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Comedy

Comedy

It’s a laugh a minute at the New Theatre thanks to our vast selection of great comedy acts!

We’ve always got something to lighten the mood and get you in good spirits, from the biggest and best stand-up comedians all the way to your traditional slapstick pantomimes!

Upcoming Comedy:

Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt

Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt

Sat 11 May

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and 7-nights at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End, comic legend Frank Skinner is back with his critically acclaimed new show ‘30 Years of Dirt’.

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Show and Tell in association with Sophie Chapman Talent presents Rachel Parris: Poise

Show and Tell in association with Sophie Chapman Talent presents Rachel Parris: Poise

Fri 7 Jun

The BAFTA-nominated comedian, The Mash Report (BBC2) star, Live at the Apollo (BBC1) star and viral sensation, presents a dazzling new hour of her signature blend of stand-up and songs.

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Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog

Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog

Sun 9 Jun

There will be all your classic Gamble ranting, raving and spluttering but he’s doing fine mentally. Promise.

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Rhod Gilbert & the Giant Grapefruit

Rhod Gilbert & the Giant Grapefruit

Fri 14 Jun

In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour...

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The Anglia Comedy Allstars

The Anglia Comedy Allstars

Fri 19 Jul

The Anglia Comedy Allstars returns to New Theatre, Peterborough this July, with another top line-up featuring the hilarious Phil Wang, Flo & Joan, Paul Sinha and Vittorio Angelone!

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Paul Smith: Pablo

Paul Smith: Pablo

Sat 17 Aug

This is Paul Smith's biggest and funniest tour show yet, and it promises to have you rolling around in laughter with every joke.

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Jack and the Beanstalk: P*ssed Up Panto

Jack and the Beanstalk: P*ssed Up Panto

Sat 28 Sep

Just how impressive is Jack’s Beanstalk?! There’s only one way to find out... boys and girls!

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Rude Science!

Rude Science!

Tue 29 Oct

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts.

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An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck
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An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck

Sat 2 Nov

After more than 60 years at the very top of his profession Jimmy Tarbuck OBE relives many of the most iconic moments of a life on stage and screen.

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John Bishop: Back At It

John Bishop: Back At It

Fri 8 Nov

Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting Back At It – doing what he does best - with a new UK stand-up tour for 2024.

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Lucy Beaumont: The Trouble & Strife!

Lucy Beaumont: The Trouble & Strife!

Sun 24 Nov

Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her roller coaster world. Life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine.

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Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up
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Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up

Sat 7 Dec

Simon Brodkin, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings his outrageous stand-up show to Peterborough!

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Chambers Touring Presents JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY

Chambers Touring Presents JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY

Wed 5 Feb 2025

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’. 

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