Celebrate World Laughter Day with the Funniest Shows in Town
Posted on Sunday 5th May 2024 at 10:00
Written by
Jimi Arundell
World Laughter Day raises awareness of the benefits of laughter and its healing qualities. Gigantic Tickets joins in the fun and brings you the best in comedy talent, skits, and stand-up talent. Keep scrolling to check out all the hilarious shows heading your way in the coming months.
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The Eric Andre Show Live
The Adult Swim creator brings his anarchic comedy to the UK
This month, wild man Eric Andre brings his latest chaotic comedy show to our shores. Expect outlandish humour, shocks, and tonnes of laughs as he tours the UK during May. Andre is the co-creator and star of the subversive Adult Swim, which includes such popular parody animated series as Sealab 2021, Harvey Birdman, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and The Brak Show.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 16th May 2024: The Eric Andre Show Live - O2 Academy Glasgow
- 17th May 2024: The Eric Andre Show Live - The Marble Factory, Bristol
- 18th May 2024: The Eric Andre Show Live - O2 Institute Birmingham
- 21st May 2024: The Eric Andre Show Live - O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London
- 22nd May 2024: The Eric Andre Show Live - Chalk, Brighton
- 23rd May 2024: The Eric Andre Show Live - Albert Hall, Manchester
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Hannah Gadsby
The lauded comic announces two nights at the illustrious The London Palladium
Hannah Gadsby is the multi-award-winning Australian comedian and winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award. Their Nanette show, as seen on Netflix, saw them win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special and a Peabody Award. Their latest show Woof! includes their hilarious take on life, finding the funny side of panic attacks, talking about the irrepressible rise of Taylor Swift and their thoughts on hummus.
See Gadsby perform two nights at The London Palladium when you book tickets with Gigantic.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 4th November 2024: Hannah Gadsby - Woof! - The London Palladium
- 5th November 2024: Hannah Gadsby - Woof! - The London Palladium
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Frank Skinner – 30 Years Of Dirt
The veteran comedian proves he’s still at the top of his game after three decades
Comedy legend Frank Skinner presents his highly acclaimed show 30 Years Of Dirt for twelve days only at Gielgud Theatre. The West End run follows sold-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and the Lyric Theatre. Book right now with Gigantic!
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Henry Winkler: The Fonz and Beyond
The Happy Days star tells Hollywood anecdotes to UK fans
Henry Winkler rose to international superstardom playing The Fonz in the acclaimed sitcom Happy Days. Now, the Emmy-award-winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director shares stories from his incredible career. The tour kicks off in June.
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An Evening With David Sedaris
Meet the outlandish author and comedian
Humorist and author of New York Times Bestseller Naked David Sedaris comes to the UK to read new and unpublished stories. He will also answer questions, sign books, and meet with the audience.
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Laff-uccino
Comedians unite to raise money and spread awareness about refugees
Union Chapel presents Laff-Uccino with Nish Kumar For Refugee Week. The renovated gothic 19th-century church sees headliner Nish Kumar joined by Lou Sanders, Rhys James, and Kiri Pritchard-McLean on MC.
📆 Event Dates:
- 19th June 2024: Laff-Uccino with Nish Kumar For Refugee Week - Union Chapel, London
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Live at the Chapel
Union Chapel’s spectacular comedy night
Islington is the place to be if you want to see the best in comedy. Live at the Chapel plays host to such rib-tickling superstars as Bridget Christie, Dylan Moran, Simon Amstell and more.
📆 Event Dates:
- 11th May 2024: Live at the Chapel with Bridget Christie - Union Chapel, London
- 8th June 2024: Live at the Chapel with Nina Conti - Union Chapel, London
- 6th July 2024: Live at the Chapel with Dylan Moran - Union Chapel, London
- 27th July 2024: Live at the Chapel with Henning Wehn - Union Chapel, London
- 7th September 2024: Live at the Chapel with Simon Amstell - Union Chapel, London
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LaughterLoft
Get up close and personal to comics in Leicester
LaughterLoft at The Black Horse continues to impress with colossal comic talent. Check out Ignacio Lopez, Jack Skipper, Phil Ellis plus many more stand-up stars appearing in the coming months.
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Just The Tonic
Discover the next big thing in comedy
Just The Tonic showcases the very best in rising comic talent. Check out shows at Metronome, Sub 89, Just The Tonic at Rosie's and The Big Difference.
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Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival
Hysterical stand-up at the Leeds Cistercian monastery
Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival features a huge roster of celebrity comics. See Katherine Ryan, Ross Noble, Maisie Adam, Reginald D Hunter, Mike Wozniak, and many more at Kirkstall Abbey this summer.
📆 Event Dates:
- 28th July 2024: Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival - Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
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Luke Kidgell - Happy Hour
He’s back with a brand new show!
Luke Kidgell follows up his sold-out international Cheers To That tour with his brand-new Happy Hour show. His quick wit and outrageous style has earned him more than 3.5 million online fans.
📆 Event Dates:
- 20th July 2024: Luke Kidgell - Happy Hour - Octagon Centre, Sheffield
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Kanan Gill: WHAT IS THIS?
See the YouTube and stand-up star at Union Chapel
India's best stand-up Kanan Gill returns to the UK for his hilarious show What Is This? A side-splitting existential examination of the meaninglessness of life.
📆 Event Dates:
- 25th May 2024: Kanan Gill: WHAT IS THIS? - Union Chapel, London
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Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical
The cult film is transformed into a must-see musical
Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical follows the sinister plots of step-siblings Sebastian and Kathryn as they embroil their classmates into their schemes of seduction. Now showing in Other Palace following sold-out shows in New York and Los Angeles.
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John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play
Join Basil, Sybil and Manuel for another manic holiday
The greatest sitcom of all time is re-envisioned by comedy legend John Cleese and director Caroline Jay. John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play takes you back to Torquay’s terrible hotel to relive the most iconic scenes.
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Mrs. Doubtfire
Hello Dearie!
Classic 90s comedy movie Mrs. Doubtfire is adapted into a hit musical showing at Shaftesbury Theatre. Following the loss of his job and the break up of his marriage, actor Daniel will go to any lengths to see his children. He pretends to be Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire, and chaos ensues
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Sister Act
Based on the hit Hollywood movie
Sister Act boasts a stellar cast of actors, including soul sensation Beverley Knight reprising her role as Deloris van Cartie plus Gavin and Stacey co-creator and star playing Mother Superior. Stars Lesley Joseph, Clive Rowe and Lizzie Bea will also be performing.
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Kathy & Stella Solve A Murder!
TimeOut calls it “comedy gold”
Kathy & Stella Solve A Murder! is brought to you by the Olivier Award-winners behind Fleabag, Baby Reindeer and A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad). It sees the presenters of Hull’s least popular crime podcast called upon to catch the killer in their very own murder mystery.
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The Book of Mormon
The hilarious musical from the makers of South Park
The Book of Mormon is the hit musical from Matt Stone and Trey Parker, creators of South Park and Bobby Lopez (Avenue Q, Frozen). The sardonic story follows two hapless missionaries trying to convert Ugandan missionaries more concerned with the small matters of war, famine, and oppression.
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