The Spoonfed Comedy Team pick the hottest comedy gigs in London this August.
Thursday 1st September-Saturday 10th September
Neil Hamburger: Discounted Entertainer @ Soho Theatre
America's brand of comedy marmite, Neil Hamburger has to be one of the most uncompromising and inventive comedans around. Constantly subverting comedy conventions and always performing kamikaze recklessness, here he brings his brand new show to the Soho Theatre direct from the Edinburgh Fringe.
Monday 5th-Sunday 11th September
Greenwich Comedy Festival @ Old Royal Navy College
As part of the Greenwich Comedy Festival on the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College this month, a series of the circuit's best comedians, including Tim Minchin, Tim Key, Milton Jones, Omid Djalili, Sean Lock, Rich Hall and Phil Jupitus, will hit the festival's Big Top tent each night for what will no doubt be some unforgettable sets.
Friday 9th September
Bug: The Evolution of Music Video with Adam Buxton @ King's Place
Comedian, writer and music video director Adam Buxton hosts this special Kings Place Festival edition of his sell-out BFI residency show BUG, which aims to showcase the most creative and innovative music videos currently around. From clips made by a 17-year old with a stills camera to Michel Gondry, from YouTube viral hits to the latest stuff from the top directors and artists, Buxton will showcase his favourite music video talent peppered with his own insightful and hilarious contributions.
Saturday 24th September
Simon Munnery: Hats off to the 101ers @ Leicester Square Theatre
Alternative legend Simon Munnery presents the premiere of his finished, brand new show: a one-man musical about the R101 airship of 1930. Plus poems, jokes, aphorisms, anecdotes and monologues, performed with a plum. Or some other fruit.
Thursday 29th-Friday 30th September
Alan Davies: Work in Progress @ Pleasance Theatre
September: London Clubbing
September: London Live Music
September: London Exhibitions
September: London Theatre
Click here to see all London comedy
Click here for things to do in London.
Return to the Spoonfed London Comedy homepage
Add an event