stand up comedy

• Entertainment / Edinburgh Fringe

  A clutch of Bristol shows heading to the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe

  They include standup, character comedy, and experimental theatre

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• Comedy / Andrew Brooke

  Former south west secondary teacher swaps the classroom for comedy

  Andrew Brooke’s solo standup show tackles 30 years of teaching John Steinbeck’s 'Of Mice and Men'

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• Theatre / Bristol Pride

  Taking the stage for Bristol Pride: a look at the festival’s comedy and theatre programme

  The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol Old Vic, The Bristol Improv Theatre and The Folk House are taking part

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• Comedy / The Gaffe Comedy Club

  The Gaffe hosts extended Edinburgh Fringe preview season

  Numerous acts will be appearing at the award-winning club and its sister venue The Robin Hood

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• Comedy / stand up comedy

  Up-and-coming Bristol comic Sameera Bhalotra Bowers performs home gig

  She brings her standup hour ‘What Is Going On?’ to the Alma Tavern & Theatre on June 26

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• Comedy / Simon Amstell

  Simon Amstell to play three nights at Bristol Old Vic

  His acclaimed show ‘I Love It Here’ sold out a five-week London residency

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• Comedy / edinburgh previews

  Chuckle Busters presents eight-week season of Edinburgh Festival previews

  Comics include Ahir Shah, Rob Auton, Harriet Dyer, Pierre Novellie, Sophie Duker and Spencer Jones

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• Comedy / The John Sebastian Lightship

  New monthly comedy show comes to the John Sebastian Lightship

  Lightship Comedy will be inviting people aboard at June 7

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