Martha Tilston

Martha Tilston is playing a stand-up comedy night at Kitchen Garden Cafe on Sunday 25 October. It's a single-name bill, so she's the only act on the night, and the whole evening is built around her set. If you've seen her before, you know the format: she takes the stage and does her thing, and that's the whole of it.

For those who haven't, it's a straightforward way to catch her live. There's no supporting act to work through first, and no long line-up to keep track of — just Tilston on her own. The night is billed as a comedy night, so that's what she'll be bringing to the room. If you're used to her work, you'll have a good idea of what to expect; if you're new to her, this is as direct an introduction as you'll get.

It's a Sunday night, which puts it in a different bracket from the usual Friday or Saturday gig. The venue is Kitchen Garden Cafe, at 17 York Road, Birmingham, B14 7SA. Tickets start from £11, so it's a relatively low bar for a night out in the city. If you're around on the 25th and fancy a bit of stand-up, it's a simple one to slot in.