The summer comedy festival Udderbelly, sponsored by E4, is returning to the Southbank this summer.
Running from 5 April to 8 July 2012, this is the fourth year for the big purple venue and promises another great programme of comedy, cabaret, theatre and music.
Headline acts set for 2012 include internationally renowned artists like Tim Minchin, Rufus Hound, Greg Proops, Nina Conti, The Boy With Tape on His Face and brilliant headline show The Vocal Orchestra, it’s full cream ahead as E4 Udderbelly Festival returns on Thursday 5 April.
SHOWS & ACTS
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Abandoman – Udderbelly
Last year’s sell-out smash hit show, Abandoman, are back for 2 nights only! more
Alex Horne – Seven Years in the Bathroom – Udderbelly
Alex Horne has established a reputation as a thoughtful and original stand-up. more
Andi Osho – Udderbelly
Andi Osho’s stand-up show is a brutally honest dissection of the perils and pitfalls of dating. more
Andrew Maxwell – Udderbelly
Renowned for cutting edge comedy, intrepid social commentary and political protagonism, Edinburgh Comedy more
Andy Zaltzman – Udderbelly
Andy Zaltzman returns with two shows at Udderbelly Festival – Armchair Revolutionary and Political Animal. more
Arthur Smith’s Benefit for the Royal Yacht – Udderbelly
A curious and possibly extraordinary evening of oddities reflecting ridiculous aspects of modern Elizabethan more
Best of the Comedy Store – Udderbelly
The Comedy Store presents the Best of the Comedy Store, bringing you the brightest comedy talent from more
Brendon Burns – Udderbelly
For two decades now the adopted Australian has been Britain’s most outspoken and number one cult comic. more
Cardinal Burns – Udderbelly
Cardinal Burns bring their acclaimed sketches and characters live to the Udderbelly. more
Carl Donnelly – Udderbelly
Carl started performing stand-up in 2005 and quickly established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting more
Chris Cox – Fatal Distraction – Udderbelly
The brand new show from the multi award-winning, five-star mind reader who can’t read minds. more
Claytime – Udderbelly
Claytime is a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate. more
Colin Hoult’s Ultimate Carnival of Monsters – Udderbelly
Colin’s unique style of comedy is as touching and terrifying as it is hilarious. more
Comedy Club 4 Kids – Udderbelly
Otter-ly fantastic! Now in its second year at E4 Udderbelly Festival The Comedy Club 4 Kids is back more
Diamond Night – Udderbelly
This will not just be a tribute to 60 years of a world-wide icon, but a sparkling and glamorous event more
Freeze with Tim Key and Tom Basden – Udderbelly
An inefficient and bleak mix of comedy, theatre, music, props, tusseling and material. more
Friday Night Freakshow – Udderbelly
The twisted showcase of dark and delicious variety returns to the cow. more
Frisky and Mannish – Udderbelly
Frisky and Mannish, London’s resident experts of pop hermeneutics and “fully-blown superstars” (Time more
Gag Reflex Presents – Udderbelly
Four awesome comics in one upturned purple Cow. more
Gina Yashere – Udderbelly
Join Gina on a rare trip back to the UK with a new show full of hilarity and joy! more
Havana Rumba – Udderbelly
The hottest Cuban Salsa party in town! more
Howard Marks – An Audience with Mr Nice – Udderbelly
Howard Marks has worked with the British Secret Service, been in prison in America, and his memoirs more
Ian Stone – The Return of Stoney Baloney – Udderbelly
After his triumphant solo show at last year’s E4 Udderbelly Festival, Ian is back and this time he’s more
Impropera – Udderbelly
A family show for anyone who likes great music, surreal comedy and sublime silliness. more
Isy Suttie – Pearl and Dave – Udderbelly
ilarious, heartbreaking, multi-character tale of internet romance from musical stand-up Isy. more
Magners Presents Comedy in the Dark – Udderbelly
Come and spend a truly uncommon hour in the company of your favourite stand-up comedians, all performing more
Mark Dolan – Udderbelly
What is love? Why is there war? And more importantly, who are those people that fall asleep immediately more
Michael Winslow – The Man of 10,000 Voices – Udderbelly
Michael is the master of vocal gymnastics and a true comedy star. more
Milton Jones – Mayor of London – Udderbelly
The show that explains why Milton Jones would make the best Mayor of London. more
Mrs Barbara Nice – Hiya and Higher – Udderbelly
Mrs. Barbara Nice – Stockport mother of five – is worried that we are living in a world of ever diminshing more
Nina Conti – Talk to the Hand – Udderbelly
Award-winning stand-up and ventriloquism – the puppets are alive in the room, not confined to a script. more
Opening Gala – Udderbelly
It’s the Opening Gala of the E4 Udderbelly Festival! more
Patrick Monahan – Hug Me I Feel Good – Udderbelly
Lovable comedian Patrick Monahan blends a high-energy style with hilarious and engaging stories of his more
Peacock and Gamble – Emergency Broadcast – Udderbelly
There has never been, until now, a backup show waiting in the wings, ready to leap in and save the more
Pete Firman – Jiggery Pokery – Udderbelly
The UK’s top comedic conjuror returns to the Southbank with his brand new show Jiggery Pokery. more
Phil Kay – Udderbelly
Euphoric, satisfying, sensical whimsy: Phil’s show is a heady mix of Hard Core Positivity, up to the more
Richard Herring – Udderbelly
Richard Herring is one of the UK’s most prolific comedians. more
Robin Ince and Josie Long – Robin and Josie’s Utter Shambles – Udderbelly
Hosts of the hugely successful podcast Utter Shambles (half a million downloads a month) Robin Ince more
Sara Pascoe Stand Up Lady – Udderbelly
A stand up show that will take your mind and face to nice silly places and cleverly make your life a more
Sean Hughes – Life Becomes Noises – Udderbelly
Award-winning comedian Sean Hughes is back, but this is no ordinary stand-up show. more
Sean Hughes Stands Up – Udderbelly
The legendary Sean Hughes is back with a brand new stand-up show. more
So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye – Udderbelly
Time Out Live hosts a sensational cabaret night showcasing some of the funniest, weirdest and most wonderful more
Spank! – You Love It! – Udderbelly
Fresh from sell-out, packed to the rafters shows in London, Edinburgh & Latitude, Spank! returns to more
Susan Calman – Revenge of the Cat Lady – Udderbelly
New show from Susan Calman (Radio 4’s News Quiz and Have I Got News For You). more
Terry Alderton – Udderbelly
Terry is back on the road with a brand new show. He’s a unique and unforgettable comedy performer whose more
The Adventurers Club – Udderbelly
The smash hit sell-out kids show of the Edinburgh Fringe comes to London’s Southbank! more
The Boy With Tape On His Face – Udderbelly
The silent show that is creating a lot of talk. You’ll laugh, you’ll scream and ultimately you’ll end more
The Forgery Club – Udderbelly
The Forgery Club in a unique, themed comedy night dedicated to sketch, character and musical comedy. more
The Girl With the Iron Claws – Udderbelly
Growing up isn’t easy, especially when you’re in love with a bear. more
The Joy of Sketch – Udderbelly
The Joy of Sketch has arrived, bringing with it the very best in skits and sketches that live comedy more
The Vocal Orchestra – Udderbelly
The Vocal Orchestra is a celebration of everyone’s favourite tunes using seven mouths, seven mics and more
This is a That – Udderbelly
A magnificent, magical, physical, musical journey about a father and daughter who let their imagination more
Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales – Udderbelly
This is a magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest more
Tim Fitzhigham – The Gambler – Udderbelly
Multi-Award Winning, Perrier Nominated Comedian, author, explorer, Fullmooners co-thing and air recycler more
Tom Allen’s Society – Udderbelly
Multi-award winning comedian & TV presenter Tom Allen brings his hit chat show ‘Tom Allen’s Society’ more
Wit Tank – Udderbelly
Big characters, inventive sketches and fast-paced fun for those who enjoy a riot but would rather sit more
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