Have a Laugh With These Comedy Shows in Yorkshire This September
The funniest comedians you need to see live now
COMEDY AT THE OLD WOOLLEN
1ST SEPTEMBER
Old Woollen, Farsley
oldwoollen.co.uk
The Old Woollen’s regular comedy club is inviting award-winning comedian Eddy Brimson, Lou Conran (who has supported Sarah Millican and Joe Lycett on tour) and stand-up comedian and actor Stella Graham to its stage for a night of laughter.
HAYLEY’S COMIC
2ND SEPTEMBER
The Studio, Bradford
01274 432000
bradford-theatres.co.uk
Following the success of her sell-out show The Invisible Mam last year, Hayley Ellis is back with brand new show Hayley’s Comic. She’s also been tour support for Sarah Millican, Jason Manford, Ellie Taylor and John Bishop, so we’re expecting great things. Think silly stories, observations and audience interaction.
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BRITAIN’S GOT COMEDY
8TH SEPTEMBER
King’s Hall Ilkley
01274 432000
bradford-theatres.co.uk
The best comedians from Britain’s Got Talent are taking to the stage for the ultimate night of stand up. It’s hosted by Jamie Sutherland and Danny Posthill, Noel James, Ben Langley and Siobhan Phillips are all on the line-up. Having honed their skills as regulars on the comedy circuit, they came into the limelight thanks to the nation’s favourite talent show.
ED BYRNE
13TH SEPTEMBER
The Leadmill, Sheffield
0114 272 7040
leadmill.co.uk
A master of observational comedy, and as seen on Live At The Apollo, Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You (the list could go on and on), Ed is a popular comedian you won’t want to miss. Book tickets now to see him perform his stand-up in Sheffield.
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SOPHIE MCCARTNEY: TIRED & TESTED
7TH & 8TH SEPTEMBER
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
leedsheritagetheatres.com
Award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is venturing into the perilous world of parenthood. Feeling out of her depth, she’s wondering why no one told her what to expect after she was expecting. She’ll chat about birthing, body changes, school WhatsApp groups, and still not being able to handle your booze on a night out.
JENNY ECLAIR: SIXTY PLUS (FFS!) XXL SHOW
14TH SEPTEMBER
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
leedsheritagetheatres.com
Following her recent appearance on Taskmaster (one of the best seasons yet, if you ask us), Jenny’s tour has been extended due to popular demand. She’s asking what her 60s will hold and if it’s a legal requirement to buy Nordic walking poles.
SUZI RUFFELL: SNAPPY
14TH SEPTEMBER
Memorial Hall, Sheffield City Hall
sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
Suzi’s new show is all about settling down (but not settling), becoming a mother (without becoming mumsy) and still worrying about everything. Her last tour received critical acclaim and was recorded as an Amazon special, and she’s known for her popular podcasts Like Minded Friends and Out.
CARL HUTCHINSON
21ST SEPTEMBER
The Leadmill, Sheffield
0114 272 7040
leadmill.co.uk
Back with a new show for 2023. after an impressive 87-date run last year, this Geordie comedian (who’s friends with Chris Ramsey, and has supported him on tour) is a must-see.
GRAYSON PERRY
28TH SEPTEMBER
Oval Hall, Sheffield City Hall
sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
In this show artist, writer and broadcaster Grayson takes a mischievous look at the nature of identity and promises to make you laugh, shudder and reassess who you really are.
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
30TH SEPTEMBER
St John’s, Staincross
thepantaloons.co.uk
Two sets of shipwrecked twins unknowingly end up in the same place at the same time and chaos ensues; but will they find each other in the end? Presented by The Pantaloons, expect silly slapstick comedy and memorable music amongst Shakespeare’s poignant poetry in this open-air show.
