Celebrate World Laughter Day with the Funniest Shows in Town

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Sunday 5th May 2024 at 10:00

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Celebrate World Laughter Day with the Funniest Shows in Town

World Laughter Day raises awareness of the benefits of laughter and its healing qualities. Gigantic Tickets joins in the fun and brings you the best in comedy talent, skits, and stand-up talent. Keep scrolling to check out all the hilarious shows heading your way in the coming months.

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The Eric Andre Show Live

The Adult Swim creator brings his anarchic comedy to the UK

The Eric Andre Show Live

This month, wild man Eric Andre brings his latest chaotic comedy show to our shores. Expect outlandish humour, shocks, and tonnes of laughs as he tours the UK during May. Andre is the co-creator and star of the subversive Adult Swim, which includes such popular parody animated series as Sealab 2021, Harvey Birdman, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and The Brak Show.

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Hannah Gadsby

The lauded comic announces two nights at the illustrious The London Palladium 

Hannah Gadsby is the multi-award-winning Australian comedian and winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award. Their Nanette show, as seen on Netflix, saw them win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special and a Peabody Award. Their latest show Woof! includes their hilarious take on life, finding the funny side of panic attacks, talking about the irrepressible rise of Taylor Swift and their thoughts on hummus.

See Gadsby perform two nights at The London Palladium when you book tickets with Gigantic.

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Frank Skinner – 30 Years Of Dirt

The veteran comedian proves he’s still at the top of his game after three decades

Frank Skinner – 30 Years Of Dirt

Comedy legend Frank Skinner presents his highly acclaimed show 30 Years Of Dirt for twelve days only at Gielgud Theatre. The West End run follows sold-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and the Lyric Theatre. Book right now with Gigantic!

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Henry Winkler: The Fonz and Beyond

The Happy Days star tells Hollywood anecdotes to UK fans

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Henry Winkler rose to international superstardom playing The Fonz in the acclaimed sitcom Happy Days. Now, the Emmy-award-winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director shares stories from his incredible career. The tour kicks off in June.

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An Evening With David Sedaris

Meet the outlandish author and comedian

An Evening With David Sedaris

Humorist and author of New York Times Bestseller Naked David Sedaris comes to the UK to read new and unpublished stories. He will also answer questions, sign books, and meet with the audience.

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Laff-uccino

Comedians unite to raise money and spread awareness about refugees

Laff-Uccino with Nish Kumar For Refugee Week

Union Chapel presents Laff-Uccino with Nish Kumar For Refugee Week. The renovated gothic 19th-century church sees headliner Nish Kumar joined by Lou Sanders, Rhys James, and Kiri Pritchard-McLean on MC.

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Live at the Chapel

Union Chapel’s spectacular comedy night

Live at the Chapel

Islington is the place to be if you want to see the best in comedy. Live at the Chapel plays host to such rib-tickling superstars as Bridget Christie, Dylan Moran, Simon Amstell and more.

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LaughterLoft

Get up close and personal to comics in Leicester

LaughterLoft

LaughterLoft at The Black Horse continues to impress with colossal comic talent. Check out Ignacio Lopez, Jack Skipper, Phil Ellis plus many more stand-up stars appearing in the coming months.

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Just The Tonic

Discover the next big thing in comedy

Just The Tonic

Just The Tonic showcases the very best in rising comic talent. Check out shows at Metronome, Sub 89, Just The Tonic at Rosie's and The Big Difference.

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Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival

Hysterical stand-up at the Leeds Cistercian monastery

Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival

Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival features a huge roster of celebrity comics. See Katherine Ryan, Ross Noble, Maisie Adam, Reginald D Hunter, Mike Wozniak, and many more at Kirkstall Abbey this summer.

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Luke Kidgell - Happy Hour

He’s back with a brand new show!

Luke Kidgell - Happy Hour

Luke Kidgell follows up his sold-out international Cheers To That tour with his brand-new Happy Hour show. His quick wit and outrageous style has earned him more than 3.5 million online fans. 

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Kanan Gill: WHAT IS THIS?

See the YouTube and stand-up star at Union Chapel

Kanan Gill: WHAT IS THIS?

India's best stand-up Kanan Gill returns to the UK for his hilarious show What Is This? A side-splitting existential examination of the meaninglessness of life.

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Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical

The cult film is transformed into a must-see musical

Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical

Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical follows the sinister plots of step-siblings Sebastian and Kathryn as they embroil their classmates into their schemes of seduction. Now showing in Other Palace following sold-out shows in New York and Los Angeles.

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John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play

Join Basil, Sybil and Manuel for another manic holiday

John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play

The greatest sitcom of all time is re-envisioned by comedy legend John Cleese and director Caroline Jay. John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play takes you back to Torquay’s terrible hotel to relive the most iconic scenes.

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Mrs. Doubtfire

Hello Dearie!

Mrs. Doubtfire

Classic 90s comedy movie Mrs. Doubtfire is adapted into a hit musical showing at Shaftesbury Theatre. Following the loss of his job and the break up of his marriage, actor Daniel will go to any lengths to see his children. He pretends to be Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire, and chaos ensues

 

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Sister Act

Based on the hit Hollywood movie

Sister Act

Sister Act boasts a stellar cast of actors, including soul sensation Beverley Knight reprising her role as Deloris van Cartie plus Gavin and Stacey co-creator and star playing Mother Superior. Stars Lesley Joseph, Clive Rowe and Lizzie Bea will also be performing.

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Kathy & Stella Solve A Murder!

TimeOut calls it “comedy gold”

Kathy & Stella Solve A Murder!

Kathy & Stella Solve A Murder! is brought to you by the Olivier Award-winners behind Fleabag, Baby Reindeer and A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad). It sees the presenters of Hull’s least popular crime podcast called upon to catch the killer in their very own murder mystery.

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The Book of Mormon

The hilarious musical from the makers of South Park

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon is the hit musical from Matt Stone and Trey Parker, creators of South Park and Bobby Lopez (Avenue Q, Frozen). The sardonic story follows two hapless missionaries trying to convert Ugandan missionaries more concerned with the small matters of war, famine, and oppression.

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