It’s January, and whether you’re thriving, smashing those new years resolutions, or just surviving the chilly temperatures and days until payday, we’ve got some fantastic comedy shows that will get you giggling this month. Everything from tours and variety shows, to WIPs and seasoned pros, we’ve got you covered so you can start the year with a comedy bang.
PS. Doing dry Jan or vegan-uary? Good news – can confirm that attending any and all of these comedy shows is still allowed, nay, encouraged, provided you don’t drink or eat sausage rolls during.
1. TOURS AND WIP SHOWS
Kate cheka: a messiah comes
Thurs-Sat 16-18 January @ 9:15 PM, Soho Theatre, London
The current title holder (or gold medallist if you will) of our Funny Women Award, Kate Cheka is gracing Soho Theatre this month with her new show ‘A Messiah Comes’, which covers the all important questions like: Am I God? Cheka’s naturally hilarious observations and anecdotes make for an hour you don’t want to miss.
You can grab your ticket here
MICKY OVERMAN: HOLD ON (FOR MORE)
Weds 22 January @ 6:30 PM, The Bill Murray, London
Catch Micky Overman trying out some new jokes at the Bill Murray this month before she’s off on tour this year. Overman has recently gone viral on Tik Tok, most notably for her sharp observations on the Dutch vs. English language. Definitely not one to miss!
Grab a ticket here!
ABBY WAMBAUGH: THE FIRST 3 MINUTES OF 17 SHOWS
Thurs-Sat 9-18 January @ 7:15 PM, Soho Theatre, London
Fantastically funny US stand up Abby Wambaugh (Funny Women Finalist 2021) brings her critically acclaimed show to Soho Theatre this month. Squeezing 17 debut show ideas into one debut hour, one of which includes doing an impression of the number 9, Wambaugh’s stand up is playful, heartfelt and heartwarming.
You can grab tickets here
AMY ANNETTE: THICK SKIN
Thurs-Sat 23-25 January @ 8:45 PM, Soho Theatre, London
Comedian and current Funny Women Industry Award Winner Amy Annette brings her sold out debut hour to Soho Theatre this month. Annette explores the glories but also problems with the noughties rearing its ugly head in 2025 – from Trinny and Susannah to Sugababes. Don’t miss!
Grab a ticket here.
KERRI GODLIMAN: WORK IN PROGRESS
Fri 10 January @ 6:00 PM, The Bill Murray, London
Before going on her brand new tour, you can catch comic and actor Keri Godliman (After Life, Outsiders, and Taskmaster) try out some new material at The Bill Murray. A comic legend, Godliman has appeared on Live at the Apollo on multiple occasions, and is known globally for various TV and film performances. Not one to miss.
You can grab a ticket to the show here
SUZI RUFFELL AND JOSH WIDDICOMBE: work in progress
Thurs 16 January @ 6:00 PM, The Bill Murray, London
Catch two legendary UK comics try out new material before their respective UK tours this year at the Bill Murray this month. If you haven’t caught either of these two before – either on a telly panel show, Live at the Apollo sets, on the radio or from their own podcasts – you are frankly missing out. Nab a ticket before they sell out!
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.
The Glitter Project Open Mic in Manchester here! Sunday 12 January @ 3:00 PM
Funny Women Live in Zurich here! Tuesday 14 January @ 7:30 PM
Funny Women Live in Brussels here! Friday 17 January @ 7:00 PM
The Glitter Project Open Mic in Bristol here! Sunday 19 January @ 7:30 PM
Comedy Crash Course here! Monday-Friday 20-24 January @ 12:00 PM
The Glitter Project Open Mic in London here! Monday 20 January @ 6:30 PM
3. VARIETY SHOWS
TWO HEARTS: TIL DEATH DO US HEARTS
Weds-Fri 15-17 January @ 9:30 PM, The Bill Murray, London
Singing and dancing New Zealand double act, who sing together, perform together, and are also married, bring their fantastically funny show Til Death Do Us Hearts to Soho Theatre this month. Expect exceedingly catchy songs, top quality dance moves and down right hilarity.
You can grab your ticket here
No images owned. All images owned by Kate Cheka, Micky Overman, Abby Wambaugh, Amy Annette, Kerry Godliman, Josh Widdicombe and Suzi Ruffell, Two Hearts
