Regular Thursday session of The Concrete Cud comedy club, with new comedians testing fresh material and punchlines.
The Concrete Cud comedy club is back at the Lion & Sun Tavern on Thursday 29 October, with their regular Thursday session Fresh acts Fresh jokes. It's exactly what the title says: a room of fresh comedians dropping new jokes live, with a mix of new material, newcomers and seasoned performers testing out their latest stories and punchlines. If you've seen a comedy club before, you know the drill, but the focus here is on the new stuff rather than the polished sets you'll find on a big tour.
Milton Keynes has a surprisingly diverse comedy landscape. There are the polished performances at the Milton Keynes Theatre, the more intimate, rustic charm of venues like Preston Bissett Nurseries, and established rooms like The Stables and Stantonbury Theatre, which regularly book a mix of big names and rising talent. Audiences take in everything from sharp stand-up sets to spontaneous improv nights, and the scene draws on the Edinburgh Fringe, which sends a wave of critically acclaimed shows on tour each autumn, while themed nights — character comedy, alternative comedy, musical comedy — keep the year-round programme varied. Many local clubs carry a two-drink minimum or a small ticketing fee, but prices are generally very reasonable, with open mic nights often free or pay-what-you-can.
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This fits right into that tradition. It's a night for seeing comedians work through their latest ideas in front of a live audience, and because it's a Concrete Cud regular, you'll get a mix of people on the bill — some just starting out and some who've been doing this a while, all testing out new material. The Lion & Sun Tavern is at 17 Twizel Close, MK13 0DX. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the comedy runs from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Entry is free, with a 'Pay What You Can' option at the end.
