Wed 14th Jan 2026 at 8:00pm ends 10:30pm
The Albany, Great Portland Street, Greater, London, UK - Map
Stand-Up Comedy
Sion James presents:
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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 ’80s. Birthplace 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
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 & Drinks. Please 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 Albany. We bring you two fantastic comedy shows with a fun mix of comedians & 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 & father. Evidently, that list does not include uncle.Yet, despite only being in his early 30s, “the supremely talented and likeable” (Metro) doctor, for the first time ever, was recently called uncle in public (a term usually reserved for elders!). This has sent him spiralling!
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) & “politically punchy” (Guardian) anecdotes.
As seen on Comedy Central LIVE, ITVs Stand Up Sketch & Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer. Tour support for Jason Manford.
As heard on Capital Xtra’s Breakfast Show, LBC & BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends. Winner - Komedia New Comedy Award Winner - Comedian of Medicine Award, Haags Comedy Festival NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy nominee. https://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 thrives. Combining 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. We will endeavour to bring back that artist to this venue in the future.
Line Up:
MICHAEL AKADIRI
Darren Walsh
Age Restrictions:
18+
Wheelchair accessible
Other Information:
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. We will endeavour to bring back that artist to this venue in the future.
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Wednedsay was a great night, a really lovely atmosphere and great comedy. Sion was fab as MC as usual
Review left at 9:34am on Fri 14th Nov 2025
Always such a great night out, and a nice varied bunch of comedians. We look forward to it every month.
Review left at 4:35pm on Thu 13th Nov 2025
A great night with great comics and compere. Looking forward to more next year.
Review left at 3:52pm on Thu 13th Nov 2025
Great comedy for all the family and great value.
Review left at 12:03pm on Wed 12th Nov 2025
Great show. Every comic was different but really funny. Walsh was much better than I thought he was going to be. Glad I went
Review left at 3:19pm on Mon 10th Nov 2025
Was a great night and great acts and for a good cause
Review left at 4:16pm on Sun 9th Nov 2025