Tim Minchin, Udderbelly and Cabaret Fantastique: Editor's Choice - Comedy

Tim Minchin, Udderbelly and Cabaret Fantastique: Editor's Choice - Comedy

30 March, 2012
by: Emma

Every Friday, our editors bring you their personal highlights of the week ahead. Emma McAlpine selects her top three gigs.

Monday 1st April
Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy Night @ Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall is hosting a bunch of amazing gigs in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, including one all-star comedy show. Hosted by TV comic Jason Manford, the line-up also features appearances from the outrageous one-liner merchant Jimmy Carr, comedy rock god Tim Minchin, Stand Up For the Week star Jon Richardson, QI's Alan Davies, clever Canadian gagsmith Stewart Francis and Phoneix Nights' Dave Spikey.


Tuesday 3rd April
Marcel Lucont's Cabaret Fantastique @ The Vandella

The launch night for Unrestricted View's new comedy venue in Shepherd's Bush looks set to be a rip-snorter of an evening with top alternative comedy, cabaret and music entertainment lined up. Performing acts include French rogue and bon viveur Marcel Lucont, deranged rock singer Loretta Maine, surreal genius Tony Law, the Ubermeister of Lounge, Frank Sanazi, the hilarious Des O'Connor and more.


Friday 6th April
Udderbelly Launch Gala @ Udderbelly

The Udderbelly's summertime pop-up is also launching this week so look out for the gigantic inflatable cow on the Southbank. The opening gala of the E4 Udderbelly Festival has a cracking opening line-up of cabaret, music and comedy from E4 stars Cardinal Burns, the shouty, hairy Nick Helm, top Canadian stand-up Pete Johansson and comedy rappers Abandoman. 

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Emma