BIGHEAD is a new live comedy production company bringing you regular mixed bill shows blending traditional stand-up with alternative comedy and clowning in venues across London, as well as producing exciting new projects from rising stars.
Everything we're doing (that we've announced).
BIGHEAD Comedy brings a massive selection of shows to Pleasance Theatre in London as part of their work-in-progress season in Spring 2025.
Shows include new projects from BIGHEAD favourites like Bebe Cave, Rosa Garland, Kate Cheka and Rosalie Minnitt, plus debut shows from Ozzy Algar, Su Mi, Cabbage The Clown, Pedro Leandro and Anna Hale.
A one-woman show about delusion, desperation and dreams. A dark comedy. Betsy Bitterly is an aspiring actress in 1930s Hollywood, so desperate to become a star that she might just sacrifice herself along the way.
Through a series of "screen tests" for roles that could change her life, Betsy herself changes in ways she never expected in her never ending quest to "make it". But what does "making it" really mean? And when do you let go of the dream?
THISMOTHERPHUCKER is a public nuisance.
A dysfunctional anti-clown whose only mission is to destroy ego. An immersive experience working to unlock key memories, resurrect every nostalgic moment left forgotten and heal the inner child.
A surreal yet dystopian punk adventure set to destroy archaic stereotypes and challenge the narrative of comedy, whilst navigating a predominantly white CIS space.
A social commentary on intersectionality, queerness, racism and mental health.
Viral star of The Stand-Up Sketch Show with over 12 million likes and 50 million views for his hilarious online content Christopher Hall headlines the February edition of Central London's hottest new comedy night, Live at Seven Dials Playhouse!
He'll be joined by a hilarious line-up of comedy stars including another online comedy legend as seen on BBC, Channel 4 and more Abi Clarke, plus Comedy Central Live star Katie Green, Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club star Alice Brine, 2024 BBC New Comedy Awards finalist Maia Tassalini and one of our fave rising stars Alyssa Virji!
Stratford's favourite comedy night returns, this month features a headline set from multi award-winning character comedian Lorna Rose Treen!
He'll be joined by a hilarious line-up of some of the country's best comics including Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Rob Copland and star of Disney+ hit Extraordinary Luke Rollason, as well as Comedy Central Live star Shalaka Kurup and one of our favourite rising stars Jessie Nixon and a BIGHEAD fave host, the hilarious Jo Griffin!
The reigning Funny Women Award winner and Chortle Best Newcomer nominee Kate Cheka brings you her debut hour where she tries to save the world.
Where does this messiah complex come from? Is it the second coming or has she just inherited her mother's psychological disorder? If you're anxious about the state of the world (or just your own mental state), join this 'impressive, frank and relatable' (Chortle.co.uk) BBC New Comedy Awards semi-finalist as she becomes the first woman to wonder what many men have wondered before her: am I actually God?
A work-in-progress of the debut show from Pedro Leandro, a comedian who has famously been described as “magnetic” (Guardian) and “a beautiful bright-eyed joy” (Everything Theatre). Sadly, he has found this praise to be insufficient. Standing atop the lonely Everest of his innumerable achievements, he invites his audience to reflect: will it, can it, ever be enough?
A BAFTA might do the trick. It certainly won’t hurt.
One of The Telegraph’s Top 30 Comedians of the 21st Century and The Guardian’s Breakout Comedy Act of 2023 Jazz Emu headlines the March edition of Central London's hottest new comedy night, Live at Seven Dials Playhouse!
He'll be joined by a hilarious line-up of comedy stars including RuPaul’s Drag Race icon Kate Butch, Live at the Apollo star Celya AB and sketch comedy icons of the No Rolls Barred channel Grubby Little Mitts, plus rising stars Emily Bampton and Sam Nicoresti!
Stratford's favourite comedy night featuring a mix of stand-up and alternative comedy from some of the country's brightest rising stars.
This month features a headline set from one of the fastest rising stars of comedy, as seen on Comedy Central Live and featured in The Telegraph's Top Comedy Shows of 2024, hilarious BIGHEAD fave John Tothill! Joining him will be the ‘out-and-out hilarious’ (The Stage) Derek Mitchell and Funny Women Awards finalist Molly McGuinness, plus BBC New Comedy Awards regional finalist Christian Jegard and RAW Comedy finalist Dom McGovern, as well as two hilarious rising stars Zoe Wohlfeld and Jennifer Zheng!
In the dark, desperate, deathly world of the middle ages, one (quite annoying) woman strives to find the light. Join CHRISTBRIDE, a female mystic in a world of male dullards, as she escapes from a life of monotony to a life of devotion. Expect fantasy, prophesies, miracles both real and fake and a mystical marriage in her bedroom to Jesus Christ our lord and saviour.
The writer and star of critically acclaimed 2024 fringe hit The Screen Test ('Full of madcap ideas and caricatures...a riot from start to finish' Broadway Baby) presents a work in progress of her debut character comedy show.
The critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe hit from Rosalie Minnitt featured in The Telegraph’s Funniest Comedy Shows of Fringe 2024 and The Guardian’s Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2023.
Lady Clementine has until her 27th birthday to find The One. When her latest beau goes missing, Clementine embarks on a hilariously unhinged quest to solve the mystery of her ill fortune. But with neither sense nor sensibility, will our romantic heroine find love in time? Set roughly “in the past”, this is a story about sickly sisters, self-love and Sylvanian Families.
Bonnets at the ready, ladies, for the debut character comedy show of the (Scorpio) season.
Self-proclaimed "online performance artist" Harriet Richardson presents her first-ever test show. Featured in The Guardian, The New York Times, and ranked third on Meta's 'Watchlist of Concern 2024', Harriet continues to challenge the definition of performance art, taking it from screen to stage, in her solo debut. Expect an experimental evening that will leave you questioning whether you're witnessing art, comedy, or both.
In the dark, desperate, deathly world of the middle ages, one (quite annoying) woman strives to find the light. Join CHRISTBRIDE, a female mystic in a world of male dullards, as she escapes from a life of monotony to a life of devotion. Expect fantasy, prophesies, miracles both real and fake and a mystical marriage in her bedroom to Jesus Christ our lord and saviour.
The writer and star of critically acclaimed 2024 fringe hit The Screen Test ('Full of madcap ideas and caricatures...a riot from start to finish' Broadway Baby) presents a work in progress of her debut character comedy show.
London’s hottest new comedy night returns to the iconic Hoxton Hall for another evening of some of the biggest stand-ups in the country, headlined by Mock The Week and Live at the Apollo legend Rhys James!
He’ll be joined by an all-star line-up of comedy talent, including star of Taskmaster and co-host of the Three Bean Salad podcast Mike Wozniak, plus more amazing acts still to be announced!
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BIGHEAD run mixed bill shows most months of the year, including Hilarious at Hoxton Hall in Hackney, Live at the Escape in Stratford and Live at Seven Dials Playhouse in Central London.
We also occasionally work with performers and groups on individual projects for performance at venues across London and at festivals around the UK.
We especially encourage acts who come from a non-traditional comedy performance background who would like to try performing on a mixed bill stand-up night.
If you would like to perform at one of our nights, or you have a project you'd like to pitch to us, please send a bio and video clips if you have them to:
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