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Best Comedy & Stand-up in York

Dara O'Briain at York Barbican

Dara O'Briain

After the success of his last jaunt: 'So, Where Were We?' Dara O Briain is back on the road with a brand new show: Re:Creation. He's one of Britain's most recognizable faces thanks to appearances on Mock The Week, Robot Wars, and Star Gazing Live, he returns to his live comedy roots, bringing a whirlwind of erudite humor and fast-talking wit along for the ride.

Nick Mohammed at Grand Opera House York

Nick Mohammed

Emmy-nominated Taskmaster loser Nick Mohammed returns to the road as his alter ego, Mr Swallow on the brand new Show Pony tour. Describing it as "payback for everyone who didn't come to the last tour", Nick promises a night of magic, music and more as he discusses all the important things, such as the highs and lows of trying to get his own sitcom, critical race theory and everything in between.

Katherine Ryan at York Barbican

Katherine Ryan

Since moving to the UK in 2008, Katherine Ryan has risen to become one of the country's most recognisable comedians. Cutting her teeth on all the usual panel shows, including Mock The Week, Taskmaster et al, she has proven her live chops in two hit specials, In Trouble and The Glitter Room, created and starred in her own Netflix show, The Duchess. Now heading out her fourth tour, Battleaxe catch this razor-sharp modern comedy icon when she brings the laughs to you!

Harry Hill at Grand Opera House York

Harry Hill

His collar is popped, head polished, and his glasses prescription is up to date - Harry Hill is ready to tour again! The wacky comedian is ready to bring the laughs with his latest show, 'New Bits & Greatest Hits'. With a few new jokes, crazy animal characters (including Stouffer the cat), and his signature surrealistic verve, Harry promises an all-singing, all-dancing one-man spectacular as he sets out on his lap of honour to celebrate his 60th year! There's just one question on our lips - if you're here, then who's grooming the badgers for the badger parade?

Jack Dee at York Barbican

Jack Dee

Fluent in sarcasm and dryer than a desert in high summer, Jack Dee has carved out his comedy niche as the beleaguered everyman, offering his observations in a grounded, deadpan style that never fails to get a reaction. The official grumpy old man now deigns to head on a brand new tour, titled 'Jack Dee: Small World' where he'll address the important questions of the age such as; how to do a Zoom call properly, what's new in the world of radiators and much much less.