LOL Comedy Club

LOL Comedy Club is back at the Lord Mayors Banqueting Room in the Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday 8 August. It's a stand-up night that brings together four professional comedians and a host to keep the evening moving, so you're getting five acts in one go rather than just one name on the bill. The club pulls from the TV circuit, with comics who've appeared on Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.

There's a bit of a track record here, too. They've had Jason Manford, John Bishop and Sarah Millican on their stages before they became household names, so it's the kind of night where you might catch someone on their way up. The format is straightforward: a line-up of professional stand-ups, each taking their turn on the mic, with an MC to tie it all together. It's a good shout for a night out with friends or colleagues, or as a date.

One thing to keep in mind is that this isn't a family affair. It's aimed at adults, and the recommended age is 16+, so it's not the one to bring the kids along to. If you're looking for something to do on a Saturday night in the city, this fits that bill.

There's a full bar on site, and the night is broken up by two intervals, which gives you plenty of time to top up your drinks between the sets. The show starts at 20:00, and tickets are 22,80 EUR, which includes a 12% booking fee. If you're planning to go, it's worth remembering that this is just one of several dates the club runs throughout the year, so if you miss this one, there are more to choose from.