leicester square theatre brochure: autumn winter 2014/15

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LEICESTER SQUARE THEATREAnd the Museum of Comedy

Summer/Autumn/Winter 2014/15

Now OpenKids Go Free This Summer!

With a full paying adult

12pm – 5pm Tuesday – SundayMuseum of Comedy, The Undercroft, St George’s Church, Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SR

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Shining a light on the stars of British comedy!

Welcome to our 2014/15 Autumn and Winter Brochure

Our bevy of palaces of drama and variety, the Lounge and Main House at Leicester SquareTheatre and the Cooper Room at the Museum of Comedy play host to a world-wide, weird,wonderful and wise collection of drama, comedy, music, variety, and exhibitions. Famousfaces rub shoulders with new creations that we urge you to experience.

There is a trip out in these pages for all ages. Explore and join the family.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Martin WittsDirectorLeicester Square Theatre and the Museum of Comedy

WELCOME

LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX

EPSTEIN: The Man Who Made The BeatlesUntil Saturday 6 September, Monday – Saturday 7.30pm, Thursday matinee 3pm, Saturday matinee 4pm£30-£42.50, Conc available

Epstein is the long-awaited production aboutthe enigmatic Brian Epstein – the musicentrepreneur whose stellar career as BeatlesManager made him a household name yetwhose controversial personal life remainedvery much in the closet. Acclaimed stage andTV actor Andrew Lancel (Coronation Street,The Bill) plays Brian Epstein and withnewcomer Will Finlason as ‘This Boy’ – a rolethat embodies the soul of 60s Liverpool.

“An experience not to be missed!” The Stage

MAIN HOUSEALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTSUntil Sunday 31 August, various timesStandard £15Pant Zone & goody bag £21.50VIP meet & greet plus goody bag £35Restricted View £10

Aliens Love Underpants, of every shape andsize, but there are no underpants in space,so here’s a big surprise!This zany, hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book is delightfully broughtto life on stage for the very first time.With stunning effects, madcap action,original music (and lots of aliens of course!)this fantastically fresh and funny productionwill delight the whole family.

You’ll laugh your PANTS off!

Signed performances 9 & 17 August,12pm

“Andrew Lancel as Epstein isterrific... As the boy, WillFinlason gracefully minglesbrashness and compassion.” The Times

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MAIN HOUSEFOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVALFriday 1 & Saturday 2 August, 10pm£12

The Found Footage Festival is a one-of-a-kind eventshowcasing videos found at garage sales and thrift storesand in warehouses and dumpsters throughout NorthAmerica. Curators Joe Pickett (The Onion) and NickPrueher (Letterman, Colbert) take audiences on a guidedtour of their latest and greatest VHS finds, providing livecommentary and where-are-they-now updates on thepeople in these videotaped obscurities.

“A comedy sensation.” The Guardian

BILL BAILEY: UnpluggedFridays & Saturdays 8 & 9 and 15 & 16 August, 10.15pm£13

New work in progress from Bill. Nowhistles, bells or owls at this stage.

SETH RUDETSKY’S Deconstructing Broadway Sunday 10 August, 7.30pm£25, £20, £15

After rave reviews for his engagement lastyear with Patti LuPone, Seth Rudetskyreturns to the Leicester Square Theatre forone night only. This multi-talented performergives an insightful, affectionate and, aboveall, hysterical take on some of the greatestmusical theatre moments.

“Sheer brilliance.” Mark Shenton


BABY WANTSCANDY: The Fully Improvised BigBand MusicalFriday 29 & Saturday 30 August,10pm£10, Conc £7

Fresh from their 2014 Edinburgh Fringe runat the Assembly and Underbelly, comedysupergroup Baby Wants Candy returns fortheir 3rd triumphant run at LSQ! Come seethe original improvised musical fromChicago, New York and LA, joined byspecial all-star UK guests!

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JO HAMILTON Live In LondonSunday 7 September, 8pm£18, £14

Fresh from her epic Durham Cathedral show,this is a rare chance to see Jo Hamilton withher band in a more intimate theatre setting.Jo and her band will be performing songsfrom both her debut Gown and herforthcoming second album ‘Fractals’.

“Singular and unforgettable, Hamilton is quite a discovery” The Guardian.

THE PHILIPPINEDREAMSunday 17 August, 7.30pm£35, £25

A star studded West End Charity Cabaretraising money for the Tuloy Foundation inManila.

Summer Strallen (The Sound of Music),Anton du Beke (Strictly Come Dancing) andthe 2014 cast of Miss Saigon head aglittering line-up of West End favourites inthis special one off Gala.


MAIN HOUSEBETTY LEGSDIAMONDMonday 8 – Wednesday 10 September, 7.30pmPremium £25, Standard £20

Female impersonator Betty Legs Diamondreturns to the West End of London with herunique high kicking, pirouetting, tap dancing,comic show with full supporting cast.

“Betty Legs Diamond must be in the list for her legs and herdedication to perfection”Sir Ian McKellen

THE AXIS OF AWESOME: Viva La Vida Loca Las VegasSaturday 13 September, 9.30pm£15, Conc £12.50

The Axis of Awesome are the World’s MostAwesomest Comedy Band. They have over60 million hits on YouTube and have touredthe world all over the place. In 2011 theytore the place apart on their first ever tour ofthe UK, and they had such a great timethey’re coming back to clean up the messthey made!

“The only downside to theshow? It should be longer.” Three Weeks

JOAN COLLINSOne Night With JoanFriday 12 September, 7pmSunday 13 September, 4pm & 7pm£60 (includes glass of champagne), £50, £40, £30

Joan Collins is to return to the West Endwith her acclaimed one woman show, OneNight With Joan, to share more stories andsecrets of her celebrated life and career asone of the world’s most glamorous andintriguing actresses.


MAIN HOUSEFLORIN PIERSIC...Pur si simplu!Sunday 14 September, 1pm & 3.30pm£30, £20, Student £12.50

Un recital extraordinar al unuia dintre ceimai îndr�gi�i actori români. Timp de o or� �ijum�tate Florin Piersic va spune pove�ti înromâne�te, va dep�na amintiri, va interpretamelodii de pe CD-ul „Hoin�rind printreamintiri” �i va recita într-o „întâlnire dedragoste”special� cu publicul din Londra.

In Romanian Only.

AUSTENTATIOUSSundays 14 September, 12 October,9 November & 14 December, 7pm£12.50, Conc £10

After a sell-out smash hit run at theEdinburgh Fringe and a sell-out Londonresidency, the talk of the Capital,‘Austentatious’ cordially invite you to theirimprovised Jane Austen novel. an eloquent,irreverent and 100% improvised take onBritain’s favourite novelist ~ watch a full-length Austen story crafted from scratch,entirely based on your suggestions!

KERNOW KING“SPLANN”Monday 15 September, 7pm£15

Comedian, Kernow King’s new show,“Splann!” takes in the little things in ourCornish lives, including writing rubbish onFacebook, ‘phoning the missus, talking to acustomer advisor in India or learning todrive and much more.


MAIN HOUSEMAGNUS BETNÉRMonday 15, 9.30pm Tuesday 16, 7.30pm and Wednesday 17 September, 10pm£15, £12,50

The ‘Bad Boy’ of the Edinburgh Fringe,Swedish Comedy Superstar Magnus Betnérreturns to London. Don’t miss this opportunityto see an uncompromising master at work.Challenging the social consensus; honestand unflattering, this son of a pastor delves tothe darkest fathoms of comedy. 16+

“A genuinely fantastic comedian”The Skinny

DRY HUMOURWednesday 17 September, 7pm£14.50

A fantastic night of comedy in support ofAlcohol Concern, the stellar line-up so farincludes Stewart Lee, Sara Pascoe, JoeWilkinson, Paul Tonkinson, Paul Sinha, VikkiStone and Jim Smallman, with compereRob Thomas.

AL LUBEL IN…I’m Still Al LubelFriday 19 & Saturday 20 September,9.30pm£12.50

Bob Dylan said of his last album,“Tempest,” that he didn’t make it for thepublic, he made it for himself. Well,similarly, Al didn’t make, “I’m Still Al Lubel,’for the public, he made it for himself.He hopes he likes it.

“Al Lubel has one of the bestjokes I ever heard” Jerry Seinfeld


MAIN HOUSEWEST END MAGICSaturday 20 September, 3pmAdult £15, Child £10, Family £40

The brilliant and popular family friendly magicshow returns this September with flying,slicing cards from the Card Ninja, magicthimbles, exploding balloons and tricky mindreading from Alan Hudson, plus comedymagic and some very Tommy Cooperesquecompering from Christian Lee.

CERI DUPREE Fit For A QueenSunday 21 September, 4pm & 8pm£20, Conc £18

To celebrate thirty years on the stage,female impersonator Ceri Dupree stars inthis sensational new show paying homage tosome of his favourite ladies. You can expectside-splitting comedy and a visual feast ofspectacular, eye popping and jaw droppingcostumes. If you love a touch of class,Hollywood glamour and a laugh out loudgiggle fest all culminating in an exciting andbreath-taking finale this is not to be missed!

FUNNY WOMENAWARDS FINAL2014Monday 22 September, 8pm£20

Over the last decade, leading femalecomedy brand Funny Women has searchedthe length and breadth of the UK and Irelandto find the best new female comic talent. 13new acts will perform in front of industryjudges to decide who will be crownedFunny Women Award winner 2014.


MAIN HOUSESIRO-ATuesday 23 September – Sunday 11 January, various timesMon-Thurs: Adult £20, Child £15, Family £50Fri/Sat eve: Adult £25, Child £20, Family £50Matinees: Adult £15, Child £10, Family £50

Techno-tastic fun for all the family. Described as Japan’s answer to the Blue Man Group,SIRO-A is a revolution in live entertainment, fusing mime, ground-breaking visual effects andan electro soundtrack to create a mind-blowing theatrical experience that is a feast for thesenses. Also playing at Christmas with brand new seasonal elements!


MAIN HOUSETHE ALTERNATIVECOMEDY TRIOThursday 25 September, 9pm£15, Conc £14

The Alternative Comedy Trio are… TonyLaw, Josie Long and Simon Munnery. Threeof the stars of Comedy Central’s AlternativeComedy Experience join forces to eachperform extended sets for a mighty night ofcomedy.

FOUSEYTUBESaturday 27 September, 9pmVIP £25, Standard £15

Yousef aka Fouseytube is a larger than lifeprankster and an internet and Youtubesensation. He has over two millionsubscribers to his observational comedyYouTube channel, and more than 15 millionpeople have watched his most popularvideo - the Yoga Pants Prank.

OTWAY & BARRETT: Film Stars Live on StageSunday 28 September, 7.30pm£15

John Otway & Wild Will Barrett return toLeicester Square Theatre.

“Never mind the Sex Pistols –the real spirit of ’77 can befound in the persons of Mr. JohnOtway and Mr. Willy Barrett” Edinburgh Festival Review.


MAIN HOUSERICHARD HERRING’S Leicester Square Theatre PodcastMondays 29 September, 6, 13, 20, 27 October & 3, 10, 17 & 24 November7.30pm £16.50

The “Podfather” (Guardian) and “King of the Internet” (Time Out) returns with the awardwinning Podcast in which he chats with the biggest names in comedy. Winner of Bronze Award for Best Comedy at the 2013 Sony Radio Academy Awards and theChortle Internet Award 2013. Guests to be announced.

ONE MAN LORD OF THE RINGSTuesday 30 September, 8.45pm£18, Conc £15

One Man to do it all. One Man to rule themall! The extremely talented Canadian actorCharles Ross will stun you with his OneMan Lord of the Rings where he recreatesthe enchanting world of Middle-earth withnothing more than elbow pads and hisoutrageous imagination.


MAIN HOUSEMARCEL LUCONT: IsSaturday 4 October, 8.45pm£14, Conc £12

A modern man’s majestic musings onmortality, morality, masculinity and,moreover, Marcel Lucont, multi award-deserving maverick. A multimedia mélangeof magnificence. Winner of Fringe WorldAward for Best Comedy Show 2013.

ONE MAN STAR WARSTRILOGYSunday 5 October, 7pm£18, Conc £16

Much of Ross’ childhood was spent in agalaxy far, far away, watching Star Warsvideos over - and over - and over again. Theresult of this misspent youth is his hilariousOne-Man Star Wars™ Trilogy, where hesingle-handedly plays all the characters,sings the music, flies the ships, fights thebattles and condenses the plots into justsixty minutes!

ROBERT NEWMAN’S Theory of EvolutionTuesday 7 – Thursday 9 October,8.45pm£14.50, Conc £12.50

Comedian, journalist, novelist and activistRob Newman makes a hotly anticipatedreturn to comedy with his first completeshow in 7 years.

“He is the funniest comedian Ihave ever seen…A passionate,chaotically brilliant comedian.” The Sunday Times


MAIN HOUSESIMON AMSTELL: To Be FreeSaturday 11, Sunday 12,Tuesday 14, Thursday 16 &Saturday 18 October£23, Conc £20

Simon Amstell embarks onhis fourth international standup tour - ‘to be free’. Withintense vulnerability andtroubling honesty, Amstellexplores freedom, joy, love,death, adventure, art, peace,sex, regret, success, eating,suffering, dreaming, healing,forgiving and other areas.


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SINATRA, SEQUINS & SWING: The Capitol Years Live!Sunday 19 October, 6.30pm£25.50, Conc £24

With the world class 15 piece Pete LongOrchestra backing top UK swing vocalists,you’re guaranteed a high-octane,relentlessly entertaining homage to the 50sHollywood glamour of Sinatra’s supremeCapitol Records years, 1953-1960. Withthe vocals of Kevin Fitzsimmons and KittyLa Roar. Simply unmissible!

TOMWRIGGLESWORTH: Utterly At Odds with the Universe Thursday 23 October, 8.45pm£12, Conc £10Direct from a sell-out run at the Edinburghfestival. Yorkshire man, Sony AwardWinner, Edinburgh Comedy AwardNominee, Chortle & Time Out Awardwinner and Star of Radio 4 and BBC 2,Tom Wrigglesworth returns with anexquisite new show. Expect elegantflourishes of language, twisted logic andwhimsical storytelling.

HOW TO BECOME PARISIAN IN ONE HOUR?Wednesdays 15 October & 26 November, 8.45pm£25, Conc £20

Don’t wait and come to the training “How tobecome Parisian in one hour?” approved bymore than 300 000 spectators! After theshow, you’ll act like a real Parisian in everysituation encountered during your trip:shop, restaurant, taxi, metro, nightclub...Even your intimacy with your partnerwill never be the same!


MAIN HOUSEKATHERINE RYAN: Glam Role ModelSaturday 25 October, 8.45pm£16, Conc £14

A dude who is fast becoming a recognisableface on British TV with appearances on BBC1’s Live At The Apollo & Let’s Dance forComic Relief among others. The fresh, oftendangerously fierce pop-culture obsessedCanadian, was unaffected by publiciseddeath threats and survived the world’s firstcrack smoking mayor.

ABSOLUTE! Inspired by the timelessstories of Ion CreangãSunday 26 October, 7pm£17, Early Bird £15, Student Conc £7

Absolute! is one of the most powerful oneman shows in the Romanian theatre todayinspired by the story of Ivan Turbincã, oneof the timeless characters of Romania’sgreatest storyteller, Ion Creangã

In Romanian with English surtitles.

The Living Paper Cartoon: ENNIO MARCHETTOTuesday 28 October – Saturday 1 November, 8.40pm, Sunday 2 November, 7.30pm£20

Ennio is the original quick-change artist,revolutionising the art of origami into theatricalmagic. This ‘wickedly funny’ (The Observer)and wildly entertaining show uses ingeniouspaper costumes, wonderful mimicry and splitsecond timing to create a whirlwind of popularicons from Lady Gaga to Eminem, Mona Lisato Beyoncé, President Obama and theQueen. No celebrity is safe!


PAUL CHOWDHRY 2014 Tour PC’s WorldTuesday 4 – Sunday 9 November,8.45pm£15

Host of Channel 4’s Stand Up For TheWeek and Star of BBC1’s Live at theApollo Paul Chowdhry is back in 2014 withhis biggest tour to date. The Lafta funnieststand-up award winner of 2013 tackleseverything borderline within the humanpsyche. Why is one person’s offenceanother person’s humour?

MARTY MACDONALD’S FARMWednesday 29 October, 1.30pm,Thursday 30 October – Saturday 1 November, 11am & 1.30pm, Sunday 2 November, 12pmAdult £12.50, Child £10, Family £40

Marty MacDonald needs your help! JoinMarty, Pongo the Pig, Molly-Moo the Cowand Sheena the Sheep as they worktogether to find a way to rescue the cornand save their farm.

Featuring children’s favourite andBAFTA award-winning CBeebiespresenter Justin Fletcher MBE as thevoice of Pongo The Pig.

(Please note Justin does not appear inperson in this production)

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STICK MAN – Live On StageSaturday 8 November – Sunday 4 January, various timesAll performances Standard Prices: Adult £17.50, Child £12.50, Family £50Beach Ball Zone plus Activity Book Prices (All Saturday & Sunday performances and all performances 20 December – 4 January): Adult £19.50, Child £14.50, Family £60

Scamp Theatre return with this touching, funny and utterly original story from the book by JuliaDonaldson, Illustrated by Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.‘Stick Man lives in the family treeWith his Stick Lady Loveand their stick children three...’But the world is a dangerous place for Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him. A swan builds a nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree?

Stick Man Relaxed PerformanceSunday 23 November, 12.15pm£5

Relaxed performances are open to everyone, but the environment has been specificallyadapted for families with children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, individuals with sensoryand communication disorders, those with learning disabilities and anyone who would benefitfrom a more relaxed environment. To find about more about this performance or to book yourtickets, please call the Box Office. On booking your tickets, please let us know if you wouldlike to join us for a familiarisation visit prior to the show.


STEWART LEE: A Room With A Stew, Plus Comedy Vehicle DVD LaunchTuesday 11 – Thursday 20 November (not 17), and Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 December, 8.45pm (except 16 at 7pm)£20.50

This special run at the Leicester Square Theatre celebrates the DVD launch of the acclaimedBBC series STEWART LEE’S COMEDY VEHICLE - SERIES 3. Each ticket will include avery special limited edition copy of the new DVD.

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LUISA OMIELAN: What Would Beyoncé Do? Friday 21, 8.45pm and Saturday 22 November, 7pm£17.50, Conc £16

It’s the last chance to see the debut standup hour from comedian Luisa Omielan, oneof the most successful debut shows tocome out of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.It’s the ultimate party with jokes in.

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PETE FIRMAN: TricksterSaturday 22 November, 8.45pm£15, Conc £13

After sell-out performances on his2013 tour ‘the UK’s leading comedymagician’ (Time Out) hits the roadagain with his astonishing new show.Expect Pete’s trademark blend ofcrowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic. This is a show not tobe missed!


TOM STADE:Decisions DecisionsThursday 27 – Saturday 29 November, 8.45pm£17.50, Conc £16

The free-thinking philosopher returns toponder timeless questions and reflect uponlife’s choices and decisions. Incisive,comedy with the usual sprinkling of Stademagic and expertly-crafted mayhem. A truemaster of his craft.

NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2014: FINAL Sunday 23 November, 7.30pm£15

From over 300 entries and 37 heats, the topacts as voted for by the comedy press,industry, and you, the audience compete tobe Leicester Square Theatre’s NewComedian of the Year 2014. Now in its 6thyear previous finals have featured some ofthe finest up and coming acts on the circuit.

AIRNADETTE ‘We Will Dub You’Tuesday 25 November, 9pm£18

The Greatest-est Air Band In The World! Ok,so Airnadette is an Air Band but first andforemost it’s a band with a unique conceptwhich reinterprets pop culture in all itsshapes. “We Will Dub You” is a unique showof a completely new genre: a feel-good, rockn roll comedy dub mash up! A truly modernphenomenon for all ages and generations.

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RICHARD HERRING: Lord of the Dance Settee Monday 1 - Saturday 6 December, 8.45pm £15

After covering weighty issues like death, love, religion and spam javelins, “The King ofEdinburgh” (List) returns with a show about daftness, being uncool and bouncing joyouslyon the sofa.

“Dependably funny” Chortle.

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SLIGHTLY FAT FEATURES in VarietySoupMonday 15 – Tuesday 23 December and Saturday 27 – Sunday 4 January (not 1 Jan), 8.40pm 4pm Matinee 21 Dec & 29 Dec – 3 Jan perfs. £22, Family £77

A riotous comedy cabaret for all ages shapes and sizes. Thesmash hit variety troupe SlightlyFat Features, cavort into Londonwith their astonishing physicalskills and orchestratedmayhem.

An edge of your seatexperience like no other!

“Pure showmen, put simply they know how to entertain” Stage

MIGRANT CHARITY “Coming over here, laughing at our jokes...”Sunday 7 December, 7.30pm£25, Conc £20

It turns out all modern humour is descended from asingle “your mum” joke that was born in Africa 9,000years ago. Come and celebrate the movement ofpeople and comedy across the world with MigrantRights NetworkHeadlined by Stewart Lee with Nish Kumar, RichardHerring, Bridget Christie, Shappi Khorsandi, HenningWehn, Ginger & Black, and Shazia Mirza. And in arare and very special appearance, MC Daniel Kitson.


David Johnson & John Mackay presentSTEWART LEEA Room With a StewMonday 5 – Saturday 31 January (not Sundays), 7.15pm (6 – 10 at 8.45pm) £20.50

A brand new live show with fresh material in preparation for Stewart's next BBC2 series ofSTEWART LEE’S COMEDY VEHICLE.

‘Remains one of the best stand-ups in the country’ **** Metro.‘There's a wealth of evidence to suggest that in the last few years, Lee has gone completelymad’ Guardian.‘Utter disgrace. Totally evil propaganda. Offensive, biased, untrue and unfunny’ PatriciaCulligan, UKIP.

14+ accompanied with an adult

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Dusty ‘O’ as‘Lady Veronica Burlington’

Rae Brogan as‘Tilly’

Nigel Thomas as‘Charlie’Amy Forrest as‘Daisy’

James Peake as‘Bertie’Tuesday 5 August – Saturday 13 September£19.50, All Previews £17.50, Thursday Matinees £15Starring West End legend MISS DUSTY ‘O’ as grand chanteuse Lady VeronicaBurlington, her delectable vocals and extraordinary glamour are joined by Charlie,Tilly, Bertie and Daisy, the best in variety entertainment bringing this historically Britishspectacular to new heights.Join the gang as they sweep you down to the grand old days of London, packed fullof extreme patriotism and purpose, The Music Hall Menagerie promises singing,dancing, comic capers, a ukulele or two and little sparkling nuggets of nostalgia.GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!


LOUNGEMORE WORDSSHARED WITHFRIENDSSunday 10 August, 5.30pm£10

Robert Gould presents a follow-up concert,“More Words Shared With Friends”, whichwill feature not only songs from his albumbut will also showcase a number of othersongs with his lyrics, including some worldpremiere performances.

BEN HURLEY &JARED CHRISTMASFriday 15 August, 9.15pm£12

Two of New Zealand’s best and most lovedcomics are performing their solo shows forone night this August.

MIKE BELGRAVE’SKrazy Komedy Show 4 KidzWednesday 20 August, 2pm£8, Family £24

Stand-up Comedian, Children’s Entertainerand Star of the BBC Worldwide TV showBest In Town invites you to his hilarious newkidz show. Stupid songs, balloon slapstick,krazy kartoons and lots and lots of sillinessis what to expect from this show.

THE RUBIKS: Night on the CubeFridays 5 September, 9.30pm & 3 October, 9pm£8, Conc £5

Bringing you comedy made up on the spotThe Rubiks will take your suggestions andcreate a brand new play, right before yourvery eyes! So for a fun-filled night, comeand spend a Night On The Cube, with TheRubiks!

FUNNY WOMENIntroductory ComedyWorkshopSaturdays 6 September, 4 October & 7 February, 11am£49.50

Overcome some of life’s trickier situationsand learn to communicate confidently withan injection of humour. Find out how a fewtricks of the stand-up comedy trade canhelp you overcome nervousness andincrease self-confidence in this funinteractive two-hour session.

AATIF NAWAZMuslims Do It 5 Times A DaySaturdays 6 & 27 September, 4 & 25 October & 8 November, 9pm (6 Sept & 8 Nov at 9.30pm)£10Award-winning comedian Aatif Nawazreturns with his brand new show. Join thefun as Aatif talks about performing roundthe world and shares his experiences ofbeing part of a community of 5 millionmuslims in the UK. On display will be hiscomedic cultural analysis and his uniquebrand of social observations sure to makeyou laugh and think...and laugh again.


NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2014HeatsSundays & Mondays 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29 September and 5 & 6, 12 & 13 and 20 October£6

Quarter FinalsSundays & Mondays 26 & 27 October and 2 & 3 November£6

Semi FinalsMonday 10 & Sunday 16 November£6

300 new comedianscompete to win the titleof New Comedian of theYear. You, the audience,can cast your vote tomake sure your favouritemakes the final in theMain House on 23rdNovember.

CHARACTERTuesday 16 – Saturday 20 September,7pm £15

Michelle is about to turn forty and is desperateto finish her first novel before the big dayarrives. Retreating to a countryside cottage,typewriter in tow, Michelle invites her oldestfriend Freya to join her and help get the bookfinished, only to find that Freya is harbouringproblems of her own. A dark comedy abouttwo women trying to grow up and – in theprocess – keep their friendship afloat.

BEING ROBIN by Mark LeesonThursday 11 September, 9.30pm£5

35 screaming kids at a Batman party and noBatman…it’s time for the caped crusaders’trusty sidekick to take control

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CROFT & PEARCE: Give and TakeFriday 19 & Saturday 20 September,9.15pm£8

The stars of BBC Radio 4’s Sketchoramareturn from the Edinburgh Fringe to giveyou their hour of super-slick, super-fun,super-duper sketch comedy. Come andtake it! ‘Sketch comedy at its very best’(Alistair McGowan).

SNAKES! THE MUSICALThursday 25 September – Sunday 19 OctoberTuesdays – Saturdays 7pm, Saturday Matinees 3pm, Sundays 5pm£12

Something snakey is coming to London! A group of young,ambitious actors have written a musical based on a film aboutsome snakes on a plane. They think it’s going to be amassive hit! They just need £50 million to produce it! Join ourgroup of hopeful dreamers as they take you through what youcan expect when the extravaganza transfers to the Palladium.

“A clever idea presented with real attention to detail” The Stage

MOSTLY COMEDYWednesdays 17 September, 15 October, 12 November & 10 December£8

A grab-bag of stand-up, sketches andmusic from some of the finest acts on thescene, hosted by small-town comic duo,Doggett & Ephgrave.

Headliners include Norman Lovett (September), Phil Kay (October) and Kevin Eldon (November).

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BEN EARL: ShowTuesday 23 – Friday 26 September,9pm£12

Ben Earl is a unique artist with a highlyoriginal, postmodern magic show that willhave you spellbound. This show is aboutmuch more than just tricks; it's anamazing spectacle of skill, obsession,passion and play.


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HUGGERSWednesday 29 October, 1.30pm£8, Family £24

Comedy, cabaret and a huge amount of funfor all the family to enjoy together withperformers selected from the best comedians,cabaret performers, children’s entertainersand street-performers on the circuit.

GARY DELANEY: Purist Thursday 30 October, 7pm & 9pm£12.50

Gary thinks that most shows don’t containenough jokes, and is trying single handedlyto redress the balance. Expect: Jokes. Don’t Expect: Narrative, themes or a voyageof self-discovery Not suitable for bairns orsensitive souls

I NEED A DOCTOR: The WhosicalTuesday 28 October – Sunday 2 NovemberTues, Wed & Fri 7pm, Thurs & Sat 3pm, Sun 2.30pmAdult £11, Child £9, Family £36Doctor-loving superfans Jamie and Jess wrote a musical all about their time-travelling hero. But how do you write a ‘Doctor Who’ musicalwithout getting shut down by the BBC? Watchas our heroes battle copyright-free villains the‘Exterminators’ and ‘Cybergents’ in this award-winning musical comedy hit of EdinburghFringe 2013. Suitable for ages 8-908!

An Afternoon with the Sondheim Society and ALEX PARKERSunday 26 October, 2.30pm£15

The Stephen Sondheim Society is delightedto welcome Alex Parker and Friends. Alex isa well-known West End MD (Putting ItTogether, God, Stephen Ward) and will bejoined by some very special guests for thishighly entertaining programme of musicaltheatre.

CHRIS MARTIN: ResponsibillinessThursday 23 – Saturday 25 October,7pm£10

Chris Martin over the last couple of yearshas supported some of the biggest nameson the comedy circuit, including MiltonJones, Jack Whitehall, and Russell Kane.Come and join him as he explains with hisown unique logic and observations, hisviews on dogs, tupperware and hair withthe whole country.


GOOD COP BAD COPTuesday 4 – Saturday 8 & Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 November,7pm£12

A farcical, interrogation-room comedy,exploring international terrorism, drugtrafficking and pet lizards.

“Very, very funny” Everything Theatre

DAVE FULTON Another Work In ProgressWednesday 19 November, 8.30pm£10, Conc £8

Dave Fulton has had some life changingevents happen. Will this cheer him up?Hardly.

THE RESURRECTION MENSaturday 1 November, 7pm & 9.30pm£12.50, Conc £10

What dark secret binds the renowned andrespected Dr MacFarlane to the lowlycabman, John Gray? Foul and unnaturalacts, grave robbing and murder cometogether in this Victorian, supernatural play,receiving its London premiere.

A spine-chilling treat for Hallowe‘en – don’t miss it!

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All It Takes Is a Prick...Tuesday 25 November – Saturday 17 January, various times£22

After two successful Dick!s, the Leicester Square Theatre and Stuart Saintintroduce a brand new filthy romp through panto land, bringing you SleepingBooty! because we know, at Christmas time, all it takes is a prick... Ourbeloved & critically lauded legend The Very Miss Dusty ‘O’ returns to spreadsome more debauched, camp and carnal joy across London this Christmas.

FUNNY WOMEN Advanced ComedyWorkshopSaturday 6 December, 10am£65

For introductory workshop graduates orpublic speakers with some experience tohone their performance ready for the stage.If you’ve enjoyed a previous workshop andwant to learn more or want some extrapolish on a current performance, then thisis the workshop for you.

CHRISTMAS WITHTHE SONDHEIMSOCIETYMonday 15 December, 7pm£15

We will be gathering together again thisChristmas for another superb mixture of thetraditional and unusual festive musicsuitable for all the family, and will be joinedby some very special guests for this highlyentertaining programme of musical theatre!


Tuesday 27 January – Saturday 14 MarchFriday & Saturday eves £20.50, Midweek £18.40, Late show & Matinee, £17.50

THREE DESPERATE WOMEN,TWO STRANGERS IN TOWN, ONE HELL OF A MAKE-OVER!

The women of Little Happening are desperate - allthree are trapped in loveless marriages and stuck withfailing businesses. There is only one person who canhelp them - a woman they’ve never met. Her name isMolly Wobbly...

Molly Wobbly is the hilarious musical comedy about amysterious woman and her dream to make the world amore beautiful place...

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COMEDY SUMMER SCHOOL Unlock Your Inner Idiot for Fun and Profit Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 August, 12pm to 7pm daily £588

If you’ve read award nominated director and ComedianLogan Murray’s book ‘Be A Great Stand Up’, or heard ofhis workshops, then you won’t want to miss this opportunityto discover your own latent comic talent.Unlock your inner fool and laugh, learn and spontaneouslyperform funny material within a controlled, supportivesetting. There is optional show at the end if you want tounleash your idiocy on the general public.

CLOWN WORKSHOP The Art of PlayTwo day workshop Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 September or Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 November, 10.30am – 5.30pm daily£80

A performance that is based on play builds a directrelationship with the audience. When we play we are full ofenergy, alert and spontaneous. Playfulness becomes aguiding principle for the clown. The style of play adopted isvaried. It can be funny, tragic or nasty. Play, learn rhythm,focus, timing, physical and spatial awareness, status andcomic relationships in this workshop run by “that wonderful,bewildered clown, Gerry Flanagan” (Time Out).

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BE A BETTER MCSaturday 6 & Sunday 7 September, 12pm – 5pm daily £180

Perhaps the most important person on a comedy bill is the compere. A weak MC can destroyan otherwise strong line up - and a good MC can make a mediocre night great!

Spend two days with Logan Murray as he gives you the benefit of his knowledge of over twodecades of MC'ing events around the World.

The two days will be mainly taken up with a series of practical exercises and games designedto get you to interact better with crowds.

FINDING THE JOKE Comedy Writing WorkshopsThursdays 25 September, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October, 6 & 13 November, 7pm – 10pm, £384

‘There is no such thing as a bad joke, just an underdeveloped joke’

Do you want to learn the basic principles of comedy? Would you like to learn how easy it is todiscover funny ideas? Then this series of workshops with Logan Murray exploring the world ofcomedy writing could be for you! Spend eight evenings discovering your inner comic and then- if you’re brave enough - unleash it on an unsuspecting audience on the final day.

COMEDY NOT THERAPY: Improv for everyone!Thursdays 20 & 27 November, 4 & 11 December, 7pm£144

Life grinding you down? Feeling your creative spark has gone out? Then don't get mad, geteven... Spend some evenings with a like-minded group of misfits and Logan Murray as theyexplore the world of comedy improvisation. Learn to be more creative, liberate yourself fromthe tyranny of your everyday self and unleash your inner idiot on the unsuspecting world.

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HUSBAND’S HALF HOURSundays 14 September, 12 October, 9 November and 7 December, 7pm£5

Old-fashioned variety with new-fashioned friends. SusanHusband hosts this monthlypodcast, joined by sketch actsand resident jokers alike. Expecttopical chat with special comicguests, questions from theaudience and a bit of a sing-song.Like The Muppet Show but asmidgen more human.

NEWSREVUE2014Saturday 13 September,7.30pm£15, Conc £12.50

Following its sell out run at theEdinburgh Fringe NewsRevuereturns to London for one nightonly. Nobody is safe: from Putinto Pistorious, politicians andcelebrities alike come under firein a turbo-charged barrage ofbladder-threateningly funny songsand sketches brimming withpunchlines. This Guinness WorldRecord-breaking show isflawlessly delivered by fouroutstanding performers atlightning speed expertlyaccompanied by an onstageMusical Director.

‘I love NewsRevue!’Joan Rivers

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SINK OR SWIMSundays 28 September, 26 Octoberand 30 November, 7pm£5

Tune your wireless, pour the tea, kick offyour slippers and settle down for yourmonthly dose of Sink or Swim. TransmittingLIVE from The Museum of Comedy, thisbrand of light entertainment is perfect asyou snooze off your Sunday roast! With justone day’s rehearsal this shambolic sketchcomedy show will not send you 'Round theHorne', but completely round the bend. Willthey sink or swim? You decide!

THE 12 DAYS OF EDINBURGHTuesday 16 – Saturday 27 September

We bring the best of the Fringe back toLondon for 12 days of excellent comedyperformance. Line up to be announcedbecause at time of going to print, Edinburghhasn’t happened yet.

See museumofcomedy.com for announcements.

THE FORTNIGHT CLUBMondays 15 & 29 September, 13 & 27 October, 10 November and 1 & 15 December, 7pm£5

The Fortnight Club is the longest-running newmaterial night in the UK, and probably theworld. Now in its third glorious decade, thislegendary night fittingly finds a new home atthe Museum of Comedy. Ronnie Rigsby, theFortnight Club’s resident compere from thevery beginning, hosts this night that regularlysees TV and touring comics drop inunannounced to test new material.




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Previews 30 September & 1 October £12.50Wednesday - Saturday performances

£21.50, Conc £18.50,Tuesday performances

£15, Conc £12.50 Family Matinee Ticket £47

Tommy Cooper was a true comicgenius. His impeccable timing, love ofslapstick and quick-fire gags made himan international star. Commemorating30 years since his passing, this all-

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VINNY’S MISLAID COMEDY HEROESMondays 6 October, 3 November & 8 December, 7pm£12, Conc £10

“Study the past if you would define the future…”Confucius 551BC

We always remember the iconic comedy performers. But what ofthe important ones who slipped between the cracks? AndréVincent’s dedicates an evening to a particular comic’s body ofwork: how they started, their early performances and writing, sometreasured footage and a full-length episode or film of the artist attheir finest.

THE PLAYERS’ JOYS MUSIC HALL TRAFALGAR DAY CELEBRATION SHOWTuesday 21 October, 7.30pm

Join us for an evening of maritime medleysrecalling the days when Britain really ruled thewaves.

AFTERLIFE OF COOK & MOORETuesday 3 – Saturday 28 February 2015

March 27 2002. Dudley Moore dies and finds himself in a bar…this must be heaven? Not quite! This bizarre bar is in acomedian’s limbo run by his old partner Peter Cook, and theyface divine judgement for “Derek & Clive”.

Not the best of friends in life, the scene is set for showdown asPeter & Dudley have to resolve their differences, confront theirpast and face their future in Heaven or Hell.Along the way in this darkly surreal comic fantasy, they arevisited by other dead comics whose lives they influenced forgood or bad, including Peter Sellers, Tony Hancock, KennethWilliams and Frankie Howerd.



6, Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BXThe Theatre is two minutes’ walkfrom Leicester Square tubestation; ten minutes’ walk fromCharing Cross mainline stationand is served by multiple localbus routes.

08448 733433www.leicestersquaretheatre.com @lsqtheatre

The Undercroft, St George’s Church, Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SRThe Museum is six minutes’ walkfrom either Tottenham Court Roador Holborn tube stations and isserved by multiple local bus routes.

020 7534 1744www.museumofcomedy.com@museumofcomedy

PLEASE NOTE

l All tickets purchased over the phone or through the website are subject to a booking fee, online 10% and phone 12%.There is no charge for booking in person at the venue.

l Once purchased, to gain entry to the event you must present your ticket plus ID matching the name on the booking at the point of entry. If someone else will be attending on your behalf please contact the Box Office.

l Tickets are non-transferable. If you sell tickets for this event via a reseller such as Seatwave, Viagogo, GetMeIn, TicketsNow, StubHub or Ebay or any outlet other than Leicester Square Theatre, the Museum of Comedy or one of its authorised agents the ticket will be cancelled without refund.

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Leicester Square TheatreMain House and Lounge6, Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX

08448 733433www.leicestersquaretheatre.com

Museum of Comedy The Undercroft, St George’s Church,Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SR

020 7534 1744www.museumofcomedy.com

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