comedy

Ebb Tide

Event Date: 
10/01/2016 - 7:30pm to 11/01/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Monobrow Productions present: Ebb Tide

A comedy-drama about two sisters and the seaside.

Looking out onto the shore of a world she can’t wait to explore, Ruth can see her whole life ahead of her, she’s going to be an artist and a millionaire. She’s going to travel the world and do everything there is to do.

Ruth wants to be just like her older sister Lucy but Lucy couldn’t think of anything worse. Lucy had it planned out too, her whole life one straight line going onto bigger and better… But it didn’t work out like that and now she’s coming back to the seaside and a...

Jim Davidson: Charlton Nil

Event Date: 
29/01/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Autumn 2015 Tour

The people's favourite and one of Britain's greatest ever comedians, Jim Davidson OBE takes to the road with his brand new show Charlton Nil. Son of a Glaswegian father, born and bred in Charlton.

From drummer to window cleaner via shelf stacker, to a theatre near you.

Guaranteed to be an irreverent, outrageous and truthful night.

For one night only!

Adults only

Tickets £23.50

BOX OFFICE: 01392 665938

http://www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Dave Gorman Gets Straight To The Point* (*The PowerPoint) ** SOLD OUT **

Event Date: 
24/01/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

The innovative comedy mind behind Modern Life Is Goodish (Dave TV), Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure is back with a brand new live show that promises more of his unique blend of stand-up comedy and visual story-telling as Dave Gorman Gets Straight To The Point*... (*The PowerPoint).

Yes. That's right. It's a PowerPoint presentation. We know what you're thinking. But don't worry... You won't need to take notes and you almost certainly won't be tested on it later.

http://www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Sean McLoughlin

Event Date: 
31/01/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

After finally clawing his career out of the toilet and towards the stars, Sean McLoughlin should be at his happiest, right? Unfortunately this long-awaited improvement in career has coincided with an astonishing collapse in his personal life (floods, divorce, cats etc). Sean has beaten the system and yet finds himself at the mercy of it. From these two conflicting circumstances a question has emerged: Can a man rise AND fall at the same time?

The bastards may be pulling him apart but Sean McLoughlin presents his sharpest and most hilarious stand-up show yet. Hold onto your hats,...

Jim Davidson returns to Exeter

Following a hugely successful first leg of the tour, the people’s favourite and one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians, Jim Davidson OBE has added a further 17 dates to his ‘Charlton Nil’ UK tour. The son of a Glaswegian father, born and bred in Charlton, this show is all about Jim’s previous experiences ranging from drummer to window cleaner via shelf stacker - coming to a theatre near you. It’s guaranteed to be the most irreverent, outrageous and truthful show of Jim’s to date.

The 2016 leg of Charlton Nil will start at Kings Lynn’s Corn Exchange on 15 January and will then...

Comedian Kieran Hodgson heads for Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 12/01/2015 - 11:33am

Following a phenomenal sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Foster’s Comedy Award Nominee Kieran Hodgson is grabbing his bike and taking his show Lance on the road with his debut national tour - arriving in Exeter at the Bike Shed Theatre on 4 February 2016.

In 2003 Lance Armstrong won his 5th consecutive Tour de France, an achievement watched by a young and impressionable Kieran Hodgson from his West Yorkshire home. Lance is the hilarious story of growing up and moving on in the wake of a betrayal by your hero. Lance traces Kieran’s experiences growing up and sees him...

Jethro

Event Date: 
08/12/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Every once in a while there comes along a true comedy genius, someone who rapidly gains cult status with the British public. Such is the case with Jethro!

Armed with nothing more than a microphone and delivered to you in a warm Cornish accent, Jethro has the rare ability to paint hilarious pictures in the mind of his audience.

Over 4 million DVD sales pay testimony to the size and dedication of his army of followers, and their love of the unpredictable, irreverent twaddle that reduces his audience to tears of laughter night after unforgettable night!

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Comedian Tom Binns

Event Date: 
14/12/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Triverton Community Arts Theatre, Tiverton

Witness the ultimate in British comedy in a 3-part pre-Christmas party in Tiverton.

Comedy takes many forms. Some comedians throw slick, short puns at you by the dozen. Some weave tales of derring do and experience, embellished and fantastic. And others observe us, and remind us of how frail, desperate or silly we all are.

Tom Binns, on the other hand, has become famous for simply being someone else. The actor, broadcaster and stand-up comedian became best known in the early naughties as the hapless radio DJ Ivan Brackenbury.

In 2010 he made the comedy headlines for...

Exeter Comedy Club Christmas Specials

Event Date: 
09/12/2015 - 8:30pm to 11/12/2015 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Exeter Comedy Club Christmas Specials - back again to give your Christmas celebrations the perfect lift-off. It's a cracker of an evening; snowman (or woman) can deny it.

Four of the best performers from the national stand-up circuit in cabaret, everyone gets a table reserved and the bar is open throughout. Add mince pies and silly hats and you get what we think is the best night out in Exeter this Christmas.

Or... you could book a bland turkey meal at an over-priced restaurant and have an awkward time while the rest of us are laughing our socks off!

Acts to be...

Jasper Carrott & Alistair McGowan

Event Date: 
12/12/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Great Hall, Exeter

Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand up and impressions. Drawing on their wealth of experience they present a show of pure laughter and entertainment that is not to be missed.

Tickets £26

Box office: 01392 726363 https://exeternorthcott.co.uk/

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