LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE Spring / Summer 2018
Maria Bamford
Alexei Sayle
John Robins
Stacey Kent
Count Arthur Strong
Mo Gilligan
Ruby Wax
Bridget Christie
The Scarecrows’ Wedding
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WELCOME MAIN HOUSE Welcome to our Spring / Summer 2018 programme… Welcome to our spring and summer brochure. We’ve packed it full of delights in anticipation of our 10th anniversary later in the year - look out for more news soon! Our three spaces are some of the most historically important and beautiful spaces used for performance in London at the moment – Leicester Square Theatre has been the most significant site for entertainment and innovation in London over the last six centuries, and we are delighted to be refurbishing and reimagining the Lounge for 2018. Situated in the 18th century Hawksmoor Crypt under St George’s Church in Bloomsbury is a magical space that houses The Museum of Comedy a Wunderkammer of funny and Lesley Ackland’s Pilates Studio. As ever, 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...
Martin Witts
Main House
Lounge
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
MAIN HOUSE REGULARS STANDARD ISSUE IN CONVERSATION 4 March, 29 April, 28 May 7pm | £15 Join a line-up of Standard Issue Magazine’s brilliant contributors, plus women from across comedy and the media chatting about funnies, feminism and more. 4 March - Ruth Jones, Fern Britton and Sally Wainwright. 29 April - Lucy Mangan, Rachel Parris 28 May - Gemma Whelan, Vicky McClure *Please note line-up may be subject to change
www.standardissuemagazine.com 14+
RICHARD HERRING’S
Leicester Square Theatre Podcast Every Monday until 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. 5 March - Katherine Ryan and Peter Baynham 23 March - Brian Blessed and Pippa Evans 26 March - Al Murray & Desiree Burch 14+
MURDER, SHE DIDN’T WRITE The Improvised Murder Mystery
Sundays 25 March, 29 April 4pm | £15 A classic murder mystery is created on the spot in this ingenious and hilarious show from Bristol Improv Theatre’s resident company. You become Agatha Christie in this improvised comedy as each night an original murder mystery play is created based entirely on audience suggestions. Suitable for all
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REGULARS March Regulars Standard Issue in Conversation 4 March 7pm | £15 Ruth Jones, Fern Britton and Sally Wainwright
Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast 5 March 7pm - Katherine Ryan & Peter Baynham 12 March 7pm - Brian Blessed & Pippa Evans 19 March 7pm - TBC 26 March 7pm - Al Murray & Desiree Burch £15.50
Murder, She Didn’t Write 25 March 4pm | £15
MACHYNLLETH COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE 1 March 7pm | £12
In advance of their annual comedy festival in Wales, the Machynlleth Comedy Festival team present a special festival showcase featuring Josh Widdicombe, Sara Pascoe, Tim Key, Rachel Parris and even more.
“One of the best festivals in the world” Rhod Gilbert 16+
ALUN COCHRANISH 2 March, 7.30pm, £12.50
Grumpy-joyful, silly-serious stand-up. Jokes, ideas and (possibly) movement will all be deployed for your amusement during this show. As seen on blah blah and blah and heard on various funny radio shows. 16+
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
MAIN HOUSE - March ANDREW LAWRENCE The Happy Accident Tour 3 March 7pm | £14 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” Telegraph 14+
ALL KILLA NO FILLA 4 March 3.30pm
Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion: serial killers. In this live version of the hugely popular podcast the pair will talk all things murder and macabre while having a right laugh doing it. 18+
DREW LYNCH 6 March 7pm | £25
In 2015 Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent. His performances landed him in the finals where he finished in second place. Since then, he has guest-starred on IFC’s Maron, Fullscreen’s Cassandra French’s Finishing School, and co-hosts his weekly Youtube show, Dog Vlog with his dog, Stella. Suitable for all
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MAIN HOUSE - March 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+
THE SAGAS OF NOGGIN THE NOG 10 March 2pm £15, £10 (child), £45 (family)
In the Lands of the North where the black rocks stand guard against the cold sea, in the dark night that is very long, the Men of the Northlands sit around their great log fires and they tell a tale… of Noggin the Nog! These classic stories created by Oliver Postgate & Peter Firmin are playfully retold in this new piece of theatre for children, families and fans.
“An expertly acted, beautifully realised stage play with the warm charm of a bedtime story” The Independent Directed by John Wright Puppetry consultant Roman Stefanski Puppets by Caroline Bowman and Ruth Herbert Live music by the Company 4+
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
MAIN HOUSE - March SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS
The Story of The Dubliners 11 March 7.30pm | £26, £25 (concs) A celebration of the music of The Dubliners and a celebration of Irish music itself and a guaranteed evening of music, humour and ‘craic’. The show brings to life the music of Ireland's favourite sons, The Dubliners, telling the story of a career spanning 50 years. This talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group to life. Suitable for all
JOHN ROBINS
The Darkness of Robins 14 & 15 March 7pm | £17.50
Double Chortle Award winning 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.
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AN EVENING WITH ROB SCHNEIDER 14 March 9.30pm | £26
A household name in the US and a bonafide comedy star, Rob Schneider is well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting, and has become one of the most popular touring acts in comedy since he first came to prominence on NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live,’ along with his SNL friends Adam Sandler, Tim Meadows, and David Spade. 14+
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MAIN HOUSE - March PAUL SINHA
Shout Out To My Ex 16 & 17 March 9.30pm | £14 In his 2015 Edinburgh show, Paul weaved an intricate tale of happiness based on a combination of doing the two jobs he loved, enjoying parental approval, and, actually being in a grown-up, long-term relationship. The day after he returned home from Edinburgh, the illusion of happiness was shattered. Was this the end? The beginning of the end? Or the end of a beginning?
“Densely funny and accomplished comedy.” Scotsman 2015 18+
WHITNEY
Queen of the Night 18 March 7.30pm | £24 A celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This awardwinning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, with classic hits that include ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘One Moment In Time’, ‘I’m Every Woman’, ‘My Love is Your Love’, ‘So Emotional’ and ‘Run to You’. Suitable for all
MARIA BAMFORD
21 - 23 March 7pm 22 March 9.30pm £24.50
The star of Lady Dynamite, Arrested Development and several hugely successful specials including the recent hit Old Baby (Netflix), Maria Bamford comes to Leicester Square Theatre for her debut London hour. D SOL T OU
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
MAIN HOUSE - March MO GILLIGAN
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aka Mo The Comedian Coupla Cans Tour 23 March - 2 June various times | ÂŁ15 After selling out the 2017 leg of his smash hit Coupla Cans Tour in a matter of minutes, online sensation Mo Gilligan is adding a string of new shows for 2018 by massive popular demand. Combining music with perfectly pitched observational comedy, Mo Gilligan is fast becoming not just a heavyweight social media influencer but a voice of his generation, perfectly representing the very modern future of British comedy. 18+ except matinee
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MAIN HOUSE - March WEST END MAGIC
24 March 3.30pm £15, £10 (children), £40 (family)
London's premier magic show kicks off 2018 with a packed show of top UK magic acts variety acts featuring top TV magician Jamie Raven from Britain’s Got Talent, the conjuring feats of Oliver Tabor plus some of the best magic and variety acts in the UK. This family friendly show features awardwinning magic, impossible juggling, grand illusions and comedy plus the latest up and coming magic talent. 5+
MORTIFIED LIVE London
24 March 7pm | £15 Hailed as a “cultural phenomenon” by Newsweek, Mortified celebrates stories revealed through the strange and extraordinary things we created as kids. Part storytelling, part comedy show, part confession. Mortified invites participants to share embarrassing extracts from their teenage diaries live on stage.
Winner of the Guardian’s ‘Top Storytelling Podcast 2016’ 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 and character acts. Hosted by Anna Mann. The full line-up will be at www.leicestersquaretheatre.com from 1 March. 14+
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
MAIN HOUSE - March ADAM PATEL Real Magic Live
28 March 7pm | £15, £13 (concs) One of the UK’s top street magicians, Adam Patel takes to the stage for the first time to showcase his sleight-of-hand, perceptual manipulation and mind-hacking skills while telling the inspiring story of how he broke the ‘typical Asian’ mould and became an illusionist.
“Magic’s biggest rising star” Asian Express 14+
THE HODGETWINS D SOL T LIVE OU No Filter Tour
28 March 9.30pm, 29 & 30 March 7pm £25, £50 (meet & greet) The Hodgetwins are taking the show on the road! For years, you have watched them on YouTube and laughed until your stomachs were in knots. Just imagine that same reaction... doubled! If you thought they were funny online, just wait until you see them in the flesh. And don’t worry, everything that you have come to love about them is exactly what they are bringing to this show. 16+
CRAIG CAMPBELL Easy Tiger
31 March 7pm | £15
The majestic mountain moose in a tiger striped onesie brings his new show out of the Fringe jungle and onto the world stage for his third solo tour.
“Loud, beautifully crafted tales of outsider adventure” Independent
“A fantastic yarn weaver, with charming tales of his travels and hugely funny observations” Time Out 18+
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MAIN HOUSE - April April Regulars Standard Issue in Conversation 29 April 7pm | £15 Lucy Mangan, Rachel Parris + guests TBA
Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast 2 April 7pm | £15.50
Murder, She Didn’t Write 25 March 4pm | £15
THE POOR FRANCE by Jean Co (in Bulgarian) 1 April 7pm | £45-£20
The relationship between father and son, sexuality, the deeper things in life and a whole lot of mistakes – a farce in Bulgarian. Performed in Bulgarian Suitable for all
FRANKIE BOYLE Work in progress
3 April - 15 May various times | £16 Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre to try out some brand new jokes. 16+
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MAIN HOUSE - April JESS ROBINSON Here Come The Girls
5 April 7pm | £18, £10 (under 15) Join multi award-winner and Britain’s Got Talent 2017 semi-finalist Jess Robinson for an evening of spot-on celebrity impressions, musical comedy and stunning vocal gymnastics. Like a wonderfully malfunctioning jukebox, Jess serves a feast of styles and genres from Billie Holiday and Judy Garland to Amy Winehouse and Beyoncé.
“By some way the best, most exciting impressionist we have” Rory Bremner PG
MO GILLIGAN
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aka Mo The Comedian:
Coupla Cans Tour 23 March - 2 June various time | £15 After selling out the 2017 leg of his smash hit Coupla Cans Tour in a matter of minutes, online sensation Mo Gilligan is adding a string of new shows for 2018 by massive popular demand! Combining music with perfectly pitched observational comedy, Mo Gilligan is fast becoming not just a heavyweight social media influencer but a voice of his generation, perfectly representing the very modern future of British comedy. 18+ except matinee
LIPSTICKNICK
Makeup Masterclass 7 April 12.15pm - 4.30pm | £140 Join celebrity makeup artist LipstickNick for her first ever UK makeup masterclass, hosted by Cosmetips! Suitable for all
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MAIN HOUSE - April TIDDLER AND OTHER TERRIFIC TALES By Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 11 – 15 April & 25 - 27 May, times vary Premium £21.50 (adult), £16.50 (child), £65 (family) Standard £19.50 (adult), £14.50 (child), £60 (family) Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. Funky moves, toe tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed! The perfect treat for all ages, from the team behind Stick Man Live.
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
MAIN HOUSE - April DALISO CHAPONDA What The African Said… 12 April 7pm SOLDT OU
28 April 7pm | £15 Britain’s Got Talent and Amanda Holden’s golden buzzer act comedian Daliso Chaponda is on his debut stand-up tour for 2018. The Malawian-born stand-up was a stand-out star from this year’s show, capturing the nation's hearts and garnering over 8 million Facebook views and 9 million on Youtube. 14+
Mark Cortale Presents Broadway @ The Leicester Square Theatre
JOHN BARROWMAN & SETH RUDETSKY 13 April 7pm & 14 April 3pm & 7pm £100-£25 International theatre and television star John Barrowman returns to London for Seth Rudetsky's Broadway @ Leicester Square Theatre concert series for three intimate performances. Suitable for all
WALK RIGHT BACK The Story of the Everly Brothers
15 April 7.30pm | £26, £24.50 (concs) The story of the most successful duo of all time – The Everly Brothers. Featuring hits such as ‘Bye Bye Love’, ‘All I Have To Do Is Dream’ and ‘Cathy’s Clown’, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers around their trademark harmonies from heaven. Suitable for all
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MAIN HOUSE - April ALEX WILLIAMSON Make The World A Banter Place
16 & 17 April 9pm | £16.50, £15 (concs) He may not be everyone’s cuppa tea, but “overwhelmingly politically incorrect” (What’s Good, NZ) Alex Williamson knows how to banter. Alex has smashed out a brand-new, multimedia, joke-heavy live show every year since he decided to channel the genius that has earned him 3 million social media followers. 18+
SH*T-FACED SHAKESPEARE®
The Merchant of Venice 18 April - 2 June 7pm £21.50-£19.50 The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, award-winning, multi sell-out fringe phenomenon is back in London with TWO new shows for 2018: The Merchant of Venice and Romeo and Juliet. Sh*t-faced Shakespeare is the hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of a Shakespearean classic, with an entirely sh*t-faced cast member. With one cast member selected at random and given four hours to drink before every show we present to you classical theatre as it was always meant to be seen. With a gin in one hand, a cup of wine in the other and a flagon of ale in the other... What could possibly go wrong?
“A great night out to get properly pucked up. It’s what Willy would have wanted.” Time Out HHHH
“There is no doubt this is a hoot to watch” Evening Standard 16+
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
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MAIN HOUSE - April STACEY KENT I Know I Dream 22 April 7.30pm | £25 The internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated vocalist returns to the UK for a very limited number of dates, featuring music from her latest album ‘I Know I Dream’ (Sony Music/Okeh). Suitable for all
ALL THE KING’S MEN
28 April 3pm | £12.50, £10 (students), £7 (under 12s) The only British a cappella group to have reached the finals of the International Championships of Collegiate a cappella in New York City three times, and now bring their five star, sell-out tour to London’s West End. Suitable for all
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MAIN HOUSE - May May Regulars Standard Issue in Conversation 28 May 7pm | £15 - Gemma Whelan, Vicky McClure + guests TBA
FRANKIE BOYLE Work in progress
3 April - 15 May various times | £16 Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre to try out some brand new jokes. 16+
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SH*T-FACED SHAKESPEARE®
The Merchant of Venice 18 April - 2 June 7pm | £21.50-£19.50
The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, award-winning, multi sell-out fringe phenomenon is back in London with TWO new shows for 2018: The Merchant of Venice and Romeo and Juliet. Sh*t-faced Shakespeare is the hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of a Shakespearean classic, with an entirely sh*t-faced cast member. 16+
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
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MAIN HOUSE - May LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR 6 May 7.30pm | £23.50
Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax – you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country's top musicians direct from the West End. Suitable for all
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MO GILLIGAN aka Mo The Comedian:
Coupla Cans Tour 23 March - 2 June various time | £15 Combining music with perfectly pitched observational comedy, Mo Gilligan is fast becoming not just a heavyweight social media influencer but a voice of his generation, perfectly representing the very modern future of British comedy. He’s one of the UK’s fastest rising social media stars with an online reach running into multiple millions. 18+ except matinee
ALBUMS SHOW
Elio Pace’s Billy Joel Songbook
featuring David Brown 13 May 7.30pm £27.50, £25.50 (concs) The critically-acclaimed Billy Joel Songbook led by the phenomenal Elio Pace returns, having sold out theatres across the UK and Europe. They now bring you a brand new show performing Billy Joel’s classic albums, Glass Houses and An Innocent Man joined by a very special guest direct from the USA - Billy Joel’s lead guitarist on both original albums… David Brown. Suitable for all
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MAIN HOUSE - May RICH HALL’S HOEDOWN
16-19 May 9pm | £18.50-£15.50
The Hoedown begins as a withering dissection of Trump’s America, but ends up being a celebration of Americana. There’s stand-up, improvised ballads, cracking good musicianship, and ultimately a hilarious, foot-stomping, sh*t-kicking good time to be had by all. Even if you don’t own a hoe.
“As close as it gets to a guaranteed good show” Scotland on Sunday
“Blissfully funny” Guardian 14+
SOMEONE LIKE YOU The Adele Songbook
20 May 7.30pm | £25, £24 (concs) An immaculate celebration of one of our generation’s finest singer-songwriters. Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC Adele Special, the outstanding Katie Markham has the showstopping voice and captivating charisma to deliver all your favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert performance. Suitable for all
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
MAIN HOUSE - May CHAMKORIA
(in Bulgarian with English surtitles) 21 May 7pm | £40-£13.50 The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London and The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria London present the star of Bulgarian cinema and theatre, actor Zahari Baharov, in London in this theatrical production based on the novel of the same name by Milen Ruskov. 16+
ED BYRNE Spoiler Alert
22-26 May 7pm | £24 Is life that bad or have we good reason to complain about it? Are we filled with righteous anger at a world gone wrong or are we all just a bunch of whiny little brats? In short, are we spoiled? Come and watch as Byrne takes this question, turns it upside down and shakes it until the funny falls out. Go on, spoil yourself. That’s his own chainsaw in the photo, by the way.
“Comedy’s Holy Grail. Go see” Sunday Times 16+
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MAIN HOUSE - May TIDDLER AND OTHER TERRIFIC TALES By Julia Donaldson & Axel Schleffer 11 – 15 April & 25 - 27 May, times vary Premium £21.50 (adult), £16.50 (child), £65 (family) Standard £19.50 (adult), £14.50 (child), £60 (family) Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. Funky moves, toe tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed! The perfect treat, from the team behind Stick Man Live, for all ages.
SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK The Rod Stewart Story
27 May 7.30pm | £26, £25 (concs) Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic and charismatic performance celebrating the career of one of rock’s greatest icons, Rod Stewart, assuming the persona of this legendary singer-songwriter and performer right down to the last detail – from the distinctive vocals to the swaggering showmanship and sheer fun that have made Rod Stewart one of the most loved performers of all time. Suitable for all
LEE NELSON
Tour extended to cover legal fees for Theresa May stunt 30 May 9pm | £20 Due to huge demand and over-priced lawyers, Lee is extending his smash-hit tour for a second time, adding a final 30 dates to his huge 150-show run. You’ve seen him sneaking into places he shouldn’t be, now come and see him where he most definitely should be: live on stage with his sensational Serious Joker tour. PG
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MAIN HOUSE - June SH*T-FACED SHAKESPEARE®
The Merchant of Venice 18 April - 2 June HHHHH WestEnd Wilma HHHHH Broadway Baby HHHH City Am HHHH Metro HHHH Whatsonstage H The Guardian 16+
MO GILLIGAN
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aka Mo The Comedian:
Coupla Cans Tour 23 March - 2 June various time | £15 Combining music with perfectly pitched observational comedy, Mo Gilligan is fast becoming not just a heavyweight social media influencer but a voice of his generation, perfectly representing the very modern future of British comedy. He’s one of the UK’s fastest rising social media stars with an online reach running into multiple millions. 18+ except matinee
LAUGH TILL IT HURTS 6 June 7pm | £15
The Aid Fundraiser is back with a show in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support starring Terry Alderton.
“This is a mainstream act that dares to be different, that comes from the soul... Effortlessly enjoyable yet excitingly different” The Times 16+
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MAIN HOUSE - June An Audience With
THE GOODIES 7 June 7.30pm | £35
Finally! The last, great unreleased box set is about to see the light of day. Longer in the making than a Led Zeppelin retrospective, a Beatles collection or a moon landing, a binge of Goodies is being readied for release for the first time ever anywhere in the world. To celebrate, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Bill Oddie reunite on stage for a unique evening to talk yet again about the trio’s career and the enduring popularity of series. 18+
MIKE BIRBIGLIA The New One
8-11 June various times £26, £20 (stools) Neil Genzlinger of The New York Times called Mike Birbiglia’s recent show Thank God For Jokes “the best night I’ve spent in a theatre in a very long time”. In The New One, the award-winning comedian approaches an entirely new subject in a new way with the same heart and humour we’ve come to expect. Do not miss the new one. It may be the best one. 14+
THE GREAT BRITISH TAKE OFF With Jon Culshaw & Bill Dare 9 June 3pm | £22.50 Comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw and legendary comedy producer Bill Dare come to Leicester Square Theatre for the first time following their sell-out tour last year. Join us for an evening of unscripted, unrehearsed, spontaneous comedy and conversation as celebrities old and new are all up for a roasting. Suitable for all
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
MAIN HOUSE - June HILARITY FOR CHARITY
13 June 7.30pm | £26, £23 (concs) Stewart Lee returns to the Leicester Square Theatre for a third year running to head up a comedy night in aid of community charities North London Cares and South London Cares. He’ll be joined by Carl Donnelly, Athena Kugblenu, Arnold Brown and Bridget Christie, with further acts to be announced. 18+
COUNT ARTHUR STRONG is Alive and Unplugged D SOL T OU
14June 7pm 24 June 7pm
Alone, solo and by himself, with no one with him, the show business Colossasus [check that] takes us back on a journey through his early career. Using the latest technology and all that he will be delving into his own personal box of video cassettes and talking us (you) through the highlights of his glittering tv career.
“Just gets funnier and funnier…” Guardian Suitable for all
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MAIN HOUSE - June CHRIS RAMSEY
Just Happy To Get Out Of The House Tour 15 & 16 June 7pm | £20 Critically-acclaimed and award-winning stand up comedian, host of his own TV entertainment show and stand up show on Comedy Central, Celebrity Juice regular and the only person to ever put Katie Hopkins in her place: Chris Ramsey brings his brand new 2018 live tour to Leicester Square Theatre. 14+
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SH*T-FACED SHAKESPEARE® Romeo & Juliet
20 June - 1 September The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, award-winning, multi sell-out fringe phenomenon is back in London with TWO new shows for 2018: The Merchant of Venice and Romeo and Juliet. Sh*t-faced Shakespeare is the hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of a Shakespearean classic, with an entirely sh*t-faced cast member. With one cast member selected at random and given four hours to drink before every show we present to you classical theatre as it was always meant to be seen. With a gin in one hand, a cup of wine in the other and a flagon of ale in the other... What could possibly go wrong?
“A great night out to get properly pucked up. It’s what Willy would have wanted.” Time Out HHHH
“There is no doubt this is a hoot to watch” Evening Standard 16+
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
MAIN HOUSE - June GLORIOUS Pop Louange
22 June 7pm | £30-£10 Glorious are brothers Benjamin and Thomas Pouzin, whose seven albums released to date have sold more than 150,000 copies in France with lyrics openly inspired by the Bible and music influenced by current pop. Suitable for all
MORTIFIED LIVE London
23 June 8.45pm | £15 Hailed a “cultural phenomenon” by Newsweek, Mortified celebrates stories revealed through the strange and extraordinary things we created as kids. Part storytelling, part comedy show, part confession. Mortified invites participants to share embarrassing extracts from their teenage diaries live on stage.
Winner of the Guardian’s ‘Top Storytelling Podcast 2016’ 16+
CAROLINE REID RAWR
27-30 June 9.30pm | £25 Caroline Reid, the comedian behind the beloved, brash flight attendant Pam Ann, is stripping off her stewardess uniform and performing her brand new, bare-all, standup comedy show.
“Reid makes Amy Schumer look like a nun” Get Out NY 18+
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MAIN HOUSE - July SH*T-FACED SHAKESPEARE® Romeo & Juliet
20 June - 1 September
“Theatre for people who hate theatre – I hated it beyond words” G LON N RU
Sunday Times
UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE 8 July 7.30pm £26.50, £25.50 (concs)
The highly acclaimed show features over two hours of songs from iconic albums Dark Side of The Moon, Animals, as well as Wish You Were Here, Shine on Your Crazy Diamond, Another Brick in The Wall and Comfortably Numb alongside impressive video projections and a stunning light show. Suitable for all
JIM GAFFIGAN The Fixer Upper 13 July 9pm | £27.50 The Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling father of five has guest starred on many television comedies and dramas, ranging from Portlandia and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt to HBO's cult hits Flight of the Conchords and Bored to Death. 14+
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
MAIN HOUSE - July Scamp Theatre presents
THE SCARECROWS’ WEDDING Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 21 July - 2 September various times £19.50 (adults), £14.50 (child), £55 (family) Babes in arms go free The team behind Stick Man present the best wedding ever, the best wedding yet… Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows. Their wedding plans are all coming together until Harry leaves Betty’s side and the devilishly smooth Reginald Rake tries to take Harry’s place. Will Harry make it back in time to save their special day? This heart-warming and award-winning adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling book is bursting at the seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style. This epic love story promises wit, drama and wedding bells! Packed with live music and laughter, this is one hour’s magic that you and your children will never forget!
“Enchanting and hilarious. Bags of sheer family fun” HHHH The Stage
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Elio Pace presents
ELVIS PRESLEY
22 July 7.30pm | £24.50, £22.50 (concs) Any Elvis Presley fan will tell you that August 16th, back in 1977, was the day the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ died at only 42 years of age. In 2017, to mark the 40th anniversary of that momentous day in music history, acclaimed singer-songwriter, Elio Pace premiered a very special, intimate and completely unique concert honouring his childhood musical idol – he’s now back for more. Suitable for all
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MAIN HOUSE - August SH*T-FACED SHAKESPEARE®
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Romeo & Juliet
20 June - 1 September HHHHH WestEnd Wilma HHHHH Broadway Baby HHHH City Am HHHH Metro HHHH Whatsonstage H The Guardian 16+
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THE SCARECROWS’ WEDDING 21 July - 2 September
The team behind Stick Man present the best wedding ever, the best wedding yet… Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows. Their wedding plans are all coming together until Harry leaves Betty’s side and the devilishly smooth Reginald Rake tries to take Harry’s place. Will Harry make it back in time to save their special day? Suitable for all
Pilates In The Crypt
Lesley Ackland Pilates Studio
Tel: 020 7831 8698 www.lesleyackland.com
Bloomsbury Space, St George’s Church, Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2HR
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
MAIN HOUSE - Coming soon Scamp present
PRIVATE PEACEFUL by Michael Morpurgo September
“An infinitely touching, intensely acted account of a young First World War soldier’s final day.” Sunday Express Suitable for all
Sh*t-faced Showtime
OLIVER WITH A TWIST! September
From the professional pissheads behind the international hit show Sh*t-faced Shakespeare comes an all new cockney knees-up musical extravaganza... it’s time to get squiffy in the reign of Queen Vicky! 16+
BRIDGET CHRISTIE What Now?
September-November Brexit. Trump. Nuclear apocalypse. Environmental catastrophe. Is rolling news affecting your ability to enjoy the simple things? Like baking, gardening and autoerotic asphyxiation? 14+
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MAIN HOUSE - Coming soon PAM ANN’S
Flight Attendant Star October Have you ever dreamed of becoming a flight attendant, traveling the world and telling passengers to f**k off? Then this is the show for you!
“Not since Dame Edna have we seen such a sassy performer” Elle Magazine UK
“Highly interactive, the show is hilarious” Le Figaro Paris
JON RONSON
The Butterfly Effect October For five nights only, Jon will recount a brand new adventure, based in part on his new podcast The Butterfly Effect. It’ll be a mysterious, funny, sad tale about porn, kindness, violence, bad thoughts, and the wonders of remaining curious. There will be never before heard audio, and very strange (PG rated) bespoke porn film clips, and maybe some special guests too.
HENNING WEHN Get On With It
November & December You couldn’t make it up; surely the German Comedy Ambassador hasn’t bosched out yet another new show? And what’s he still doing here anyway?
“As subtle as Schumacher on Battiston” Some bloke on Twitter
“Die entgueltige Teilung Europas - das ist mein Auftrag” Henning himself
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
MAIN HOUSE - Coming soon STICK MAN LIVE 20 October - 6 January
Touching, funny and utterly original, this delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s STICK MAN returns to Leicester Square Theatre! What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree? All ages welcome! Stick Man © 2008 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books.
19 - 29 July 2018
“This festival has been just brilliant” York Press
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LOUNGE VERSION 2.0 Until 3 March 8pm £17, £15 (concs) Version 2.0 explores the effect of social media culture on real human relationships, and asking whether a robot can replace a true human and face to face relationships.
Stand-up Comedy Night ARMAN FARINNIA & OMID TAJAISHI 4 March 8.30pm A Persian stand-up comedy show with two TV personalities well known within the Persian community inside and outside of Iran. We will rock your world!
BRIDGET CHRISTIE What Now? Work in progress 5-10 March
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Brexit. Trump. Nuclear apocalypse. Environmental catastrophe. At least Hugh Hefner is dead. A bunch of warmup, work-in-progress dates of Bridget’s brand new tour show.
FROM BAT TO BROADWAY 25 March 8.30pm | £20 West End actor and singer Harry Kit Lee (Hair The Musical. Fame) joins forces with some of musical theatre’s finest for a night of Meat Loaf, Musicals and much more.
CHILDREN’S MAGIC WORKSHOP 24 March 12.30pm | £15 Teaching children aged 7-13 the basics of magic. The workshop is designed to be interactive and fun taught by a top Magic Circle London magician, covering simple sleight of hand and the basic fundamentals of magic.
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MIRRORS by Siobhan McMillan 28 March - 14 April 8.30pm £14, £12 (concs) Inept vlogger Shy Girl has been stood up. Again. Humiliated and a little intoxicated, she stares into her bedroom mirror and decides it is time to act. Shy Girl conjures up Shivvers – a wicked witch, distant relative of Snow White’s stepmother and the most gorgeous person in the universe.
DAVID STONE Magic Unleashed 15 - 18 April 8pm | £20 Direct from Paris, the multiaward-winning magician presents his unique brand of comedy and illusion. In this show he will make bottles of Champagne appear from nowhere, multiply dozens of packets of cigarettes while desperately trying to quit smoking, and vanish a borrowed ring that will reappear in a very unexpected place(!).
A ROOM WITH A JEW 25 & 26 April 8.30pm | £20 An hour of stand-up from awardwinning comedian and Jewish Comedian of the Year, Joe Bor. TV credits include Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You.
“Joe Bor is a must see” Alan Carr
BARBARA NICE Raffle 15 & 16 June 8.30pm Join the Edinburgh Fringe’s favourite housewife Barbara Nice for an evening of proper good fun. Entrance price includes a complimentary raffle ticket! Barbara Nice was all-conquering in her four-part BBC Radio 2 sitcom broadcast in March 2017.
Comedy The Undercroft, St George’s Church, Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SR
MUSEUM OF COMEDY SCOTT GIBSON Like Father Like Son 2 March 7pm | £10 An honest, frank and funny insight into the men who have influenced Scott’s life. The Edinburgh Best Newcomer award winner returns.
The Players’ Theatre OLD TIME MUSIC HALL 4 March 3.30pm | £25.50 (members £22.50) “This is cutting edge Victoriana... rich in the eccentricities beloved by the British and their visitors” Time Out
ADAM VINCENT & JAMES FARMER Jerks In Progress 6 March 7pm | £5 “Recklessly honest and entirely relatable” Chortle
ALEXEI SAYLE Imaginary Sandwich Bar work in progress 12-17 March 7pm | £15 Hot on the heels of his Radio 4 success and sell out Edinburgh show, Alexei is back with new material.
THINKING DRINKERS SESSIONS 15 March 8.45pm | £10 “Pioneers of alcohol based comedy” HHHH Sunday Times
CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation 16 March, 20 April 7pm | £10
The Banana Bunch presents BANANAS ON THE RUN 29 March, 26 April, 31 May 8.30pm | £12, £10 (concs) Join Bex Darmody, Annalea Doyle and Emma Stroud - improvised comedy at its best.
WEST END MAGIC 28 April 4pm | £12.50 £7.50 (child), £35 (family) One man monthly magic shows for all the family. Award-winning magic from the country’s finest.
THE EUROVISION JOKE CONTEST 12 May 7pm | £10 A host of European comedians compete for the grand prize while performing in their 2nd language. What could go wrong...
RUBY WAX How To Be Human work in progress 25 & 31 May, 1 & 26 June, 2 & 3 July | £10 This work in progress show before the launch of a national tour is the follow up to Ruby’s sell out shows ‘Sane New World’ and ‘Frazzled’.
EDINBURGH PREVIEW SEASON June & July Comedians going to the Edinburgh Fringe, previewing, finetuning and tweaking.
OLD COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR Heats: 8 - 22 April | £7 Semis: 6 & 13 May | £8 Times vary
CSI return in this fully improvised comedy murder mystery. No one knows who the killer is, not even the cast!
The Old Ones Are The Best! At last, a competition for comics who've been around long enough to know better.
THE MONDAY CLUB Mondays from 19 March 7pm | FREE
LOGAN MURRAY’S Stand Up Course Mondays 16 April - 25 June
Join us in the Museum bar for a relaxed weekly night of new material from some of the finest acts on the circuit.
“Logan Murray's courses in stand-up do more than teach comedy - his students discover themselves.” New Statesman
museumofcomedy.com | 020 7534 1744
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