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The best comedy clubs in London
Laugh your head off at these great London comedy clubs and nights
London has the biggest and best comedy scene in the world, so if you love a good laugh (or a good heckle) you're in the right place. From tiny basements and rooms above pubs to boats to huge venues, there’s comedy in the capital for comedians (and audiences) of all shapes and sizes. But not all spaces are created equal. Avoid getting sucked into a rip-off joint with a vibe that's deader than Monty Python's notorious parrot with our list of London’s liveliest and best comedy nights and clubs. From try-out nights at pocket money prices to massive gigs from names off the telly, here's where to look for your next comedy night out.
The Bill Murray
What A go-to destination for stand-up lovers, The Bill Murray in Angel – formerly the Mucky Pup pub – is the brainchild of the team behind hugely successful pay-what-you-want gig Angel Comedy (see above). The venue hosts regular Angel Comedy gigs plus other experimental line-up shows, solo offerings and work-in-progresses. And because The Bill Murray often hosts multiple shows a night – in two different rooms – it feels a bit like a mini Edinburgh Fringe right here in London. Now if only the aloof US film star would drop in one day…
Where 39 Queen’s Head St, N1 8NQ.
Nearest tube Angel.
When Seven days a week.
How much Various prices.
Angel Comedy
What Angel Comedy’s shows at The Camden Head are free (donations welcome); those at The Bill Murray are great value. On Fridays and Saturdays, catch handpicked rising stars and a few professional comics performing their funniest sets, and weekdays feature either new material spots, improv troupes or solo shows. But Angel Comedy’s biggest sell is the inclusive, welcoming atmosphere – despite being a cheap/free gig, the punters are all here for the comedy rather than simply a cheap night out.
Where The Camden Head, 2 Camden Walk, N1 8DY and The Bill Murray, 39 Queen’s Head St, N1 8NQ.
Nearest tube Angel.
When Every night.
How much Free-£9.50.
Soho Theatre
What It’s not technically a comedy club: Soho Theatre’s main focus is fringe, well, theatre (you might’ve guessed that from the title.) But across its three performances spaces, this is undoubtedly the best venue for interesting, innovative and downright funny comedy in London. Rather than multi-bill nights, the theatre usually programmes hour-long solo shows from some of the finest comedy acts in the world. Often, these are London performances of Edinburgh Fringe hits, the best in international stand-up, and shows that are a little more theatrical than straight man-and-a-mic stand-up. Basically, if you want to see exciting, cutting-edge comedy, get yourself down to Soho Theatre.
Where 21 Dean St, W1D 3NE.
Nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd.
When Most nights of the week.
How much Roughly £15-£30, depending on the show. Book early, as airline-style pricing means that ticket prices rise nearer the night.
The Boat Show
What The line-ups aboard this floating comedy club are consistently superb, with a mix of circuit pros, breakthrough TV stars and established up-and-comers. Pop in on Tuesdays to be a £6 'guinea pig' for new material for big acts. Or wait until the weekend for polished, big name line-ups at affordable prices.
Where Tattershall Castle, Victoria Embankment, SW1A 2HR.
Nearest tube Embankment.
When Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
How much £6-£18.
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