The evenings are getting darker, the temperatures chillier, the fireworks are exploding a fraction too close for comfort, and those early Christmas tree decorators are bursting with glee, which can only mean one thing: November is upon us. To brighten and bedazzle the cosy evenings, we’ve got some fantastic comedy shows to recommend, because what better way is there to spend an autumn evening than cackling away at some jokes? From tour shows and Wicked pantos, to fresh new material nights and comedy gigs in aid of some wonderful charities, we’ve got it all here, tied up in a bow.
© The Guilty Feminist Live, Urooj Ashfaq
1. The Guilty Feminist Live
Tues 4, Sat 10 Nov @ 7:40 PM, The Pleasance, Islington
Deborah Francis-White, host of world renown comedy podcast The Guilty Feminist is back, touring around London this month with live recordings of the brand new series titled The Road to Gilead, which looks at the rise of right-wing Christian nationalists in the US and the UK. Joining Francis-White on the panel across two recordings will be comedians Felicity Ward, who will be joined by Minnie Rahman of Praxis, a human rights refugee charity, and Alison Spittle, who will be joined by Chiara Capraro representing Gender Justice, Amnesty International. You can find out more about both recordings here.
Grab your tickets here.
2. Urooj Ashfaq: How To Be A Baddie
Mon-Sat 3-15 Nov @ 7:15 PM, Soho Theatre, Dean Street
Winner of Best Newcomer Award at the Fringe 2023 with her show Oh No!, Urooj Ashfaq performs her sell-out Edinburgh show from this year, How To Be A Baddie, for 13 nights at Soho Theatre this month, and this time she’s no longer sweet, she’s a certified baddie.
You can grab tickets here
© Josie Long, Sarah Keyworth
3. Josie Long: Now Is The Time Of Monsters
Sat 8 Nov @ 7:30 PM, Soho Theatre, Walthamstow
Josie Long, 3-time award nominee of the Edinburgh Comedy Award, brings her newest hour to Soho Theatre Walthamstow this month. Exploring animal extinction, discoveries and how to feel positive in a seemingly apocalyptic world.
You can grab a ticket to the show here!
4. Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes Are Up Here
Weds 26 Nov @ 6:30 PM, The Bill Murray, Angel
Sarah Keyworth performs their hour show My Eyes Are Up Here, which was nominated for the Fringe Award in 2024 and went on to be toured across the UK, to the Bill Murray this month, before being filmed. Keyworth covers family, acceptance and gender identity.
You can grab a ticket to the show here!
© Marjolein Robertson, Comedy for Crisis
5. Marjolein Robertson: Work in Progress
Thurs 16 Nov @ 4:00 PM, The Bill Murray
Funny Women alum Marjolein Robertson brings a work in progress for a brand new hour show to the Bill Murray this month. You can expect a unique blend of storytelling, folklore and stand up.
You can grab a ticket to the show here!
6. Comedy for crisis
Mon 24 Nov @ 7:00 PM, Pleasance London
This north London mixed bill comedy night in aid of Crisis – a charity that helps people out of homelessness – has a stacked line up of comics, featuring: Jo Brand, Fatiha El-Ghorri, hosted by Kyla Cobbler, with Jack Dee, Harry Hill, Romesh Ranganathan, Nish Kumar and Tom Allen. You’d be silly to miss it.
You can grab a ticket to the show here!
© Wicked Witches Panto, Neon Nights
7. Wicked Witches Panto – For Adults!
Tues 18 Nov – Sat 22 Dec @ 7:00 PM, The Pleasance, Islington
Celebrating 30 years of theatre making, The Pleasance Islington is hosting a festive panto mash-up of Wicked and The Wizard of Oz – with Jeremy Corbyn making an on-screen appearance as the wizard of Oz-lington. You can expect pop parodies, a drag Tin Man and general festive merriment and mayhem. Strictly adults only!
Grab a ticket here!
8. Neon Nights with Dylan Moran
Thurs 20 Nov @ 8:00 PM, Soho Theatre Walthamstow
Soho Theatre Walthamstow hosts another mixed bill line up of comics in this month’s Neon Nights, including some Funny Women alumni. Hosted by Sikisa, featuring Lauren Pattison, Celya AB, Michael Odewale and John Tothill, finishing with a headline set from Dylan Moran.
You can grab your ticket here
FUNNY WOMEN EVENTS
This month, we are hosting more Funny Women events – whether you’re keen to try your hand at stand up at one of our open mic night, workshop your comedy writing, or generally want to support women in comedy, check out all our events here!
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