Anyone go watch comedians? Who’s your fave?
We have seen:
• Jack Whitehall x 2 (2nd time was amazing, MRS favourite!)
• Jimmy Carr
• Jason manford
• Peter Kay (shit wasn’t with the hype)
• Alan Carr
• Parenting hell podcast live
• Rob Beckett/lloyd Griffith (work in progress show)
• Micky Flanagan (husbands favourite)
• Mo gilligan (mrs second favourite because 🔥😍)
• Frankie Boyle (WORST!)
• Romesh Ranganathan (very funny man!)
Id still like to see Chris Ramsey (maybe their podcast too on stage)
Rob Beckett again
Mo again, trying to persuade Mr. to book
Not comedy, but overlap on tour would be good.
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Oh would’ve also loved to see
Sean lock ! May the guy be resting in peace!
Also, anyone watched last one laughing uk!? Hilarious. Not sure id like a lot of them on stand up but seeing them in a ‘normal’ situation is much better. Like Joe Wilkinson is great for his wit and timing and funny comments but wouldn’t be the same stood telling jokes! |
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"Oh would’ve also loved to see
Sean lock ! May the guy be resting in peace!
Also, anyone watched last one laughing uk!? Hilarious. Not sure id like a lot of them on stand up but seeing them in a ‘normal’ situation is much better. Like Joe Wilkinson is great for his wit and timing and funny comments but wouldn’t be the same stood telling jokes! "
Sean Lock was Britains funniest man. The interplay between him and Miles Jupp was brilliant. Taken far too soon. |
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By *linyMan 15 weeks ago
Manchester/London |
I’ve seen Jack Whitehall and wasn’t impressed at all.
Al Murray was good
Billy Connelly was BRILLIANT
Jeff Dunham was hilarious
Sara Milican very good
Brendan O’Carrol was ok
Andrew Maxwell was very good
Rufus Hound was poor
Craig Campbell was one of the funniest I’ve ever seen
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By *kibirdWoman 15 weeks ago
Gillingham ( Dorset, not Kent) |
One of the best shows I saw was a pre-tour night with Lee Evan’s when he was trialling new material.
It wasn’t polished and some of the jokes didn’t hit but the experience was so real and raw , it was an amazing night |
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I've not really seen many. I watched Paul Chowdry and Russell Howard live which were pretty good as well a live show of the Off Menu podcast which I absolutely loved.
I'd love to see James Acaster live if I could |
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Been to the comedy store in London a few times which I loved and saw Sarah Millican last year and she was so funny
I’ve met Chris and Rosie Ramsay and featured on their Shag, married annoyed podcast  |
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"Been to the comedy store in London a few times which I loved and saw Sarah Millican last year and she was so funny
I’ve met Chris and Rosie Ramsay and featured on their Shag, married annoyed podcast "
Oh no way! We love Chris and Rosie. Both are 🔥🔥
Their podcast is hilarious. And the show they did on tele too. How did you feature if you don’t mind me asking x |
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I've seen quite a few, but never the same ones twice
John Bishop
Alan Carr
Peter Kay
Al Murray
Miranda Hart
Lee Evans
Jimmy Carr
Jason Manford
Jo Brand
Paddy McGuiness
Michael McIntyre
Rob Beckett
Sarah McMillan
Mrs Brown's Boys live
Sha**ed, Married, Annoyed live.
My fave was probably John Bishop or The Ramsey's |
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By *inaTitzTV/TS 15 weeks ago
Titz Towers, North Notts |
Most of my friends are comedians, amateur, semi-pro, pro. A few have been on telly.
These are all people who you won't have heard of, but whom are brilliant and you could probably see in a club for less than £15
Scott Bennett
Diane Spencer
Jeff Innocent
Frankie Monroe
Stephen Bailey
Dawn Bailey
Silky
Alan Hudson
Sean Heydon
Mad Ron
Lindsey Santoro
Andrew Bird
Thomas Green |
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Agree with the OP! Frankie Boyle was garbage! Same as Kevin Bridges, seen him 4 times and honestly it’s just all the same stories told a slightly different way 🤦♀️
Michael McIntyre and Jim Jefferies are the two best ones I have seen! 👌🏻 |
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By *inaTitzTV/TS 15 weeks ago
Titz Towers, North Notts |
"Ive seen quote a few over the years. I want to go and see Paul Smith at some point"
I shouldn't bother. He might be Hot Water's poster boy with edited clips of him going viral, but he's not even the best MC in Liverpool, let alone the best act. Once you get away from carefully selected clipage, his material is actually quite disappointing, unless someone is a super fan and already convinced he's great, in which case he could read a shopping list out and they'd love it. |
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Most of the comedians that make me laugh are long since gone. Morecambe and Wise, Tommy Cooper, Ronnie Corbett, Victoria Wood.
Romesh Rangansthan is funny though.
We recently went to a comedy club type thing...we're still waiting to start laughing and judging by the rest of the audience and the deafening silence so is everyone else. It must have been soul destroying for the performers |
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"One of the best shows I saw was a pre-tour night with Lee Evan’s when he was trialling new material.
It wasn’t polished and some of the jokes didn’t hit but the experience was so real and raw , it was an amazing night "
I went to one of these nights in South Wales and even though it wasn't a polished performance and he had his note book in his hands, I loved how he read the reaction from the small audience and used our feedback. He did however treat us to his bohemian rhapsody rendition as a thank you, and I was elated.
Mrs S&N |
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Lee Evan
Peter Kay x 2
Paddy MGuinness
Micky Flanagan
Jimion
Ricky gervais x 2
Sean lock
John Richardson (worst “comedian” ever)
Jimmy cricket
Clinton babtist
Bernard manning !!
Many more tbh, can’t remember them all lol |
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By *zeroMan 15 weeks ago
Glasgow |
Seen Jimmy Carr (good)
Jeff Dunham (good first time, second time same old routine)
Russell Howard (good)
Seen Nick Helm for the second time last year. He was good both times but the second time I seen him some woman in the front row became unwell and he had to pause the show. We had to get our train so we missed him coming back to finish his set
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By *007ManMan 15 weeks ago
Worthing |
Rik Mayall was quite manic just like his on screen persona!
Jimmy Carr was good. His audience raport is second to none.
Lee Evans. Saw him as an unknown supporting to Jack Dee (also excellent). A star was definately in the making.
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By *istalloverCouple 15 weeks ago
Pays de la Loire -Normandie -Brittany borderFrance |
Seen alot years ago .
Bernard Manning ,hilarious
Chubby
Mick Miller very funny ,quickfire jokes
Ken Dodd left a 2 am genius
Stan boardman Funny focker
Billy Pearce real funny and clean too
Freddie Starr great at the time
Joe Pasqual great for half hour then got on yer tits the pipsqueek
Jimmy Carr before he became good
Wasn't that good and his heckles were staged.
Lenny Henry , loud obnoxious did a few impressions and kept on about being racially abused ,not gat funny to be honest and not a patch on the above
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I’ve seen a lot but without doubt the funniest and it’s not up for debate is billy Connolly. I’ve seen Ricky gervais recently and he was so close to the bone it was hilarious however everyone’s comedy taste differs however I’d rather stick pins in my knob than sit through Chris Addison again what a toss pot |
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Achieved a life long ambition a few years back and saw Billy Cononley live on his final tour.
Both amazing to see him live and sad to see how parkinsons was taking its tole. Highlight though was meeting him at the stage door after and getting an autograph and a selfie.
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By *arkbiMan 15 weeks ago
West cork area |
Lol I had meant to say Tommy tiernan only one we would not bother with again, having seen him , Jimmy carr , paul smith, matt riffe, dara o Brian, michael mcintyre , chris Kent and few others. |
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We’ve seen
Bill Bailey (many times)
Omid Djalili
Gary Delaney
Sarah Millican
Jared Christmas
Glenn Wool
James Acaster
Violet has also seen Michael McIntyre
I have also seen Norman Lovett and Jim Davidson |
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Frankie Boyle is by some measure the worst comic I've ever seen live, and by all accounts a pretty terrible person.
If you want to see a genuinely brilliant adult comic I'd try Jerry Sadowitz who is also an amazing magician. |
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By *irthandgirthMan 15 weeks ago
Camberley occasionally doncaster |
I told Jimmy Carr I was a deep sea welder. He believed me.
I shot down Reginald D Hunter - he was awful.
Saw John Bishop at the NEC. Put me off big comedy gigs forever.
I've seen Dara O'Briain 5 times. Last time was a gig in Soho he announced the day before. 18 quid! All money to Shelter. You cant do anything in London for 18 quid. |
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By *am450Man 15 weeks ago
Sidcup/Bexley |
"Oh would’ve also loved to see
Sean lock ! May the guy be resting in peace!
Sean Lock was great. So sad he passed away x"
A genius and a true gent.
Brillant line "a woman's work is never done" " probably why you're not paid so much" .....absolute gold... |
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I’ve not seen any ‘names’ in recent years, although there’s a cracking comedy night at the local arts centre which I pop along to from time to time.
But of the known ones, Rhodd Gilbert (also had an ‘amusing anecdote’ read out on his radio show once, Lee Evans, and (for those of a certain age) Rob Newman back in the mid 90’s who was bloody hilarious |
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"Also saw Vic and Bob back in the day, they were brilliant. "
Two incredibly clever and funny men…for a while they were untouchable. Big Night Out and the Smell Of were absolutely hilarious and groundbreaking x |
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Greg Davies had me in tears. Mickey Flanaggan was good but didn’t hit the same.
But, and this will not be popular, but, years ago, in newquay, in a club on the outskirts, Bernard Manning used to have a regular night.
Walking in there and saying "hey Bernard you fat bastard" led to some of the funniest off the cuff moments I've ever seen. Jaw aching laughter, ribs aching kind of funny.
Full send, no fucks given, encouraged and welcomed ribbing and piss taking from willing participants and the oldest of old school comedians.
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By *tr8ty7Man 15 weeks ago
Coventry |
Ive seen quite a few looking back.
Lee Mack and Ross Noble before they were famous.
Gary Delaney
Chris Ramsey
Lee Evans
Micky Flannigan
im sure I've missed some, but im really glad I got to see my all time face in the mid 90s
THE BIG YIN himself Billy Connolly
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"Ive seen quite a few looking back.
Lee Mack and Ross Noble before they were famous.
Gary Delaney
Chris Ramsey
Lee Evans
Micky Flannigan
im sure I've missed some, but im really glad I got to see my all time face in the mid 90s
THE BIG YIN himself Billy Connolly
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I'm jealous of anyone who got to see the Big Yin live, in his early years. That has to be up there with the best of the best for comedic moments. |
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By *tr8ty7Man 15 weeks ago
Coventry |
"I’ve not seen any ‘names’ in recent years, although there’s a cracking comedy night at the local arts centre which I pop along to from time to time.
But of the known ones, Rhodd Gilbert (also had an ‘amusing anecdote’ read out on his radio show once, Lee Evans, and (for those of a certain age) Rob Newman back in the mid 90’s who was bloody hilarious "
I just cant imagine Rob Newman on his own.
You see that woman over there, really far away?'
'I can just about observe her yes.'
'Thats as close as you've got to a woman on fab that is'
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By *tr8ty7Man 15 weeks ago
Coventry |
"Ive seen quite a few looking back.
Lee Mack and Ross Noble before they were famous.
Gary Delaney
Chris Ramsey
Lee Evans
Micky Flannigan
im sure I've missed some, but im really glad I got to see my all time face in the mid 90s
THE BIG YIN himself Billy Connolly
I'm jealous of anyone who got to see the Big Yin live, in his early years. That has to be up there with the best of the best for comedic moments."
He did a lot of the material id seen on vhs, but I still nearly wet myself laughing. It was mid 90s to this day I still think about the prescription windscreens |
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"Ive seen quite a few looking back.
Lee Mack and Ross Noble before they were famous.
Gary Delaney
Chris Ramsey
Lee Evans
Micky Flannigan
im sure I've missed some, but im really glad I got to see my all time face in the mid 90s
THE BIG YIN himself Billy Connolly
I'm jealous of anyone who got to see the Big Yin live, in his early years. That has to be up there with the best of the best for comedic moments.
He did a lot of the material id seen on vhs, but I still nearly wet myself laughing. It was mid 90s to this day I still think about the prescription windscreens"
And his parkinson interviews, so natural and jaw achingly funny |
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Bill Bailey is my absolute favourite, we've seen him live 4 times now & have tickets for the new show later this year. Music is very important to me, and Bill's musical comedy is on another level.
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"I’ve seen Jack Whitehall and wasn’t impressed at all.
Al Murray was good
Billy Connelly was BRILLIANT
Jeff Dunham was hilarious
Sara Milican very good
Brendan O’Carrol was ok
Andrew Maxwell was very good
Rufus Hound was poor
Craig Campbell was one of the funniest I’ve ever seen
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Agree on Billy Connolly, at his peak, Britain’s best ever comedian imho.
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We go to local open mic nights and the pay what it was worth nights in London a couple of times
Also go to see podcast like RHLSTP, Bugle, All Killa No Filla when they have been in Norwich
Also went to see Jess Forteskew last year and M went to see Lou Sanders |
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Al Murray....very good
Peter Kay.... Funny, but not as good as used to be
Bill Bailey... My personal favourite.
Jasper Carrot... Good show with his band featuring Bev Bevan
Mickey Flanagan.... Hilarious 10 years ago
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Haven't been to many but I enjoyed those I have more than I expected.
Dylan Moran (quality)
Bill Bailey (Great fun)
Ross Noble (highly strung but good still)
And loads of little comedy nights. Laughter is the best medicine 😊 |
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