comedy
Need a laugh?
You'll find live comedy at several venues in and around St Albans.
Best for comedy
- *2 FOR 1 TICKET OFFER* at the Maltings Arts Theatre for allaboutstalbans readers. Call 01727 844222 and mention this offer when buying tickets for Phil Hammond (10 Apr) and Rob Rouse (24 Apr).
- Havana has a Comedy Club on the first Thursday of every month. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm. Tickets are £10 in advance, £12.50 on the door. Book on 01727 862456.
- Waterend Barn has Funny First Mondays on the first Monday of every month. Doors open at 7pm, comedy from 8pm. Admission £5. Book on 07757 130039.
- The Alban Arena regularly hosts well-known comedians.
First up
Mon 15 Mar - Dara O' Briain Live 2010: SOLD OUT
Catch the most charming, charismatic, fast-talking funny man working on the UK’s live comedy circuit today. Alban Arena, Mon 15 Mar. SOLD OUT.
Mon 5 Apr: Funny First Mondays
With Christian Reilly, Robert White, Richard Ryecroft, Sunna Jarman and MC Mike Manera. Waterend Barn, 5 Aor, Doors 7pm, Show 8pm. Tickets £5.
Sat 10 Apr - Phil Hammond *2-FOR-1 OFFER*
The GP, writer & broadcaster is back in 'rude health' with a hilarious show about issues we’ve all known. Arts Theatre, Sat 10 Apr, 8pm. £12/£10
Thu 15 Apr - John Bishop: Elvis Has Left...
The multi-award winning comedian performs his exciting and hilarious show that will have audiences begging for more. Alban Arena, 15 Apr, 8pm
Coming soon
Tue 20 Apr - Ruby Wax: Losing It?
Ruby Wax and musician Judith Owen combine their talents for one night only to raise money for Comic Relief. Radlett Centre, 20 Apr, 8pm. £22/£20.
Sat 24 Apr - Rob Rouse *2-FOR-1 OFFER*
The star of '8 out of 10 Cats' leads us on his hilarious and critically acclaimed journey 'My family..and the dog that scared Jesus'. Arts Theatre, 24 Apr, 8pm.
Tue 27 Apr - Katy Brand's Big Ass Tour
Katy returns to her live roots with this silly, sassy and smart evening of comedy with old favourites and new material. Alban Arena, Tue 27 Apr, 8pm. £18.50.
14 May - Jimmy Carr: EXTRA SHOW
If you only see one comedy show this year...what’s the matter with you? Get out more! Catch Jimmy at the Alban Arena, Fri 14 May, 7.30pm & 10.15pm.
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