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Comedy

Comedy

It’s a laugh a minute at the Key Theatre thanks to our vast selection of great comedy acts!

We’ve always got something to lighten the mood and get you in good spirits, from the biggest and best stand-up comedians all the way to your traditional slapstick pantomimes!

Upcoming Comedy:

The Best In Comedy

The Best In Comedy

Fri 17 May

The Best in Comedy returns to the Key Theatre in May, with another top line-up featuring the fantastic Marcus Brigstocke, Josh Pugh, Harriet Kemsley & Jacob Hawley!

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Stand Up Comedy Night

Stand Up Comedy Night

Fri 17 May

A night of stand up comedy hosted by Gavin Lilley introduces a new line up of exciting talent, delivered in both BSL and English.

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Ivo Graham – Organised Fun

Ivo Graham – Organised Fun

Thu 23 May

After dismantling a barge, doxxing himself in the Doubletree, and blanking on the 1992 Ipswich Town crest (Taskmaster, Off Menu, University Challenge), Ivo ropes his audience into more chaos against the clock.

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Is It Me or is it Hot In Here?

Is It Me or is it Hot In Here?

Fri 24 May

Pop a patch on, grab a Tena, bring your friends and we’ll turn the heating down low for a ‘Zephervescent night of education and comedy you won’t forget in a hurry- unless your brain fog kicks in!

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Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio

Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio

Fri 31 May

In his 40s a surprising career shift turned middle-aged Alfie from street cop to BBC radio star. But when TV fame beckoned could he grasp it or was he past it?

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Cinderella and The Two Ugly Sl*gs

Cinderella and The Two Ugly Sl*gs

Sat 22 Jun

Be prepared to laugh your adult socks off with this hilarious take on Cinderella. With a fun and filthy laugh a minute script.

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La Voix – The Red Ambition Tour

La Voix – The Red Ambition Tour

Tue 25 Jun

Britain's Funniest Red Head is swinging into town with her most ambitious show yet! This brand-new show promises an evening like no other, with huge live vocals, a live band and side-splitting comedy.

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Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

Sat 29 Jun

Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

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Stand Up Comedy Night
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Stand Up Comedy Night

Wed 17 Jul

Back together again after all previously sold out performances are the renowned stand up comedians Florian Tirnovan (of Flow TV) and Gavin Lilley!

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Ria Lina – Riawakening

Ria Lina – Riawakening

Sat 20 Jul

In her highly anticipated debut tour, Ria tackles the issues of coming out of a global pandemic, the new normal, divorce, dating in a new digital world, motherhood and what it really means to be a woman today.

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Phil Green: Four Weddings and a Breakdown

Phil Green: Four Weddings and a Breakdown

Wed 18 Sep

After attending four weddings from four different generations last year, Phil finally figures out the reasons behind his breakdown a decade ago. Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, Phil brings us his award-winning highly personal stand-up show.

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Chris Kent – Back at It
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Chris Kent – Back at It

Sat 21 Sep

Cork man Chris Kent returns with his brand new show “Back At It".

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Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock

Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock

Fri 27 Sep

Star of Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and QI Kiri Pritchard-McLean is back with a brand-new tour, her funniest and most personal to date.

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Tez Ilyas: After Eight 

Tez Ilyas: After Eight 

Sat 28 Sep

One of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, Tez Ilyas (Live At the Apollo, Mock The Week, Comedy Central, Comic Relief) and Sunday Times best selling author (Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3⁄4) is back with his hilarious new show. 

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Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour

Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour

Wed 16 Oct

Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again. This time, he’s been looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence. 

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Rock On Tommy an Evening with Tommy Cannon

Rock On Tommy an Evening with Tommy Cannon

Sun 27 Oct

Tommy Cannon is a national treasure who became a household name as one half of Cannon & Ball. Now he's returning to the stage in Rock On, Tommy, a variety show featuring clips, incredible stories, tons of laughter, audience Q&As and more.

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Andy Parsons: Bafflingly Optimistic
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Andy Parsons: Bafflingly Optimistic

Wed 6 Nov

As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo & Mock The Week.

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Aurie Styla: The Aurator Tour

Aurie Styla: The Aurator Tour

Thu 7 Nov

After a year of performing worldwide, award-winning comedian Aurie Styla is back on tour, with his biggest one to date. Join him as he talks about this wild world, and his journey to make sense of it, in The Aurator!

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Tom Ward: Choose Your Delusion

Tom Ward: Choose Your Delusion

Fri 15 Nov

Join Tom Ward His for hot takes on fantasy vs reality features ALL the big topics of our times

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George Lewis ‘The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do’

George Lewis ‘The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do’

Sat 16 Nov

Described as ‘the funniest dad on Instagram’, stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life, like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham documentary, and the excruciating experience of trying to do a jigsaw with your kid. 

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