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Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to one of the great events in our UK comedy round-up! Some events ticketed by TicketWeb.
The 39 Steps 
Hitchcock meets hilarious! The West End and Broadway hit comedy is now running at the Criterion Theatre for its fourth triumphant year. Based on the John Buchan novel and memorably filmed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Hitchcock meets hilarious! The West End and Broadway hit comedy is now running at the Criterion Theatre for its fourth triumphant year. Based on the John Buchan novel and memorably filmed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Al Murray 
Britain's best-known Pub Philosopher will be serving up his own special brew of bar room banter at a whole host of new venues across the UK this autumn as Al Murray adds extra dates to his Barrel of Fun Tour.
Britain's best-known Pub Philosopher will be serving up his own special brew of bar room banter at a whole host of new venues across the UK this autumn as Al Murray adds extra dates to his Barrel of Fun Tour.
Alun Cochrane 
Alun brings his highly anticipated new show 'Moments of Alun' to a venue near you. Expect thinking aloud, chat with the audience, and Cochrane style stand-up. 'The best, as well as the most natural stand-up I've seen at the Fringe' (Independent).
Alun brings his highly anticipated new show 'Moments of Alun' to a venue near you. Expect thinking aloud, chat with the audience, and Cochrane style stand-up. 'The best, as well as the most natural stand-up I've seen at the Fringe' (Independent).
Bill Bailey 
Is back with a new tour. Loosely based on the theme of doubt his new show will include his trademark musical interludes, observations and stories of the road (or will it?).
Is back with a new tour. Loosely based on the theme of doubt his new show will include his trademark musical interludes, observations and stories of the road (or will it?).
Roy Chubby Brown 
Roy "Chubby" Brown is a modern day phenomenon! The King of controversial comedy with his trademark patchwork suit, he will surprise, amuse and astonish audiences. He is outrageous, controversial, but always funny.
Roy "Chubby" Brown is a modern day phenomenon! The King of controversial comedy with his trademark patchwork suit, he will surprise, amuse and astonish audiences. He is outrageous, controversial, but always funny.
Craig Campbell 
Craig's unique ability to find humour in the mundane, coupled with his own natural eccentricity makes for truly inventive storytelling. Book now for his extended tour.
Craig's unique ability to find humour in the mundane, coupled with his own natural eccentricity makes for truly inventive storytelling. Book now for his extended tour.
Alan Carr 
He's back! Stand-up comedian, best-selling author and chat show supremo, the lovable Chatty Man and Tooth Fairy himself... Alan Carr is back on stage in the autumn of 2011 with a brand new live stand-up show, "Spexy Beast".
He's back! Stand-up comedian, best-selling author and chat show supremo, the lovable Chatty Man and Tooth Fairy himself... Alan Carr is back on stage in the autumn of 2011 with a brand new live stand-up show, "Spexy Beast".
Jimmy Carr 
Since the turn of the century, Jimmy has been a 'fun slinger' of international repute. 'Laughter Therapy' is his ninth solo show. It'll be an evening of nonstop jokes, gags and banter. If you've got a sick sense of humour, then maybe laughter is the best medicine.
Since the turn of the century, Jimmy has been a 'fun slinger' of international repute. 'Laughter Therapy' is his ninth solo show. It'll be an evening of nonstop jokes, gags and banter. If you've got a sick sense of humour, then maybe laughter is the best medicine.
Chris Addison 
Mock The Week regular and the new host of E4's Show and Tell, Chris Addison, the man who put the 'Chris Addison' into, "I see Chris Addison is touring again," is touring again with his brand new show, The Time Is Now, Again.
Mock The Week regular and the new host of E4's Show and Tell, Chris Addison, the man who put the 'Chris Addison' into, "I see Chris Addison is touring again," is touring again with his brand new show, The Time Is Now, Again.
Mark Watson 
The multi award-winning comedian and host of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and a Mock The Week regular finally returns to the road in the UK, with his most personal, most surprising, and funniest show yet.
The multi award-winning comedian and host of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and a Mock The Week regular finally returns to the road in the UK, with his most personal, most surprising, and funniest show yet.
Dave Gorman 
The man behind Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure returns with a brand new show performing a double act. And they'd like to show you their powerpoint presentation. Cast your powerpoint prejudice* aside, it's not just for business meetings.
The man behind Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure returns with a brand new show performing a double act. And they'd like to show you their powerpoint presentation. Cast your powerpoint prejudice* aside, it's not just for business meetings.
Ed Byrne 
After the massive success of his last show, Different Class, the master of observational comedy and star of Mock The Week is back with his brand new show Crowd Pleaser. Exploring subjects and situations Ed finds frustratingly maddening, Crowd Pleaser is certain to deliver the laughs in abundance.
After the massive success of his last show, Different Class, the master of observational comedy and star of Mock The Week is back with his brand new show Crowd Pleaser. Exploring subjects and situations Ed finds frustratingly maddening, Crowd Pleaser is certain to deliver the laughs in abundance.
Good Mourning Mrs Brown 
Following the phenomenal success and popularity of the TV comedy series Mrs Brown's Boys on BBC ONE, Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs Browns Boys return to the stage.
Following the phenomenal success and popularity of the TV comedy series Mrs Brown's Boys on BBC ONE, Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs Browns Boys return to the stage.
Greg Davies 
Award-winning comedian Greg Davies is on tour. Don't miss your chance to see regular guest on Mock The Week and 8 out of 10 Cats live.
Award-winning comedian Greg Davies is on tour. Don't miss your chance to see regular guest on Mock The Week and 8 out of 10 Cats live.
Richard Herring 
Probably most famous for his part in the double-act, Lee and Herring, Richard is on tour across the UK with his hilarious comedy style, bringing black humour, satire and irony alive on stage.
Probably most famous for his part in the double-act, Lee and Herring, Richard is on tour across the UK with his hilarious comedy style, bringing black humour, satire and irony alive on stage.
Russell Howard 
Star of this own hit show Russell Howard's Good News, will return with one final run of his biggest ever live show to date.
Star of this own hit show Russell Howard's Good News, will return with one final run of his biggest ever live show to date.
Joe Wilkinson 
Award-winning stand-up comedian tells you in great detail that nothing has really ever happened to him. Or has it? Not really. 'A natural gagsmith who looks so comfortable behind a mic that you would be forgiven for thinking that he had been doing it for decades' (Guardian).
Award-winning stand-up comedian tells you in great detail that nothing has really ever happened to him. Or has it? Not really. 'A natural gagsmith who looks so comfortable behind a mic that you would be forgiven for thinking that he had been doing it for decades' (Guardian).
Russell Kane 
Join Fosters Comedy Award Winner (and star of loads of stuff on telly) Russell Kane as he mercilessly explores the ridiculous state of masculinity in the modern world. He shaves his chest fur. You watch and laugh.
Join Fosters Comedy Award Winner (and star of loads of stuff on telly) Russell Kane as he mercilessly explores the ridiculous state of masculinity in the modern world. He shaves his chest fur. You watch and laugh.
Peter Kay 
The tour that doesn't tour, is on tour! Regarded as one of the UK's most prolific stand-up comedians his DVD Mum Wants a Bungalow still holds the record as the biggest-selling British stand-up DVD of all times. Don't miss your chance to catch his incredible tour.
The tour that doesn't tour, is on tour! Regarded as one of the UK's most prolific stand-up comedians his DVD Mum Wants a Bungalow still holds the record as the biggest-selling British stand-up DVD of all times. Don't miss your chance to catch his incredible tour.
Lee Evans 
Wired and Wonderful was huge... XL was big... Big was even bigger... now the legendary Lee Evans brings his most ambitious tour to date, Roadrunner, to a venue near you!
Wired and Wonderful was huge... XL was big... Big was even bigger... now the legendary Lee Evans brings his most ambitious tour to date, Roadrunner, to a venue near you!
Jason Manford 
As seen on Live at the Apollo, Walk on the Wild Side; As Seen on TV; 8 Out of 10 Cats; Royal Variety Performance; Jason Manford and Friends (Radio 2).
As seen on Live at the Apollo, Walk on the Wild Side; As Seen on TV; 8 Out of 10 Cats; Royal Variety Performance; Jason Manford and Friends (Radio 2).
Margaret Cho 
Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival comes Margaret Cho, revered for her crass taboo-busting material, she's is back with new stand-up and comedy songs from her 2011 Grammy-nominated album.
Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival comes Margaret Cho, revered for her crass taboo-busting material, she's is back with new stand-up and comedy songs from her 2011 Grammy-nominated album.
Michael McIntyre 
The star of Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and Britain's Got Talent returns to the road for his third and biggest UK arena tour to date. Make sure you don't miss your chance to see him live.
The star of Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and Britain's Got Talent returns to the road for his third and biggest UK arena tour to date. Make sure you don't miss your chance to see him live.
Micky Flanagan 
Micky draws on his East End background as he ruthlessly deconstructs the Cockney Myth with razor sharp observational wit.
Micky draws on his East End background as he ruthlessly deconstructs the Cockney Myth with razor sharp observational wit.
Lee Nelson 
hello u blurb readin legend! Its lee nelson here from off ur tele + i'm coming to a crap town near u with my well new tour! its gonna b bigga, betta + even funnier than my last tour, so dont b a mug - stop readin this + get urself a ticket!
hello u blurb readin legend! Its lee nelson here from off ur tele + i'm coming to a crap town near u with my well new tour! its gonna b bigga, betta + even funnier than my last tour, so dont b a mug - stop readin this + get urself a ticket!
Omid Djalili 
Multi Award winning stand-up television and movie star, Omid Djalili is back on tour with his brand new comedy show Tour of Duty. Book here to make sure you don't miss out.
Multi Award winning stand-up television and movie star, Omid Djalili is back on tour with his brand new comedy show Tour of Duty. Book here to make sure you don't miss out.
Paddy McGuiness 
The second half of 'Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere' is back and on tour with a brand new show. Make sure you don't his effortless charm, charisma and disarming manner live on stage.
The second half of 'Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere' is back and on tour with a brand new show. Make sure you don't his effortless charm, charisma and disarming manner live on stage.
Spamalot 
Don't miss your night with King Arthur and the Knights of The Round Table at the most infectiously funny musical of the millennium. The show features the hilarious songs including the Nation's favourite comedy song Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life. Showing in: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Manchester, Sunderland, Torquay and York!
Don't miss your night with King Arthur and the Knights of The Round Table at the most infectiously funny musical of the millennium. The show features the hilarious songs including the Nation's favourite comedy song Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life. Showing in: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Manchester, Sunderland, Torquay and York!
Stephen Merchant 
TThe Emmy, BAFTA and Golden Globe Award-winning co-creator of The Office and Extras (both for BBC) is about to embark on his first ever stand-up comedy tour Stephen Merchant Live: Hello Ladies...
TThe Emmy, BAFTA and Golden Globe Award-winning co-creator of The Office and Extras (both for BBC) is about to embark on his first ever stand-up comedy tour Stephen Merchant Live: Hello Ladies...
Steve Hall 
A show about achieving things, if I can be bothered to write it. 'The most intelligent stand-up you've never heard of' (GQ), 'His phrasing is joyous and choice of words close to poetic' (Metro).
A show about achieving things, if I can be bothered to write it. 'The most intelligent stand-up you've never heard of' (GQ), 'His phrasing is joyous and choice of words close to poetic' (Metro).
Isy Suttie 
Known for her role as Dobby in Peep Show, Isy is back on tour this year with her unique after two sell-out Edinburgh Festival runs.
Known for her role as Dobby in Peep Show, Isy is back on tour this year with her unique after two sell-out Edinburgh Festival runs.Comedy Venues
Barrel of LaughsWhen: Every Friday & Saturday
Where: Frog & Bucket Comedy Club, Manchester
Available via TicketWeb
Where: Frog & Bucket Comedy Club, Manchester
Available via TicketWeb
Comedy CarnivalWhen: Every Saturday
Where: Clapham Grand & Wessex House, London
Available via TicketWeb.
Where: Clapham Grand & Wessex House, London
Available via TicketWeb.
Leicester Square TheatreWhen: Various dates
Where: Leicester Square Theatre, London
Available via TicketWeb.
Where: Leicester Square Theatre, London
Available via TicketWeb.
Comedy StoreWhere: Comedy Store, Manchester
