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Thursday 21 May 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Anyone for Tennis? - 7.30pm - A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT! Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter to the game. And there’s nobody to say ‘quiet please’. She cannot be serious… can she? Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Sunday 24 May 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Andover Comedy Club - Horatio Gould - 8pm - Andover Comedy Club returns this May with another huge night of live stand-up, headlined by Horatio Gould. Horatio is one of the most exciting rising names on the UK comedy circuit. Known for his sharp writing, brilliantly offbeat observations, and hugely engaging stage presence, he has quickly built a reputation as a must-see live act. His viral online sketches have earned millions of views, and he is also co-host of the hit podcast Fin vs History, where his quick wit and chaotic energy have built a dedicated following. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Thursday 28 May 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Ian Stone is 'Looking for the Wow' - 8pm - Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some, but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years, I think we’ve been outdoors enough. Others get their fix from the spiritual, but I’ve been harbouring a grudge against God since my mother stopped me going to Arsenal after my Barmitzvah. Forty-nine years ago. ’God will be watching’ she said. Well, at least he got to see the game. The point is, life could be so much better so I’m on the lookout. Come and join me on the hunt. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Sunday 31 May 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Live music  •  Comedy  •  Tribute Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  JASPER CARROTT AND STRICTLY ABBA - 7.30pm - Comedy legend Jasper Carrott in a night of comedy heaven. With a career that spans decades, the indefatigable Jasper continues to tour and leave audiences breathless with laughter. Rightly known as the godfather of British comedy, he brings to this show his trademark razor-sharp wit and charm. One not to be missed! Jasper’s Special Guests, Strictly ABBA, add a touch of pure ABBA entertainment. Featuring all the best-loved ABBA songs – Dancing Queen, Waterloo, The Name of the Game, and many, many more! Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Thursday 04 June 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Comedy Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  CHUCKLES COMEDY CLUB - 8pm Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Thursday 04 June 2026 Venue:  Dinton Village Hall     map   Live music  •  Comedy Address:   Bratch Lane, Dinton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5EB Event:  An impressionist at the piano: Alistair McGowan - 7.30pm - An evening where music meets mischief 🎹✨ A unique fundraising concert in support of Cherubim Music Trust. Expect a brilliant blend of piano, comedy, poetry and storytelling, led by the wonderfully versatile Alistair McGowan, alongside a fantastic lineup of musicians bringing the programme to life. This is not your typical recital — it’s an evening designed to entertain, surprise, and celebrate the power of music, all while supporting young artists at a pivotal stage in their journey. Venue notes: Modern village hall, 8 miles west of Salisbury, can seat up to 250. The hall offers a large stage, with changing rooms. Car parking for around 150 cars is available. Venue's website:  dintonvillagehall.co.uk

Friday 05 June 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of The Baskervilles from The Pantaloons - 7.30pm - How can one show possibly contain so much action and adventure? Elementary, my dear! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new riff on the fiendishly famous case. Will detective duo Holmes and Watson discover the deadly secret of the Baskerville family curse before it strikes again? Or are they barking up the wrong tree? Find out in this delightfully inventive show that will have you yelping with excitement and howling with laugher. Features live music, audience interaction and more mystery than you can shake a magnifying glass at. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it! Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Saturday 06 June 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Comedy  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  AN EVENING WITH JIMMY TARBUCK - 7.30pm - JIMMY TARBUCK OBE, one of the most popular household names from the golden era of British stand up, will be celebrating his 85th birthday – and an astonishing 67 years in showbusiness. ‘An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck’ will see the acclaimed comedian and raconteur reflecting on a remarkable life in showbusiness, the seeds of which were sown in childhood where he was classmates – and good mates – with John Lennon. Jimmy returned to the stage last year with a run of 14 sold out nights at the London Palladium opening for Barry Manilow, as well as his own UK tour. Now, the 85-year-old entertainer, who boasts The Longest Running Career in Showbiz, is excited to be back on the road performing in some of his favourite towns and venues in the UK. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Thursday 18 June 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Comedy  •  Dance  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  Juliet & Romeo - 2pm & 7.30pm - With Lost Dog’s blend of dance, theatre and comedy this duet reveals the real story of Romeo and Juliet. It turns out they didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding, they grew up and lived happily ever after. Well they lived at least. Now they’re 40ish, at least one of them is in the grips of a mid-life crisis, they feel constantly mocked by their teenage selves and haunted by the pressures of being the poster couple for romantic love. They have decided to confront their current struggles by putting on a performance – about themselves. Their therapist told them it was a terrible idea. Directed by award-winning director/choreographer Ben Duke, Juliet & Romeo takes on our cultural obsession with youth and our inevitable issues with longevity. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Thursday 18 June 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Arts Centre     map   Comedy Address:   Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT Telephone:  Box office: 01722 320 333 Event:  Flat and the Curves - Rosé Tinted - 7.30pm - With rosé-tinted glasses, award-winning Flat and the Curves piece together bygone years of revelry. Have the debauched days of slut-drops, one-night stands, and fried-chicken-infused afterparties passed? With original music, the comedy girlband pays homage to friendships forged through wine-induced wisdom. With critical acclaim from The Scotsman, Edinburgh Fringe, Sunday Express, BroadwayWorld and many more, do not miss a night grape-induced wisdom, ferocious vocals and glorious fun! Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-arts-centre Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/wiltscreative

Saturday 20 June 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Comedy  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  An Audience with Rory Bremner - 8pm - Join legendary impressionist Rory Bremner in Salisbury for a unique evening in conversation with broadcaster Matthew Stadlen. Known for his definitive portrayals of world leaders, from Mandela and Major to Trump and Cameron, Rory has spent over 30 years satirising politics on stage, TV and radio. Beyond impressions, he’s a writer, actor, quiz host, and translator of opera and theatre. Hear stories from his award-winning career, which includes Bremner, Bird & Fortune, election specials, and recent UK tour Making an Impression. Don’t miss this rare chance to see Rory up close, live and uncensored. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Friday 26 June 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Comedy Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now - 7.30pm - The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? In his brand new tour show Acopolypse, Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans. He’s learnt when pragmatism, and more than a dash of laughter, can defuse even the most menacing showdown. Join Alfie as he’s saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter but this show certainly is. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Saturday 27 June 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Comedy  •  Poetry  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  Running Commentary - 7.45pm - Presented by Metta Theatre, Written & performed by P Burton-Morgan. After a decade of no exercise (besides child-rearing and reaching for cake) 41 year old poet P Burton-Morgan finds themselves newly single and hungry to return to pre-childbirth levels of fitness. Cue Rocky montage, but with a middle-aged red-faced mum reciting sonnets on the South West Coast path. So far so solitary until they join their local running club and find themselves drawn into a world of flirting, friendship, fierce competition and the unexpected discovery that they're ferociously fast. With their trademark mix of witty wordplay and open-hearted tenderness this solo show is a silly, sexy, sweaty romp - don't forget to stretch first. Better known for their work as a writer & director (Sherlock Holmes and the PoisonWood (Watermill), The Little Prince (Taunton Brewhouse) and In the Willows (Exeter Northcott & 16 week UK tour) Ledbury Poetry-Slam-winning poet P Burton-Morgan returns with a new solo poetry show after the success of their barn-storming 2025 production Explaining Being Pan to Nan (Oxford Playhouse & UK Tour). Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Saturday 11 July 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy  •  For Children Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Comedy Club 4 Kids 2026 - 2pm - Like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 Kids! Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires). We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits! Appearing at The Lights will be: Alexander Bennett (MC), Karie Pritchard and Howard Read Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 14 July 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  Our Man In Havana - 7.30pm - Presented by Theatre Royal Windsor, adapted by Clive Francis from the Graham Greene novel. Our Man in Havana follows the hilarious exploits of James Wormold, a British vacuum cleaner salesman in pre-revolutionary Havana, Cuba. Struggling financially to support his spoiled daughter, Wormold is recruited by MI6 agent Hawthorne to be a spy. Lacking any actual spy skills or intentions, Wormold fabricates an entire network of fictional agents and reports, using his imagination and local bar conversations. His absurd reports, claiming to depict secret weapons, are taken seriously by MI6, leading to real-world consequences as the Cuban government grows suspicious. With star casting to be announced, don't miss this wonderfully funny and fast-moving romp! Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Wednesday 15 July 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  Our Man In Havana - 2.15pm & 7.30pm - Presented by Theatre Royal Windsor, adapted by Clive Francis from the Graham Greene novel. Our Man in Havana follows the hilarious exploits of James Wormold, a British vacuum cleaner salesman in pre-revolutionary Havana, Cuba. Struggling financially to support his spoiled daughter, Wormold is recruited by MI6 agent Hawthorne to be a spy. Lacking any actual spy skills or intentions, Wormold fabricates an entire network of fictional agents and reports, using his imagination and local bar conversations. His absurd reports, claiming to depict secret weapons, are taken seriously by MI6, leading to real-world consequences as the Cuban government grows suspicious. With star casting to be announced, don't miss this wonderfully funny and fast-moving romp! Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Thursday 16 July 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  Our Man In Havana - 2.15pm & 7.30pm - Presented by Theatre Royal Windsor, adapted by Clive Francis from the Graham Greene novel. Our Man in Havana follows the hilarious exploits of James Wormold, a British vacuum cleaner salesman in pre-revolutionary Havana, Cuba. Struggling financially to support his spoiled daughter, Wormold is recruited by MI6 agent Hawthorne to be a spy. Lacking any actual spy skills or intentions, Wormold fabricates an entire network of fictional agents and reports, using his imagination and local bar conversations. His absurd reports, claiming to depict secret weapons, are taken seriously by MI6, leading to real-world consequences as the Cuban government grows suspicious. With star casting to be announced, don't miss this wonderfully funny and fast-moving romp! Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Thursday 16 July 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Arts Centre     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT Telephone:  Box office: 01722 320 333 Event:  Living Spit: Too Many Greek Myths - 7.30pm - When two members of Clevedon-based comedy theatre company, Living Spit, are overhead bragging about how good they are, Zeus, enraged by their hubris, decides to teach them a lesson. His punishment? A Herculean challenge: to squeeze twenty of the greatest Ancient Greek myths into one chaotic, side-splitting show! Join Living Spit as they tackle everything from Hades to Heracles, Midas to Medusa, with their trademark blend of harebrained humour, questionable wigs and a total disregard for historical accuracy. Can they conquer the labyrinth of legends before time runs out? Or will the gods have the last laugh? Prepare for a mythological marathon - Living Spit style! Warning: May contain togas, ridiculous puns and possibly an overworked Trojan Horse. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-arts-centre Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/wiltscreative

Friday 17 July 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  Our Man In Havana - 7.30pm - Presented by Theatre Royal Windsor, adapted by Clive Francis from the Graham Greene novel. Our Man in Havana follows the hilarious exploits of James Wormold, a British vacuum cleaner salesman in pre-revolutionary Havana, Cuba. Struggling financially to support his spoiled daughter, Wormold is recruited by MI6 agent Hawthorne to be a spy. Lacking any actual spy skills or intentions, Wormold fabricates an entire network of fictional agents and reports, using his imagination and local bar conversations. His absurd reports, claiming to depict secret weapons, are taken seriously by MI6, leading to real-world consequences as the Cuban government grows suspicious. With star casting to be announced, don't miss this wonderfully funny and fast-moving romp! Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Friday 17 July 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Arts Centre     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT Telephone:  Box office: 01722 320 333 Event:  Living Spit: Too Many Greek Myths - 2.15pm & 7.30pm - When two members of Clevedon-based comedy theatre company, Living Spit, are overhead bragging about how good they are, Zeus, enraged by their hubris, decides to teach them a lesson. His punishment? A Herculean challenge: to squeeze twenty of the greatest Ancient Greek myths into one chaotic, side-splitting show! Join Living Spit as they tackle everything from Hades to Heracles, Midas to Medusa, with their trademark blend of harebrained humour, questionable wigs and a total disregard for historical accuracy. Can they conquer the labyrinth of legends before time runs out? Or will the gods have the last laugh? Prepare for a mythological marathon - Living Spit style! Warning: May contain togas, ridiculous puns and possibly an overworked Trojan Horse. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-arts-centre Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/wiltscreative

Saturday 18 July 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  Our Man In Havana - 2.15pm & 7.30pm - Presented by Theatre Royal Windsor, adapted by Clive Francis from the Graham Greene novel. Our Man in Havana follows the hilarious exploits of James Wormold, a British vacuum cleaner salesman in pre-revolutionary Havana, Cuba. Struggling financially to support his spoiled daughter, Wormold is recruited by MI6 agent Hawthorne to be a spy. Lacking any actual spy skills or intentions, Wormold fabricates an entire network of fictional agents and reports, using his imagination and local bar conversations. His absurd reports, claiming to depict secret weapons, are taken seriously by MI6, leading to real-world consequences as the Cuban government grows suspicious. With star casting to be announced, don't miss this wonderfully funny and fast-moving romp! Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Monday 20 July 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Bella Hull & Cecily Hitchcock - Before the Fringe 2026 - 8pm - Following on from the success of last year’s comedy festival, The Lights is excited to bring some of the best and brightest comedians to the venue for the third ever Andover Comedy Festival. With many of the acts bringing their Edinburgh Fringe WIP shows to the stage. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 21 July 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Rob Auton & Jonny Pelham - Before the Fringe 2026 - 8pm - Following on from the success of last year’s comedy festival, The Lights is excited to bring some of the best and brightest comedians to the venue for the third ever Andover Comedy Festival. With many of the acts bringing their Edinburgh Fringe WIP shows to the stage. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Wednesday 22 July 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Garrett Millerick & Huge Davies - Before the Fringe 2026 - 8pm - Following on from the success of last year’s comedy festival, The Lights is excited to bring some of the best and brightest comedians to the venue for the third ever Andover Comedy Festival. With many of the acts bringing their Edinburgh Fringe WIP shows to the stage. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Thursday 23 July 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Sara Barron & Pierre Novellie - Before the Fringe 2026 - 8pm - Following on from the success of last year’s comedy festival, The Lights is excited to bring some of the best and brightest comedians to the venue for the third ever Andover Comedy Festival. With many of the acts bringing their Edinburgh Fringe WIP shows to the stage. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Friday 24 July 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Morgan Rees & James Trickey - Before the Fringe 2026 - 8pm - Following on from the success of last year’s comedy festival, The Lights is excited to bring some of the best and brightest comedians to the venue for the third ever Andover Comedy Festival. With many of the acts bringing their Edinburgh Fringe WIP shows to the stage. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 28 July 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Comedy  •  Family  •  Special interest Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  RUDE SCIENCE LIVE - 3pm - The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world. Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science. Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins. Stef is the high-octane presenter of 20 TV series (five for CBBC)and award-winning author of 12 books (including Rude Science). He’s internationally renowned for his world-class science stage shows that inspire young audiences to fall in love with science Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Tuesday 28 July 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Comedy  •  Family  •  Special interest Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  RUDE SCIENCE LIVE - 11.30am - The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world. Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science. Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins. Stef is the high-octane presenter of 20 TV series (five for CBBC)and award-winning author of 12 books (including Rude Science). He’s internationally renowned for his world-class science stage shows that inspire young audiences to fall in love with science Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Saturday 15 August 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Andover Comedy Club - Dominic Holland - 8pm - Andover Comedy Club returns this August with another fantastic night of live stand-up at The Lights. Headlining the show is the brilliant Dominic Holland. A hugely respected comedian, author, and broadcaster, Dominic has been a fixture of the UK comedy scene for decades. Known for his intelligent writing and warm, observational style, he has appeared on shows such as Have I Got News For You and The Royal Variety Performance, as well as writing and performing extensively for radio, including BBC Radio 4. With his polished storytelling and perfectly crafted punchlines, Dominic remains one of the most consistently funny performers on the circuit. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 08 September 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Comedy Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  JASON MANFORD: A MANFORD ALL SEASONS - 7.30pm - Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons. Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Friday 11 September 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Guildhall     map   Comedy Address:   The Market Place, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1JH Telephone:  01722 342860 Event:  Comedy Night: Keith Farnan + Tom Houghton + Nathan Caton - 8pm - On Friday 11th September 2026, three comedians from television will perform on stage at The Guildhall and entertain the wonderful people of Salisbury, or at least, the people in Salisbury who have a sense of humour… Venue's website:  salisburyguildhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyguildhall

Friday 25 September 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  The Three Musketeers - 7.30pm - Prepare for a hilarious and uproarious family farce brought to you by Our Star Theatre Company. This theatrical re-telling of The Three Musketeers is packed with laughter, lively audience participation and plenty of energetically silly performances. The story centres around a small troupe of performers gearing up for their highly anticipated debut performance of The Three Musketeers. However, as the curtains rise, all is not as it seems. What starts as a simple theatrical endeavour quickly unravels into a whirlwind of confusion, mayhem, and comical mishaps. From forgotten lines to chaotic set changes, the actors find themselves entangled in a series of laugh-out-loud blunders, much to the delight of the audience. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Thursday 01 October 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Comedy Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  JONATHAN PIE - 7.30pm - Jonathan Pie, the Uk’s angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new Live Show touring the UK. Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer’s Labour and the fact that he voted for it. Meanwhile, Reform are waiting in the wings and Elon Musk is pulling the strings. The far-right are on the march, Trump’s having a ball and the woke left still haven’t worked out how to get their head out their own arses. The climate is collapsing, AI is about to rule and ruin your life and World War Three feels distinctly possible. Come and see this helpful and hilarious guide to surviving the impending apocalypse. This is The End of The World according to Jonathan Pie. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Friday 02 October 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Arts Centre     map   Comedy Address:   Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT Telephone:  Box office: 01722 320 333 Event:  Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress - 7.30pm - As seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions. Mark is enjoying further success with his podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, where he invites a fellow comic, such as Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones or Penn & Teller to discuss jokes that they’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-arts-centre Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/wiltscreative

Saturday 10 October 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress - 8pm - WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024 As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Thursday 15 October 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Neil Delamere: Reinventing the Neil - 8pm - Our comedic adventurer returns with a brand new standup show, packed to the brim of tall tales and hilarious stories. Join the star of the Blame Game, Live at the Apollo, QI and Celebrity Chase as he ponders the eternal question, if it ain't broke should he fix it? Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Friday 16 October 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Comedy  •  Improv Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show - 7.30pm - An evening of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK’s masters of improvisation with their old friend, improv virtuoso, Mike McShane and a host of very special guests. Fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh out loud surrealism. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Tuesday 20 October 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Dom Joly - Trigger Happy TV, the 25th Anniversary Tour - 8pm - It’s been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks. Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bringing his most iconic characters and sketches to the stage in the Trigger Happy TV – Live! 25th-anniversary tour. Fans will experience beloved moments from the show, including The Giant Snail, The Traffic Warden, The Morris Dancer, The Scout, A Gang of Squirrels, and THAT Big Mobile Phone. Dom will share behind-the-scenes stories and insights on how these unforgettable moments came to life. But the surprises don’t stop there – this is live theatre, and fans can expect the unexpected. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Thursday 05 November 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Comedy Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  STEWART LEE VS THE MAN-WULF - 7.30pm - In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee’s unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up? Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Saturday 07 November 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Arts Centre     map   Comedy Address:   Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT Telephone:  Box office: 01722 320 333 Event:  Michael Spicer: Hope All's Well - 7.30pm - Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show packed with sketches, short films and stories about why we’re witnessing such a gigantic political and global sh*tshow, featuring characters from his BBC Radio 4 show No Room, and some old friends too. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-arts-centre Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/wiltscreative

Friday 13 November 2026 Venue:  Salisbury Arts Centre     map   Comedy Address:   Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT Telephone:  Box office: 01722 320 333 Event:  Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go - 7.30pm - Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go – in every sense. Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living in a slanket, or having a couple of babychams and dancing like nobody’s watching (and if you’re a middle aged woman, they’re probably not). It’s also about letting go of the person you’ve always thought you are, and using your midlife crisis to pursue new goals and reinvent yourself. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-arts-centre Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/wiltscreative

Wednesday 18 November 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Comedy Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  GARY DELANEY: GARY ON LAUGHING - 7.30pm - Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back. His videos have hundreds of millions of views. So now he’s doing it all again with a brand new show. All new jokes and utterly splendid filth. Come along. It’ll be fun. Don’t bring the kids or people who like to get their knickers in a twist. Do wear a TENA pad or dark trousers. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Friday 04 December 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Live music  •  Burlesque  •  Comedy  •  Special interest Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Glitters and Garters 2026 - 8pm - Glitters and Garters! A festive mix of Burlesque, comedy, music, side show and all the things in between. Following the success of previous shows "Giggles and Garters " and the spooktacular "Ghoulies and Garters " Lady May J Events returns for the third installment "Glitters and Garters " Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Wednesday 09 December 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Comedy Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  JIM’S CHRISTMAS CRACKER - 7.30pm - Grab your baubles and stuff your stockings because Jim Davidson OBE is back and naughtier than ever! Get ready for an evening of uproarious, adults-only comedy that’s as inappropriate as a mistletoe mishap at the office Christmas party. In this brand-new Festive show for 2025, Jim invites you to join him in unwrapping the funniest Christmas present you’ll get this year—a night full of laughs, cheeky one-liners, and the kind of humour that’s spicier than your aunt’s eggnog. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Thursday 21 January 2027 Venue:  Salisbury Arts Centre     map   Comedy Address:   Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT Telephone:  Box office: 01722 320 333 Event:  Andrew Bird: On Edge - 7.30pm - Back with a brand-new show, Andrew has just supported Russell Howard on his current national tour including four straight shows at The London Palladium. He has also recently supported Rhod Gilbert and Troy Hawke and at The UK Comedy Awards 2023 was voted Comic’s Comic-Best Act. Andrew is always worried or stressed about something. From global events to finding free parking. From a wife hitting the perimenopause combined with two teenage kids, to hanging a wine-rack. How can he not be “on edge”? Having previously supported Russell at Bristol's Ashton Gate Football stadium, he’s also supported Rob Brydon, America’s Brian Regan and Michelle Wolfe on their only London shows and Michael McIntyre on an entire arena tour including Wembley and the O2. He was only 1 of 7 comedians to perform in front of Banksy at Dismal Land and he’s written on the recent series of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-arts-centre Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/wiltscreative

Friday 05 February 2027 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Comedy Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  THE ETERNAL SHAME OF SUE PERKINS - 7.30pm - You may know her as Bake-Off Sue, Taskmaster Sue, Just A Minute Sue, or the Sue that gives you travel envy – but stand-up Sue is full of surprises. In this show about stigma, humiliation and misunderstanding, Sue shares hilarious stories from behind the TV cameras. What’s the fallout when your pituitary gland goes haywire on live TV? How do you convince the public you didn’t really fall onto that hoover attachment? And when intimate photos get splashed all over the internet, how do you switch the shame to dignity and joy? Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Saturday 20 March 2027 Venue:  Salisbury Arts Centre     map   Comedy Address:   Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT Telephone:  Box office: 01722 320 333 Event:  Aurie Styla: Maverick - 7.30pm - Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around. Following his acclaimed 100+ date worldwide tour, he’s back on the road with his brand new show Maverick. Maverick looks at life from the end of The Aurator Tour onwards, and although everything seems nice and ‘cushty’, something is throwing off the scales of wins and fails. The show hilariously explores his bad work-life balance, family influence, relationships, health and more. Aurie has appeared on Richard Osman's House Of Games (BBC), Comedy Central Live, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), Don’t Hate The Playaz (ITV), multiple seasons of The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2), and many more shows. He’s the host of his very popular BBC Radio 4 show Tech Talk which is returning for a second series. In 2025 he was selected as a New Face Of Comedy at the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal festival, and in 2026 will debut at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in Los Angeles. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-arts-centre Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/wiltscreative

Friday 16 April 2027 Venue:  Salisbury Arts Centre     map   Comedy Address:   Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT Telephone:  Box office: 01722 320 333 Event:  Tom Stade Rules - 7.30pm - Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back on the road with a brand-new show - taking aim at the absurdities of modern times with his contagious charm and incisive, gloriously unfiltered wit. Direct from the Edinburgh festival, join this free spirit as he grapples with rebellion, responsibility and the tension between the old and the new. Everything from unspoken social codes, cultural divides, identity and marriage - Tom dismantles all the rules - and redefines them his way! As seen/heard on Have a Word Pod, Ch4’s Comedy Gala, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, The John Bishop Show, Live at the Apollo (so good, he’s done it twice) and much more. He’s been rocking live audiences for decades with his trademark swagger, and masterful stage presence. Consistently magnificent, blisteringly funny, come see for yourself why Tom Stade Rules! Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-arts-centre Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/wiltscreative