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:
Collywobblers Comedy at The Albany Great Portland Street W1W 5QU Michael Akadiri / Darren Walsh (UK Tour Previews / Work In Progress)
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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 Michael Akadiri & Darren Walsh 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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Tickets
Limited Early Bird Two Show Deal 8PM MICHAEL AKADIRI , 9.30PM DARREN WALSH
£15.00
MICHAEL AKADIRI SHOW ONLY 8PM TO 9PM
£10.00
DARREN WALSH SHOW ONLY 9.30PM TO 10.30PM
£10.00
Two Show Deal Price
£17.50
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Reviews for previous Sion James events
Gotta work out a way of being able to hear every word the comedians say. Even having the mic volume of guests at 50% meant that some of the punchlines could not be heard at all. It is the only bad thing about this, everything else is absolutely superb. Personally I would rather everyone was on mute for the comedians performance and the ‘laughter’ was given in the form of the emoji things with the volume turned up right at the end for the rapturous applause. I know this experience may not be the same for the comedian but would be 100% better for the audience. Anytime a comedian wanted to interact with an audience member the admin would simply unmute them. FYI - don’t think this is required for the MC as it’s more of a discussion / free for all then. Also think, if this was implemented you could charge £10+ at least
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Review left at 7:18am on Sun 29th Nov 2020
Brilliant! All of the comedians were fantastic- and we were so chuffed that Russell Kane was the secret special guest. Seen Marcel lots of times before at various venues in Manchester, so it was lovely to see him again (even though it was online) and we really felt part of the show too which was amazing - It was definitely a great alternative to being there in the flesh. Thank you sooo much for organising this event. We loved it👍🏻🥰 We will def watch the next gig if we can. See you then. Jeni and Jonny. xx
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Review left at 7:57pm on Sat 28th Nov 2020
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Review left at 5:43pm on Sat 28th Nov 2020
Great night, acts were all brilliant, Sion was superb, engaged with the audience beautifully. Tony Ukulele was a special treat, loved the night!!
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Review left at 3:15pm on Sat 28th Nov 2020
Lovely atmosphere, great comedy and what a way to start the week! Thanks for cheering me up 😊
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Review left at 4:15pm on Tue 24th Nov 2020
Awesome night! Great comedians and lots of laughs from the comfort of my own home. Can’t wait for next week!
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Review left at 3:35pm on Tue 24th Nov 2020