comedy
Need a laugh?
You'll find live comedy at several venues in and around St Albans.
Best for comedy
- Havana has a Comedy Club on the first Thursday of every month. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm.
- The Maltings Arts Theatre hosts occasional live comedy.
- The Alban Arena regularly hosts well-known comedians.
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First up
Fri 24 Feb - Chris Addison: The Time is Now, Again
Top class stand-up from one of the classiest comics around. ‘Exquisite, super-smart solo show - gloriously funny’ Time Out. Alban Arena, 8pm.
It's gonna b bigga, betta + even funnier than my last tour + a lot fatter coz this time i’m bringing my best mate + fat legend Omelette! Alban Arena, 8pm.
Fri 16 Mar - Fascinating Aïda: Cheap Flights Tour
Three times Olivier Award nominated and now a global internet sensation, Fascinating Aïda are Britain's best cabaret trio. Alban Arena 7.30pm.
“A freewheeling articulacy of which this still-thrilling comic is capable... electrifying comedy. The Guardian. Strictly 18+, £20. Alban Arena, 8pm.
Coming soon
Sat 21 Apr - Adam Kay's Smutty Songs
The Amateur Transplants frontman sits at a grand piano and sings smutty songs. Not suitable for your elderly maiden aunt. Age 16+ Alban Arena, 8pm.
23 & 24 Apr - Guilty Pleasures
Set in a “ladies only” health spa, this riotous play follows the comedic misadventures of GC & his hilarious staff of fantasy men. Arena, 8pm.
The star of 'Mock The Week', 'Michael McIntyre's Roadshow' and 'Live At The Apollo' with a fantastic and hilarious new show! Alban Arena, 7.30pm.
Sat 12 May - Jimmy Carr: Gagging Order
Not to be taken if you have a sensitive disposition, sense of decency or an overactive moral compass. Alban Arena, 8pm. Tickets £25.
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