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 27th April

Up The Antics present their killer format of comedy variety, featuring the best local stand-up talent, sketch comedy from Up The Antics and improv comedy from special guests … Jazz Police!

SKETCH FROM UP THE ANTICS:

Up The Antics (as heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra) bring a showcase of some of their best sketches. After 10+ years of performing together, 4 Edinburgh Fringe shows releasing an award-winning sketch comedy pilot, and establishing a hit monthly night of comedy variety, there’s some gems to choose from!

Leicester Square Sketch-Off Semi-Finalists

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

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

IMPROV FROM JAZZ POLICE

American-style longform improv comedy troupe from Bristol. Having performed at the Edinburgh International Improv Festival and the Birmingham Comedy Festival, explore the world of improv through a hilarious compilation of scenes and bits as these masters of wit take one word and turn it into a show.

‘Damn near perfect improv’ – The Glasgow Improv Theatre

STAND-UP FROM MILLIE MALONE AND ALASDAIR WALLACE

Saturday 25th May

IMPROV FROM UP THE ANTICS:

Bristol-based Up The Antics (BBC Radio 4 Extra) take us down the rabbit hole of improvised sketch comedy. With the suggestion of a location, the antics will explore the characters and journeys taken to arrive there, with hilarious results.

SKETCH FROM GRUBBY LITTLE MITTS

Award winning sketch act Grubby Little Mitts amplify the normal to chaotic extremes, using sitcom and slapstick to point the finger at the everyday. Dubbed “the White Stripes of Comedy”, Rosie and Sullivan’s sketches peddle “uproarious idiocy” (Guardian)

STAND-UP FROM MILLIE MALONE

Age restrictions: 18+

Show only (no drink) £13
Show & Cocktail £20
Show & Drink £15

What people are saying

★★★★★
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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