James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex presents…James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)Domestic abuse isn’t funny, but this show is. Trailblazing comedian James Barr is going on tour around the UK with a bold, “genre-defying” (ArtsHub) hour of stand-up. A darkly hilarious reckoning with shame, survival and a pushy-wushy down the stairsy-wairsy.Nominee for Best Show at the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy and the Queer Performers Award at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum) was also named one of the best reviewed shows of Edinburgh Fringe.’Brave, funny and gloriously empowering.’ ★★★★★ Broadway Baby (UK)’Not to be missed.’ ★★★★★Theatre Thoughts ‘Hilarious and heartbreaking.’ ★★★★★Attitude Magazine’Courageous. Original. A tour de force.’ ★★★★★ Fringe Review’Even in the uglier revelations he manages to make the audience laugh. A lot.’ ★★★★★CanalStreet.Co.Uk’Trauma collides with one-liners. Confronting and funny.’ ★★★★ The List (UK)As seen on Hits Radio Breakfast andPiers Morgan Uncensored.
God save the Queen!
Join Queen Elizabeth II in the no-holds-barred, warts-and-all one-woman comedy God Save the Queen!, where Her Maj finally spills the royal tea. Brought to life by acclaimed drag performer Lady Red Velvet, this hilarious royal tell-all delivers scandal, sass, and secrets you definitely won’t hear at the palace gates. From awkward palace dinners and family feuds to scandalous gossip and royal rivalries, nothing is off-limits as Lizzy shares bold truths with razor wit, a perfectly polished crown, and a gin firmly in hand. One crown, one queen, zero filters.Behind the crown is Lady Red Velvet, one of Spain’s most beloved drag artists. Originally from the UK and now based in Barcelona for over 15 years, she is celebrated for her charisma, theatrical flair, and commanding stage presence. With more than three decades of performance experience and a background in teaching art and drama, she brings storytelling, precision, and irresistible humour to every character she creates.An active LGBTQ+ advocate, Lady Red Velvet has raised thousands for charities and regularly performs across Barcelona’s vibrant drag scene. Known for blending sharp comedy with boldtheatricality, she now takes centre stage as Queen Elizabeth II in a show packed with gossip, glamour, and unapologetic drag brilliance.
God save the Queen!
Join Queen Elizabeth II in the no-holds-barred, warts-and-all one-woman comedy God Save the Queen!, where Her Maj finally spills the royal tea. Brought to life by acclaimed drag performer Lady Red Velvet, this hilarious royal tell-all delivers scandal, sass, and secrets you definitely won’t hear at the palace gates. From awkward palace dinners and family feuds to scandalous gossip and royal rivalries, nothing is off-limits as Lizzy shares bold truths with razor wit, a perfectly polished crown, and a gin firmly in hand. One crown, one queen, zero filters.Behind the crown is Lady Red Velvet, one of Spain’s most beloved drag artists. Originally from the UK and now based in Barcelona for over 15 years, she is celebrated for her charisma, theatrical flair, and commanding stage presence. With more than three decades of performance experience and a background in teaching art and drama, she brings storytelling, precision, and irresistible humour to every character she creates.An active LGBTQ+ advocate, Lady Red Velvet has raised thousands for charities and regularly performs across Barcelona’s vibrant drag scene. Known for blending sharp comedy with boldtheatricality, she now takes centre stage as Queen Elizabeth II in a show packed with gossip, glamour, and unapologetic drag brilliance.
The Matrilaughy: Giggles for the girls, gays, and theys
The Matrilaughy is so excited to bring ‘Giggles for the Girls, Gays, and Theys’ to the Old Joint Stock Theatre. You’re in for a fun, feminist, queer night of stand-up comedy. With a women-focused line up (and one “token” gay man), the vibe is “the best sleepover you’ve ever had”. There are opportunities to share your anonymous secrets, but don’t worry, we’ll share ours, too! It’ll be a riot, girl! With the comedy stylings of Sabbi Bentley, Chickie, Dynamo Dan, Victoria Frost, Sharday Hodges, Amber Mun, and your host Roxanne Douglas (a triple threat of Virgo, “the mum friend”, and eldest daughter) there is something for everyone. Whether you’re a girl, a gay, a they, all or none of the above, everyone is welcome at this LGBTQIA+ inclusive stand-up extravaganza.Get your tickets now!Follow us on Instagram:@roxanne_comedy@sabbikb@comedychickie83@dynamodancomedy@victoriacomedy2025@shardaymakesmegiggle@amber.mun
This Is Your Trial
ThisIsYourTrial is coming to the Old Joint Store Theatre!Award-winning and critically-acclaimed, this is the only live comedy show where you can accuse friends of ‘crimes’ and see them put on trial. Everybody else in the audience is the jury, deciding who is guilty or innocent.After more than a thousand shows in London, Edinburgh, Adelaide and Perth we are bringing our comedy court to the Old Joint Store Theatre to deliver justice to the people of Birmingham.The smash hit Edinburgh Fringe show is a huge favourite with the most talented performers on the professional comedy circuit.Previous guest performers include: Al Murray, Clive Anderson, Rachel Pariss, Marcus Brigstocke, Ria Lina, Daniel Sloss, Deborah Francis-White, Ian Smith, Josie Long, Alisdair Beckett-King, Thom Tuck, Andrew Maxwell, Mike McShane, Jess Fostekew, Ahir Shah, Sara Pascoe. Troy Hawke, Daliso Chaponda.Audience members are invited to submit accusations of ‘offences’ committed by someone theyare with that evening. Top comedians in their roles of Judge, prosecutor and defence lawyers will hear testimony, cross-examining witnesses and argue the cases that are put before them.Nothing is prepared, everything is improvised. Then it’s up to you, the audience, as jury, to deliver your verdict. Never the same show twice and it’s always hilarious fun.‘A perfect bit of improv mayhem’ ★★★★★ Mirror‘Inventive, intelligent comedy’ ★★★★★ Scotsman
This Is Your Trial
ThisIsYourTrial is coming to the Old Joint Store Theatre!Award-winning and critically-acclaimed, this is the only live comedy show where you can accuse friends of ‘crimes’ and see them put on trial. Everybody else in the audience is the jury, deciding who is guilty or innocent.After more than a thousand shows in London, Edinburgh, Adelaide and Perth we are bringing our comedy court to the Old Joint Store Theatre to deliver justice to the people of Birmingham.The smash hit Edinburgh Fringe show is a huge favourite with the most talented performers on the professional comedy circuit.Previous guest performers include: Al Murray, Clive Anderson, Rachel Pariss, Marcus Brigstocke, Ria Lina, Daniel Sloss, Deborah Francis-White, Ian Smith, Josie Long, Alisdair Beckett-King, Thom Tuck, Andrew Maxwell, Mike McShane, Jess Fostekew, Ahir Shah, Sara Pascoe. Troy Hawke, Daliso Chaponda.Audience members are invited to submit accusations of ‘offences’ committed by someone theyare with that evening. Top comedians in their roles of Judge, prosecutor and defence lawyers will hear testimony, cross-examining witnesses and argue the cases that are put before them.Nothing is prepared, everything is improvised. Then it’s up to you, the audience, as jury, to deliver your verdict. Never the same show twice and it’s always hilarious fun.‘A perfect bit of improv mayhem’ ★★★★★ Mirror‘Inventive, intelligent comedy’ ★★★★★ Scotsman
Webber!
Webber! is the audacious, critically acclaimed b*wdy comedy musical about the life of composer and impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber (Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Starlight Express) on his quest to become ‘filthy rich and f**king useless’. Guided by the spirit of Margaret Thatcher, will he ever become a Lord? Will he fly across the atlantic, last minute, to vote against raising tax credits for the poor? Find out, whilst laughing and crying in Webber!Written and composed by Grant Sharkey, this show is the ultimate middle f*nger to norms of musicals and comedy. A fully composed score containing incalculable ear-worms, some bad language and a mild amount of blasphemy – all brought to life by Sharkey as Webber and Laura Clare Reid as Margaret Thatcher.Making its debut in July 2025, Webber! has already delighted audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe (garnering several four star reviews) and two packed out performances at the Theatre Tent at Beauiful Days Festival, before heading out on a short, hastily arranged UK tour in Nov 2025 – this year the show will be expanding it’s reach with a stop at The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival, returning to Edinburgh and going back on tour in the autumn. Songs as catchy as Frozen, a as subversive as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and a subject as controversial as Jerry Spirnger: The Opera – The era of Webber! has only just begun.
Webber!
Webber! is the audacious, critically acclaimed b*wdy comedy musical about the life of composer and impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber (Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Starlight Express) on his quest to become ‘filthy rich and f**king useless’. Guided by the spirit of Margaret Thatcher, will he ever become a Lord? Will he fly across the atlantic, last minute, to vote against raising tax credits for the poor? Find out, whilst laughing and crying in Webber!Written and composed by Grant Sharkey, this show is the ultimate middle f*nger to norms of musicals and comedy. A fully composed score containing incalculable ear-worms, some bad language and a mild amount of blasphemy – all brought to life by Sharkey as Webber and Laura Clare Reid as Margaret Thatcher.Making its debut in July 2025, Webber! has already delighted audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe (garnering several four star reviews) and two packed out performances at the Theatre Tent at Beauiful Days Festival, before heading out on a short, hastily arranged UK tour in Nov 2025 – this year the show will be expanding it’s reach with a stop at The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival, returning to Edinburgh and going back on tour in the autumn. Songs as catchy as Frozen, a as subversive as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and a subject as controversial as Jerry Spirnger: The Opera – The era of Webber! has only just begun.
Shell Suit Cher: Believe in Bingo
Imagine if Cher left showbiz behind, swapped leather for leisure wear and became a shell suit wearing, chain smoking, bingo host…Well, imagine no longer as Tracey Collins (Tina Turner Tea Lady) brings her brand new weird and wonderful character to the stage for SHELL SUIT CHER: I Believe in Bingo! She’s flammable and her balls are on fire! * Laugh, dance and play to win life-changing prizes!* Be amazed as Shell Suit Cher unzips the story of her wild journey from Vegas to Mecca and beyond!★★★★★ ”Side-splitting” – THE GAY UK 2019 New Act of The Year Finalist Musical Comedy Awards Finalist Winner Best Newcomer London Cabaret Awards Best Comedy Nominee West End Wilma Awards
Thank you for the Muesli
Just when you thought ABBA couldn’t get any bigger, FLABBA bursts onto the stage with bigger harmonies, bolder costumes and pun-delicious comedy that’ll have you singing along from Super Trouper to Dancing Queen — with a crunchy twist! Expect infectious energy, audience interaction and a celebration of pop, joy and pure fun. Get ready to sing, dance and laugh till your sequins shake!Flabba brings their show Thank You For The Muesli to Birmingham ahead of its run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August. This outrageous tribute serves up all your favorite ABBA anthems with twice the sparkle, soaring vocals and laugh-out-loud humour. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love a good show, Thank You For The Muesli is the perfect pick-me-up. Don’t miss the musical toast – it’s cereal-ously good