An Evening of Stand-up, Sketch & Improv Comedy

THE ANTICS JOKE SHOW

Up The Antics present their hit monthly night of comedy variety. Including sketches, stand-up, and improv, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Previous headliners have included Jollyboat, The Kagools and Susan Harrison, as well as performances from the award-winning Antics themselves.

Saturday 21st September

PLAY IT AGAIN

Play It Again are immortal lounge performers, cursed to provide light entertainment forever! Give them your sultry suggestions, they’ll give you beautiful ballads and mesmerising musical pieces. Laugh and sing along as these eternal entertainers play it again, and again, and again…

UP THE ANTICS

After wowing audiences with their hilarious sketch comedy at The Edinburgh Fringe, Bristol’s own Up The Antics will be bringing a mix of some old favourites with some fun new characters, scenes and situations thrown into the mix. Come see this group that have been featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra and won awards for their online sketch content.

“Up The Antics are guaranteed to deliver a laugh every minute” ★★★★ EdFringeReview

Stand-up from Jessie Nixon (tour support for Fern Brady, Funny Women Stage Awards Finalist) and Alasdair Wallace!

Saturday 26th October

Up The Antics present their hit format of comedy variety, featuring the best stand-up, improv & sketch comedy. This month, they will be joined by the Leicester Square Sketch-Off winners Burger and a Pint!

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BURGER AND A PINT

In 2024, James Trickey (Leicester Comedy Festival Best New Show Nominee) and Ted Milligan (Leicester Comedy Festival Attendee) decided that the world needed sketch comedy now more than ever before. Together they put aside their differences (talent) and formed Burger and a Pint.

Leicester Square Sketch Off Winners 2024

“So quick and funny” – Chortle

“Peppered with superior zingers” – BeyondtheJoke

“Genius sketches” – Longstaff reviews

UP THE ANTICS

After wowing audiences with their hilarious sketch and improv comedy at The Edinburgh Fringe, Bristol’s own Up The Antics will be bringing their unique brand of improv silliness. Just give them a suggestion of a location and watch them fall down the rabbit of hole of hilarious characters, sketches and quick wit. Come see this group that have been featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra and won awards for their online sketch content

“Brilliantly Witty” ★★★★★ Inter:Mission

FEATURING STAND-UP FROM LOIS VOHRA AND ALASDAIR WALLACE

Age restrictions: 18+

Show only (no drink) £14
Show & Drink £19
Show & Cocktail £23

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What people are saying

★★★★★
Kelly Chapman
May 2024

Haven’t been before, definitely will be back. Was laugh out loud funny and just a brilliant night...

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★★★★★
Laura Oliphant
Aug 2023

Fun night of comedy - the ticket option with a drink was great value

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★★★★★
Tommy Reeday
Apr 2023

A hilarious evening of stand up and improv, with some very quick witted performers. We will defin...

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How to get there

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • WiFi

COVID-19 guidelines

Please respect each other's personal space

On the day

Doors at 19:30 for 20:00 show. Please arrive in plenty of time to get served at the bar before the beginning of the show

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 2 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 2 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

You'll be hosted by

The Bristol Improv Theatre

The Bristol Improv Theatre is the UK’s first full-time dedicated improv theatre. We create, teach and perform spontaneous theatre that is accessible, creatively ambitious and unapologetically entertaining, as well as hosting troupes from all over the UK and overseas, bringing world-class improv to Bristol.

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