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 31st May

Up The Antics bring their hit format of comedy variety – featuring sketch comedy from hilarious character comedian Susan Harrison (Showstopper: The Improvised Musical, Mischief Movie Night, Austentatious), stand-up from an up-and-coming local talent and improv comedy from the Antics themselves.

Full Line-Up:

Character Comedy from Susan Harrison

Should I Still Be Doing this?

Award winning character comedian and acclaimed improviser Susan Harrison brings you a selection of joyfully bizarre characters from her brand new show. Featuring; a woman who swallowed a girl in a well, an angry panda from the 90’s and a Sindy Doll with low self esteem.

As seen/heard in:

Showstopper: The Improvised Musical, These Folk, Mischief Movie Night, Austentatious, BBC Radio 4, CBBC.

Praise for Susan’s previous shows:

“First class comic acting” (The Guardian)

“Smart and original absurdist humour” ★★★★★ (ThreeWeeks)

“A fantastic character comedian” (Chortle)

Improv from Up The Antics

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 hole of hilarious characters, sketches and quick wit. Come see the group that have been featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra, performed four hit Edinburgh Fringe shows and won awards for their online sketch content.

Leicester Square Sketch-Off Semi-Finalists

“Brilliantly witty.”

★★★★★ Inter:Mission

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

★★★★ EdFringeReview

Plus Stand-Up Comedy hand-picked from the rising stars of the local circuit!

Age restrictions: 18+

Show only (no drink) £13
Show & Drink £18
Show & Cocktail £22

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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. Please note that Yuup gift cards are valid for redemption for 12 months, and if not redeemed by this date, you will get a Yuup credit added to your Yuup account equivalent to the unspent value of the Yuup gift card less a Yuup administration fee of 20%.

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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