Events

This event has now been cancelled. A message from the event organisers: Unfortunately The Clientele show at The Bloomsbury Theatre on Thursday is cancelled due to illness. Apologies for such short notice but we will be rescheduling a show in the near future and will be in touch with details very soon. Ticket holders should get a full refund from point of sale.

Great Comedians Come In Cycles. As seen on Mock the Week, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and 8 out of 10 Cats. "A brilliant comic brain, this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I've ever heard." The Guardian "One of the funniest comedians in the World." The Late Late Show

LONDON PREMIERE OF THE ARAB QUARTER AND MERCEDES NIETO Oriental Dreams – Arabian Dance, Music and Poetry is a richly layered theatrical production of passion, great originality and beauty to be held at The Bloomsbury Theatre, London on Saturday 4 September 2010. This very special debut will celebrate new music by eminent composer Chalf Hassan and inspirational choreography by Melanie Norman whose artistry is steadily winning acclaim both in the UK and Cairo. It will also mark the release of The Arab Quarter’s first CD which will be on sale.

Sold Out The Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA Award-winning co-creator of The Office and Extras tries out some new material before London run. With support.

Time Out Live presents another extraordinary night of award-winning comedy and variety headlined by the exquisite wit and boundless energy of 'Live at the Apollo' star Russell Kane, with support from one of the finest satirical comics this country has ever produced; Andy Zaltzman, supremely silly Canadian Craig Campbell, Amused Moose Laugh-Off Award-winner Naz Osmanoglu, 'Star Stories' regular Fergus Craig and our resident MC, Chortle's best compere 2010 Jarred Christmas. Book early to avoid disappointment.

The British Humanist Association as part of the Protest the Pope campaign presents Relief-O-Matic, with Robin Ince, Ed Byrne, Natalie Haynes, Ben Goldacre and some very special guests. Are your eyes often dry and tired in the evening? Do you suffer from those stubborn, hard to remove stains? Relief-O-Matic can't help you. But our patent-pending evening of comedy, stories and music is guaranteed to leave you feeling invigorated.

Sold out. Rumer's much-anticipated debut headline show at the Bloomsbury Theatre, following the release of her first single, Slow. Driven by a stop-what-you're-doing voice, Slow is a smouldering, unrequited love song, which has already been A-Listed by the likes of Radio 2, and seen Rumer in session at Maida Vale.

A night for justice, fund-raising, powerful performances and exciting music, all in memory of the late Mark Blanco. A life cut tragically short in suspicious circumstances in 2006. The fight continues and we persist. Justice will be done and Mark will be honoured. Comedy string quartet Graffiti Classics, Cuban rhythms from Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas and Emma Blanco and guest appearance from Michael Wolkind QC. Attend this unique evening; support the Justice for Mark campaign.

Dennis Locorriere has a voice which is recognised the world over but his own story is now so much more than Dr Hook. His contemporary achievements now feature a brand new CD entitled 'Post Cool' released in the UK on Proper Records to add to the release of two critically acclaimed solo albums, two Live Concert DVD recordings and a three disc box set all augmented by major appearances at both Glastonbury & Cropredy Festivals and several major international tours in his own right.

Presented by The London African Music Festival. A stunning bill with singers of immense talent. Playing from a new, critically acclaimed CD with the brilliance of Carmen's plaintive morna.

Presented by The London African Music Festival. Waldemar Bastos is the great voice of Portuguese Africa. A national hero in Angola, he went to Brazil, working closely with Djavan and Chico Buarqu, and then made his mark across the world recording for David Byrne's label Luaka Bop in what he calls his "Afropean" style. He takes influences from many cultures and makes them his own resulting in music of immense power.

One in three people are affected by cancer. Every day lives are changed forever by this disease, which indiscriminately alters the future of people everywhere. Inspired by America's day care centres which focus on individualised and holistic approach to treatment of cancer patients, UCLH is building one of the top cancer centres in Europe and is due to open in 2012. UCLH Charitable Foundation have a target of 30million to raise towards the 100 million Cancer Centre. Therefore the stars of the comedy world are coming together for two nights only to raise money for the UCLH Cancer Centre.

The Sound of Motor City is the spectacular new show telling the story of the world's best loved record label. Performed by an international cast of 15 musicians, The Sound of Motor City charts the events behind the rise of many of the world's favourite artists. Told through a captivating narrative and stunning live music recreating the unmistakable style and sound of the 60s and 70s, this show will have you dancing in the aisles!

In February 2008 comedian Richard Herring star of Fist of Fun, TWTTIN and Hitler Moustache joined forces with esteemed broadcaster Andrew Collins from 6Music and I love 1983 to create this unlikely but electric and cult double act. It's one hour, six minutes and 35 seconds (a time set because that is when their software chooses to end the recording) of completely improvised banter, bickering and homoerotic tension which is sometimes funny, sometimes offensive, sometimes illuminating and sometimes just awful rubbish. The live show includes bonus 45 minutes of stand up that won't be available to download on the podcast.

Paris Washboard was created in 1988 by Daniel Barda, the multi-instrumentalist, composer and orchestra director, there are a further three outstanding musicians, Louis Mazettier (one of the world's best stride pianists), Alain Marquet, whose fast-fingered improvisations on the clarinet will leave you astounded, and Stephane Seva, who plays the washboard with infectious good humour - and sings too!

What are millions of animals doing in your kettle? Why don't penguins get spots? Why do rabbits eat the same food twice? Why doesn’t the moon wander off? Could a 10-million-volt battery float over your head? And how long would it take for your heart to pump enough blood to fill the theatre? Billy Miller has no idea what's in store when he enters the crazy, awesome World of Horrible Science and soon he is under attack from beastly bacteria, vicious volts and foul fluids! Will he regain control before it’s too late?! Using actors and jaw-dropping 3D Bogglevision, this astounding show has the awful answers - guaranteed to thrill you and your children!

Time out Live's Evening with James Ellroy Join Time Out's Books Editor Chris Moss for a rare chance to spend the evening in conversation with enigmatic best-selling American author, James Ellroy. The Los Angeles-born author will discuss and read from his new book The Hilliker Curse, as well as a look back through his life's work including the highly-acclaimed 'LA Quartet': The Black Dahlia, The Big Nowhere, LA Confidential and White Jazz. Tickets £10

Winner of Best Comedy Show 2010. Additional date added 23rd October. In his new show, the triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and co host of ITV2's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here NOW! explores self, family, and the consequences of his Dad buying his own council house. Sociological silliness and high energy contortions guaranteed.

A new internet stand up and sketch show written and performed by the star of BBC2's Fist of Fun and TMWRNJ, Radio 2's "That Was Then This Is Now" and stand up shows including "Talking Cock", "The Headmaster's Son” and "Hitler Moustache". All material generated that week from topical events and what’s been going on in Richard’s ridiculous life. Untested and Uncensored. Some people may find the content offensive. Download for free from iTunes or come and be part of the live audience.

Due to popular demand Mr Chris Addison off Bafta Award-winning comedy The Thick of It, In The Loop, Skins and Lab Rats is pleased to announce an autumn tour extension of his brand new critically acclaimed show. Daftness! Whimsy! Jokes! Lies! Smartarsery! Flapping about! All present and correct.

Only a few single seats left for the 15th. Best availability on Saturday 30th October. If u is reading this then u is an idiot coz u don't have to! If u is still reading this my name is Lee Nelson and I'm a massive legend. I live in London and I done a TV show on BBC called Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Over 500 million people watched it and it was such a success that I banged 62 birds. Since then I've been doin some relaxing and going out. If u didn't see the series then I'm sure someone from China will sell u a copy.

Whither goest thou, America, in thy shiny car... On the Road, Jack Kerouac. A new programme from Yorke Dance Project for 2010 - An evening of great entertainment: Four dance works capture the history, culture and icons that are Americana. Artistic Director Yolande Yorke-Edgell takes her audience on a journey across America through the eyes of beat generation writer Jack Kerouac. City Limitless features a specially commissioned film based on Kerouac's journey across the States, filmed on location by David McCormick. City Limitless scratches under the skin of what it was to live at the heart of the beat scene.

The hotly anticipated solo show from Greg Davies. As the psychotic Head of Sixth Form, Mr Gilbert in 'The Inbetweeners' and the most out-of-shape member of 'We are Klang' Greg has been an increasingly familiar face on TV Screens; regularly appearing on shows 'Mock the Week', '8 Out of 10 Cats' and 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks'. His first solo stand up show promises to address every single issue important to the human race. But it lies - it won't address any. Come though, it'll be funny.

Winner of Edinburgh Best Comedy Show 2010. Additional date added 23rd October. In his new show, the triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and co host of ITV2's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here NOW! explores self, family, and the consequences of his Dad buying his own council house. Sociological silliness and high energy contortions guaranteed.

Only a few single seats left for the 15th. Best availability on Saturday 30th October. If u is reading this then u is an idiot coz u don't have to! If u is still reading this my name is Lee Nelson and I'm a massive legend. I live in London and I done a TV show on BBC called Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Over 500 million people watched it and it was such a success that I banged 62 birds. Since then I've been doin some relaxing and going out. If u didn't see the series then I'm sure someone from China will sell u a copy.

UCL Public Engagement Unit present Bright Club. UCL's intelligent variety night is coming home! After 18 months in comedy clubs and at fringe festivals, our team of comedians, lecturers, researchers and musicians will finally be appearing in their home theatre. Join Steve Hall (We Are Klang), Robin Ince (Nine Lessons and Carols) and the rest for this hilarious exploration of the buried and mysterious.

Extra date added due to popular demand. SJM Concerts present Badly Drawn Boy Plus Special Guests. BADLY DRAWN BOY, aka Damon Gough, is set to release his new album ‘Is There Nothing We Could Do’ on Dec 14th. The soundtrack is the Mancunian’s first release since ‘Born In The UK’, released in October 2006. ‘Is There Nothing We Could Do’ is the soundtrack to the ITV film ‘The Fattest Man In Britain’ which was written by Caroline Aherne and Jeff Pope and stars Timothy Spall in the lead role and Bobby Ball as his agent and sidekick Morris Morrisey. The film will be aired in December.

Only a few single seats left for the 15th. If u is reading this then u is an idiot coz u don't have to! If u is still reading this my name is Lee Nelson and I'm a massive legend. I live in London and I done a TV show on BBC called Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Over 500 million people watched it and it was such a success that I banged 62 birds. Since then I've been doin some relaxing and going out. If u didn't see the series then I'm sure someone from China will sell u a copy.

A new internet stand up and sketch show written and performed by the star of BBC2's Fist of Fun and TMWRNJ, Radio 2's "That Was Then This Is Now" and stand up shows including "Talking Cock", "The Headmaster's Son” and "Hitler Moustache". All material generated that week from topical events and what’s been going on in Richard’s ridiculous life. Untested and Uncensored. Some people may find the content offensive. Download for free from iTunes or come and be part of the live audience.

Time Out Live presents another extraordinary night of award-winning comedy and variety headlined by Sheffield singer/songwriter and star of BBC Radio 4's 'The Shuttleworths' John Shuttleworth, supported by the fabulously filthy Scott Capurro, 'Mock the Week' star Zoe Lyons, gloriously silly hospital radio DJ Ivan Brackenbury and our resident MC, Chortle's best compere 2010 Jarred Christmas. Book early to avoid disappointment.

From BBC Radio 4's Sony nominated "Now Show", BBC1's "One Show" and BBC1's "Watchdog" multi-award winner Mitch Benn and his band take to the road in a two hour show packed with new songs and old favourites. Described by The Times as "the country's leading musical satirist", for music and comedy fans of all ages this is an evening not to be missed.

As seen on BBC 1's Michael Mcintyre's Roadshow and Channel 4's Best Of The Brighton Comedy Festival. Life's not fair and the world's a disgusting place to live. Andrew Lawrence tries to find some consolation. Join him on his debut UK tour. Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee 2006/7 Best UK headline act Chortle Award nominee 2010

Sold Out Sarah Millican, star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and if.comedy Best Newcomer, announces her debut UK tour. The sweet and filthy Geordie’s stand-up show promises jokes about life, love and what to do when your boyfriend puts a sock on your boob during sex.

Prepare to be amazed and amused by Britain’s leading comedy magician as he returns with "the best tricks in the universe" (Independent). After sell-out shows in 2007/08/09 Pete has established himself as one of Edinburgh's hottest tickets. Now come and see him at the Bloomsbury Theatre.

A comic love letter, and a preamble through the Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner's brilliantly insane mind, this show has a giant twist in it's tail... as always, nothing is as it seems... Hilarious, heartbreaking... don't miss it.

Extra date added on the 14th November. If u is reading this then u is an idiot coz u don't have to! If u is still reading this my name is Lee Nelson and I'm a massive legend. I live in London and I done a TV show on BBC called Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Over 500 million people watched it and it was such a success that I banged 62 birds. Since then I've been doin some relaxing and going out. If u didn't see the series then I'm sure someone from China will sell u a copy.

After a busy summer of UK festival appearances, hot property band Show of Hands - 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards double winners - come to Bloomsbury Theatre showing just why they have been showered with accolades. Singer songwriter Steve Knightley and multi instrumentalist Phil Beer won both the Best Duo title and Best Original Song at the Awards - the latter for the topical title track of their acclaimed new studio album Arrogance Ignorance and Greed, a no-holds-barred Knightley track about bankers and bonuses, MPs and expenses which saw them featured on BBC -1's Breakfast TV.

Following their critically acclaimed, smash-hit debut School of Pop, F&M are back. Every truly great high-school show needs a kick-ass college sequel. This year, the dynamite duo are throwing down the intellectual gauntlet and inviting you to The College Years. A thesis in pop dialectics focusing on collision theory, and covering great pairings from Brandy and Monica, to Freddie Mercury and What's-her-face Operabitch.

Sold out. Additional show added at the Garrick Theatre. See here for more. Live Nation and MHA presents Angelos Epithemiou, award-winning burger van owner and score keeper on the BBC's Shooting Stars, and friends. "Come and see me do my show called angelos epithemiou and friends, I don't know who my friends are yet coz I've never met them but they'll be good friends by the time we do the show. It'll be jokes and questions and magic and songs and stuff like that dragged out for an hour and a half I think. Come along." Angelos Epithemiou

The Birmingham Stage Company presents George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl adapted by David Wood. Roald Dahl's amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. And George's adventure has just begun!

SOLD OUT Nine Lessons and Carols returns for a third year having totally sold out every show in 2008 and 2009. Acts confirmed include Brian Cox, Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Chris Addison, Josie Long, Martin White and many more who will be announced at www.newhumanist.org.uk. The show is hosted by Robin Ince. Proceeds to the Rationalist Association

Critically acclaimed for his characters and performance on BBC 2's 'Bellamy's People' and the star of Radio 4's 'Down The Line' Felix Dexter returns with his new stand-up and character show. "Star of The Show" -The Guardian "Very impressive" -Sunday Times

On sale Friday 3rd Sept 9am. Star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and if.comedy Best Newcomer, Sarah Millican, has announced an extension to her hugely popular debut tour, Chatterbox, which opened to rave reviews in August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.