Find yourself switching on the latest trash festive film on that streaming service, featuring a 00s heart-throb? Stop! Pop your scarf on, and venture into the great outdoors to sample some of the city’s best festive live comedy this December. Whether it’s a brand new tour show, a live podcast recording or a festive fundraiser with a stacked lineup of comedians, we’ve got you covered.
© The Guilty Feminist Live, Elf Lyons
1. The Guilty Feminist Live
Sat 6 Dec @ 7:40 PM, Soho Theatre
Deborah Francis-White, host of podcast The Guilty Feminist, is back this month recording a new episode of the brand new series The Road to Gilead, which looks at the rise of right-wing Christian nationalists in the US and the UK. Joining Francis-White for this episode is Grace Petrie, comic and singer, and Russel T Davies, legendary TV writer and LGBTQ+ rights activist. You can find out more here.
Grab your tickets here.
2. Elf Lyons: Bird Trilogy
Fri-Sat 12-20 Dec @ 9:45 PM, Soho Theatre, Dean Street
Cult clown comic and comedian’s choice award winner 2024 Elf Lyons returns to Soho Theatre for 8 nights this month, performing her bird trilogy each night on rotation – Swan, Raven and Chiff Chaff. Receiving Fringe acclaim from all shows in recent years, you’d be silly to miss. (Personal favourite is Swan).
You can grab tickets here
© Helen Bauer, Sue Perkins
3. Helen Bauer: Bless Her
Weds-Sat 17-20 Dec @ 9:15 PM, Soho Theatre, Walthamstow
Stand up comic who has graced our screens on Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats and co-hosts her own podcast Trusty Hogs brings her newest hour to Soho Theatre Walthamstow this month, before talking it on tour internationally. Expect Bauer’s characteristic animated delivery and relatable tales about being a woman today.
You can grab a ticket to the show here!
4. Sue Perkins: Work In Progress
Thurs-Sat 11-13 Dec @ 9:30 PM, Leicester Square Theatre
National comic and TV presenter Sue Perkins who you may know from Bake Off amongst other telly shows, is performing a work in progress show in central London this month, before her upcoming UK tour in 2026. Shame, misunderstanding and hallucinogens, Perkins explores it all in her first stand up show in 20 years.
You can grab a ticket to the show here!
© Comedians Do Carols, Big Kick Energy
5. Comedians Do Carols
Tues 16 Dec @ 7:30 PM, Soho Theatre Walthamstow
Literally what it says on the tin; a night of comedians (and audience) joining together to sing christmas carols in aid of the UK Trans community charity FiveforFive. Featuring comedians:
Amy Annette, Lolly Adefope, Charlie Craggs as well as Jack Rooke, Nish Kumar, James Acaster, Himesh Patel and more surprise special guests to be announced.
You can grab a ticket to the show here!
6. Big Kick Energy! Live Recording
Mon 8 Dec @ 7:00 PM, Leicester Square Theatre
Women’s Football podcast hosted by Suzi Ruffell and Maisie Adam Big Kick Energy! comes to Leicester square this month for a special live recording, Christmas edition. Expect Ruffell and Adam to discuss the incredible year of Women’s football 2025 has been.
You can grab a ticket to the show here!
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7. Felicity ward and Desiree Birch: Work In Progress
Mon 8 Dec @ 10:00 PM, Angel Comedy Club, The Bill Murray
2 stand up comedians testing material for their respective upcoming tours. Desiree Birch has entertained audiences on Taskmaster, Live At The Apollo and The Mash Report, as well as being the voice-over on Too Hot to Handle, while Felicity Ward has appeared on Live At The Apollo, Mock the Week, as well as featured on renown podcasts The Guilty Feminist and The Now Show.
Grab a ticket here!
8. Crizards Crizmas Fundraiser For MAP
Sun 7 Dec @ 7:30 PM, Angel Comedy Club, The Bill Murray
Crizards – Fringe acclaimed sketch double act – host a mixed bill Christmas comedy show in aid of Medical Aid for Palestine at The Bill Murray this month. Superb line up includes: Helen Bauer, Heidi Regan, Sam Nicoresti as well as Ed Night, Rob Copland and Nish Kumar. Laughs and donating to charity – what’s not to love?
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, workshop your comedy writing, or generally want to support women in comedy, check out all our events here!
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