Here it is, your ultimate monthly guide to all (well a small fraction of, actually, because if I put all of them we’d be here for years) of the best comedy shows happening this November across the UK. So put away your pumpkins and get out the big coat, to brave the outdoors and then immediately go inside again, for some stellar comedy. This month, we’ve got live shows from some comedy legends, with careers spanning 4 decades, some sparkling newer acts on the circuit, as well as some fantastic comedy showcases to recommend.
1. TOUR SHOWS AND WIPS
© Ruby Wax
RUBY WAX: I’M NOT AS WELL AS I THOUGHT I WAS
Tues 7 Nov @ 7:30 PM, Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, (plus more dates and venues)
The living legend Ruby Wax is touring her show with a few stops in the UK this month. From acting at the RSC, presenting her own TV shows, writing for the sit-com Ab Fab in the 90s-00s, to becoming an author and being awarded an OBE for her services to mental health in the UK, Wax has contributed an incredible amount to the UK both for her comedy and mental health efforts.
Beg, borrow or steal for a ticket to her tour! Tickets here. She’s performing in Newcastle, Frome, Guildford and Swindon in November.
© Sarah Milican
SARAH MILLICAN: LATE BLOOMER
Wed 8 Nov @ 6:00 PM, The O2, London, (plus more dates and venues)
Having graced our screens for over a decade on panel shows, won the Edinburgh Award, done 7 stand up tour shows, written a book, hosted a podcast, (I could be missing something here), there isn’t much Sarah Millican hasn’t done in the world of comedy and entertainment. Embarking on her 7th tour show Late Bloomer, you can catch her all over the UK from now until October 2024.
You can grab a ticket here!
© Helen Bauer, Jessica Fostekew
HELEN BAUER: GRAND SUPREME DARLING PRINCESS
Thurs 9 Nov @ 8:00 PM, Hen and Chickens, Bristol, (plus more dates and venues)
Part of her first ever tour, Helen Bauer has been gracing us with her hour show Grand Supreme Darling Princess all over the UK, with a few dates in Europe as well, until March. Bauer is a comedy force, who you simply cannot miss.
You can grab a ticket here, and read our Q&A with Bauer here.
JESSICA FOSTEKEW: POTENCH? (WIP)
Mon 6 Nov @ 8:0 PM, The Bill Murray Comedy Club, London
Nominated for best show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2019, Jessica Fostekew since has written for Mock The Week, performed on Live at the Apollo, and now she brings her work in progress show to London.
You can grab tickets here!
© Leila Navabi
LEILA NAVABI: COMPOSITION
Tues – Sat 14 – 18 Nov @ 8:45 PM, Soho Theatre
Leila Navabi is a punk, musical comedian, who’s clever, mischievous gags on her experience with certain news outlets and politicians in her debut hour show Composition, took Edinburgh by storm. Catch the 5 night run of her show at Soho Theatre, you can grab a ticket here!
You can also read our review of Leila Navabi’s show here.
© The Guilty Feminist, Harriet Kemsley, Stevie Martin
THE GUILTY FEMINIST
Fri-Fri 3-10 Nov @ 9:30 PM, Soho Theatre
If you haven’t heard of The Guilty Feminist podcast by now, hell, you might be a lost cause. The comedy podcast about the difficulties of being a feminist hosted by Deborah Frances-White with over 100 million streams globally, is coming to Soho Theatre for a week, with some fantastic guests, including: Alison Spittle (@alisonspittle), Sikisa (@sikisacomedy), Jessica Fostekew (@jessicafostekew), and Shaparak Khorsandi (@shappikhorsandi). Not one to miss!
Grab your tickets here.
HARRIET KEMSLEY: FUN NEW SHOW, NO CHAOS, V SERIOUS
Thurs 16 Nov @ 6:30 PM, The Bill Murray Comedy Club
Harriet Kemsley is fantastically funny, and has some major credits including appearing on Roast Battle, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Comedy Central, she also has a podcast, and recorded her first stand up special earlier this year Woman Child.
You can catch Kemsley’s new show WIP at The Bill Murray, grab a ticket here!
STEVIE MARTIN: WORK-IN-PROGRESS TO AN EXTENT
Mon 6 Nov @ 6:30 PM, The Bill Murray Comedy Club
If you’re a fan of Stevie Martin‘s various hilarious escapades all over social media (she has a whopping 83 thousand followers on twitter), you’ll be happy to know that she is bringing a work in progress to London.
You can grab a ticket here!
2. FUNNY WOMEN LIVE!
And of course, we’ve got some more fantastic events for you this month, as ever. No matter where you’re based in Europe, we have something for you.
Comedy Crash Course here! Monday 6 Nov @ 2:00 PM
Live in Dublin here! Monday 6 Nov @ 8:00 PM
3. VARIETY NIGHTS AND COMEDY SHOWCASES:
© Minority Report
MINORITY REPORT: A STAND UP BENEFIT FOR PEACE
Mon 13 Nov, @ 8:00 PM, 21 Soho
This is a comedy showcase for peace, in aid of the horrific events happening in Gaza and Israel, with ticket sales going towards the following peace charities: Children of Peace, the IFRC, and MDA UK. The line up includes Harry Hill, Shaparak Khorsandi, Jeff Innocent, Sadia Azmat, Red Richardson, Laura Smyth and more.
You can buy your tickets here.
© Brown Sauce
BROWN SAUCE
Tues 7 Nov, @ 8:00 PM, The Bill Murray Comedy Club
Brown Sauce Comedy Club is a South Asian comedy showcase, which features dazzling comedy from brand new acts to household names. November’s showcase includes fantastic acts such as: Sharlin Jahan, Sunil Patel, Pateek Srivastava, Su Mi (Funny Women Award Nominee 2023), Priya Hall and Leila Navabi.
You can grab tickets here!
