And as of Friday, we are into November, and you know what that means: it’s getting chillier, the moon is out at 4pm, and the internet has decided that Mariah Carey can come out from being on ice (…give me 4 more weeks and I’m pro). We’ve lined up all the best comedy the UK has to offer this month into a delightful list, and frankly, what better way is there to enjoy a cosy autumn Tuesday in November than cackling away with your mates or indeed on your lonesome inside a comedy club with a pint? From stellar touring acts to mind-boggling mixed bills, we’ve got whatever tickles your fancy this eleventh month of the year.
1. TOURS AND WIP SHOWS
© Katherine Ryan
KATHERINE RYAN: BATTLEAXE
Thurs-Fri 7-9, 15-17, 21-23 and 27-30 November @ 8:00 PM, Multiple Venues
Katherine Ryan is back on tour all over the UK this autumn; her fourth stand up tour to date. You’ll likely be familiar with Ryan’s straight faced razor sharp gags and put downs from her various TV and streaming service appearances including: 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Your Face or Mine or indeed her own created shows The Duchess and Backstage with Katherine Ryan. Safe to say Ryan is an international comedy superstar who you’d be silly and childish to miss.
You can grab your ticket here
© Amy Gledhill, Hannah Gadsby
AMY GLEDHILL: MAKE ME LOOK FIT ON THE POSTER
Fri 29 November @ 9:30 PM, Leicester Square Theatre, London
Amy Gledhill has had a whopping 2024 – winning Best Show at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer, off the back of 4 (4!) nominations across both awards in recent years (including as part of a sketch trio The Delightful Sausage) – and now she is taking her crowned show across the UK for everyone to enjoy. In this show you will catch traditional stand-up at it’s finest, covering romance, self-confidence, and bin bags.
Grab a ticket here!
HANNAH GADSBY: WOOF!
Tues-Sat 4-8 November @ 6:45 PM, The London Palladium, London (with more global dates in November)
Tasmanian comedian and writer Hannah Gadsby rose to fame after their award winning show Nanette (still available on most streaming services) took the global comedy scene by storm, stunning audiences with it’s raw exploration of gender, sexuality and comedy itself. Now touring a brand new show that covers dealing with fame, Woof! is a lighter but still classically Gadsby-esque hour of stand up.
You can grab tickets here
© Natalie Palamides, Harriet Kemsley
NATALIE PALAMIDES: WEER
Weds-Sat 6-30 November @ 7:30 PM, Soho Theatre, London
Character actor and Edinburgh award winner Natalie Palamides brings her show WEER to Soho Theatre this month for a whopping 3 weeks, so you have ample time to catch it. Set at a New Year’s Eve party in 1999, this rom-com story looks at the points of view of two star crossed lovers the minutes before the clock strikes midnight, both played by Palamides. A must-see.
Grab a ticket here.
HARRIET KEMSLEY: EVERYTHING ALWAYS WORKS OUT FOR ME
Mon-Weds 25-27 November @ 9:15 PM, Soho Theatre, London
This month, Harriet Kemsley brings her newest hour show to Soho Theatre, covering dealing with breakups, and trying to stay positive after everything crumbles into chaos (hence the hair in flames and perfume combo). You may recognise Kemsley from being her hilarious self on various telly shows including Roast Battle, Hypothetical and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countown.
You can grab a ticket to the show here
FERN BRADY: I GAVE YOU MILK TO DRINK
Weds 6-7, 12, 14-16, 19-20 November @ Multiple Times, Multiple Venues
Fantastically dry and funny Scottish stand up comedian Fern Brady continues her tour of the UK this month, with her newest hour show I Gave You Milk To Drink, which looks to answer the question: ‘What happens when you get everything you want and it’s not enough?’ Brady’s also an award winning author of Strong Female Character, and previous telly credits include Taskmaster, The Last Leg and Roast Battle.
You can grab your ticket here
ALISON SPITTLE: FAT BITCH
Sun 18 November @ 8:30 PM, The Bill Murray, London
Irish comedian Alison Spittle brings her affable and traditional storytelling stand up to The Bill Murray in London this month with her new hour show Fat Bitch, covering only the most important topics: sexism and M&Ms. You’d be frankly sorry to miss.
You can grab your ticket here
2. FUNNY WOMEN EVENTS
We’ve got more Funny Women events for you to enjoy this month across Europe, no matter where you’re based.
Funny Women Live in Taipei here! Friday 8 November @ 9:30 PM
Funny Women Live in Brussels here! Friday 8 November @ 7:00 PM
Funny Women Live in Amsterdam here! Saturday 9 November @ 8:00 PM
Funny Women Live in Zurich here! Monday 12 November @ 7:30 PM
Funny Women Live in Paris here! Tuesday 19 November @ 8:30 PM
Funny Women Live in Brighton here! Saturday 30 November @ 7:30 PM
3. VARIETY SHOWS
© Lil Wenker, Bangtail, Photo by Hudson Hughes
LIL WENKER: BANGTAIL
Thurs-Sat 7-9 November @ 10:30 PM, Soho Theatre, London
Clown character extraordinaire Lil Wenker is the baddest cowboy around, but stripped of the cowboy boots, belt buckle and holster, he is forced to question: is he still a man? This riotous late night show has it all; a cowboy nemesis, some audience involvement in the roles of: ‘cactus’ and ‘buttercup the horse’, all wrapped up in a neat, camp-Clint-Eastward bow, fitting the bill of clowning at its silliest.
You can grab a ticket here.
© Foc it up!, Comedy at Cadogan Hall
FOC IT UP!
Sat 16 November @ 9:15 PM, Soho Theatre, London
FOC IT UP! – a comedy collective and podcast celebrating women and non cis-men of colour in comedy – is back at Soho Theatre this month with a stunning line up of comics that you simply cannot miss, including:
Jenny Tian | @_jennytian
Estefania Baha | @estefaniabaha
Sharifa Butterfly | @sharifabutterfly
Seeta Wrightson | @seeta_does_comedy
Nayonica Ghosh | @nayonicaghosh
You can grab a ticket here.
COMEDY AT CADOGAN HALL WITH DYLAN MORAN
Fri 22 November @ 7:30 PM, Cadogan Hall, London
Head over to Cadogan Hall this November to catch famous actor and comic Dylan Moran (Black Books, Shaun of the Dead, Run Fat Boy Run) with a stellar line up of comedians in the bill, including:
Sindhu Vee
Jen Brister
Lara Rictoe
Richard Herring
Quite frankly I needn’t have to say anything else to convince you. Nab yourself a ticket or two here.
No images owned. All images copyright Katherine Ryan, Amy Gledhill, Hannah Gadsby, Natalie Palamides, Harriet Kemsley, Fern Brady, Alison Spittle, Kemah Bob, Foc it up!, Comedy at Cadogan Hall.
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