A is for Andy McConnell
E-Mail: andymcconnell@hotmail.com
"An absurdist comic with a satirical eye for popular culture" - London Evening Standard.
B is for Brixton Comedy Club
Tel: 020 7633 9539
Address: The Hobgoblin, Effra Road, Brixton, London, SW2
Comedy venues in Brixton come and go all the time, but here's one that's actually lasted. The reasons - great venue, great shows and great value. Every Sunday night, three leading acts from the comedy circuit plus a compere. At ?5, the best Sunday night comedy show in London at one of the best venues south of the river.
C is for Comedy Cafe
Tel: 0207 739 5706
Address: Comedy Cafe, 66-69 Rivington Street, London, EC2 3AY
The Comedy Cafe - home to the stars... Brilliantly funny and cold beer at the right price. The best purpose built club in London.
D is for Ivor Dembina
Website: www.netvision.co.uk
Ivor Dembina's personal comedy website. It's cost him a lot of friends but it's the truest and funniest thing to have ever been written about the comedy industry in the UK. Updated every two months.
E is for Emailing List
The UK Impro Mailing List
E-Mail: priestess@chinwag.com
Website URL: www.priestess.co.uk
As you can no doubt tell from the inspired name, it is dedicated to the discussion of UK Improvisation. Both performers and punters are welcome! So, if you want to talk about impro theory, courses, groups, games and shows, find kindred spirits here. See the web page or e-mail priestess@chinwag.com for details on how to subscribe.
F is for The Funjabis
PerformersMobile: 0797 954 3135
Website: www.geocities.com
The Funjabis are an Anglo-Asian comedy group that use sketches and stand-up to take a refreshing look at Asian culture in the UK.
G is for Bound and Gagged
Tufnell Park Tavern,
Tufnell Park Road, N7
Also at The Fox,
Green Lanes, N13
H is for Hampstead Comedy Club
Tel: 020 7633 9539
Address: The Washington, Englands Lane, Belsize Park, London, NW3
Proud of its no frills policy of "pack 'em in, make 'em laugh and chuck 'em out", the popularity of this venue with performers and promoters alike stems from the mixture of high quality acts, low admission charges and pub price alcohol. Always packed. Probably the best small venue in North London. 100 capacity. No open spots. Saturday nights only. Ticket reservation strongly advised.
I is for Ivan’s Comedy Gaff
The Wheatsheaf, 25 Rathbone Place, W1
J is for Joking
You Must Be Joking Comedy Club
Tel: 020 8346 7547
Address: The Sindrome, beside The Spotted Dog, 38 Willesden High Road, London, NW10
A new comedy club every Thursday night. Top acts every week. Late bar. 300 capacity. £6.50, £5 concs and nurses.
K is for David Keay
Tel: 020 7288 0540
Address: Flat 1, 71 Wilberforce Road, Finsbury Park, London, N4 2SP
Established Scottish stand-up. Veteran of 3 Edinburgh Festivals, including "The Best of Scottish Comedy" and "The Best of So You Think You're Funny?" at the Gilded Balloon.
L is for Max Leonard
Website: www.deepen.demon.co.uk
Address: Greenwich, London, SE10 8PD
New-age one-liner puns. Max says “No, I don't look like Rik Mayall, despite what drunk women seem to think”!
M is for The Meccano Club
Address: Finnegan's Wake, 2 Essex Road, London, N1
Small, intimate, well established comedy club. Great bills every Friday and Saturday. ?6/?5 - concessions available with ID. Food available. Sorry, no wheelchair access.
N is for Noel James
Tel: 020 7254 3058
Address: Basement Flat, 59 Richmond Road, Hackney, London, E8 3AA
"My name is in fact Noel Wynn James, but I don't pronounce the in fact...". These are the first words of in fact Noel's act - an act which confounds even his closest psychotic hangers-on. Surreal, bizarre, absurd, intelligent, and yet somehow strangely attractive.
O is for Earl Okin
E-Mail: spats@spats.demon.co.uk
Website URL: www.spats.demon.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7727 6375
Address: c/o Spats Music Ltd., 248 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LL
Ultra-experienced comedy with music (mainly Jazz) performer. London circuit since 1981, TV and one-man shows given all around the world. The most performed artist ever at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Also Jazz singer/pianist/guitarist and singer/songwriter. Despoiler of women. Liar.
P is for The Pigeons
It’s a Scream, The Pigeons,
Romford Rd, E15
Tel: 020 8522 7101
Q is for the Queen
Comedy at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket SW1
Tel: 020 7494 5400
R is for The Red Rose Comedy Club
Website URL: www.redrosecomedy.co.uk
Phone: 020 7281 3051
Address: 129 Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park, London, N7
Resident compere Ivor Dembina reopened north London's favourite comedy venue in September 1998. A Saturday night 200 capacity space with perfect lights and sound, the Old Rosie has a deserved reputation for high quality entertainment and a low admission price, all accompanied by pub priced drinks and a late bar until 1am. Recommended by the Guardian in their issue of 1st October 1998. The bills consist of well-established circuit acts. Sorry, no open spots.
S is for Joel Sanders
E-Mail: joel-s@dircon.co.uk
Telephone 020 8421 1141
A stand up comedian with extensive live experience across the UK, USA and Canada.
T is for National Theatre of Comedy
The Comedy Story
Official Site: www.thecomedystore.co.uk
Address: 1a Oxendon Street, London, SW1Y 4EE
"Comedy's unofficial National Theatre", as The Guardian once put it. The first comedy venue in Britain, and still one of the top clubs in the country for both stand-up and impro. Piccadilly Circus tube. Show Information 01426 914433.
U is for Upstairs at the Gatehouse
The Gatehouse, North Road, N6
V is for Venues
www.comedyonline.co.uk
Resource for all London Comedy Venues and News.
W is for W2
Some Monday's Do 'Ave 'Em Comedy Club
Bookings: 020 7289 6054
Address: The Canal Cafe Theatre, The Bridge House, Delamere Terrace, London, W2
This new club (starting Monday 16th November 1998 at 8pm, price £5) promises to bring you the best in new and established stand up comedy. Situated in a cosy and intimate venue with drinks at pub prices.
X is for Comedy Express
Green Man, 56 Muswell Hill, N10
Y is for Gina Yashere
Contact Janette Linden @ PBJ management
7 Soho Street
London W1D 3DQ
Tel: 020 7434 6793
This dynamic young comedienne hailing from London via Nigeria has taken the comedy world by storm since her debut. In a few short years, she has become one of the most sought after comics in the country, making numerous appearances on Television, radio and the big screen.
Z is for Gay to Z
Listings for gay comedy venues in London www.gaytoz.com
4 Star central London hotel: www.abbeycourthotel.co.uk
3 Star central London hotel: www.abbeycourthotel.co.uk
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