LEICESTER FRIDGE: Comedy in Leicester

CANTEEN COMEDY
Last Friday of the month at the LCB Depot - Pay What You Want
This is the comedy arm of the sprawling beast that is Canteen, which takes over the entire LCB Depot on the last Friday of every month. Previously run by the Fridge but recently taken over by Jokes On Us, it features two full sets from circuit superstars, with a bucket at the end for donations. What better way to help your street food and fancy cocktails go down! Find out line-ups from Jokes On Us and visit Canteen for general event info.

CLUB SMASHING
2nd Thursday of the month at the Criterion - Pay What You Want
Monthly alternative night featuring off-kilter stand-up, character acts, music and mayhem.
Very much the night to go to if you appreciate the weird and wonderful.
Visit their facebook page for more information / line-ups / random nonsense.

COMEDY & COCKTAILS
1st Tuesday of the month at Manhattan34 - Pay What You Want
The city's longest-running monthly night, featuring a mix of new acts and established acts trying new material out. A special menu of comedy-themed cocktails is available to all audience members.
Visit their facebook page for more information / line-ups.

JESTIN' AT THE WESTERN
First Saturday of the month at The Western - £8 (£6 conc)
Leicester's newest regular comedy night tales place at the eclectic Western pub in Leicester's bustling West End. It features pro headline acts in a purpose-built theatre room, supported by newer acts, or seasoned circuit comics trying out new material. Hosted by the enigmatic and playful Daniel Nicholas.
Visit the 'Upstairs at The Western' facebook page to find out about upcoming shows.

JOKES ON US
Various dates/venues - Pay What You Want
Jokes On Us burst onto the scene in 2015 with a full programme of shows across 3 venues in the cultural quarter, winning the festival's coveted Liberty Award in the process. This was followed up by a flurry of Edinburgh previews back in July. They're basically Leicester's version of the Free Fringe.
Visit their facebook page for more information / upcoming shows.

PROPER FUNNY COMEDY
Last Saturday of the month at The Criterion - Pay What You Want
The best up-and-coming stand-ups from the Midlands and beyond, in a cracking 'post-payday' atmosphere with a great selection of beers and home-cooked pizzas.
Visit their facebook page for more information / line-ups.

THE SAME FACES
1st Saturday of the month at The Criterion - £5 advance / £7 otd
UNCLE ARMANDO
3rd Monday of the month at Upstairs at The Western - £8 advance
2 monthly improv nights run by The Same Faces, featuring a rotating cast of players literally making it up as they go along. At their Criterion show, The Same Faces play a variety of improv games based on audience suggestions, and in their Uncle Armando show, they improvise around a story told by a guest monologist.
Visit their facebook page for more information / line-ups.

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