Birmingham Comedy Festival 2009: Listings
The Birmingham Comedy Festival is back in town. Check our full listings of events throughout October with details of ticket prices and how to book.
To Saturday Oct 17
East Is East. Salford 1971: Chip shop owner George Khan is determined to raise his children in the traditional manner. But they have ideas of their own in writer Ayub Khan-Din’s warm-hearted and hilarious story of two cultures clashing within one family. Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Broad St. Tel: 0121 236 4455; £10-£32; Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Sept 29 only, 7pm; matinees Oct 3, 8 & 15, 2pm. www.birmingham-rep.co.uk
To Wednesday Oct 28
Steve Lilly’s Comedy Classics. Showcasing the detailed graphite work of fine artist Steve Lilly with original artwork and prints featuring such comedy stars as the cast of Dad’s Army, Carry On and Little Britain. Kitchen Garden Café, 17 York Road, Kings Heath. Tel: 0121 443 4725; Free; Mon-Wed 9.30am-5pm, Thu-Sat 9.30am-11pm, Sun 10am-3.30pm. www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk
Friday
The Al Pitcher Picture Show. Every comic will tell you a ‘funny thing happened on the way to the gig’ but camera-in-hand, award-winning Kiwi Al has the pics to prove it. He’ll be weaving the events of his day in Birmingham into a unique one-off show. The Glee Club Studio, The Arcadian, Bham B5 4TD. Tel: 0871 472 0400; £9, £8 online, £6 NUS; 7.30pm. www.glee.co.uk
Friday
Andrew O’Neill: Occult Comedian. O’Neill’s show last year got him nominated for awards and this one’s better! He isn’t your usual stand-up comedian, though. Yes, he tells jokes and makes you laugh, but he does it all with an innate sense of absurdism. Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre, 4 Temple Row West, Bham B2 5NY. Tel: 0121 200 0946 or 0121 303 2323; £9.50, £10; 8pm. www.oldjointstocktheatre.co.uk
Friday
Kyle Grooms & Felix Dexter. Preppy US star Grooms takes us on a trip into the world of a man who is faced with hip-hop-obsessed America. He’s joined by Felix Dexter, with his distinctive blend of character and stand-up humour. The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Bham B6 4UU. Tel: 0121 333 2444; £15, £12 adv, £10 conc; 7pm. www.the-drum.org.uk
Friday and Saturday
The Best In Live Stand-up Comedy
A class line-up of top comedic talent featuring Barry Castagnola, Paul Thorne, Jason Wood and Justin Moorhouse. The Glee Club, The Arcadian, Bham B5 4TD. Tel: 0871 472 0400; Fri £14-£7.50; £17-£16.50; 7.45pm. www.glee.co.uk
Friday and Saturday
Sean Collins. The city’s biggest comedy club presents Collins, Kyle Grooms and Roger Monkhouse (Fri only). Bar Risa/Jongleurs, Quayside Tower, 259-262 Broad St, Bham B1 2HF. Tel: 0121 632 4936; Fri £14, Sat £17; 7pm. www.jongleurs.com
Saturday
Tony Hancock Appreciation Society Day. A whole day devoted to Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock, the Birmingham-born comedian and actor. With guests, memorabilia and screenings. Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre, 4 Temple Row West, Bham B2 5NY. Tel: 0121 200 0946; £7.50 & £5; 10am to 6pm. www.oldjointstocktheatre.co.uk
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