Check out our must see guide to the best and most highly recommended shows at the Camden Fringe 2024 to work out what you should see in Camden Town this August!
Welcome to the ultimate guide to comedy at the Camden Fringe Festival 2024! Nestled in the heart of London, this vibrant festival is a haven for theatre enthusiasts and comedy lovers alike. As the summer sun sets, Camden Town comes alive with a cacophony of laughter, offering a platform for both seasoned comedians and rising stars. Whether you’re a fan of sharp one-liners, surreal sketch shows, or side-splitting stand-up, the Camden Fringe has something to tickle every funny bone. Join us as we delve into the best of what to watch at the Camden Fringe 2024, as we enlighten you with our recommendations on the must-see comedy acts that are guaranteed to make this year’s festival an unforgettable riot of hilarity!
Comedy in Your Eye: Camden Fringe Specials!
Massively bias recommendation but how could we not recommend ourselves seeing as we are the best comedy club in Camden?
In August, we will be hosting special shows, featuring the best comics on the London Comedy Circuit, who haven't gone up to the Edinburgh Fringe, from telly stars to up and coming comedy trailblazers as well as performers, who are taking solo shows at the Camden Fringe, so you can check them out before you see their full show!
For the whole month of August, you can also use our discount code CAMDENFRINGE2K24 to get 50% off General Admission tickets or click the Buy Tickets Here link below and it will automatically apply the discount. So that's two hours of comedy for just £1.50!
Where: The Camden Eye
When: July 30-31, Aug 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, 7:15pm
How Much: £3.00 (£1.50 with discount code) - Buy Tickets Here
Adam Hopkins and Friends
London-based stand-up from Leeds, Adam Hopkins (BBC R4, VICE) has performed all around the world and is bringing his compilation show to the Camden Fringe with three special guests.
Where: Aces and Eights
When: Aug 17, 9:30pm
How Much: £5.00 - Buy Tickets Here
Comedian Vs Drag Queen
The ultimate showdown between drag menace Sassafras Nitro Jet and comedian Paul Moore!
It's a wig-tossing, joke-slinging battle of wigs and wit to win over the toughest audience in North London - you! Will there be a clear champ, or will it all spiral into gleeful chaos? Buckle up for a wild night of laughter and surprises from this stand-up comedy split bill with a twist.
Sassafras Nitro Jet has often been described as 'electric', 'hilariously quick witted' and 'that dumb sl*t that owes me money.' She is a joyfully silly and quick-witted riot waiting to happen. With a mix of comedy and sass, she'll have you in stitches with her years of tales around mad mistakes, dating, drag, y2gay and epic slays.
Paul Moore, the producer behind ITV2's The Stand Up Sketch Show, is no stranger to the comedy scene. With over a million views on Instagram, you can see him at Glastonbury's BBC Introducing field, Soho Theatre’s Young Company, The Bill Murray, and Birmingham Glee Club.
Where: King's Head Theatre
When: Aug 1, 18, 31, Sep 6, Various times
How Much: £10.00 - Buy Tickets Here
J Younan: IRAQNOPHOBIA
It's 20 years since the Iraq War and Jenan wants to talk about it. Join BBC New Voices winner, star of BBC's Radio's Jenan's Comedy Hour and founder of Guardian-recommended Weapons of Mass Hilarity for an hour and a bit of new material about the Iraq War, being a model minority, selective empathy and the 1001 microaggressions she's accumulated over the years. 'Sharp, hip. smart comedian... not to be missed!' (List). 'Unique viewpoint' Chortle.
Where: The Harrison Pub Kings Cross
When: Aug 10, 2:30pm
How Much: £7.00 - Buy Tickets Here
Jacob Hatton: The Hour of England's Greatest Need
A blistering new hour from Jacob Hatton about home and the people in it. ★★★★ "Brilliant British humour" - EdFringe Review ★★★★ "Attuned to the human psyche" - Broadway Baby "Proper gags" - Chortle Hastings Fringe Best Newcomer Nominee 2022. Daily Telegraph Best Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2023. They say patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel, and Jacob Hatton is down to his last few refuges. In this new show, he explores his home warts and all, and thinks about his place in it and our collective future. Jacob Hatton is comedian and writer. An energetic and popular host at the Broadway Catford Comedy Club. His whimsical and acerbic shows cast a sideways glance at modern life in a relatable but silly way.
Where: Aces and Eights
When: Aug 24, 8:00pm
How Much: £8.00 - Buy Tickets Here
Laura Quinn Goh: You, Me and Your Correctional Officer
Laura Quinn Goh is from a country where they still have the death penalty. When her boyfriend was arrested and nearly sentenced, she put her life on hold for a prison romance that survived the law, time, and distance till it didn't.
Through dark humour and unexpected stories, Laura recounts losing the love of her life and remaking home in the UK in this work-in-progress hour. Anecdotes include writing erotic prison letters, selling used pants online, and getting the following accolades just to secure a visa. As seen on STV. West End New Act Finalist. Glasgow International Comedy Festival award (special mention).
Where: St Pancras Community Association
When: Aug 7, 17, 7:00pm
How Much: £5.00 - Buy Tickets Here
Matt Lowes: In Your Endo
After a successful Brighton Fringe run Matt Lowes is bringing his debut solo show In Your Endo to Camden Fringe.
A stand up show about a man going from straight to gay and trying to fit in along the way, navigating his way through love, loss and lad culture.
New Forest New Comedian Finalist
West End New Old Act of the Year Finalist
Where: Rosemary Branch Theatre
When: Aug 22, 9:00pm
How Much: £12.00 - Buy Tickets Here
Stephen and Hamlet: Blind and Mad
When you’re a middle-aged, blind obsessive compulsive, life can be very odd, very confusing and very rude. A blind madman, and Camden resident, wonders how we can all just be nicer to one another.
“Excellent” (Ultimate Radio)
“Wonderful… with the best closing line of the night” (Kyle Wallace, magician, comedian and host of G&B Comedy)
Semi-finalist Max Turner Prize comedy competition 2022
Age suitability: 18+