Birmingham Comedy Festival 2009: Listings
Tuesday
Cheeky Monkey Comedy Club. The longest running pub-based comedy club in the Midlands continues with Bristolian Mark Olver, a much in-demand warm-up comic for such TV shows. The Cross Bar, 147 Alcester Rd, Moseley, Bham B13 8JP. Tel: 0121 449 4445; £5, £4 conc; 8pm. www.cheekycomedy.co.uk
Tuesday
The Laughing Sole. The acclaimed comedy club, which runs under a cleaner and less offensive ethos, returns with special appearances from Jo Enright and compere Mrs Barbara Nice, plus Craig Deeley and Russ Bravo. The British Oak, 1364 Pershore Rd, Stirchley, Bham B30 2XS. Tel: 0121 458 1758; £6; 7.30pm. www.thelaughingsole.org.uk
Tuesday
Polish Comedy Night. A night of top Eastern European larks and mischief, featuring some of the biggest names in Polish stand-up. Please note that the entire night will be in Polish! The Glee Club, The Arcadian, Bham B5 4TD. Tel: 0871 472 0400; admission tbc; 7pm.
Tuesday
Sheila M’s Comedy Night. A delicious night of comedy featuring Nipper Thomas - one of the West Midlands’ best-kept comedy secrets, with over 20 years experience - and hosted by Sheila M. The Place 2B, Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 5BD. Tel: 0121 354 8228; £10-£4; 7pm.
www.sheila-m.com
Wednesday
An Audience With Mrs Barbara Nice. We couldn’t really have a Festival without a headline show from one of the city’s best-loved comedy stars – Kings Heath housewife Mrs Barbara Nice. Straight off the No50 bus, she might even stage dive. The Electric Cinema, 47-49 Station St, Bham B5 4DY. Tel: 0121 643 7879; £10, £7.50 conc; 7pm. www.theelectric.co.uk
Wednesday
Elis James: The Most Cautious Little Boy In Wales. The unsung star of Rhod Gilbert’s radio show, occasional Radio One presenter and host of 2008’s Comedy Zone makes his solo debut. The Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre, 4 Temple Row West, Bham B2 5NY; £9.50, £10; 8pm. www.oldjointstocktheatre.co.uk
Thursday
The Best In Live Stand-up Comedy. Another sterling Glee line-up featuring Charlie Baker, Andy Robinson, Joe Bor and guests.
The Glee Club, The Arcadian, Bham B5 4TD. Tel: 0871 472 0400; Thu £14.50-£6.50; Fri £14-£7.50; Sat £17-£16.50; 7.45pm.
www.glee.co.uk
Thursday
God Is A Comedian. G.I.A.C presents a Birmingham Comedy Festival special in the heart of the city’s historic and bustling Jewellery Quarter. The Red Lion, 94-96 Warstone Lane, Hockley, Bham B18 6NG. Tel: 0121 233 9144; £3; 8pm. www.theredlionbirmingham.com
Thursday
Kent Valentine. Dynamic Aussie comedian Kent explores how you share something you love with people you can’t stand in a show that also contains traces of Star Wars, Nazis, pigeons, fights and London, all delivered with an infectious mix of irreverence and enthusiastic optimism. The 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
