The 9 Shows in London That Earn Their Price

1.London Vintage Bus Tour: Live Comedy Sightseeing Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 217 reviews · from $48Our pick

Join Lord Larksford and Cheeksworth for a 75-minute open-top ride on a 1960s Routemaster. From Trafalgar Square, you’ll see major London sights while live guides deliver historical facts, improv, dark comedy, and theatrical banter. It ends back near the starting point.

“The tour guide was funny without realising it which made the whole tour very worthwhile. He knew his knowledge and engaged with everyone. Great value for money”

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2.Burlesque Cabaret Show in the West End

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Spend an early evening with Miss Tempest Rose and The House of Burlesque at QT in Covent Garden. Expect a two-hour cabaret with burlesque divas, queer performance, glamour, comedy, and a show staged in the round. Dress smartly, bring photo ID, and plan dinner afterward.

“uno schifo ci hanno cacciato via e in modo maleducato perche mia nipote non aveva con sé la carta d identità maleducati fino alla fine”

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3.Forbidden Nights Male Strip Show and After-Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 82 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Head to Infernos Clapham for a lively Forbidden Nights male revue, featured on Britain’s Got Talent. Choose standing or reserved seating, enjoy a cast photo opportunity after the show, then stay for the nightclub after-party until 3:00 AM. Bring valid photo ID.

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4.International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend about two hours at Comedy Carnival Covent Garden, where international comedians, TV performers, award winners, and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees share the bill. Shows run Friday and Saturday at 8:30pm, with doors and happy hour from 7:30pm, plus a late bar until 11pm.

“Note: the show starts at 20h30 and not 19h30. I guess the show is rather for local people than international public.”

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5.Matilda the Musical & 2-Course Pre-Show Meal

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · 5 hours · from $131

Start at Gaucho Covent Garden at 5pm for a two-course meal from the pre-theatre menu, then walk five minutes to the Cambridge Theatre for the 7pm performance of Matilda. An English-speaking host or greeter is available, with seats in the Stalls or Royal Circle.

“Fantastic really great food and fabulous seats! Had a really great day!!”

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6.Bottomless Brunch Comedy – The Ding Dong Gong Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $74Top rated

Meet at Big Belly Bar on London’s Southbank for pizza and 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, followed by the Ding Dong Gong Show. New comics get five minutes to win the room before the audience decides their fate. Expect strong language, sexual references, and rough humor.

“funny comedians , host was great. food and drinks were nice. would Deffo go back”

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7.A Night of Theatrics! Cabaret Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · from $39

You’ll spend an evening at The Phoenix Arts Club in London’s West End, watching a changing mix of cabaret, comedy, musical theatre, burlesque, and aerial acts. Friday and Sunday shows open at 8:00pm and begin at 8:30pm. Smart casual dress and valid ID are required.

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8.Boat Show Comedy Club New Material Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $12Best value

Head to the Boat Show Comedy Club for a mixed bill of rising UK comedians and familiar TV faces. Arrive from 7pm for city views from the floating beer garden, watch the 8pm show from your allocated seat, then stay aboard to dance until 2am.

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9.Boat Show Comedy Club Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $24

Spend 3.5 hours aboard Tattersall Castle for a rotating bill of UK comedy, from circuit newcomers to established names. Arrive for city views from the floating beer garden, take your allocated seat for the 8pm show, then stay for the covered-deck nightclub until 2am.

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