A fantastic comedy line-up for 2024 in Peterborough

The Liverpudlian, last in the city in 2021, will be back at New Theatre on November 8 – adding to an already top notch stand-up comedy line up in 2024.

Here’s how it stands.

BABATUNDE ALÉSHÉ: BABAHOODFebruary 8Babatunde Aléshé is one of the fastest rising stars in British Comedy who also entertained with his incredible stint in the jungle as part of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2022.A powerhouse performer, his stand up presents a hilariously fresh perspective, oozing charisma while showcasing impeccable stagecraft and comic timing.

FRANKIE BOYLE – LAP OF SHAMEApril 6The Scottish comedian is back on tour. Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your neighbours part of a struggling militia that could probably use a few laughs.Well known for his pessimistic, often controversial dark humour, Frankie has been humouring audiences since 1995. With no topic off the table, get ready for this hysterical night and don’t worry, Frankie doesn’t hold back.

ANGLIA COMEDY ALLSTARS

April 12

The Anglia Comedy Allstars return to New Theatre, Peterborough in April, with a superb line-up featuring the amazing Sara Pascoe, Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes and Zoe Lyons.

ED GAMBLE: HOT DIGGITY DOGJune 9There will be all your classic Gamble ranting, raving and spluttering but he’s doing fine mentally. Promise.Co-host of the award-winning mega-hit podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, judge on Great British Menu, Taskmaster champion and host of Taskmaster the Podcast, and has his own special Blood Sugar available worldwide on Amazon Prime.RHOD GILBERT & THE GIANT GRAPEFRUITJune 14In 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…But Rhod’s not bitter. He’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty. Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs…with a little help from an old adversary.

PAUL SMITH: PABLOAugust 17This is Paul Smith’s biggest and funniest tour show yet and it promises to have you rolling around in laughter with every joke. The show features a mix of his trademark audience interaction and hilarious true stories from his everyday life.

And if that is not enough, there is more fun to be had with Fascinating Aïda The 40th Anniversary Show! (February 15), Unfortunate – The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch (April 16-20) and Jack and the Beanstalk: P*ssed Up Panto (September 28).