The best of the week's live comedy

The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed. Use our search panel to check our full listings by date and region.

Sunday March 22

GLASGOW: The city's comedy festival continues all week, concluding with a gala next Sunday. Today's picks include the uniquely delightful improvised show David Elms Describes a Room at the Old Hairdressers at 4pm; the debut show from 2024 So You Think You’re Funny? winner Alana Jackson at Oran Mor at 7.30pm and Jack Doherty as Scot Squad's Chief Cameron Miekelson at the King's Theatre at 7pm. Website

MANCHESTER: We end the Chortle Student Comedy Award semi-finals at the Fairfield Social Club this afternoon, seeking up-and-coming talent to follow in the footsteps of previous finalists such as Joe Lycett, Phil Wang, Chris Ramsey, Laura Lexx, Jamali Maddix, Simon Bird and Richard Gadd. Tickets.

Tuesday March 24

EDINBURGH: We also wrap up our search for the Chortle Hotshots Class Of 2026 this week, with a showcase at Monkey Barrel tonight featuring Eva Peroni, Andrew Tubman, Mick McNeill, Craig Speirs, Chris Rutter, Tasmin Sarkany, Alan Jay, Belle Emilie Gold and MC Billy Kirkwood.Tickets.

LONDON: The annual Teenage Cancer Trust comedy night at the Royal Albert Hall has this year been 'Cure-ated' by Goth king Robert Smith, who has invited Dara Ó Briain, Stewart Lee, Bridget Christie, Jack Dee, Maisie Adam, Dom Joly, Miles Jupp, Andy Hamilton and Athena Kugblenu onto the historic stage. Tickets.

CARDIFF: German-American comedian and YouTuber Mario Adrion talks about the struggles and stereotypes of being a retired male model and a European living in the United States in a short UK tour, starting at the Glee tonight. Mario Adrion tour dates.

DUBLIN: Ridiculously popular ventriloquist Jeff Dunham brings his Artificial Intelligence tour to Ireland and the UK for five nights: the 3Arena tonight, Glasgow's Ovo Hydro tomorrow, Nottingham Motorpoint Arena on Friday; Cardiff Utilita Arena on Saturday and Birmingham Utilita Arena on Sunday.

Wednesday March 25

HENLEY-ON-THAMES: Following her appearance on the last season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Ruby Wax goes on tour with a look back at her career, including her landmark interview shows where she met the likes of Donald Trump, OJ Simpson, Pamela Anderson and Madonna. She will be joined on stage by her lifelong friend and producer Clive Tulloh to review clips and 'share scandalous stories that have never been heard before'. Ruby Wax tour dates.

BRISTOL: After a two-year residency at London’s Up The Creek Comedy Club, Kae Kurd is taking his Comedy Club on tour. The shows feature guest stand-ups – who have not been named – interactive games and crowd work. A dozen dates kick off today at The Gaffe Comedy Club. Kae Kurd's Comedy Club tour dates.

Thursday March 26

LONDON: At the intimate Pen Theatre in Bermondsey, six alternative comedy performers are putting together their solo shows with scratch nights of increasing lengths – starting with 10 minutes each tonight and then growing to 20, 30, 45 and finally 60 minutes. Those taking part are Haris Ackerman, Maria Ansdell, Samira Banks, Jay Bennett, Sarah Woolfenden and Henry Whaley, who said: 'It's an experiment in making new shows with an audience that can come along for the ride.' More details.

Friday March 27

LONDON: There's another big – and impressive - gig at Cadogan Hall, off swanky Sloane Square, tonight, featuring the all-star bill of Jenny Eclair, Rob Delaney, Ahir Shah, Amy Gledhill and Ben Pope. Tickets.

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Published: 22 Mar 2026