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Best Comedy & Stand-up in Birmingham

Paddy McGuinness at Alexandra Theatre

Paddy McGuinness

For the first time since 2016, beloved comedian Paddy McGuiness returns to stand up as he takes off on a 40 date UK trek! Titled the 'Nearly There' tour, catch the Top Gear host doing what he does best at a theatre near you. First coming to our attention on Peter Kay's seminal nightclub-based sitcom Phoenix Nights back in 2000, he has rarely been off our screens since, with notable appearances on his own shows, plumb hosting gigs and even a stint in Coronation Street!

Rhod Gilbert at Symphony Hall

Rhod Gilbert

Hailed as one of the UK's leading stand up talents, Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert answered his comedy calling in 2002, deciding to give up his job as a market researcher and take a stand-up comedy course. That same year he made the finals at the Edinburgh Fringe's So You Think You're Funny competition and a whirlwind of newcomer awards followed. In 2005 he won the Chortle Award for Best Breakthrough Act and released his first-ever show 1984 - a riotous depiction of growing up in the fictional Welsh town of Llanbobl.

Katherine Ryan at Utilita Arena

Katherine Ryan

Since moving to the UK in 2008, Katherine Ryan has risen to become one of the country's most recognisable comedians. Cutting her teeth on all the usual panel shows, including Mock The Week, Taskmaster et al, she has proven her live chops in two hit specials, In Trouble and The Glitter Room, created and starred in her own Netflix show, The Duchess. Now heading out her fourth tour, Battleaxe catch this razor-sharp modern comedy icon when she brings the laughs to you!

Nick Mohammed at Alexandra Theatre

Nick Mohammed

Emmy-nominated Taskmaster loser Nick Mohammed returns to the road as his alter ego, Mr Swallow on the brand new Show Pony tour. Describing it as "payback for everyone who didn't come to the last tour", Nick promises a night of magic, music and more as he discusses all the important things, such as the highs and lows of trying to get his own sitcom, critical race theory and everything in between.

Jimmy Carr at Alexandra Theatre

Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr returns in 2024/25 with a brand new tour! In Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny, the king of the one-liner will once more tickle your funny bones with a 90-minute jokefest, delivered in his inimitable style. From light to very dark, Jimmy's wit is not for the fainthearted, but its always very very funny. Don't miss your chance to see one of the UK's best-selling comedians in his element when he brings the show to you.

Harry Hill at Alexandra Theatre

Harry Hill

His collar is popped, head polished, and his glasses prescription is up to date - Harry Hill is ready to tour again! The wacky comedian is ready to bring the laughs with his latest show, 'New Bits & Greatest Hits'. With a few new jokes, crazy animal characters (including Stouffer the cat), and his signature surrealistic verve, Harry promises an all-singing, all-dancing one-man spectacular as he sets out on his lap of honour to celebrate his 60th year! There's just one question on our lips - if you're here, then who's grooming the badgers for the badger parade?