, Troy has now gained international attention through videos displaying his spot on observations of everyday life. 16+
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GRUFFALOS, LADYBIRDS AND OTHER BEASTS with Julia Donaldson
9 & 10 September, 11am & 2.30pm, £45 Family, £12 Standard The UK’s best-selling author Julia Donaldson brings her stories and books to life with a cast of five including her guitar-playing husband Malcolm. There will be a book signing and a chance to meet Julia after each show. Lounge
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SHORT & CURLY AUSTENTATIOUS Young at Start
BRIDGET CHRISTIE STAND-UP COMEDY A Preview For Her
YIANNI AGISILAOU
The Simpsons Taught Me An Improvised Jane Austen Novel 7 September, 7pm, £7 Everything I Know Will appearing youthful make 15 September, 13 October & 10 September, 21 October & 26 November, Various Times, Curly’s dreams come true? Find 11 November, 7pm, £12 £12.50, £10.00 Conc out in this multi-sketch show from Stories, facts, impersonations and acclaimed double act brilliant Regency more form a hilarious look atEvery a Austentatiousthe is critically the entirely improvised, entirely comedy extravaganza! Shortcast & Curly. 14+ a brand new ‘lost’ Jane Austen lifetime quoting, referencing month the all-star improvise workspent on the spot, based on and learning from The Simpsons. nothing more than a title suggestion from the audience. SUMMONING YOUR THOUGHTS Whether you’re a Simpsons tragic, “Joyously7performed” September, 8.45pm, £10 or just an everyday fan, it’ll be fun★★★★★ The Times +14 Summoning your thoughts is a diddly- un! DOHn’t miss it! 14+ modern mentalism act brought to you by two up and coming MARTIN SEMPLE mentalists and magicians. 16+ Stand Up Soldier – Work In Progress HANCOCK AND CO: 16 September, 8.45pm, £7 ONE MAN, MANY VOICES As a comedian Martin draws 10 September, 4pm, comic relief from some of the most £14, £12 Conc high intensity situations of the Following James Hurn’s sell-out recent Gulf conflict. 16+ visit in March he is back with his one-man show, celebrating over THE PLAYERS’ THEATRE 60 years of Hancock’s Half Hour. Old Time Music Hall Under Parental Guidance. 17 September & 3 December, 4pm, £30, DRAYTON TRENCH £28 for Players member A Live Audio Comedy Traditional, Victorian ‘ Old Time 10 September, 7pm, Music Hall’ - two hours of song, £10 dance, magic and laughter all in Multi-award winning audio the capable hands of your production company Wireless elegantly waist-coated Chairman. Theatre have teamed up with Beautiful costumes, song sheets, SnatchBack to bring you a brand an unmissable show! Under new live recording of a six part Parental Guidance. audio comedy. 12+
MATT WINNING Filibuster 14 September, 7pm, £7 A show about climate change. Comedian and environmental economist Matt Winning describes how it’s destroying both the planet and his life. For fans of An Inconvenient Truth. 16+
HAAR Hunt for the Rubik’s Cube Killer 14 September, 8.45pm, £7 A washed up detective is haunted by the bloody trail and unsolved murders by the Rubik’s Cube Killer in this surrealist stage play. 18+
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LEICESTER SQUARE NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2017
Heats: 17 September – 16 October, £7 Various times
THE MATT PALMER Quarter Finals: TRUST BENEFIT 29 October – 8 November, £8 12 September, 7pm, £20
Sundays 5pm & 7.30pm Weekdays Join Rob Beckett and 8.30pm friends Tom Allen, Seann Walsh, Convey and Dane SemiKelly Finals: Baptiste as26-28 they raise money£8 for the Matt November, Palmer Trust. The trust non-profit Sunday 5pmis&a7.30pm organisation whose&goal is to support Monday Tuesday 8.30pmthe mental well-being of men of all ages in the UK and Ireland. work to Leicester raise Now inThey its 9th year, awarenessSquare of depression and help for the search Theatre’s organisations the vital support bestprovide new comedy talent with men 300 need to enjoy strongto mental actsahoping reachwell-being. the final on 18 December. 14+ 14+
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'ALLO 'ALLO AGAIN! Sue Hodge's Hilarious Celebration of the Hit BBCTV Series! 1 October, 2pm, £18.50 Sue presents a visual feast of laughter and music, with Keith `Paddington` Richards at the piano, as she recalls the antics of the well-loved cast in the golden age of TV comedy.
Best of 20 Comedy September Boys – 11 December, 7pm & 8.45pm, 15 & 16 September, 9pm,£10 The multi award-winning BBC £40 VIP, £30 Premium, £25 Standard
Radio Four and Netflix stand-up star Bridget Bobiță (Mihaispecial Bobonete), Dorel Christie (Mihai Raiț) shares Vancica)and brand new, work-in,Celentano (Adrian progress 14+ Giani(Constantin Dita)material. are some of the best loved characters from Las Fierbinti, a C.S.I. Crime Scene Improvisation Romanian language series. 21 September – 3 December, £10, £8 Conc Performed in7pm, Romanian. CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation returns, creating a 100% brand 18+ new who-dunnit every show to solve an outlandish murder invented by the audience. 14+
YURIKO KOTANI Green in English, Blue in Japanese 6 October, 8.45pm, £8, £7 Conc Winner of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2015 and Time Out’s One to Watch. Wonderfully offbeat stories and bizarre observations.16+
DOUBLE-BILL Paul Kerensa - Navelless Gazing Rob Thomas - Callback 23 September, 7pm, £10 A double-bill of solo shows from ITV award-winning comedian Paul Kerensa and rubber-faced newcomer Rob Thomas. 12+
THE GIN WHORE TOUR 7 & 8 October, 1pm & 4pm, £30, £24 Conc Historical tales of hooch & harlots, paired with the very best gins, in this slightly naughty one woman show. 18+
CHILDREN’S MAGIC WORKSHOP
WISEBOWM
30 September, 21 & 28 October, 2, 9 & 16 December, 1.30pm, £15 Interactive and fun workshops taught by a top Magic Circle London magician, covering simple sleight of hand and the basic fundamentals of magic. 7-13yrs
The Struggle Is Real 12 October, 8.45pm, £7 The world’s first urban poetry musical. Chronicling Wisebowm’s heroic struggles with addiction (to gluten), romance and how mindfulness came to his rescue.14+
WEST END MAGIC
CHRIS KEHOE
30 September, 21 & 28 October, 2, 9 & 16 December, 4pm, £12.50 Adult, £7.50 Child, £35 Family of 4 A series of monthly magic shows for all the family, featuring some of the best magicians including top members of the Magic Circle. Suitable for all the family from ages 5+
The Second Coming of Chris 14 October, 7pm, £9 Join the award winning stand-up as he tackles climate change, racism and asks what would motivate 23 people to leave a review of a pedal bin on line? 16+
FEARTRE OF FEAR
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THE GAME’S A FOOT, TRY THE SIMON AMSTELL FISH (AND THE MAN WITH THE
What TWISTED HIP)
Is This?
21 October, 22 - 288.30pm, September, 7pm with Thaddeus Bent £12, £10 Conc 30 September, 7pm,Following £7 first two critically a series of criticallyThe acclaimed, sold outacclaimed international The Author, story tellertours, and fearCharlie Montague from Simon Amstell begins his fifth stand upMysteries tour in the UK. monger shines his mini mag light Is This?' promises award-winning writer-performer 'What to be a deeply personal, funny torch into the blackest corners of Tom Taylor in a pair ofsex intriguing exploration of beauty, intimacy, freedom, and love. your mind! 14+ 1930s whodunits. 14+ 16+
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ROB DELANEY
RICHARD DREYFUSS
More Meat
A Close Encounter Live and in Conversation
22 September - 7 October, Various Times, £17.50
24 September, 7.30pm Meet & Greet £125 at 6pm, £65, £45
Following a complete sell-out spring run at The Leicester Square Theatre, Rob Delaney returns with More Meat. The star of the hit Channel 4 comedy ‘Catastrophe’ Rob Delaney is widely regarded as one of America’s most gifted standups, Delaney has appeared on Have I Got News For You, 8 out of 10 Cats, The Graham Norton Show, Alan Carr: Chatty Man, Bad Robots and Would I Lie to You? As well as Jimmy Kimmel Live! and CONAN in the US.
‘A Close Encounter with Richard Dreyfuss– Live and In Conversation’ is a unique event, a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with Richard, sharing private moments and insights of his outstanding career live on stage. The evening’s 90 min on-stage format will be shown on a large projected backdrop screen and is moderated by radio & TV broadcaster Mike Read. 16+
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JERRY SADOWITZ
WAKE FOR WILLIAM BLAKE
Comedian, Magician, Psychopath
25 September, 7.30pm, £25
23 September,9.30pm, £22.50
A Wake For Blake. A special evening to raise money for a memorial for the poet and artist William Blake.
I'll be brief… You ain't coming anyway. BUT I'M NOT GOING AWAY, THAT'S THE POINT. Where else would comedians and magicians get their material from if I packed it in? Yet they're STILL crap and only have a large audience because the English middle class have plenty of disposable income and VERY FEW BRAIN CELLS. In fact, me and the English have only one thing in common: that we managed to get this far. 18+
ALIEN AUTOPSY
The Greatest Hoax of All Time 24 September, 1pm, £29.50, £19.50 In 1995, Spyros Melaris created an illusion of global significance. ‘The Alien Autopsy’ was not just a hoax. It challenged belief systems. It asked, “Do Aliens exist, and are they visiting our planet?” The film fooled NASA, Kodak and every expert who had a say in the subject including the Queens Pathologist. The film maintained its integrity for 15 years until Melaris and his crew revealed the truth.
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Featuring: Kevin Eldon, Shirley Collins, Dave Arthur AND Pete Cooper, The Great British Blake Off, Testament, Robin Ince, Stewart Lee, Alan Moore and Simon Munnery 14+
CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL
29 September - 1 October, 7pm, £15 The Cape Town Funny Festival in London, now in its 4th year will run for 3 nights at Leicester Square Theatre. Cape Town’s leading comedy stars, including Alan Committie, Marc Lottering, Dylan Skews, Mark Palmer and Daniel Mpilo Richards are on the line-up. 14+
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MAIN HOUSE KATSURA SEANN WALSH SUNSHINE Rakugo One For The Road
30&September 9 10 March, 7pm, £18, £16 Conc - 15 October, Various Times, The returns with a brand-new £15,Lie-in £10 King Conc
show. Described by The Guardian as “unquestionably the best observational Hilarious. Charming. Traditional. Universally comic of his funny and yetgeneration". so very Japanese. Canada's However he may be,Katsura the very own.dishevelled Japan’s adopted son. Foster's Award also SunshineComedy brings the art ofnominee Rakugo is(Japanese one of the best comics in the country. With storytelling) comedy to Leicester Square aTheatre keen observational mind, Seann can spot for the second consecutive year. the absurdity in everything and convert it to perfectly delivered stand-up comedy. 8+ 16+
STEVE BUGEJA LEICESTER Summer Camp SQUARE THEATRE 6 October, 7.15pm, £12, £10 StudentOFF: NUS SKETCH FINAL 25 March, 7pm, £15.50
Join BBC New Comedy Award winner Steve Bugeja as year. he relives thatSquare fateful Back for its third Leicester summer his brandfornew Summer Theatre’sinshowcase theshow UK's best up & Camp, thirdartists solo & show following coming his sketch character acts!two critically sell-out runs The best acclaimed acts from the Sketch Off!at the Edinburgh competitionFringe. compete in the grand final in Leicester Square Theatre's Main House for a "Bugeja forshowcase. original cash prize &has their an owneye comedy
comic detail that's all his own"
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SEVEN DRUNKEN LE BOUGE NÉON 4 October, 9.30pm, £20, £18 Conc NIGHTS
THE KING OF POP ADAM PATEL
International Burlesque£26, & circus 11 March, 7.30pm, £25community Conc
Patel, takes to the stage for the first time to showcase his skills of sleight-of-hand, This incredible production stars the world’s perceptual leading MJ manipulation tribute artist and Navimind-hacking who is joined while telling the inspiring of how he by Jackson’s original leadstory guitarist - Jennifer broke the ‘typicalJacksons Asian’ mould and became Batten (Michael Guitarist for over an illusionist. 10 years).
Starring Navi Real Magic Live
Featuring Batten 28 March, Jennifer 7pm, £15, £13 Conc 8 October, 7.30pm, One of£27.50 the UK’s top street £35, under 16 magicians, Adam
The Story of the Dubliners Le Bouge Néon stars the crème of the with a soundtrack of disco & drama and backdrop neontolight astounding The show of brings life and the music of state of the art favourite projection mapping. Ireland’s sons ‘The Dubliners’. Telling the story of a career spanning 50 18+ and evoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, years Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan. This talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group to life.
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STANDARD ISSUE IN CONVERSATION JOHN ROBINS
CRAIG LAUGH CAMPBELL TILL IT HURTS
D SOL T 14 & 15 March Join a line-up of Standard Issue Magazine’s brilliant U contributors, plus women from across comedyOand Extra the dates added media chatting about funnies, feminism and more. 16 & 17 March, 7pm, £17.50 5 October: Rebecca Front, Scarlett Moffatt + Guests TBA lastminute.com Edinburgh Comedy Awards Winner 2017, John Robins reflects on love 5 November: Jess Phillips MP, Alex Jones, and loss, lamenting the fact he can’t break up Katherine Ryan + Guests TBA with himself. The stand-up, vibe magnet and 14 December: Stephanie Beacham, London’s saddest DJ™ would love to promise Deborah Frances-White and Jo Jo Moyes. this won’t be an hour-long yell of a show, but 28 January: Jo Caulfield + Guests TBA he can’t. He’ll shout, snarl and sneer in his attempts to grapple with life’s fall-outs. 6th February: Isy Suttie + GuestsTBA Powerful, angst-ridden comedy at its finest. 14+ 16+
11 October, 7pm, £15 The majestic mountain moose in a tiger striped onesie brings his thrilling new show onto the The Aid Fundraiser Presents: world stage for his 3rd solo tour. Expect a Joe Wilkinson, Lloyd and raucous eveningEd of Gamble, post-scratchin’ Langford, Jenny Collier, Paul Tonkinson. kickin’ litter aboot the hoose. No rabbits, More or Acts TBC -and Lineplease up subject to change. mice children be kind to our Save the Children in more than 120 neighbours by not works crapping in their gardens countries on the wayworldwide. home! We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them “Loud, crafted tales fulfill their beautifully potential. For more information of outsider adventure” please visit www.savethechildren.org.uk The Independent 16+ 18+
5 October – 28 May, 7pm, £15
The Darkness of Robins
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MAIN HOUSE BANG! SAID THE GUN 13 October, 7pm, £15
Bang Said The Gun is poetry for people who don’t like poetry. Voted the best poetry night in the UK by the Times, Bang Said The Gun has made poetry cool again. A rollercoaster of emotions, it’s loud, raucous, political, trivial, serious and very funny. Normal rules do not apply here. Featuring a rich mix of the best and freshest talent, they will grab you by the collar and drag you into another world.
RICHARD HERRING’S
Leicester Square Theatre Podcast 16, 23 & 30 October, 6, 13, 20 & 27 November, 5, 12, 19 & 26 February, 5, 12, 19 & 26 March, 2 April 7.30pm, £15.50 The “Podfather” (Guardian) and “King of the Internet” (Time Out) returns with the award winning Podcast in which he chats with the biggest names in comedy. Winner of Bronze Award for Best Comedy at the 2013 Sony Radio Academy Awards and the Chortle Internet Award 2013. Previous guests include Stephen Fry, Stewart Lee, Russell Brand and Tim Minchin. 14+
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WEST END MAGIC 14 October, 3.30pm, £15 Adult, £10 Child, £40 Family
London's premier magic continues for 2017 with a packed show of top UK magic & variety acts including the 2017 Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year! The exciting family friendly show features award-winning magic, impossible juggling, grand illusions and comedy plus the latest up and coming magic talent. Children’s Workshops Available in The Lounge 5+
SUNDAY AT EIGHT 15 October, 8pm, £25
Featuring a company of professional comedy performers, singers, dancers and musicians, Sunday at Eight is a variety show being hosted by Rosemarie Ford and produced by Paul Burton and Lisa Mulidore. A donation from the show, which is being directed by Dougie Squires, will be made to the Royal Variety Charity. 14+
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ED MARK GAMBLE THOMAS
SHAGGERS: MAN STICK
Mammoth A Show that Gambles on The Future 8 17– –10 28February, October, 7.15pm, 7pm except £15 19 Oct. 9.15pm, £15 weekdays, £20 weekends
After the huge success of his 2016 tour, that gobby little storyteller, toerag Ed Gamble is and backpolitical satirist Mark Thomas sets out to discover Award winning comedian with brand new lumbering beast whatathe future has in store for us of by acollecting and examining his own predictions and those comedy show. before gambling on their outcome. of his audiences
“… HeofisBritain's on irresistible form” “One ★★★★ Thestorytellers…" Telegraph greatest ★★★★★ The Scotsman Under Parental Guidance 16+
10.30am, 11am, 12.15pm, 2pm, October - 7 January, 21 Valentine’s Special restricted view, £65 Family Child, £16.50 Adult,7pm, £21.50 14 February, £15, £10 £14 Conc Scamp Theatre and Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation original, andatutterly funny Touching, The popular show festivals and theatres STICK MAN is back at Leicester Square Theatre! Scheffler’s Julia Donaldson of worldwide returns and to itsAxel beloved Leicester becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants jogValentine's morning off as starts What Square Theatre forayet another play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will to Special. Stick Man ever get back to the family tree? Come and celebrateproduction, that most romantic teams behind Tiddler and other Terrific Tales and The from theof award-winning This days with some of our favourite comedians Scarecrows’ Wedding, features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live who with us over the last funky moves. andperformed musichave 10 years. All ages welcome. 18+ Family Ticket Available: 2 adults / 2 children or 1 adult / 3 children Babes in arms: Under 18 months permitted without a ticket Running time: 55 minutes
LAUGH TILL IT HURTS
STEPHEN K AMOS Bread & Circuses 16 & 17 February, 7pm, £20, £18 Conc
11 February, 7.30pm, £15
A night of comedy in aid of Mind
Comic maestro Stephen K Amos might not be able to provide bread to the hungry masses, but no one else is going to put on a better circus. Leave your problems behind for the evening in the company of the ‘effusively charming’ Amos and who knows? Maybe the world will seem just a little bit brighter.
Famous Comedy line up TBC Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. But hundreds of thousands of people are still struggling to get the support they need. 16+
SANDWICHMAN THE PRINCESS LIVE 2017 AND TOUR THE FROG
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19 7pm, £25 13 October, & 14 February, 1pm & 3pm Sandwichman, theChild, renowned £18 Adult, £15 £60 comedy Family duo of 4 from Japan, will give a performance at the (with one child minimum) Leicester Square Theatre in London for their After 20th sell out anniversary. shows around Comethe and UK, enjoy Let'sthe All outstanding Dance returns stand-up with another and short beautiful, storyclassical comedy ballet to charm of Sandwichman, audiences young winners andof old. An various original score, comedy gorgeous prizes incostumes Japan. and crystal clear story-telling draw you into the magical 16+ world of ballet, and make it accessible to all. A lovely production and a heart-warming tale, with the theme of friendship at its core. Suitable for all, especially 2-9 year olds
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BLOWTRELL
It's An Emergency 18 February, 7pm, £8, £5 Be ready to witness a rare show in London, by the talented 16 year old, Blowtrell. His charisma, which is very uncommon to find at such a young age, will blow your mind in every single aspect. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
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MAIN HOUSE THE ELVIS YEARS 22 October, 7.30pm, £24.50, £22.50 Conc
The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley. With a top line-up of actor-musicians, multiple costume changes and nostalgic film footage, this glittering two-hour production charts the musical and emotional highs and lows of Elvis’ amazing journey from poor truckdriving teenager from Tupelo, Mississippi through the army, Hollywood and finally the legendary Las Vegas concerts. 14+
JINKX SINGS EVERYTHING!
David Johnson & John Mackay in association with Soho Theatre and Debi Allen present:
STEWART LEE Content Provider
1 November 2017 – 3 February 2018, 7pm, £26.50 Wednesday 1st Nov - Saturday 9th Dec 2017 Tue to Sat 7pm plus performance on Mon 4th Dec 7pm Excluding: 24th, 25th & 30th Nov Tuesday 2nd Jan to Saturday 3rd Feb 2018 Mon to Sat 7pm Excluding: 9th, 11th, 12th & 13th Jan 2018 Returning to Leicester Square Theatre following a sold-out and critically acclaimed season in 2016/17.
"The most consistently funny show of his brilliant career...I laughed till it hurt." ★★★★★ The Times
24 - 28 October, 9.15pm, £22.50, £21 Conc Tues, £25, £22.50 Conc Wed-Thur, £27.50, £25 Conc Fri & Sat
"Characteristically twisty and frequently brilliant." ★★★★ The Guardian
"Venomously funny." ★★★★ Standard
RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon returns with an evening of Broadway and West End show stoppers chosen by the audience nightly. The audience will be able to suggest and request their favourite Broadway and West End songs to be performed on-thespot by this boozy chanteuse. No two performances will be the same! 16+
"The delusional ravings of a man who has lost his way in the world." ★★★★★ Mail on Sunday
“Clever-clever, oh-so-fashionable and deeply unfunny”
VOCALLY BESPOKE The journey so far… 29 October, 7.30pm, £17 As featured on the recent BBC One hit show ‘Pitch Battle’ featuring Gareth Malone, Kelis & Will Young, Vocally Bespoke are a contemporary choir with a cool, urban diverse feel from London and the Home Counties.
Daily Mail
“Stewart Lee is not funny and has nothing to say” Daily Telegraph 16+
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MAIN HOUSE NIK RABINOWITZ DNA 30 November, 9.30pm
We Know 7pm What 3 December, 5 December, 9.30pm You're Thinking £25 31 October, 7pm £85 VIP, £37.50 Premium, Nik £25Rabinowitz Standardis coming to the UK! After
the successful recent run of his one-man show in Cape Town, and turning 40, Nik Followingthat their appearances on decided theastounding best location for his midlife serieswould 11 of Britain’s GotPlease Talent,don’t mindtell crisis be London. reading will headline an intimate him that duo 40 isDNA the new 30, it’ll only confuse show at London’s Leicester Square Theatre him further. this Halloween. 14+ 14+
GARY DELANEY There’s Something About Gary 4 November, 9.30pm, £16 There's Something About Gary...and that something is he likes to write jokes. An awful lot of them. Also he appears to have some jizz in his hair. There's that as well. Gary thinks a good joke should be like a drunk Glaswegian, short and punchy. His new tour show is not only great for people who like lots of jokes but also fun for people who enjoy getting offended by jokes too. 16+
RAHUL KOHLI LIVE RECORDING SIMON DAY 2 December, 4pm, £15, £20 including download
JAN RAVENS
In Character Rahul brings not one but two solo shows following on from his critically acclaimed debut show: Newcastle Brown Male. 2 November, 9.30pm, £24.50
Difficult Woman
10 November, 9.30pm, £16, £15 Conc
Newcastle Brown Tales Simon Day – In Character – Brian Pern,
Ringers star, Jan Ravens takes to the road with her well-loved impressions of Theresa May, Nicola Sturgeon, Diane Abbott, Hillary Clinton and many others, including Kirsty Wark, Lyse Doucet and Fiona Bruce. Why, she asks, are women perceived as difficult, when we are just being decisive, ambitious and tenacious?
An hour of true life stories ranging from the wacky to the unruly Billy Geoffrey Allerton, Tony Beckton to theBleach, downright unbelievable. BRIAN - Prog rocker. Top 5 PERN Feel-Good Show of the Fringe 2017 The Scots Magazine BILLY BLEACH - The Fast Show pub bore.
A Not So Chubby Brown
GEOFFREY ALLERTON - Confirmed Trump, Isis, Vlogs. How did we get here? Rahul dissects it all with bachelor unpublished Yorkshire poet.aim at all the big hitters: his biting and brand of cut-throat satire taking Politicians, The Media, Coldplay fans. TONY BECKTON - One of Britain’s most ‘The Comedy dangerous men. World is still his oyster’ Steve Bennett, Chortle 14+ 16+
MATT FORDE’S ELLIE TAYLOR
Political This GuyParty Podcast 3 November, 9.30pm, £14, £12 Conc Christmas Special 2017 6 December, 9.30pm, £24.50
Following a sell-out Edinburgh Festival season and 2016 tour, the his startotal of BBC's at the Following on from sell-outLive 2016 Apollo, Mock the Week The John Bishop Christmas Special whichand featured Ed Balls & Show, 4'sMatt 8 Out of 10 Cats, and BBC AlastairChannel Campbell, Forde’s critically Radio 4's The NowPolitical Show presents an to the acclaimed sell-out Party returns unmissable new stand-up show discussing Leicester Square Theatre for another festive whether or not she band should breed. special with house MP4, the UK’s only cross-party political rock band MP4. 'Radiates charisma... 'A first-class comic' The Guardian
blessed with great flair' Guardian Under Parental Guidance 16+
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TRUMP – THE PANTO! 12 – 30 December, 7pm & 9.30pm, £23.50, £19.50 Conc 12 & 13 December - £19.50
‘Modern, topical, with a fresh satirical twist’ The Telegraph 14+
NICK HELM For their 6th triumphant year, London’s critically acclaimed,
“There’s no one bigger or better at the comedy than I am”
★★★★★★ Donald Trump There Is Nothing You CanSquare Theatre. No1 adult panto returns to the Leicester WhenTo a diverse fairytale characters are Do Me bunch ThatofIfamiliar Haven't branded as outsiders, they areMyself driven out of the magical woods “This was the largest Already Done To overrun by global political overlords. Join them on a quest over audience to ever
11 18 November, 9.30pm, that&elusive wall to the mystical land£15 of Mar-A-LaLa-Go, seeking out the greatthe andworst. powerful TRUMP. Will they So ever find Stop fearing It’s already happened. instead acceptance? Is it, Kellyanne Sir homemade Patrick Stewart in of crying about why not Conway crawl outreally of your drag? and Who is actually pulling Trump’s strings? nuclear fallout shelters and bear witness to Living Legend and National Treasure in waiting Nick Helm as he Based on a true storytruths of alternative facts a microwave delivers some home about life, lovetold andby how not to informant, be a dick. the creative team behind the highly successful DICK! and SLEEPING BOOTY reinvent the adult panto, “Genuinely exciting.” bringing their usual festive ★★★★★ The Telegraph filthy frolic with a new scintillating, satirical twist. 16+ 18+
witness a panto, period
★★★★★★ Sean Spicer
“Get a ticket and go buy Ivanka’s stuff”
★★★★★★ Kellyanne Conway All quotes are supplied by Fake News and are true at the time of going to press.
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MAIN HOUSE PAUL ZERDIN
THE BUGLE LIVE
All Mouth
16 November, 9.30pm 18 January, 9.30pm 22 February, 7pm £15
24 – 26 November, 7pm, £17.50 America’s Got Talent winner 2015 Ventriloquist Paul Zerdin returns home to the UK fresh from headlining the worldfamous Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas with a sparkling new show featuring his all-star cast of (in)famous puppets.
A Live UK performance of the global smashhit podcast The Bugle. Hosted by Andy Zaltzman (with John Oliver from 2007 until 2015, and with a cast of guest co-hosts since its 2016 relaunch), The Bugle is one of this universe’s leading topical podcasts. The show will feature Andy, live guests, people on screens, freshly-hewn satire, lies, puns & high-grade bullshit. 16+
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JOE LONGTHORNE
MATT RICHARDSON
19 November, 7.30pm, £32.50, £29.50 Conc
29 November, 9.30pm, £15
in Concert
Slash
A lot has happened to Matt Richardson since his last tour in 2013. A lot of it is quite strange. Most comedians hope to win accolades and make people laugh, very few end up with Heat Magazine’s Weird Crush trophy. Now Matt can finally tell people about it, as well as talking about everything else on his mind.
Joe Longthorne Returns to Leicester Square Theatre. Joe will be joined on stage with his sensational live band and special guest artist. Come and join Joe as he takes you on a rollercoaster of Songs and impressions including Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and his incredible impression of Sammy Davis Jr. Book now for a fantastic night of Song, Chat and Laughter.
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TOM STADE I Swear
23 – 25 November, 9.30pm, £18.50, £17 Conc After a hiatus from the touring scene, get ready for another epic blast of Tom Stade! Direct from the Edinburgh Festival, the Canadian tour-de-force is back with a brand-new show for 2017.
“Comedy greatness …Monumental” Metro 16+
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JASON BYRNE
The Man with Three Brains 30 November – 2 December, 7pm & 9.30pm, £22 Jason has three brains which kick into action when he hits the stage. His left brain scans the audience and room, looking for improv moments. His right brain collates stand-up material and stunts, poised to dish out the funnies at speed. His centre brain is Jason’s coach, pushing him to the limit.
“The outright king of live comedy” The Times 14+
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MAIN HOUSE NIK RABINOWITZ 30 November, 9.30pm 3 December, 7pm 5 December, 9.30pm £25
Nik Rabinowitz is coming to the UK! After the successful recent run of his one-man show in Cape Town, and turning 40, Nik decided that the best location for his midlife crisis would be London. Please don’t tell him that 40 is the new 30, it’ll only confuse him further. 14+
RAHUL KOHLI LIVE RECORDING 2 December, 4pm, £15, £20 including download
Rahul brings not one but two solo shows following on from his critically acclaimed debut show: Newcastle Brown Male.
Newcastle Brown Tales An hour of true life stories ranging from the wacky to the unruly to the downright unbelievable.
Top 5 Feel-Good Show of the Fringe 2017 The Scots Magazine
A Not So Chubby Brown Trump, Isis, Vlogs. How did we get here? Rahul dissects it all with his biting brand of cut-throat satire taking aim at all the big hitters: Politicians, The Media, Coldplay fans.
‘The Comedy World is still his oyster’ Steve Bennett, Chortle 16+
MATT FORDE’S
Political Party Podcast Christmas Special 2017 6 December, 9.30pm, £24.50 Following on from his total sell-out 2016 Christmas Special which featured Ed Balls & Alastair Campbell, Matt Forde’s critically acclaimed sell-out Political Party returns to the Leicester Square Theatre for another festive special with house band MP4, the UK’s only cross-party political rock band MP4. 'A first-class comic' The Guardian Under Parental Guidance
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TRUMP – THE PANTO! 12 – 30 December, 7pm & 9.30pm, £23.50, £19.50 Conc 12 & 13 December - £19.50
“There’s no one bigger or better at the comedy than I am”
For their 6th triumphant year, London’s critically acclaimed, ★★★★★★ Donald Trump No1 adult panto returns to the Leicester Square Theatre. When a diverse bunch of familiar fairytale characters are branded as outsiders, they are driven out of the magical woods “This was the largest overrun by global political overlords. Join them on a quest over audience to ever that elusive wall to the mystical land of Mar-A-LaLa-Go, seeking witness a panto, period out the great and powerful TRUMP. Will they ever find ★★★★★★ Sean Spicer acceptance? Is Kellyanne Conway really Sir Patrick Stewart in drag? and Who is actually pulling Trump’s strings? Based on a true story of alternative facts told by a microwave informant, the creative team behind the highly successful DICK! and SLEEPING BOOTY reinvent the adult panto, bringing their usual festive filthy frolic with a new scintillating, satirical twist. 18+
“Get a ticket and go buy Ivanka’s stuff”
★★★★★★ Kellyanne Conway All quotes are supplied by Fake News and are true at the time of going to press.
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MAIN HOUSE JOYRIDE WITH THE ELVIS YEARS 22 October, 7.30pm, HARRY AND £24.50, £22.50 Conc CHRIS
Mick Worldwide presents DavidPerrin Johnson & John Mackay in association with Soho Theatre and Debi Allen present:
The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings the stage Harry and Chris bring their to fun-filled andthe incredible compelling storySquare of the ‘king joyful monthlyand show to Leicester of rockforand roll’ - Elvis Presley. a top Theatre a festive special. AfterWith selling out line-up of actor-musicians, their Edinburgh fringe shows multiple in 2016 costume and changes this 2017, Harryand andnostalgic Chris willfilm befootage, playing some two-hour production of glittering their signature tunes alongsidecharts a live the musical andfantastic emotional highsguests, and lows of house band, feature Elvis’ amazing journey poor truckaudience participation andfrom much more. driving teenager from Tupelo, Mississippi feel-good entertainment Expect unashamedly through the army, Hollywood and finally the with a (HarryLas and)Vegas Christmassy twist. legendary concerts. 10+ 14+
20-23 December, 1 November 2017 7pm – 3 February 2018, 22 & 23 December, 4pm 7pm, £26.50
13 December, 7pm, £15, £12.50 Conc
JINKXKAY'S SINGS ADAM Smutty Christmas EVERYTHING!Songs 16 December, 9.30pm, £20, £16 Conc
SLIGHTLY FAT FEATURES STEWART LEE The Slightly Fat Show Content Provider
Wednesday 1st Nov - Saturday 9ththe Dec 2017 Comedy. Cabaret. Chaos. Variety for 21st century. Tue to Sat 7pm plus performance on Mon Dec 7pm The award-winning comedy troupe - back in the4th West Excluding: 24th, 25th 30thtaken Nov their smash-hit, highly End this Christmas. They&have Tuesday Jan to Saturday 3rd 2018 skilled and2nd hilarious shows across theFeb World since 2010. Mon to to Sat Stuffed the7pm seams with staggering stunts, lots of Excluding: laughs and orchestrated 9th, 11th, 12th mayhem & 13th to dazzle Jan 2018 and delight.
“A pure to blast fromSquare startTheatre to finish” Returning Leicester following a
★★★★ sold-out Chortle and critically acclaimed season in 2016/17. All ages appropriate
"The most consistently funny show of his brilliant career...I laughed till it hurt." ★★★★★ The Times
24 - 28 October, 9.15pm, £22.50, £21 Concfrontman Tues, Adam Kay Amateur Transplants’ £25, £22.50 Conc Wed-Thur, presents an evening of seasonal smut. £27.50,every £25year Conc Fri 2008, & Satthis night A sell-out since
"Characteristically twisty and frequently brilliant."
of festive filth is the antidote to the RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkxtheatre Monsoon pantomime horrors in every other at returns with an NB: evening of Broadway and this time of year. Unlike the majority of West End show stoppers chosen by the musical comedy, this is actually funny. audience nightly. The audience will be able to suggest and intelligent... request their favourite Broadway “Bracingly and West End songs to be performed on-theenormous fun”chanteuse. No two spot by this boozy The Times performances will be the same! 16+ 16+
★★★★ Standard
Organ Freeman
19 January, 9.30pm, £12.50
★★★★ The Guardian
"Venomously funny." "The delusional ravings of a man who has lost his way in the world." ★★★★★ Mail on Sunday
“Clever-clever, oh-so-fashionable and deeply unfunny”
GLASGOW “Stewart Lee is not INTERNATIONAL funny and has COMEDY nothing to say” FESTIVAL
show ‘Pitch Battle’ featuring Gareth Malone, & Will and Young, Vocallythe top From over Kelis 300 entries 36 heats, Bespoke aretoabe contemporary choir with a acts compete Leicester Square cool, urban feel of from and Theatre’s Newdiverse Comedian theLondon Year 2017. theinHome Now its 9thCounties. year, Leicester Square Theatre is proud to host some of the finest up14+ and coming acts on the circuit. Previous finalists include Rob Beckett, Tim Shishodia, Jim Campbell, Ian Smith, Sofie Hagen and Funmbi Omotayo. 14+
25 January, 9.30pm, £15
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A selfish man (“A very funny man at the peak of his powers” - Irish Post) is forced to reassess his entire life when his best friend needs a kidney. A standup show from the creator of multi-million downloaded Irishman Abroad podcast, about life and death, give and take, Ant and Dec, youth and young manhood, getting it wrong while getting it right and never worrying about anything ever again. 16+
Daily Mail
NEW VOCALLY COMEDIAN BESPOKE The journey so OF THE YEARfar… FINAL 29 October, 7.30pm, £17 2017 As featured on the recent BBC One hit 18 December, 7pm, £15.50
JARLATH REGAN
Daily Telegraph Burns Night Gala 2018
16+ From the city that gave you Billy Connolly, Kevin Bridges and Frankie Boyle, celebrate Burns Night with a line-up of the top names showcasing the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Previous showcases have featured: Stewart Lee, Susan Calman, Craig Hill, Robin Ince, Fred MacAulay, and many more… 16+
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ED GAMBLE
SHAGGERS:
8 – 10 February, 7.15pm, £15
14 February, 7pm, £15, £10 Conc
After the huge success of his 2016 tour, that gobby little toerag Ed Gamble is back with a brand new lumbering beast of a comedy show.
The popular show at festivals and theatres worldwide returns to its beloved Leicester Square Theatre for yet another Valentine's Special.
“… He is on irresistible form”
Come and celebrate that most romantic of days with some of our favourite comedians who have performed with us over the last 10 years.
Valentine’s Special
Mammoth
★★★★ The Telegraph
Under Parental Guidance
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LAUGH TILL IT HURTS
STEPHEN K AMOS Bread & Circuses 16 & 17 February, 7pm, £20, £18 Conc
11 February, 7.30pm, £15
A night of comedy in aid of Mind
Comic maestro Stephen K Amos might not be able to provide bread to the hungry masses, but no one else is going to put on a better circus. Leave your problems behind for the evening in the company of the ‘effusively charming’ Amos and who knows? Maybe the world will seem just a little bit brighter.
Famous Comedy line up TBC Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. But hundreds of thousands of people are still struggling to get the support they need. 16+
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG
13 & 14 February, 1pm & 3pm £18 Adult, £15 Child, £60 Family of 4 (with one child minimum) After sell out shows around the UK, Let's All Dance returns with another beautiful, classical ballet to charm audiences young and old. An original score, gorgeous costumes and crystal clear story-telling draw you into the magical world of ballet, and make it accessible to all. A lovely production and a heart-warming tale, with the theme of friendship at its core. Suitable for all, especially 2-9 year olds
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BLOWTRELL
It's An Emergency 18 February, 7pm, £8, £5 Be ready to witness a rare show in London, by the talented 16 year old, Blowtrell. His charisma, which is very uncommon to find at such a young age, will blow your mind in every single aspect. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
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MAIN HOUSE IAIN STIRLING SOOLUDT BANG! U OK Hun? SAID THE GUN 23 February, 7pm, £15, £13 Conc 13 October, 7pm, £15
BAFTA-winning comedian Iainfor Stirling is Bang Said The Gun is poetry people back after a summer narrating smash hit who don’t like poetry. Voted the best poetry Love (ITV2) andTimes, now you canSaid see night Island in the UK by the Bang his facemade on hispoetry brandcool newagain. tour! A Theactual Gun has rollercoaster of emotions, it’s loud, raucous, ‘Provides intriguing political, trivial,an serious and very funny. Normal rules do not apply here. Featuring a twentysomething rich mix of the best perspective onand thefreshest talent, they will grab you by theofcollar drag you into current state his and nation’ another world. The Guardian
ALUN COCHRANISH RICHARD HERRING’S
2 March, 7.30pm, £12.50Theatre Podcast Leicester Square 16, 23 & 30 October, 6, 13, 20 & 27 November, Grumpy-joyful, 5, 12, 19 & 26silly-serious February,stand-up. 5, 12, 19 & 26 March, 2 April 7.30pm, £15.50 Jokes, ideas and (possibly) movement will all be deployed for your amusement during The “Podfather” (Guardian) and “King of the Internet” (Time Out) returns with the award this show. winning Podcast in which he chats with the biggest names in comedy. Winner of Bronze Award the 2013 Sony Radio Academy Awards and the Chortle Internet As seenforonBest blahComedy blah andatblah, and heard Award 2013. on various funny radio shows. Previous guests include Stephen Fry, 16+ Stewart Lee, Russell Brand and Tim Minchin. 14+
Under 14+ Parental Guidance
ANDREW LAWRENCE
JIMEOIN WEST END MAGIC
The Happy Accident Tour
14 October, 3.30pm, Ridiculous £15 Adult, £10 Child, 24 February, 7pm, £19£40 Family
3 March, 7pm, £14
London's premier continues for is 2017 Notorious for beingmagic Ridiculous, Jimeoin with a packedacclaimed show of top UK magic internationally as one of live & variety acts including 2017 Magic Circle comedy’s masters. Histhe brilliantly observed, Young Magician the Year! The exciting ever-evolving andof hilarious stand-up has also family friendly show features award-winning made him the undisputed award-winning star magic, impossible juggling, illusions of TV shows including ‘Live atgrand the Apollo’, and comedy thePalladium’, latest up and coming ‘Sunday Nightplus at the ‘John Bishop magic Show’,talent. CH4’s O2 Comedy Gala’ and the ‘Royal Variety Performance’. Children’s Workshops Available in The Lounge 16+ 5+
Star of BBC1’s Live at The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow, Dave’s One Night Stand and Sky Arts’ The Outcast Comic, as well as the hugely successful self-penned BBC Radio 4 series, There Is No Escape.
“With every passing minute of his set, Uncensored, you marvel at his chutzpah and worry that he has a death-wish” ★★★★ The Telegraph 14+
MACHYNLLETH SUNDAY AT EIGHT 15 October, 8pm, £25 COMEDY FESTIVAL Featuring a company of professional SHOWCASE comedy performers, singers, dancers and
1 March, 7pm, musicians, Sunday£12 at Eight is a variety show being hosted by Rosemarie Ford and In advancebyofPaul theirBurton annualand comedy festival in produced Lisa Mulidore. Wales, the from Machynlleth Comedy A donation the show, which Festival is being team present a special festival at directed by Dougie Squires, willshowcase be made to the Leicester Square Theatre. Line-up TBC. the Royal Variety Charity.
WOMEN STAND UP 8 March, 7pm, £20
Women Stand Up: a seriously funny night of comedy from a brilliant all-female line-up in celebration of International Women’s Day 2018. 16+
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MAIN HOUSE SEANN WALSH One For The Road
9 & 10 March, 7pm, £18, £16 Conc The Lie-in King returns with a brand-new show. Described by The Guardian as “unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation". However dishevelled he may be, the Foster's Comedy Award nominee is also one of the best comics in the country. With a keen observational mind, Seann can spot the absurdity in everything and convert it to perfectly delivered stand-up comedy. 16+
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE SKETCH OFF: FINAL 25 March, 7pm, £15.50
Back for its third year. Leicester Square Theatre’s showcase for the UK's best up & coming sketch artists & character acts! The best acts from the Sketch Off! competition compete in the grand final in Leicester Square Theatre's Main House for a cash prize & their own comedy showcase. 14+
SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS
ADAM PATEL Real Magic Live
28 March, 7pm, £15, £13 Conc
The Story of the Dubliners
One of the UK’s top street magicians, Adam Patel, takes to the stage for the first time to showcase his skills of sleight-of-hand, perceptual manipulation and mind-hacking while telling the inspiring story of how he broke the ‘typical Asian’ mould and became an illusionist.
11 March, 7.30pm, £26, £25 Conc The show brings to life the music of Ireland’s favourite sons ‘The Dubliners’. Telling the story of a career spanning 50 years and evoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan. This talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group to life.
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JOHN ROBINS
The Darkness of Robins
D SOL T 14 & 15 March U O
Extra dates added 16 & 17 March, 7pm, £17.50 lastminute.com Edinburgh Comedy Awards Winner 2017, John Robins reflects on love and loss, lamenting the fact he can’t break up with himself. The stand-up, vibe magnet and London’s saddest DJ™ would love to promise this won’t be an hour-long yell of a show, but he can’t. He’ll shout, snarl and sneer in his attempts to grapple with life’s fall-outs. Powerful, angst-ridden comedy at its finest. 16+
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CRAIG CAMPBELL Easy Tiger
31 March, 7pm, £15 The majestic mountain moose in a tiger striped onesie brings his thrilling new show onto the world stage for his 3rd solo tour. Expect a raucous evening of post-scratchin’ and kickin’ litter aboot the hoose. No rabbits, mice or children and please be kind to our neighbours by not crapping in their gardens on the way home!
“Loud, beautifully crafted tales of outsider adventure” The Independent 18+
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MAIN HOUSE LOUNGE SUPER CALLY ROB DELANEY FRAGILE LIPSTICK
More Meat 7 September, 7.15pm, £7 Forty- something years into a 22 September 7 October, lifetime of looking great but Various Times, £17.50
feeling fake, Cally Beaton comes Following a complete spring at The out aboutsell-out her double liferun in her hit Leicester Square Rob Delaney returns 2017Theatre, Edinburgh show. with More Meat. The star of the hit Channel 4 16+ comedy ‘Catastrophe’ Rob Delaney is widely regarded as one of America’s most gifted standDRUNKonDETECTIVE ups, DelaneyDEAD has appeared Have I Got News Season 2 Podcast Recording: For You, 8 out of 10 Cats, The Graham Norton LIVE Chatty in the Rotten Flesh Show, Alan Carr: Man, Bad Robots and 8& 28 September, 7pm,Kimmel £7 Would I Lie to You? As well as Jimmy If you like murder Live! and CONAN in the US. mysteries and rapid-fire puns, then you’ll love Dead Drunk Detective: Live in 16+ the Rotten Flesh. 18+
SOUTH AFRICAN WHITE BOY 14 – 16 September, 7.15pm, £10 Fresh from opening for Trevor Noah, Schalk Bezuidenhout’s one-man shows are a journey to his current status as one of South Africa’s best young comedians. 15+
BRIDGET CHRISTIE A Preview For Her 22 September, 5 & 30 October, 16 November, 4 December 8.30pm, £10 The multi award-winning BBC Radio Four and Netflix stand-up special star Bridget Christie shares brand new, work-inprogressHoax material. The Greatest of All Time 14+ 24 September, 1pm,
ALIEN AUTOPSY
£29.50, £19.50 SO THIS IS WHO I AM My Melaris Life In Song In 1995, Spyros created an illusion of 23 September, global significance. ‘The Alien 7.15pm, Autopsy’ £15 was West End Actorbelief & Singer Harry not just a hoax. It challenged systems. Leeexist, performs Musical Theatre It asked, “DoKit Aliens and are they visiting classics and interpretations our planet?” The film fooled NASA, Kodakof well-loved pop songs in this five and every expert who had a say in the subject ratedPathologist. show based around including the star Queens The film his - on and maintained itslife integrity for off 15 stage. years until 14+ Melaris and his crew revealed the truth.
LOUNGE MAIN HOUSE JONNY AWSUM Honey, I Promised the Kid 25 September, 7.15pm, £12 Jonny Awsum promised his daughter he’d play live on stage at the O2. It wasn’t as easy as he’d hoped. As seen on Britain’s Got Talent 2017. 10+
SUCKED 26 September, 7.15pm & 9pm, £12, £10 Conc Here to guide you in that decision are Award winning, West End performers & comedy writers Sexton & O Connor, with their collection of razor sharp original tunes & hard hitting truths, in their brand new comedy show. 16+
JERRY SADOWITZ Comedian, Magician, Psychopath THE BALD SOPRANO 23 September,9.30pm, £22.50 27 September, 7.30pm,
£15, £10 Conc. I'll be brief… You ain't coming anyway. With this production we’ll BUT I'M NOT GOING AWAY, THE follow the main THAT'S interpretation POINT. Where else would comedians and underlining the futility of magicians meaningful get their material from if I packed communication in it in? Yet they're STILL crapalland have a modern society, the only artificial large audience because English and middle aspects of ourthe behaviors class havethe plenty of disposable income and superficiality of modern VERY FEW BRAIN CELLS. In fact, me and relationships. the English14+ have only one thing in common: that we managed to get this far. 18+
C’EST LA VEGAN
29 September, 7pm, £5 Award winning comic Dave Chawner explores veganism to understand the origin of food, ideas and views. 14+
MAT RICARDO'S LONDON VARIETIES 30 September, 28 October & 25 November, 9pm, £10, £8 Conc Comedy, circus, magic, music & variety – and very special guests in every show! 14+
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LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
JASPER CROMWELL JONES’ RICHARD DREYFUSS Alternative Book Festival
A Close3Encounter October, 8.30pm, £10 adventurer and posh Live andFamous in Conversation idiot Jasper Cromwell Jones
24 September, 7.30pm (played by award winning Meet & Greet £125 at comedian Joe6pm, Bor) presents an £65, £45 Alternative Book Festival with other weird and wonderful ‘A Close Encounter authors.with Richard Dreyfuss– Live and In Conversation’ is a unique event, a 16+ once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personalCHILDREN’S with Richard, sharing private MAGIC moments andWORKSHOP insights of his outstanding career live on14 stage. The evening’s min October, 12.30pm,90 £15 on-stage format be shown on a largeto Thewill workshop is designed projected backdrop screenand andfun is moderated be interactive taught by radio & TVbybroadcaster Read. 16+ a top MagicMike Circle London magician, covering simple sleight of hand and the basic fundamentals of magic. 7-13yrs
ANDREW RYAN & CHRIS KENT
24 November, 8.30pm, £12 Are you living life as the authentic you? Britain’s furriest drag artiste and the capital’s sexiest cabaret artiste (who is also a PhD scholar) combine their unique talents in song, banter and audience participation as only this duo can. 12+
SUZI WILD Freedom of Preach 25 November, 7pm, £10 Refreshingly vibrant Suzi is a young mixed race woman in an ever changing post Trump world and is bringing her hilarious show to an eager audience. D SOL T 12+ OU
WAKE FOR WILLIAM BLAKE
25 September, 7.30pm, £25 SINGER SHOWCASE
The Fully Corked Tour 18 October, 8.30pm, £12, £10 Conc Irish Comedians Andrew Ryan ‘Utterly Brilliant going to be a huge star’ Timeout And Chris Kent ‘Compellingstoryteller, truly surprising, beautifully delivered’ The Scotsman 14+
HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL 31 October – 11 November, 8.30pm, £14, £12 Conc Join the Lampoons and find out if the guests of this haunted house can survive the night for a chance 29 September - 1$10,000 October, 7pm, £15then to win - which back was bloody loads... you could The Cape Town Festival London, buy Funny a house... or a in hill... not both. now in its 4th14+ year will run for 3 nights at Leicester Square Theatre. Cape Town’s leading comedy including Alan EVEstars, FERRET’S Committie, Marc Lottering, Dylan Skews, Fabaret! Mark Palmer13 and- 15 Daniel Mpilo Richards November, 8.30pm,are £18 on the line-up. One of the most original performers on the stage today, 14+ spins Cabaret on its head and back again. 16+
CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL
BILBAO IS NOT IN SPAIN With Upstairs & Woof
26 November, 8.30pm, £10 A Wake ForFootlight Blake. AProductions special evening to raise presents a money for anight memorial the poet artistin a of livefor music withand friends William Blake. cabaret-style showcase for singers. The event allows emerging Featuring: Kevin Eldon,to Shirley performers showCollins, off theirDave talent Arthur ANDwith Petelive Cooper, The Great British accompaniment within Blake Off, Testament, Robin Ince, Stewart the atmosphere of a relaxed Lee, Alan Moore and Simon Munnery lounge setting. 16+ 14+
PETE K MALLY Live 'n' Loud 17 February, 8.30pm, £9 With house band, The Gingers. Pete talks of his love of rock music and his anger that AC/DC pyjamas are sold in major clothes outlets. 16+
A ROOM WITH A JEW 25 April, 8.30pm, £10 An hour of stand up from award winning comedian and Jewish Comedian of the year Joe Bor. 16+
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MUSEUM OF COMEDY SHORT & CURLY
YIANNI AGISILAOU
BRIDGET CHRISTIE
'ALLO 'ALLO AGAIN!
Young at Start 7 September, 7pm, £7 Will appearing youthful make Curly’s dreams come true? Find out in this multi-sketch show from the critically acclaimed double act Short & Curly. 14+
The Simpsons Taught Me Everything I Know 15 September, 13 October & 11 November, 7pm, £12 Stories, facts, impersonations and more form a hilarious look at a lifetime spent quoting, referencing and learning from The Simpsons. Whether you’re a Simpsons tragic, or just an everyday fan, it’ll be fundiddly- un! DOHn’t miss it! 14+
A Preview For Her 20 September – 11 December, 7pm & 8.45pm, £10 The multi award-winning BBC Radio Four and Netflix stand-up special star Bridget Christie shares brand new, work-inprogress material. 14+
Sue Hodge's Hilarious Celebration of the Hit BBCTV Series! 1 October, 2pm, £18.50 Sue presents a visual feast of laughter and music, with Keith `Paddington` Richards at the piano, as she recalls the antics of the well-loved cast in the golden age of TV comedy.
SUMMONING YOUR THOUGHTS 7 September, 8.45pm, £10 Summoning your thoughts is a modern mentalism act brought to you by two up and coming mentalists and magicians. 16+
HANCOCK AND CO: ONE MAN, MANY VOICES 10 September, 4pm, £14, £12 Conc Following James Hurn’s sell-out visit in March he is back with his one-man show, celebrating over 60 years of Hancock’s Half Hour. Under Parental Guidance.
DRAYTON TRENCH A Live Audio Comedy 10 September, 7pm, £10 Multi-award winning audio production company Wireless Theatre have teamed up with SnatchBack to bring you a brand new live recording of a six part audio comedy. 12+
MATT WINNING Filibuster 14 September, 7pm, £7 A show about climate change. Comedian and environmental economist Matt Winning describes how it’s destroying both the planet and his life. For fans of An Inconvenient Truth. 16+
HAAR Hunt for the Rubik’s Cube Killer 14 September, 8.45pm, £7 A washed up detective is haunted by the bloody trail and unsolved murders by the Rubik’s Cube Killer in this surrealist stage play. 18+
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MARTIN SEMPLE Stand Up Soldier – Work In Progress 16 September, 8.45pm, £7 As a comedian Martin draws comic relief from some of the most high intensity situations of the recent Gulf conflict. 16+
THE PLAYERS’ THEATRE Old Time Music Hall 17 September & 3 December, 4pm, £30, £28 for Players member Traditional, Victorian ‘ Old Time Music Hall’ - two hours of song, dance, magic and laughter all in the capable hands of your elegantly waist-coated Chairman. Beautiful costumes, song sheets, an unmissable show! Under Parental Guidance.
LEICESTER SQUARE NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2017 Heats: 17 September – 16 October, £7 Various times Quarter Finals: 29 October – 8 November, £8 Sundays 5pm & 7.30pm Weekdays 8.30pm Semi Finals: 26-28 November, £8 Sunday 5pm & 7.30pm Monday & Tuesday 8.30pm Now in its 9th year, Leicester Square Theatre’s search for the best new comedy talent with 300 acts hoping to reach the final on 18 December. 14+
Comedy The Undercroft, St George’s Church, Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SR
C.S.I. Crime Scene Improvisation 21 September – 3 December, 7pm, £10, £8 Conc CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation returns, creating a 100% brand new who-dunnit every show to solve an outlandish murder invented by the audience. 14+ DOUBLE-BILL Paul Kerensa - Navelless Gazing Rob Thomas - Callback 23 September, 7pm, £10 A double-bill of solo shows from ITV award-winning comedian Paul Kerensa and rubber-faced newcomer Rob Thomas. 12+
CHILDREN’S MAGIC WORKSHOP
YURIKO KOTANI Green in English, Blue in Japanese 6 October, 8.45pm, £8, £7 Conc Winner of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2015 and Time Out’s One to Watch. Wonderfully offbeat stories and bizarre observations.16+
THE GIN WHORE TOUR 7 & 8 October, 1pm & 4pm, £30, £24 Conc Historical tales of hooch & harlots, paired with the very best gins, in this slightly naughty one woman show. 18+
WISEBOWM
30 September, 21 & 28 October, 2, 9 & 16 December, 1.30pm, £15 Interactive and fun workshops taught by a top Magic Circle London magician, covering simple sleight of hand and the basic fundamentals of magic. 7-13yrs
The Struggle Is Real 12 October, 8.45pm, £7 The world’s first urban poetry musical. Chronicling Wisebowm’s heroic struggles with addiction (to gluten), romance and how mindfulness came to his rescue.14+
WEST END MAGIC
CHRIS KEHOE
30 September, 21 & 28 October, 2, 9 & 16 December, 4pm, £12.50 Adult, £7.50 Child, £35 Family of 4 A series of monthly magic shows for all the family, featuring some of the best magicians including top members of the Magic Circle. Suitable for all the family from ages 5+
The Second Coming of Chris 14 October, 7pm, £9 Join the award winning stand-up as he tackles climate change, racism and asks what would motivate 23 people to leave a review of a pedal bin on line? 16+
FEARTRE OF FEAR
21 October, 8.30pm, £12, £10 Conc The first two critically acclaimed Charlie Montague Mysteries from award-winning writer-performer Tom Taylor in a pair of intriguing 1930s whodunits. 14+
with Thaddeus Bent 30 September, 7pm, £7 The Author, story teller and fearmonger shines his mini mag light torch into the blackest corners of your mind! 14+
THE GAME’S A FOOT, TRY THE FISH (AND THE MAN WITH THE TWISTED HIP)
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REVAN AND FENNELL O’MAHONY’S Welcome to our Autumn / Winter 2017 TOM programme… 24 & 25 October, 7pm,
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THE REVENGE 30 October - 4 November, 7pm, £12, £10 Conc An award winning sell out in London. In 2017 this show will be Main House full unedited version of 90 minutes of comedy, drama and perhaps even a song. 14+
FOOLS SUFFERING GLADLY 3 November 2017, 8.45pm £10, £8 Conc After sold out shows in the New Zealand Comedy Festival, Kiwi comedians Ashton Brown and Richard Lindesay are back for a once off performance of Fools Suffering Gladly. 18+
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MISS HOPE SPRINGS Christmas A Go Go 19 - 23 December, 8.30pm, £18 Internationally acclaimed comedycabaret-chanteuse Miss Hope Springs unwraps a glittering array of original festive songs. 16+
JUST LIKE THAT! The Tommy Cooper Show 18 – 20 January, 7pm & 4pm £12, £10 Conc, £40 Family of 4 Returning after a sell-out UK tour. This is the perfect celebration of Britain’s favourite comedian. Under parental guidance.
STEPTOE AND SON 25 – 28 January, 7pm & 4pm, £15, £13 Conc, £45 Family of 4 Relive some of the finest misadventures of Albert and Harold in this brand new production. Under parental guidance.
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Much Ado About Nothing Until 16 September, 7pm Tues – Thurs £19.50, Fri – Sat £21.50 The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, award-winning, multi sell-out fringe phenomenon is back in London with a new show for 2017: Much Ado About Nothing. Sh*t-faced Shakespeare is the hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of a Shakespearian classic with a single, entirely sh*t-faced cast member. 16+
TROY KINNE LIVE
8 & 9 September, 9pm, £18 AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE HIRE enquiries@museumofcomedy.com
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Sydney Comedy Festivals, Troy7534 Kinne 1744 www.museumofcomedy.com | 020 brings his hilarious stand-up show to Leicester Square. A multi-award winning stand-up comedy talent, Troy has now gained international attention through videos displaying his spot on observations of everyday life.
Lesley Ackland Pilates Studio 16+
GRUFFALOS, LADYBIRDS AND OTHER BEASTS with Julia Donaldson
9 & 10 September, 11am & 2.30pm, £45 Family, £12 Standard The UK’s best-selling author Julia Donaldson brings her stories and books to life with a cast of five including her guitar-playing husband Malcolm. There will be a book signing and a chance to meet Julia after each show.
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HOW TO BOOK: Leicester Square Theatre Main House and Lounge, 6, Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
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LOOK AHEAD… SPRING 2018 STACEY KENT I Know I Dream 22 April, 7.30pm, £25 The internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated vocalist, Stacey Kent, returns to the UK for a very limited number of 2017 dates, featuring music from her latest album ‘I Know I Dream’ (Sony Music/Okeh). 14+
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