Comedy at The Albany 240 Great Portland Street Theatre & Performing Arts

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Collywobblers Comedy at The Albany 240 Great Portland Street W1W 5QU 8pm to 9pm Michael Akadiri 9.30pm to 10.30pm Darren Walsh


Wednesday 14th January 2026

Collywobblers Comedy at The Albany 240 Great Portland Street W1W 5QU

8pm to 9pm Michael Akadiri (UK Tour Preview / Work In Progress) ( 60mins)

9.30pm to 10.30pm Darren Walsh (UK Tour Preview / Work In Progress) ( 60mins)

The Albany 240 Great Portland Street, Central London, W1W 5QU ( Opposite Great Portland St Tube)

https://www.thealbanyw1w.co.uk

The Albany is one of London’s longest-running comedy venues, boast a rich comedy heritage having hosted alternative standup since the ’80sBirthplace of Robin Ince’s Book Club, fringe favourite Spank!, and hosted Bob Monkhouse’s Last Stand for BBC4

Nearest Transport : Great Portland Street Tube Station

Advanced Tickets available Online

https://the-albany.designmynight.com/6929da068db6c986b414bd25/collywobblers-comedy-at-the-albany-with-michaelakadiri-darren-walsh?fbclid=IwY2xjawPA7F5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhazZVWEQ1NUZmQjdBTWhBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmTW9lt3G7XJVmSf7DPrC_uolyemVefcR5Oi9h21mofuqs6FnkEiMxRklK-f_aem_bSsqNvom8y_ai_fImKYxSg

Tickets : £10 for One Show Or Two Show Deal Price £15 Early Bird , £17.50 Advanced Bookings and £20 Door Price ( Subject to Availabity)


Limited Capacity , Book Early to avoid Disappointment


Doors 7.00pm Show 8pm to 10.30pm with Interval


The Albany is open for Pre Show Food and DrinksPlease arrive earlier if ordering food

Wednesday 14th January 2026 Collywobblers Comedy at The Albany 240 Great Portland Street W1W 5QU

Collywobblers Comedy are very excited to bring live comedy monthly to The AlbanyWe bring you two fantastic comedy shows with a fun mix of comedians and WIP from the brilliant Kerry Godliman providing the lols all hosted by your cheeky MC Sion James in the friendly atmosphere of The Albany cosy basement live comedy room

8pm to 9pm Michael Akadiri (UK Tour Preview / Work In Progress) ( 60mins)

Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes a potent dose of his latest offering, Don’t Call Me Uncle! Multi-award-winning comedian Michael is proud to wear many hats: doctor, husband and father
Join the "'hugely entertaining" (Chortle) Akadiri as he fights this lurid allegation, contemplates the difference between perception and reality all whilst keeping the laughs flowing with his trademark "sharp-wit" (Chortle) and "politically punchy" (Guardian) anecdotes
As seen on Comedy Central LIVE, ITVs Stand Up Sketch and Channel 4's Stand Up to CancerTour support for Jason Manford
As heard on Capital Xtra's Breakfast Show, LBC and BBC Radio 4's Loose EndsWinner - Komedia New Comedy Award Winner - Comedian of Medicine Award, Haags Comedy Festival NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy nomineehttps://michaelakadiri.com/

9.30pm to 10.30pm Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns? (Tour warm up / Work In Progress) ( 60mins)

ʞɔǝɥ ←flippin' heck! Witness a pun Goliath in person, as Darren Walsh brings his 8ft frame and award winning act on tour
From appearing on Comic Relief to his ‘Jokes on the street’ series on social media, he’s been racking up millions of views, but live is where he thrivesCombining sound effects, videos, one-liners and improvised jokes based off audience suggestions, prepare for a comedy show like no other, bar pun

Book now, li is two short

WINNER - Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe***** "Punbelievable" - The Mirror **** - The Sunday Express

Artists listed are correct at time of going to press, in the unlikely event that an act needs to cancel we reserve the right to amend the line up without notice and no refunds will be due

Artists: Michael Akadiri, Darren Walsh

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Date(s)14 Jan 2026
WebsiteVisit website
VenueThe Albany,
Address240 Great Portland Street, London, Greater London,
W1W5QU

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Event Details

Date14 Jan 2026
Time(s)8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
CostGeneral Admission TWO SHOWS: GBP 17.50, Two Show Deal Price Early Bird: GBP 15.00, One Show Only: GBP 10.00
VenueThe Albany,
240 Great Portland Street
London
Greater London
W1W5QU
Phone07734805817
CategoryTheatre & Performing Arts


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