Comedy
Musical
Back To The Future
Winner of Best New Musical 2022, Back To The Future The Musical is a trip back to 1955!
Musical
MAMMA MIA!
Here we go again! Don't miss this smash hit featuring your favourite ABBA songs!
Musical
The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, the award-winning Broadway Musical from the creators of South Park.
Musical
& Juliet
Juliet like you've never seen her before at the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre.
Musical
Hamilton
Hamilton, an American musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Musical
Only Fools And Horses
Join Del Boy and Rodney Trotter on their move from Peckham to the West End, lovely jubbly!
Play
The Play That Goes Wrong
Anything that can go wrong will, it's all laughter Galore with The Play That Goes Wrong!
Musical
Mrs. Doubtfire
She's coming to the West End, dearie. Mrs. Doubtfire transfers for a limited run in 2023
Pantomime
Potted Panto
Potted Panto makes a highly anticipated return to the The Apollo Theatre in London!
Musical
Bugsy Malone
Bugsy Malone brings laughter and mayhem to the Ally Pally this Holiday Season!
Musical
Elf!
Elf comes to the Dominion Theatre singing loud for all to hear!
Play
Noises Off
Felicity Kendal stars in the West End transfer of Noises Off at the Phoenix Theatre!
Musical
Oklahoma!
Broadway's Oklahoma! comes to Wyndham's Theatre in the West End for a limited run!
Musical
The Great British Bake Off Musical
The Great British Bake Off Musical, their tasty treats are coming to the West End!
Play
The Lehman Trilogy
The Lehman Trilogy returns to London in 2023
Play
The Unfriend
Steven Moffats' dark and murderous comedy The Unfriend comes to the Criterion Theatre!
Pantomime
Jack and the Beanstalk (Lyric Hammersmith)
The Lyric Hammersmith Pantomime returns to bring gigantic laughs!
Musical
42nd Street
Peggy Sawyer dreams big in this reimagined production of the iconic musical 42nd Street!
Pantomime
Mother Goose - Hackney Empire
The decades old tale of Mother Goose comes to Hackney Theatre London as a pantomime
Pantomime
Mother Goose
Prepare for take off in Mother Goose featuring Sir Ian McKellen and comedian John Bishop!
Musical
Father Christmas Needs a Wee!
Father Christmas Needs a Wee! Playing at the Arts Theatre.
Play
August In England
August in England, a play inspired by the Windrush scandal, playing at the Bush Theatre.
Pantomime
Ghosted — Another F***ing Christmas Carol
GHOSTED - Another F***ing Christmas Carol comes to The Other Palace Theatre this Christmas
Musical
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Play
Pickle
This hilarious show returns to the Park Theatre for an extremely limited run
Pantomime
Jack and the Beanstalk - Bromley
Fee Fi Fo Fum, it's time to have some festive fun with Jack and The Beanstalk the panto!
Play
Sarah
Based on the novel The Sarah Book by Scott McClanahan, Sarah comes to the Coronet Theatre.
Musical
The SpongeBob Musical
From his pineapple under the sea to the West End, witness the magical SpongeBob Musical!
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London Comedy Shows, Improvisation and Stand Up Comedy Tickets
Lord Byron once said "Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine." And who can argue with that? A life without laughter is barely a life at all! Besides, who doesn't like to laugh? If you're on this page, you're definitely in the right place. London's West End is the best place for you to catch a laugh. With a wide range of top comedy shows and humorous entertainment on offer, you'll find something to tickle your funny bone.
Enjoying an evening of comedy and humour is a fun way to spend your time. Lucky for you, London's West End is home to many kinds of comedy shows, as well as stand-up performances by award-winning comedians. Whether you're in the mood for light-hearted distraction or raunchy improv, the shows on offer have been shaking the walls of theatres across London with belly laughs since opening night and continue to do so even today.
The Beating Heart of Comedy
Comedy has several subgenres distinguished by their style of delivery, the context used and the source of humour. In theatre, the most common subgenres of comedy shows are burlesque, satire, parody, farce and comedy of manners. Whichever you choose, they're all a great way to relax and forget about the stresses of the day.
So, if you're looking for a good time with laughs aplenty, why not check out a comedy show and treat yourself to a night of merriment. With so many funny performances to see, the only problem you'll have is finding the time to see them all!
Still need convincing? Here's a joke to get your warmed up – Which driver does not drive? A screwdriver!