Creepy characters, twisted plays and zombies. Our pick of the best comedy treats this Halloween.

Tuesday 23rd-Wednesday 24th October
Real Horror Show @ Leicester Square Theatre
This is most definitely a Halloween treat. Written by and starring groundbreaking character comic and master of the creepy Colin Hoult, alongside some of the finest sketch and character talent in the country, Real Horror Show is a selection of twisted plays that delve deep into the horrors of humanity, the madness of the mob and the power of paranoia.
Wednesday 24th October
Sketchorcise @ Ginglik
Allnutt and Simpson present a special spooky edition of their ace sketch night with top character comic Cariad Lloyd, Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year winner 2011 Ben Target, Live at the Electric stars Two Episodes of MASH and subversive newcomer Sam Fletcher.
Saturday 27th October
Nathan Dean Williams Gives you THE WILLIES @ The Lounge (LST)
A brand new, one-off Halloween special, guest-starring twisted sister duo Toby. Character comic, cabaret creep and sicko storyteller, Nathan Dean Williams prepares to give you the willies. Expect nasty tales and scary sketches, from the murky corners of an unwell mind. Warning: there will be blood.
Tuesday 30th October
Weirdos Halloween Special @ The Lion
Shit just got weirder. This Halloween, Weirdos will be hosted by Frankenstein and his monster (AKA regular host Adam Larter and innovative stand-up Gareth Morinan), with sets from eccentric character comic Holly Burn, the puntastic Chris Boyd, the charmingly offbeat Ali Brice and more. Mwah ha ha ha!
Tuesday 30th October
Zomedy @ Leicester Square Theatre
A night of zombie-based comedy at the Leicester Square Theatre's 13th Hour Horrror Festival featuring Colin Hoult, The Mighty Boosh's Rich Fulcher, pop mash-up merchants Frisky and Mannish, entertaining stand-up Tiernan Douieb and more.
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