Five best comedy gigs

The Independent - London
September 8, 2007

Billy Connolly Sun, Mon, Wed & Thur

In one of the most eagerly anticipated comedy events of the autumn, Billy Connolly tours the country with a new show. He creates a unique atmosphere, using random observations to build up an overwhelming wall of humour.
Symphony Hall, Birmingham, Sun & Mon; Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, Wed & Thur

Frank Skinner Sun, Mon & Wed

Ten years have elapsed since Frank Skinner's last major stand-up gig, but in the intervening decade, the comedian has lost none of his traffic-stopping charisma or razor-sharp wit. City Varieties, Leeds, Sun & Mon; Broadway Theatre, Peterborough, Wed

Sean Hughes Wed & Fri

Sean Hughes is hitting the road with The Right Side of Wrong, his first new stand-up show for nine years. On stage, he has a no-holds- barred, quick-fire wit. Opera House, Buxton, Wed; Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, Fri

I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue Sun & Mon

The Radio 4 quiz-show team of Humphrey Lyttelton, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and Colin Sell are on tour. Royal Centre, Nottingham, Sun; Derngate Theatre, Northampton, Mon

Marcus Brigstocke Fri

The accomplished stand-up melds laugh-out-laugh gags with sharp political commentary. Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield