Hosted by Series 20 favourite Phil Ellis assisted by Mr B the Teacher (the brains behind Taskmaster Education). Our dynamic duo have received an envelope from the Taskmaster himself. Their task? To perform a brand-new Taskmaster Live show, for fans of all ages. Expect a supremely silly hour of fun with tasks for the audience, messages from Greg and Alex, and a shiny golden duck trophy for our lucky winner. Coming to London this autumn, five brave young audience members will search for tasking glory, laughing and learning as they go, in the hopes of impressing Phil and Mr B and winning that priceless golden duck. This is a work-in-progress show.

Your wish is our command,Not a word nor note is planned.A brand new musical appearing sans recital And all we need from you is … the title! After two sell out runs at the Dublin Fringe Festival, multiple appearances at Dublin Alt Comedy, a slot in the Edinburgh Improv Festival, and a sold out show at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Bum Notes are delighted to be back at where it all began, the wonderful Smock Alley theatre, for a truly one night only experience. This musical has not been seen before, it will not be seen again. Your only chance to catch (and possibly name) it is this November the 5th. “The hottest comedy ticket in town” – Emma Somers, The Irish Times “I want more” – Jessie Martin, North West End UK Age Suitability: 16+ Warnings: Possible profanity DIRECTED BY Stephen BradleyON PIANO Sam KavanaghMUSICAL DIRECTOR Paul PriorCAST Sydney Blackburn, John Close, Conor Delahunty, Padraig Dooney, Stephen Doughten, Amy Hughes & Oisín MoranTICKETS €19 | €16RUNNING TIME 70 minsABOUT THE COMPANYBum Notes is a tightly-knit improvised musical troupe based in Dublin that have been performing sell-out shows roughly once a month since the start of 2024. We debuted at the Scene + Heard festival of new work, and have performed at the Dublin Fringe Festival (twice), the Edinburgh Improv Festival, and even Electric Picnic. Our most frequented venue is the wonderful Smock Alley Theatre, but we've also trod the boards of The Sugar Club, and even put on Ireland's biggest ever homegrown fully-improvised show to a sold out Royal Irish Academy of Music.

RATBAG and FRIENDS is a charity fundraiser comedy night with a mixed bill of incredible comedians and clowns all coming together to raise money for Solace Women's Aid.Line up includes: Alex Franklin, Ella The Great, Rosalie Minnitt, Kathy Maniura, Sapphire McIntosh and RATBAGRunning time: Approximately 60 minutesLATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

Gregor Fisher is back on the road with the second leg of his UK tour following a completely sold-out and critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival season. Join the Scottish stage and screen legend for a laughter filled evening to share stories and anecdotes from his life and career, which has seen him bring iconic characters to life in such classic titles as the multi BAFTA Award winning Rab C Nesbitt (BBC2), Naked Video (BBC2), The Baldy Man (ITV), Love Actually, and most recently BBC1’s hit sitcom Only Child. The show promises to be an evening in conversation with plenty of laughs, a few surprises, and a bit of honesty about the ‘daft and wonderful journey’ Gregor has had over the decades.

It's back for a one-off (well technically two) Halloween Special!Our theatrical soap opera continuing drama gets spooky this halloween. What will happen to our favourite Pengeites after the explosion of the Bleak House pub at the end of Season Two? What will become of Scarlett Morden? Will Tony's heart hold up? What secrets lurk beneath the streets of Penge?Join us to find out!

You greet, you part. You sleep, you wake up achier than yesterday. You break something, you heal it, you break something else. You move away, you move back to find your favourite places are all gone. You try something new, you fail. You get what you thought you wanted and it comes with a hole in your chest. You look after someone, they die, someone else gets sick, you look after them, they die, it starts again. You see a child run into a lamppost, you laugh and sneeze up blood. You meet God and he asks you for a fiver. Fresh off the back of a string of hospital appointments and a stint in the writer’s cage of the only comedy TV show left in the country, people’s comedian and serial loser Ed Night is back on that old road with his brand new stand-up tour. Prepare to have your ribs tickled to the max by material about all sorts of different topics and subjects, from the man who believes he’ll die if he ever slows down. Two time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee. Writer for Saturday Night Live UK. Seen and heard on Comedy Central and BBC Radio 4.

This Show Sucks Deep in the dark Welsh hillsides a castle stands ruined, home to a tortured soul who awaits the fulfilment of an ancient prophecy. A lonely master searching for his bride, he spends the days at rest and stalks the grounds at night.  The night is dark, the weather is terrible (even for Rhyl) and Chloe and Trev Harker have just broken down outside the castle with their two kids, lost on their way out of Liverpool. They are welcomed in by the charming Doctor Acula who has a natty line in knitwear but has got a couple of pointy teeth and isn't keen on garlic bread, if you know what I mean.The Doctor invites them to stay for supper but there is more to him than meets the eye. Trev reckon she's gone a bit batty and has got his eye on Chloe, particularly the bit between her head and her shoulders. If they can make it until dawn then they'll be safe. They just need to survive the longest night of their lives.Join us for Helen Carter's Dracula spectacular, a brand-new smash hit musical comedy packed with 80s power ballads and horrific goings on. You'll laugh, you'll sing and you'll leap out of your seat in terror. Either way, I'd bring some spare pants. It's going to be bloody, brilliant! Written by and starring Helen CarterDirected by John Young

After years of warming up for some of the biggest TV shows, Lee Peart is stepping centre stage and hogging the limelight for himself, as he brings his debut stand-up tour to venues across the UK. From growing up in Grimsby and navigating the unpredictable world of television to co-hosting the hit podcast Bottoms Up, Lee shares the moments that have shaped him with infectious warmth, razor-sharp observations and brilliantly self-deprecating humour.  Expect stories about family, work, relationships, ambition and the often chaotic reality of trying to hold it all together. It’s a show about the highs, the lows, the spectacular fails, and the art of dusting yourself off and carrying on and taking full responsibility for it all. Because in the end… It’s Not You, It’s Lee. “Made the room squeal with laughter” – The Observer Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide in association with Insanity Management

Marlo is an absurdist theatre and video installation piece that stages an intimate back-and-forth between a young woman stuck in her own patterns, and the older self she has started speaking to every day. As her young self tries to gain ownership of her own reality, navigating through long distance love, her gender identity and sexuality, exercise addiction and sudden grief, the conflict between the timelines escalates.

Landlover will occupy the splendid Banquet Hall at Smock Alley for a number of extra special nights over the coming months. The laws of hospitality in its purest form govern our approach to hosting guests at our table. This is a food experience which is driven by creativity, and real humans. In the surroundings of Dublin’s oldest theatre, you can expect BEAUTY in all its forms, at the table, and on the plate.FAMILY STYLE FEAST €60RUNNING TIME 2 hrs ABOUT THE COMPANY Landlover Supper Club began in 2024. The two fiercely passionate and talented creatives behind Landlover Food, chef Aideen White and host Sheena O’Byrne, combine their expertise in food, design, and hospitality to deliver exceptional elevated culinary experiences. Aideen spent over 20 years as a private chef cooking for clients like Martha Stewart, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Cindy Crawford on super yachts all over the world. Sheena brings her signature style of homemade pottery, floral installations and service to the table. They host monthly supper Clubs in Dublin 7 in a private house adjacent to the beautiful Phoenix Park. They also pop up in special venues such as The Studio in Galway, their local grocer cafe Lilliput Stores and Coal Lane House or they can come to your home to recreate The Landlover Experience for your special celebration.  

Following a string of sold-out shows across Australia and New Zealand Khaled Khalafalla returns to London with a new show that evolves to meet the moment. With every performance, Khaled has built a following of people who’ve left his shows laughing, gasping, and finally seeing their own unspoken thoughts woven into the stories on stage. It’s honest. It’s (mostly) clean. It’s hilarious. You'll laugh a lot. But more importantly, you'll leave thinking about it on the way home. Early booking is recommended.

When Ray O'Leary was born, winter changed to spring, a new star formed in the heavens and a double rainbow spontaneously appeared. With this auspicious start, it is no wonder he became leader of North Korea in 1994 until his untimely death in 2011. Despite this minor setback, he found time to bring you a whole new show. The star of Taskmaster NZ, Melbourne Comedy Festival Best Show Nominee and complete sell-out at the 2024 and 2025 Edinburgh Fringes brings his grey suit and super-deadpan wit back to these shores for another hotly-awaited tour. ★★★★ 'Brilliantly crafted and very funny jokes, one after another' - The Scotsman ★★★★ 'A jokesmith of the highest order' - The Skinny ★★★★ 'A very strong comic indeed' - Chortle ★★★★ 'In awe of this performer's ability to captivate his audience' - EdFestMag ★★★★ 'Like a haunted fever dream, in the best way possible' - Entertainment Now Presented by Impatient Productions Performance Information Approximate show duration: 1 hour and 50 minutes including a 20 minute interval Age Rating: 14+ Please note – the bar will close 15 minutes before the advertised start time. Latecomers will not be admitted so please arrive in good time. Please contact Box Office on 0151 709 4321 if you require wheelchair access. There are two wheelchair spaces available for each show. There are no booking fees payable (hurrah!)