Tom Houghton: Deep

After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour, plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones, the man who asked us, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?”

In a world full of relentless click bait, online distractions, and brain rotting content, Tom’s racing brain finally became too much for him.

Tony Law – The Law Also Rises

Multi award-winning super-loon, Tony Law returns to with a new show of nonsense and absurdity. Some weird history and ghosts, and cats and dogs and wars and ducks and Britophilia.

The older man with a childish mind and a naughty streak is always entertaining and original and naturally funny but not afraid to do simple shouty silly voices. A whirlwind of surreal farm boy hardcore whimsy.

MC Hammersmith: The MC Stands For Middle Class

MC Hammersmith is the world's leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class west London. He presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. Featuring brand-new routines for 2025! You'll leave astounded at the speed of his brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing. 

Jaw-dropping, hilarious, utterly unbelievable. 'Stomach-achingly funny raps' ***** (EdFringeReview.com). 

'An improvised hip hop masterpiece' ***** (VoiceMag.uk). 

Ignacio Lopez: Señor Self Destruct

Spain’s Best ExportTM, Ignacio Lopez is on a mission to destroy himself and build a better version; Leaner. Smarter. Funnier.

Join the star of ‘Live At The Apollo’, ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘Comedy Central’, ‘QI’, ‘House of Games’, and more for a riotously funny exploration of vices, intrusive thoughts, and self-improvement.

Expect an armada of playful, wicked humour from the exotic outsider comedian, as he tries to identify his faults and how to improve;

Is it worth going to the gym?

Can you be addicted to technology?

Phil Chapman – Figures

With millions of views online, Phil Chapman has made his name as one of the top MCs in the country, combining killer topical jokes with his razor sharp wit.

Following on from his debut tour and two sell out shows, Phil brings his new show FIGURES to Leeds Wardrobe.

Come spend an hour with ‘El Chapo’

“An instant hit” - Liverpool Echo

“One of my favourite acts to watch” - Paul Smith

Rachel Fairburn: Side Eye

Rachel, star of ‘Live at the Apollo’ and co-host of ‘All Killa No Filla’ is a renowned stand-up and “rock’n’roll star of British Comedy” (Rolling Stone).

She’s bringing not only her “Bright, brave and bitterly enjoyable” (The Skinny) stand-up comedy out on the road but also some brand-new characters along for the ride.

A “Huge presence in a pint-sized frame” (Chortle).

Illuminating Edward Carpenter

This immersive environment explores the life of Edward Carpenter (1844-1929), poet, philosopher and advocate for gay rights, women’s rights and environmental causes. Using sound, light, projection and his extensive collection of letters, notebooks and photographs at the University of Leeds, the exhibition vividly brings Carpenter to life.

Artist: Matthew Dangerfield (UK)

Geoff Norcott & Friends

Geoff Norcott is working up new material for his next UK tour.

You might have seen him on shows like ‘Would I Lie To You?’, ‘Have I Got News for You?’, ‘The Last Leg’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’.

With these discounted tickets, you'll get an up-close chance to see him develop his next generation of hilarious and occasionally provocative routines.

To help him out he's got very funny friends from the comedy circuit, Jason Patterson and Michelle Shaughnessy.

Student Commissions

Explore the work of the next generation of artists with Ed Green’s playful structure of found materials, Eleanor Craig’s interactive installation symbolising recovery and Kelly Cumberland’s fusion of art and science, highlighting cellular processes through light and shadow.

 

Artists: Ed Green, Eleanor Craig & Kelly Cumberland (UK)

Spencer Jones

The star of BBC’s ‘The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk’ and ‘Mister Winner’ comes to Leeds on tour with his irresistibly madcap show.

Twice BAFTA nominated. Twice Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated. Spencer has the story of moving house from the city to the countryside. Expect some prop-based tomfoolery, chickens rapping over looped songs, visual gags and a very angry cockerel.  

As also seen on ‘Ted Lasso’, ‘Upstart Crow’ and ‘Live at the Apollo’.