One of the world’s most provocative and unfiltered comedians, Jim Jefferies, returns to the UK this autumn with his brand-new stand-up tour, Son of a Carpenter — including a stop at Plymouth Pavilions on 28 November 2025.
Known for his razor-sharp wit, boundary-pushing humour, and brutally honest storytelling, Jefferies has become a global comedy powerhouse. Though born in Australia...
Award-winning physical comedy theatre company Le Navet Bete are making a triumphant return to Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) on 01 November 2025, bringing with them their five-star hit show, King Arthur. This laugh-out-loud retelling of the legendary tale promises a wild ride packed with slapstick, silliness, and outrageous humour – perfect for the whole family.
The Southwest's first queer fringe festival is currently in full swing in Exeter, until Sunday 06th October 2024.
We're showcasing queer art and culture, and our biggest events are still to come next week.
Upcoming event highlights include:
Morning and Evening shows at Barnfield Theatre Monday 30th Sep - Thursday 04th Oct, showcasing queer comedy or theatre in the first show, and drag or cabaret in the second. ( link )
Friday 04th October - Live music from Charlieeeee at RAMM museum - queer rising pop star who's been mentored by Fred Again - indie vibe,...
Coming to Devon for the very first time, enjoy tales, clips and re-enactments of Auntie Beeb’s earliest landmark moments: the first BBC broadcast, the first children’s, drama, sports commentary and so much more – researched, written and performed by British Comedy Award-winning writer (Miranda, Not Going Out) + comedian Paul Kerensa.
Tickets: £10 (12-17 year-olds: £8) from https://www.wegottickets.com/event/596062
The second half of 2022 is looking very busy and exciting for West Country comedy star and Plymouth Theatre Royal Panto Legend Andy Ford.
He is about to launch into the Autumn leg of his Back in the Saddle Live Comedy Tour around the South West, including shows in Plymouth on 18th September, Torpoint on 23rd September and his home city of Exeter on Sunday 2nd October.
Inspired by research taking place at the University’s Sexual Knowledge Unit, stand-up comedian Siân Docksey and Dr Ina Linge from the University of Exeter’s Department of Modern Languages and Cultures have been collaborating on a series of special online events which explore what queerness in nature can tell us about ourselves, as part of their Arts and Culture, Creative Fellowship.
Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats and firecrackers. It was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.
Introduced by Michael Punt, Professor of Art and Technology at Plymouth University and founding convenor of Transtechnology Research.
Director: Jacques Tati Running time: 89 minutes Cert: U...
A group of Devon based comedians will host an evening of free comedy in Plymouth this month as part of a new regular night.
The new coalition of comics are hosting free shows across the South West under the banner 'The Comedy Avengers' and it will include a monthly show at The Fortescue pub in Plymouth on the fourth Thursday of every month.
A group of Devon based comedians will host an evening of free comedy in Plymouth this month as part of a new regular night.
The new coalition of comics are hosting free shows across the South West under the banner 'The Comedy Avengers' and it will include a monthly show at The Fortescue pub in Plymouth on the fourth Thursday of every month.
The comics, who perform nationwide on the professional circuit and have won a number of awards between them, offer a variety of styles including props, one liners and musical comedy as well as straightforward stand up.
This November, Plymouth is in for a blast of high-energy comedy as Hugh McCann brings his debut show, Ensuite, to Theatre Royal Plymouth. The show, which recently began its UK Tour at Exeter’s The Bike Shed Theatre, is performed by McCann himself with direction from New Model Theatre’s Tom Nicholas.
Ensuite is a coming of age story, following the macbook-toting avant garde of...
