Comedy gig dates in Leicester

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A listing of dates of comedy gigs and shows in Leicester. This page lists dates of gigs that are part of Dave's Comedy festival and dates of other shows. For al full run down of gigs see the Comedy Festival website.

Read our reviews of the shows we have seen.

In date order

February 11th and 12th - The History Girls, Manhattan 34

"A sort of Bronte Python - a firm command of the ridiculous" - Chortle. The History Girls are an all female comedy trio writing for television. At their last showcase, they were approached by Objective Productions and are now working with Ben Farrell, filming sketches for BBC and developing ideas for their own TV show. They recently won an award at Manchester's Co-Filmic Comedy Festival, where they also won the admiration of producers Charlie Hanson (Rickie Gervais) and Leslie Udwin, who are now big supporters. Chortle reviews described the History Girls as "a sort of Bronte Python ... with a distinctive sense of offbeat humour."

Manhattan 34 bar, 34 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RD. Doors open 8:30, entry £8 (£6.00)

February 12th - James Acaster - Work in Progress, The Exchange Bar

James Acaster performs his stand up comedies for you in the form of a brand new show. He is looking forward to this very much. As seen on Russell Howard's Good News (BBC3) & Chris Addison's Show and Tell (E4) and on tour with Milton Jones & Josie Long

Bottle Rocket comedy, 8.15 p.m. Tickets £3.50

February 12th - Adam Hess and Chris Turner, Kayal Restaurant

Join award-winning comedians Adam Hess (Chortle Student Comedian of the Year 2011) and Chris Turner ('Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year' Final Nominee 2012, BBC New Comedy Award Finalist 2011, So You Think You're Funny? Finalist 2010) for a debut hour of jokes, sketches and songs at the Kayal venue in Granby Street. "The gags come quickly, and he virtually batters the audience into laughter" - Chortle. "Beautifully crafted one-liners, witty wordplay and deadpan delivery" - BBC. "A masterclass in audience interaction ... A great show" - The Skinny

Sunday 12th February - Asian Persuasion Imran, The Y

Yusuf is renowned for his stinging, lyrical street-slang verbiage and super-high energy performance. Fast and furious yet charmingly endearing, his is a unique voice on the comedy circuit. As seen on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and featuring rising stars Mickey Sharma , the ultra dry Romesh Ranganathan and your host for the evening Adnan Ahmed .

Tickets: £9/ £7 Conc. The Y, East Street, Leicester, LE1 6EY. Box office: 0116 255 7066

February 12th - Simon Munnery, Curve

British Comedy Award Nominee and Sony Radio Award Winner, Simon Munnery presents a brand new show. It's an extravagant mess of foaming bubble hats, superlative jokes, bad guitar riffs, delightful monologues, hand-made engineering feats and an overly ambitious one-man punk musical.

The Studio Performance at 7.45pm Tickets £15

February 13th - Kirsty Munro in Double Mint, The Looking Glass

Catch Kirsty's solo show in the double bill alongside American comic Kate McCabe on Monday 13th Feb. Double Mint, Munro and McCabe, at The Looking Glass, a cocktail bar on Braunstone Gate. Kirsty reveals her take on approaching the daunting age of 30 in her Edinburgh Fringe Preview Dirty 30.

It has been a busy year on the comedy circuit for Kirsty, beating 10 other acts to win Comedy Cashback a new act competition in March and taking her debut stand up comedy show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the summer. She has since teamed up with a comedy collective of local actors and comedians to produce comedy sketch cabaret shows under the moniker Firm Hand Shake.

The Looking Glass, Braunstone Gate, Leicester

Read our interview with Kirsty Munro

February 14th - Shappi Khorsandi in Me and my brother in our pants, holding hands, Curve

Star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and Have I Got News for You, Shappi's new show is about a brother and sister who were best friends but also beat each other up. She's feisty, flirty and effortlessly funny she handles every subject with a razor sharp wit, softened by her dizzy delivery and charm.

The Studio Performance at 7.45pm Tickets £15

February 14th - A Valentine's Day Massacre, The Belmont Hotel (Bottle Rocket)

Lonely hearts and smug couples. Spurned lovers and badgers. All will have their moment at this sketchtacular love in! Just don't expect roses and love hearts. Meet a host of brand new comedy characters as they fight their way through This Valentine's Day. Hilarious, surreal and often violent sketch show from Miranda Hennessy (C4's PhoneShop). Also starring David Seymour (Love Bite) and Steven Shapland (Harry and Paul). There will be blood ...

The Belmont Hotel, De Montfort Street, Leicester, LE1 7DR, 7.45 p.m., Tickets £6/£5 concs. More info

February 15th - Richard Herring in What is love, anyway?, Curve

Having sorted out religion (Christ on a Bike), politics (Hitler Moustache) and penises (Talking Cock), Richard Herring seeks to define and destroy love. Before love destroys him.

The Studio Performance at 7.45pm Tickets £15

February 16th - Kirsty Munro, The Interlude

Come and vote for the team of new comedians who make you laugh the most in a stand up comedy showdown Battle of the Sexes - Girls Vs Boys at The Interlude on Thurs 16th Feb, on Eastern Boulevard near De Montfort Uni. Kirsty will be compering the night and whipping the audience into a frenzy as the competition heats up.

The Interlude, 2 Eastern Boulevard, Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7DR

Thursday 16th February - Double Bill - Tony Law and Dan Antopolski, The Y

Join Tony Law for an evening of off-the-wall, boundary-defying stand-up comedy and find out why it is that he's regarded as one of the finest performers on the comedy circuit by audiences and peers alike. Who's the comic with an ear for dialogue and a bod for sin? Damn right i''s Triple Perrier Award Nominee, veteran Fringe sell-out Dan Antopolski.

Tickets: £10, Show Starts: 8.30pm, The Y, East Street, Leicester, LE1 6EY. Box office: 0116 255 7066

Bottle Rocket Comedy web site

February 16 to 18 - Hotel Paradiso,Curve

In their only UK date on a European tour, Curve is extremely proud to present the awe-inspiring Familie Floz in their joyfully dark character comedy.

The Studio Performances at 7.45pm Tickets £10.50 - £18.50

February 17th - The Vagina Monologues, Curve

Eve Ensler's hilarious Broadway and West End smash hit, featuring actresses Anne Charleston, Mel Giedroyc and Hayley Tamaddon. A witty and moving collection of tales give voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories. An unmissable show for every generation.

The Theatre Performance at 7.30pm Tickets £18.50

February 17th - Curveball Comedy Talent Nights Competition, The Final, Curve

CurveBall showcases local Leicester talent and this is a fantastic opportunity for a budding comedian to launch their stand up career. The heats and final took place in the Curve foyer from 10pm, after the Comedy Festival performances. In this Final, the winner will win a cash prize of £150 and a slot at the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year show on Saturday 18th February at the Y Theatre.

See the Curve web site for more

February 18th - An Audience with Pam Ayes, Curve

Pam Ayres brings her latest show to Curve, following the recent publication of her autobiography, The Necessary Aptitude. Pam's show includes a selection of new poems and stories, as well as some audience favourites.

See the Curve web site for more.

February 19 - Kevin Precious in Not Appropriate, Kayal Restaurant

Having completed a successful run of well-attended shows at the Brighton Fringe 2010 (first four outings) - and further tightening proceedings up at the Camden Fringe - former teacher Kevin Precious has been hitting the road with his stand-up show about the profession, Not Appropriate.

'Kevin's stage charisma and poise set him head and shoulders above the previous acts.' - The Times.

'Kevin Precious hosted the proceedings, working the audience with skill and peppering his patter with local references' - Brighton Evening Argus

'Highly entertaining MC Kevin Precious welcomes you with a smile and warms you up nicely for the hilarity to follow' - Tim Arthur, Time Out

See our review of Kevin Precious in Leicester, last year.

Kayal Restaurant, 153 Granby Street, Leicester. 3.20 p.m.

February 19 - Peter Antoniou, Kayal Restaurant

Critically acclaimed comedy mind reader Peter Antoniou comes to Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival on Sunday 19th of February to guide you through his world of psychic weirdness. In his newest show, 'Psychic Detective', Peter attempts his most ambitious project to date.

Inspired by the TV cop shows, he wanted to see whether his abilities could be put to use solving mysteries so set about getting in touch with private investigators and detectives. This show demonstartes the surprising results.

Peter Antoniou is a Mind Reader. It's just that simple. He has a unique set of skills and gifts that allow him to read thoughts, pre-empt decisions people will make and influence their thought process.Using these amazing skills and his quick wit Peter has become a sensation on both the comedy and cabaret circuits.

Kayal Restaurant, 153 Granby Street, Leicester. Doors Open 17.45, Cost: £8 (£7 cons)

February 19th - Comedy Heaven, Charity show, Curve

The spectacular finale show for Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival starring Arthur Smith, in aid of charity. Other acts to be announced soon. The Theatre performance at 7.30pm Tickets £15.

See the Curve web site for more

March 10th - Funny Peepul, The Peepul Centre

Comedy jam and afterparty. Refreshed and raring to go, our comedy night is ready to entertain you and your friends with a night full of comic genius to make you belly laugh all the way home. It doesn't all end after the comedy though as your ticket includes an amazing after party until the early hours so you and your friends can really make a night of it! Doors open at 7.30 p.m., tickets £12.50.

Details and tickets are on the Peepul Centre's website.

Other pages you might like:

What's On in Leicester: shows, concerts, events of all kinds

Comedy at Curve Online

Dave's Comedy festival - main web site