Grin til Gavn 2021

Fern Brady: Power & Chaos

Stand-up comedian Fern Brady brings her unique take on contemporary culture and the state of the UK to a packed crowd in Glasgow.

Kountry Wayne: A Woman's Prayer

Comedian Kountry Wayne delivers a rousing stand-up set about life as a dad of 10, how to know if a woman likes you and why he keeps it real with Jesus.

Andrew Schulz: Infamous

Andrew Schulz delivers his latest comedy special INFAMOUS, a daring, raw performance filmed during his 10 month sold-out' "Infamous Tour" at The Paramount in Austin, TX. For Schulz nothing is off limits. There's only one rule at his shows - everyone gets these jokes.

Jerrod Carmichael: 8

Performing in the round and engaging audience members during his act, Carmichael addresses a wide range of subjects, including Trump’s victory, climate change, supporting the troops, animal rights, being a good boyfriend and his top four fears, as well as exploring larger themes like race, politics, love and family.

Rahul Dua: Oh Hello!

The funny and relatable Rahul Dua is in Delhi for his first-ever stand-up comedy special. Indian parents, his parents, the chai obsession, his passion - sleeping - why hotels are the worst when it comes to comfort and his one night stand, which became a mockdrill, literally - Rahul is here to talk about it all with a surprise entry at the end.

Cristela Alonzo: Lower Classy

The irrepressible Alonzo skewers Latino stereotypes, pricey luxuries and her mother's tough-love parenting in a night of sly and infectious comedy.

Gad Gone Wild

French comic Gad Elmaleh regales a Montreal crowd with tales of awkward mix-ups and baffling customs he's encountered since moving to the U.S.

Vanaisa

The third production in a series of Monoteater productions on the theme of "A Man's Life". In its first year, the theatre, which started in 2009, dealt with the early stages of a man's life in the monocomedy "The Husband", in which Jan Uuspõld explored in depth the differences between men and women. In March 2010, Monoteater staged the monocomedy "The Father", which took the audience into the sometimes crazy period of a young man's life, when a big change is about to take place - a baby is about to be born into the family. In April 2012, the audience was introduced to the next important stage in the man's life - a man and a father about to become a grandfather.

Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me

Comedian and writer Sam Jay takes the stage for a hilariously frank discussion on embracing our differences, the stresses of long-term relationships, and the power of empathy. Deftly showcasing her conversational style, this comedy special is a witty and raw examination of life's challenges and society at large.

Frankie Quiñones: Damn That's Crazy

Frankie Quiñones hits the stage to unpack love, addiction, and the high-stakes politics of the family carne asada.

Gianmarco Soresi: Thief of Joy

Thief of Joy blends Soresi’s signature theatrical flair with deeply personal storytelling. Drawing from his life as a theatre kid turned theatre major, he weaves together intimate anecdotes about his relationship, career, and his parents’ divorce, all delivered in the animated style The New York Times calls “silkily feline physicality and frenetic gesticulation.”

Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes

Mike Birbiglia declares that a joke should never end with "I’m joking." In his all-new comedy, Birbiglia tiptoes hilariously through the minefield that is modern-day joke-telling. Join Mike as he learns that the same jokes that elicit laughter have the power to produce tears, rage, and a whole lot of getting yelled at. Ultimately it's a show that asks, “How far should we go for the laugh?”

Rayen Panday: Drie keer Rayen

I Am Now on Medication

In her first comedy special, Grecia Castillo invites us to take a hard look at our mommy issues, shares the miracles of psychiatric medication, and makes her own attempt at dealing with imaginary babies.

Ali Siddiq: The Domino Effect

The 49-years-old’s second comedy special, which follows his 2018 Comedy Central presented debut, Ali Siddiq: It’s Bigger Than These Bars, was filmed in front of a sold-out hometown crowd. In the new special, Siddiq tells hilarious true stories of growing up in Houston that include living with his hustling father that got him into illegal hustling because he wanted to buy a tracksuit that, inevitably, landed him in prison for six years.

Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth

Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser takes on a range of topics in her brutally-honest yet conversational style. Whether she’s dishing about sex, outlining the do’s and dont’s of dating (and how to trick someone into marriage), or oversharing about her (not-so-private) parts, Glaser delivers an hour of unapologetic and no-holds-barred comedy around topics often considered “taboo,” and showcases her ability to pivot from humiliating moments to being an empowering voice for women: the kind she yearned for as a confused adolescent.

Ian Smith: Crushing

Multi award-winning comedian Ian Smith (BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz and co-host of the Northern News podcast) presents a new show about stress, love and driving a tank with your hairdresser. Amused Moose Comedy Award and ThreeWeeks Editors' Award Winner 2017. British Comedy Guide Recommended 2018 and 2019.

Paddy Young: Hungry. Horny. Scared.

He's hungry. He's horny. He's scared. He's in the gutter but he's looking down on all of you. Join Northern powerhouse Paddy Young, one of comedy's fastest rising stars, for his unmissable debut stand-up hour. 'One of the most exciting new comics I've seen for a long time' (Joe Lycett). 'Spontaneously witty with a distinctive line in absurdity' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Hilarious. One of the funniest men online' (Seann Walsh). As seen on Channel 4, ITV2, Sky and Stewart Lee's recommendation list. Over 10 million views online.

On Location: Women of the Night II

Hosted by Andrea Martin

Pink Foxx: For Foxx Sake

Comedian Pink Foxx takes to the stage for her latest stand-up comedy special