Comedy at Artsdepot

We’re fortunate to have Artsdepot nearby in North Finchley for a broad range of concerts, exhibitions, family entertainment and some first-class comedy talent. Early in 2020 before lockdown we managed to catch Jo Brand here and this autumn things are resuming with a great selection including stand up, pub quizzing and political commentary. In these tough times we need a few laughs, don’t we?

Following sold out shows from David Baddiel and Paul Chowdhry in early September, here are some highlights of what’s coming up.

Harry Hill: Experiments in Entertainment 3 – Work in Progress
Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 October, 7.30pm
Join Harry Hill as he test drives his latest idea of what a joke is. Laugh with him as he succeeds, distance yourself from him as he fails, track him down in the bar and get a selfie, ask him if he’s bringing TV Burp back, phone your mum and get him to wish her a happy birthday.
Age guidance: 11+
Tickets: £15

Jonathan Pie: Fake News (Corona Remix)
Saturday 23 October, 7.30pm
Jonathan Pie’s critically acclaimed sell out show FAKE NEWS finally returns, updated and remixed for a post-Corona world. After months stuck in LOCKDOWN, he hits the road to discuss how corona has changed the world… and his career prospects.
Jonathan Pie is the exasperated news reporter whose videos have been seen across the world. With over 1.5 million Facebook followers, his online videos regularly achieve millions of views going viral internationally.
Age guidance: 16+
Tickets: from £18

Shazia Mirza: Coconut
Friday 29 October, 7.30pm
Following the success of her critically acclaimed recent shows; With Love From St. Tropez, a riot of Brexit and burquas through the lens of The Periodic Table, and The Kardashians Made Me Do It, a searing and urgent exploration of life, love and Jihadi brides, Shazia is back on tour.
She’s not afraid to take on the burning (and infectious) issues of our time in her latest show; Coconut.
Age guidance: 14+
Tickets: from £12

The Thinking Drinkers: Pub Quiz
Saturday 30 October, 7.30pm
The Thinking Drinkers return to artsdepot with a brand-new show as they host history’s greatest ever pub quiz packed with loads of funny, fascinating facts and FIVE free discerning drinks for every audience member.
You’ll learn a lot and you’ll laugh a lot as answers to life’s most important and unusual questions appear at the bottom of your glass.
Age guidance: strictly 18+
Tickets: from £12

Michael Spicer – The Room Next Tour (main picture)
Saturday 13 November, 8pm
Join Michael Spicer, creator of internet sensation The Room Next Door, as he talks about his life making comedy under the radar, his viral hits of the past and of course, brand new Room Next Door sketches on his highly anticipated first live tour – The Room Next Tour.
This is a unique opportunity to see the man from The Room Next Door finally leave his room behind and walk out onto the live stage.
Age guidance: 12+
Tickets: from £18

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