The Marlowe
The Alternative Comedy Show

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The Alternative Comedy Show

Discover your new favourite comedian at this celebration of comic originality and ideas.

With a headline set from Edinburgh Comedy Award (Best Newcomer) nominated comedian and actor Lucy Pearman, join us for this celebration of comic ideas and originality.

Lucy Pearman has been seen on The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk, Mister Winner and recently starred in Dave’s Red Dwarf feature-length special – one of their highest rated shows ever.

Lucy will be joined by recent BBC New Comedy Awards Finalist Sarah Roberts, who took her first split bill Cake to Edinburgh in 2022 and debuted in 2024 with the critically acclaimed Silkworm.

We will also be treated to a set from Ed Kear, who you may recognise from comedies and films including Ghosts, Here We Go, The Stand Up Sketch Show, The Batman, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Cruella and Deadpool & Wolverine.

MCing the evening will be John Tothill. Nominated for Chortle’s 2024 Best Newcomer Award, John is a comedian, writer and actor whose latest show Thank God This Lasts Forever received rave reviews. The Guardian described it as “another effervescent set to stand alongside last year’s eye-catching debut” and it recently transferred to the Soho Theatre.

Please note that line-ups are subject to change.
May contain adult themes and language.

Comedy at the Marlowe Theatre is sponsored by

Harwood Building Control

On sale soon

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Booking is now open to Creative Circle, Benefactors, Superstars, Champions, Supporters, Friends Extra and Friends