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From stand up comedy shows to hilarious cabaret entertainment, the towns of Bournemouth and Poole offer a great night out. We promise, you’ll be crying with laughter!

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SKATE Bournemouth

Skate on real ice within the canopies of Bournemouth's Lower Gardens this festive period!

NOVEMBER 16TH 2023 - JANUARY 3RD 2024
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Bournemouth Christmas Panto: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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2 December 2023
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31 December 2023
Bournemouth
It’s panto season time and this year Bournemouth welcomes ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ as its Christmas Pantomime production. Read more...
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Viggo Venn: British Comedian at the Bournemouth Pavilion

17 December 2023, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
Norwegian clown Viggo Venn moved to this country with one dream: to be a British comedian. The rest, you already Read more...
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The Coastal Comedy Christmas Special with Andy Askins

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21 December 2023, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
Come and enjoy a night of festive funny at Revolution and get to see the fantastic Andy Askins up close Read more...
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Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

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22 December 2023, 7:30 pm
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10:30 pm
Bournemouth
Bringing the best in live stand-up to Bournemouth. Every show comprises a different line up of four top professional comedians Read more...
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Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

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23 December 2023, 7:30 pm
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10:30 pm
Bournemouth
Bringing the best in live stand-up to Bournemouth. Every show comprises a different line up of four top professional comedians Read more...
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Mark Watson: Search at The Bournemouth Pavilion

19 January 2024, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
Mark Watson’s 12-year-old son has just got a phone. His 70-year-old dad has been through the most frightening experience of Read more...
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Funny Things Can Happen in a Dark Basement!

28 January 2024, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
With the price of everything skyrocketing, it can be hard to afford a evening’s entertainment. Comedy Noir is proud to Read more...
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Jonathan Pie: Heroes & Villains at The Bournemouth Pavilion

6 February 2024, 7:30 pm
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7 February 2024, 9:30 pm
Bournemouth
Jonathan Pie: hero or villain? A question often asked and one that Pie hopes to answer in his brand-new live Read more...
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Viggo Venn: British Comedian at the Bournemouth Pavilion

9 February 2024, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
Norwegian clown Viggo Venn moved to this country with one dream: to be a British comedian. The rest, you already Read more...
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Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier at The BIC

20 February 2024, 8:00 am
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
noun;  an intriguing device that can amplify the thoughts of a curious mind using music, channelled through a human instrument, Read more...
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The World According To Kaleb: Kaleb Goes On Tour at the BIC

6 March 2024, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
Shut the gate! Kaleb Cooper, Chipping Norton’s finest celebrity farmer and Sunday Times bestselling author, who shot to fame starring Read more...
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Leigh Francis: My First Time at the Bournemouth Pavilion

8 March 2024, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
BAFTA award winning comedian, Leigh Francis, announces his first ever live tour My First Time. Leigh’s characters and sketches have Read more...
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Fascinating Aïda: The 40th Anniversary Show! at the Bournemouth Pavilion

20 March 2024, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
Celebrating 40 years on the road, Dillie, Liza and Adèle, Britain’s raciest and sassiest musical cabaret trio, are bringing their Read more...
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Seann Walsh: Back From the Bed at The Bournemouth Pavilion

11 April 2024, 8:00 pm
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10:30 pm
Bournemouth
Hello, Seann here. Did you know that comedians have to write their own blurb? I find that absolutely insane. What Read more...
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Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle at The BIC

10 May 2024, 8:00 pm
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11 May 2024, 10:00 pm
Bournemouth
After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition… are people inherently Read more...
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Al Murray: Guv Island at the Bournemouth Pavilion

1 June 2024, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
“Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No timewasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons Read more...
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Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time at The Bournemouth Pavilion

7 June 2024, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula Read more...
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Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer at the Bournemouth Pavilion

25 July 2024, 8:00 pm
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26 July 2024, 10:00 pm
Bournemouth
When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no Read more...
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Paul Smith: Pablo at The BIC

31 August 2024, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest show, Pablo. Get ready to Read more...
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Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons at The BIC

12 November 2024, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show. A Manford All Seasons. Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit Read more...
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Mo Gilligan: In the Moment at The BIC

16 November 2024, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
Triple BAFTA winning stand-up sensation, Mo Gilligan, returns with his highly anticipated world tour… In the Moment. As one of Read more...
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Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit at The Bournemouth Pavilion

27 June 2025, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
When life gives Rhod lemons… In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent Read more...

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