Events

Valentine's Day is around the corner, so it's time for Bright Club to put the romance into your year. Join our line-up of comedians, musicians and researchers to find out about everything from duck sex to medieval seduction, and from internet dating to the pure love of a scientist for her apparatus (not that kind of apparatus).

Sara Pascoe (compere) "Combines the sassy self-regard of Russell Brand with low-level Eddie Izzard-esque surrealism" The Guardian. Brendon Burns "Absolutely the smartest thing I have ever seen in the comedy section" Scotsman. Ed Aczel "Britain's greatest entertainer....the future of comedy" Time out. Carl Donnelly "Excellent, fast-rising comic with pacy anecdotal routines" Sunday Times. Colin Hoult "Breathtaking skill for creating vivid characters that swiftly make their mark" Evening Standard. Rich Fulcher Star of The Mighty Boosh, Snuff Box. Matt Lacey "Award-winning YouTube sketch 'Gap Yah". Norman Lovett "Exquisite stand-up comedy" The Guardian. In aid of Get Connected.

This is the 14th annual charity fundraiser organised by the Aisling Project's patron Ardal O'Hanlon and Noel Faulkner of the Comedy Café in Shoreditch. Ardal will be the host for the evening with the superb line-up of Ed Byrne, Andrew Maxwell, Ian Stone, Sean Hughes and John Moloney on hand to provide a great night's entertainment.

UCLU Malaysian Society present an amateur production of Mahsuri In association with UCLU Stage Crew Society The UCLU Malaysian Society presents a production based on one of Malaysia's most well-known historical legends. When Wan Darus goes off to war, he leaves behind his wife; the beautiful, gentle-natured Mahsuri, to care for their only child. An enigmatic travelling poet soon wanders into the village, and the two strike up a strong friendship. Mahsuri's enemies soon see this as an opportunity to wreak havoc; and a series of betrayal and deception ensues, leading to consequences far more devastating and shocking than any of them could have imagined. Tickets: £5

UCLU VOCE Gospel Society present an amateur production of Lost and Found - The Journey In association with UCLU Stage Crew Society UCLU VOCE Gospel Society presents the musical 'Lost & Found: The Journey' which includes an inspiring drama intertwined with heart-felt songs, contemporary dances, thought-provoking poetry, accompanied by a live band. After an event that changes everything, three students embark on a journey of discovery. As the days of trouble approach and the clouds darken, they lose their way in their search for purpose. Can they find the Truth that saves them?" Tickets: £10, £7 concessions, £6 UCL

Sold Out. Join Jimmy as he tries out new material for his forthcoming tour. Might be good, might be shit.

UCLU Drama Society present an amateur production of 1984 In association with UCLU Stage Crew Society Winston has had enough. He has had enough of the telescreens, the thought police and the doublespeak. He has had enough of Big Brother... We enter the dark and oppressive world of Oceana, where our every movement and emotion is captured, recorded and tracked as Winston spins between the prospect of love, and the threat of torture. In an age of CCTV cameras, ‘Total’ policing, GPS tracking, rioting in Tottenham and revolution in Egypt, this deeply relevant production pins the audience under the glare of cameras, disorientates, excites and terrifies, as the threat of being vapourised looms. Tickets: £10, £7 concessions, £5 UCL

Recession Comedy 'It's official we're bruk show'. Featuring Felix Dexter, Richard Blackwood, Felicity Ethnic and Slim. Hosted by Kennedy.

UCLU Musical Theatre Society present an amateur production of Guys and Dolls In association with UCLU Stage Crew Society New York. 1950s. The heat is on. Nathan Detroit has one day to get a thousand bucks together to secure a location for his illegal ‘floating’ dice game, before Big Jule from Chicago starts to get nasty with his revolver. Sky Masterson (the highest-stakes player there is) has just flown in from Nevada and is looking for some unusual gambling action. Sarah Brown’s Save-a-soul mission is in danger of being closed down if she can’t rustle up some repentant sinners to save, and Nathan’s 14-year fiancée Adelaide is sickening under a strange ‘psychological’ disorder, and will stop at nothing to finally become ‘Mrs Detroit’. The only way these four characters will be able to keep the love of their lives is by each taking one massive gamble against all odds… This vibrant revival of the classic Broadway musical is a collaboration between over 100 talented students from all across the university, who are involved with every aspect of the production from singing to lighting design. Directed by the guy who brought ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ to the UCLU Garage Theatre Workshop last year (winner of Best Garage Production of 2010 – 2011), this promises to be a colourful re-imagining of Frank Loesser’s timeless work. This family-friendly production features the iconic numbers of ‘Guys and Dolls’, ‘Luck be a Lady’, ‘If I were a bell’ and of course the infamous ‘Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat. With a live big band, quirky costumes, full cast choreography and an innovative set including two 8-foot-high moveable ‘dice’, you should catch this show while you get the chance! Tickets £10, concessions £8, UCL £5 Twitter: @UCLUGND Facebook Youtube: ucluguysanddolls GUYS AND DOLLS A musical fable of Broadway based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon Music and lyrics by FRANK LOESSER Book by JO SWERLING and ABE BURROWS This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK. 12 – 14 Mortimer Street, London, W1T 3JJ Email: amateur@jwmail.co.uk Tel: 020 7580 2827 www.josef-weinberger.com

UCLU Dance Society present an amateur production of Delirium In association with UCLU Stage Crew Society An outbreak has occurred. Infection is reaching pandemic proportions – everybody around the world is dancing and it appears that no one is immune! From tapping to hip-hop and breakdance, classical ballet and Bollywood – personal expression is being uncontrollably unleashed from the masses and little can be done to contain the virus. The question is…do they want to be cured? UCLU Dance Society is kindly sponsored by BLOCH. Tickets: £10, £8 concessions, £5 UCL

UCLU Music Society present University College Opera's production of Acante et Cephise by Jean-Philippe Rameau. In the first British staging of this spectacular French baroque pastorale héroïque, UCOpera rediscovers the story of the lovers, Acante and Céphise. Tormented and separated by the jealous genie, Oroès, their only hope lies with the good fairy Zirphile. Will she be able to save them or will they die at the hands of Oroès and his minions? Originally written to celebrate the arrival of a new heir to the Bourbon dynasty, in this newly-conceived staging the piece becomes an entertaining journey through the trials and triumphs of that most universal of stories – the creation of a new life. With a magnificent score by Jean-Philippe Rameau, one of France’s most famous and original composers, and fabulous dancing throughout, this is a unique chance to see this masterpiece. Sung in French with English surtitles. Tickets: £25, £17 concessions, £9 UCL

Live Canon are an ensemble performing poetry, from memory, with wit and passion (and occasionally bursting into song). They are coming to the Bloomsbury with their repertoire of shows, which bring the back catalogue of poetry to life. Sit back and enjoy listening to classic poems you may know, and new gems you may not in Live Canon’s accessible and entertaining performances. An absolute treat for all language lovers, theatre goers, and those just curious. Join us for a celebration of World Poetry in Translation, in our show Around the World in 80 Poems. A romp around the globe in poems and songs (with haiku balloons, fortune cookie poetry... and suitcases stuffed with poems...), featuring Tom Yeates, Jon Edgley Bond and James Scott.

Paul Tonkinson (Compere) "Brilliant" The Independent. Hal Cruttenden "He takes the personal, the surreal, the ridiculous and the political, and whizzes them into a delicious comedy smoothie that is sweet with a hint of sharpness. And it's really good for you" The Scotsman. Adam Bloom "He brought the house down with a barnstorming set, which made the audience laugh like familiar friends" The Guardian. Scott Capurro "Needle sharp humour... breaks taboos and make us think about the most controversial issues of our time" The Guardian. Mitch Benn "There's probably no one better at capturing the essence of a song or style and twisting it into a spoof" Chortle. Tom Allen "Lively, charismatic...the cream of the crop" Time Out. Josh Widdicombe "This is one of the most individual, accomplished, hilarious and unforgettable hours I have had this year" The Scotsman. In aid of London Pathway.

Additional date 3rd April. Standing tickets available for March 28th by calling this number 020 7388 8822. Star of Live at the Apollo (BBC ONE) and two series of the smash-hit comedy Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show (BBC THREE). "The hottest creation since Ali G and Vicky Pollard" (Daily Mirror) is adding extra dates to his live tour because of overwhelming popular demand.

Does anybody love anybody anyway? So asked insane, Welsh, poet philosopher Howard Jones in 1983. Finally someone dares to answer. Having sorted out religion (Christ on a Bike), politics (Hitler Moustache) and penises (Talking Cock), the star of the award winning podcast "As It Occurs To Me" and Radio 4's "Richard Herring's Objective" seeks to define and destroy love. Before love destroys him. Again. Does Richard’s dry-cleaner genuinely love him? How could a romantic gesture involving Ferrero Rochers get dangerously out of control? Herring's twentieth Fringe.

Additional date 3rd April now on sale. Star of Live at the Apollo (BBC ONE) and two series of the smash-hit comedy Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show (BBC THREE). "The hottest creation since Ali G and Vicky Pollard" (Daily Mirror) is adding extra dates to his live tour because of overwhelming popular demand.

The Musical Comedy Awards is back! Now in it's fourth year, the MCA has grown in stature to become an annual fixture in the comedy calendar and the place to see the UK's finest up and coming musical comedians alongside some of the best established acts of the genre on the circuit.

Following a fantastic run at this year's Edinburgh Festival everyone's favourite comedic conjuror is taking his hilarious new 5-star show Jiggery Pokery on a national tour. Expect amazing feats that defy logic, a fast and furious delivery of gags and astounding tricks that will leave you dumbfounded for days! As seen on Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford, Saturday Live Again! and For One Night Only, all ITV1, Dirty Tricks and Derren Brown's 3D Magic Spectacular (Channel 4) and The Secret World of Magic (Sky 1).

Born in 1945 in Kenfig Hill, a small Welsh coal-mining village, Howard Marks attended Oxford University where he earned a degree in nuclear physics and post graduate qualifications in philosophy. Howard Marks has worked with the British Secret Service and has been connected with the Mafia, the IRA, MI6 and the CIA.

Extra performances added due to phenomenal public demand. For front rows priority booking, call 020 7388 8822. Pam Ann is the BRAND NEW face of London Heathrow Sky Team's Terminal 4 and is touching down in her favourite terminal at The Bloomsbury Theatre. Direct from sell-out tours in Europe, USA and Australia, Pam Ann returns to London. Pam Ann: 'You F'Coffee' is set to take off in April 2012 for 2 weeks only. Glamorous, hilarious and outrageous, Pucci-clad Pam has toured with Cher and crewed private jets for Elton John. Even Madonna is a huge fan, describing Pam as “cruelly funny”. She takes passengers on a raucous journey from security check-in, to boarding, to hopefully, landing. Fasten your seatbelts, stow your designer hand luggage and prepare to be flown like you've never been flown before.

Live Canon are an ensemble performing poetry, from memory, with wit and passion (and occasionally bursting into song). They are coming to the Bloomsbury with their repertoire of shows, which bring the back catalogue of poetry to life. Sit back and enjoy listening to classic poems you may know, and new gems you may not in Live Canon’s accessible and entertaining performances. An absolute treat for all language lovers, theatre goers, and those just curious. Anthony Shuster, Matthew Wilson and Andy Peart perform Pre Raphaelites, featuring poetry by Christina Rossetti, William Morris, GD Rossetti, Algernon Swinburne, Lizzie Siddal, George Meredith, John Ruskin and others.

Hilarious show of world-class stand-up as Irish/Australian super-star Jimeoin, internationally hailed as one of live comedy’s masters and multi-award winner, presents his stunning new tour ‘Lovely’ across the UK in 2012. No gimmicks, purely and simply just great craic.

Robin continues his comic exploration of the human condition, and asks can you be happy and rational at the same time. Join him in a world of Schrodinger cats, multiverses and evolutionary conundrums. Spend an entertaining evening in Robin's company as he orienteers through the craggy landscape of evolution whilst plumbing the depths of his own murky consciousness, all without the aid of a safety net.

Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker, geek songstress Helen Arney, and Blue Peter's resident science expert Steve Mould bring you "Festival of the Spoken Nerd" – a comedy night for the insatiably sci-curious. "Riotously funny show about science... brimming with unashamed geekery" Three Weeks

Matthew Crosby (Compere) "Compact, controlling" The Times. Joe Wilkinson "A natural gagsmith who looks so comfortable behind a mic stand you'd be forgiven for thinking he'd been doing stand up for a decade" The Guardian. Mitch Benn "There's probably no one better at capturing the essence of a song or style and twisting it into a spoof" Chortle. Abandoman "Killer punchlines, perfect, lyrically mind-blowing hip-hop improv. Genius!" – The Stage. Jason Cook "...brutally truthful piece of comedy delight." Deborah Francis-White "Hysterical, you will fall in love her. She’s fab." Time Out. Josh Widdicombe "This is one of the most individual, accomplished, hilarious and unforgettable hours I have had this year" The Scotsman. In aid of The John Hartson foundation.

Extra dates have just been announced following the huge success of his spring 2011 tour. Craig's unique ability to find humour in the mundane, coupled with his own natural eccentricity makes for truly inventive storytelling. An internationally acclaimed act, Craig's whimsical travel anecdotes never fail to surprise.

Amateur Transplants frontman Adam Kay sits at a grand piano and sings smutty songs. With sell-out tours and Edinburgh Fringe seasons, his cutting-edge, darkly humourous re-imaginings of pop and rock classics have gained him a cult following across the UK. His songs have over 20 million hits on YouTube (including the iconic London Underground Song) and have been in the iTunes comedy top ten consistently since 2008. This show is probably not suitable for your elderly maiden aunt. NB Unlike the majority of musical comedy, this is actually funny.

Stars of BBC1's The Magicians and winners of the World Magic Awards: Best Comedy Illusionists, twisted warlocks Barry & Stuart will be stunning audiences with their amazing new show, Show & Tell. In the first half of the show, expect their trademark innovative tricks and devious illusions, then in the second half, be prepared to have your minds blown as they exclusively reveal all the secrets behind the magic, in showing you, for the first time ever, exactly how those tricks were done!

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows – The Terrible Tudors and The Vile Victorians – are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

Wanderlust is the brand new show from one of the world's most popular and travelled comedians. Fresh from sell-out tours across the world, Danny Bhoy returns this Autumn to selected theatres throughout the UK. This is a show guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face and wanderlust in your heart.