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Collywobblers Comedy at The Albany Great Portland Street W1W 5QU Michael Akadiri / Darren Walsh (UK Tour Previews / Work In Progress)

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Wednesday 14th January 2026

Collywobblers Comedy at The Albany 240 Great Portland Street W1W 5QU

8pm to 9pm  Michael Akadiri (UK Tour Preview / Work In Progress) ( 60mins)

9.30pm to 10.30pm Darren Walsh (UK Tour Preview / Work In Progress) ( 60mins)

The Albany 240 Great Portland Street, Central London, W1W 5QU ( Opposite Great Portland St Tube)

https://www.thealbanyw1w.co.uk

The Albany is one of London’s longest-running comedy venues, boast a rich comedy heritage having hosted alternative standup since the ’80s. Birthplace of Robin Ince’s Book Club, fringe favourite Spank!, and hosted Bob Monkhouse’s Last Stand for BBC4.

Nearest Transport : Great Portland Street Tube Station

Advanced Tickets available Online

Tickets : £10 for One Show Or Two Show Deal Price £15 Early Bird , £17.50 Advanced Bookings  and £20 Door Price ( Subject to Availabity)


Limited Capacity , Book Early to avoid Disappointment


Doors 7.00pm Show 8pm to 10.30pm with Interval.  


The Albany is open for Pre Show Food & Drinks. Please arrive earlier if ordering food.

Wednesday 14th January 2026 Collywobblers Comedy at The Albany 240 Great Portland Street W1W 5QU

Collywobblers Comedy are very excited to bring live comedy monthly to The Albany. We bring you two fantastic comedy shows Michael Akadiri & Darren Walsh providing the lols all hosted by your cheeky MC Sion James in the friendly atmosphere of The Albany cosy basement live comedy room.

8pm to 9pm  Michael Akadiri (UK Tour Preview / Work In Progress)  ( 60mins)

Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes  a potent dose of his latest offering, Don’t Call Me Uncle! Multi-award-winning comedian Michael is proud to wear many hats: doctor, husband & father. Evidently, that list does not include uncle.Yet, despite only being in his early 30s, “the supremely talented and likeable” (Metro) doctor, for the first time ever, was recently called uncle in public (a term usually reserved for elders!). This has sent him spiralling!
Join the ”‘hugely entertaining” (Chortle) Akadiri as he fights this lurid allegation, contemplates the difference between perception and reality all whilst keeping the laughs flowing with his trademark “sharp-wit” (Chortle) & “politically punchy” (Guardian) anecdotes.
As seen on Comedy Central LIVE, ITVs Stand Up Sketch & Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer. Tour support for Jason Manford.
As heard on Capital Xtra’s Breakfast Show, LBC & BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends. Winner - Komedia New Comedy Award Winner - Comedian of Medicine Award, Haags Comedy Festival NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy nominee. https://michaelakadiri.com/

9.30pm to 10.30pm Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns? (Tour warm up / Work In Progress) ( 60mins)

ʞɔǝɥ ←flippin' heck! Witness a pun Goliath in person, as Darren Walsh brings his 8ft frame and award winning act on tour
From appearing on Comic Relief to his ‘Jokes on the street’ series on social media, he’s been racking up millions of views, but live is where he thrives. Combining sound effects, videos, one-liners and improvised jokes based off audience suggestions, prepare for a comedy show like no other, bar pun.

Book now, li is two short.

WINNER - Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe. ★★★★★ "Punbelievable" - The Mirror ★★★★ - The Sunday Express

Artists listed are correct at time of going to press, in the unlikely event that an act needs to cancel we reserve the right to amend the line up without notice and no refunds will be due. We will endeavour to bring back that artist to this venue in the future. 

Line Up:
MICHAEL AKADIRI
Darren Walsh

Age Restrictions:
18+

Wheelchair accessible

Other Information:


Artists listed are correct at time of going to press, in the unlikely event that an act needs to cancel we reserve the right to amend the line up without notice and no refunds will be due. We will endeavour to bring back that artist to this venue in the future. 

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Tickets

Limited Early Bird Two Show Deal 8PM MICHAEL AKADIRI , 9.30PM DARREN WALSH

£15.00


MICHAEL AKADIRI SHOW ONLY 8PM TO 9PM

£10.00


DARREN WALSH SHOW ONLY 9.30PM TO 10.30PM

£10.00


Two Show Deal Price

£17.50


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Reviews for previous Sion James events

Renato M reviewed Cinema Comedy @ The Fellowship Inn, Bellingham SE London SE6 3BT : Brilliant Live Comedy in A Stunning Vintage Cinema! which happened on 8:00pm on Wed 19th Jul 2023.

Great evening of comedy. More shows at this venue please

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Review left at 11:48am on Fri 28th Jul 2023

Stefan H reviewed Clapham Comedy Club @ Bread & Roses SW4 : Carl Donnelly : The Dead Dad Show ( Work in Progress / Edfringe Preview) which happened on 2:30pm on Sun 23rd Jul 2023.

Great gig. Loved seeing Carl Donnelly. My only feedback would be the seating was pretty cramped, particularly given the attendance. But I understand this is pretty standard in theatres and venues

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Review left at 3:07pm on Mon 24th Jul 2023

Sue I reviewed Cinema Comedy @ The Fellowship Inn, Bellingham SE London SE6 3BT - Carl Donnelly Edfringe Preview plus guests Dane Buckley , Ben Cohen, Kemi Adekoya , Jessica O'Reilly & MC Siôn James which happened on 8:00pm on Wed 19th Jul 2023.

Great evening as always with MC Sion. Great comedians especially Carl Donnelly. Venue is superb a great local pub.

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Review left at 2:00pm on Fri 21st Jul 2023

david r reviewed Happy Mondays Comedy : Double Bill of EdFringe Festival Previews : Patrick Monahan , Peter Rethinasamy / Fatiha El-Ghorri ( Split Hour / Work in Progress ) & host Sion James which happened on 8:00pm on Mon 26th Jun 2023.

compere was extremely friendly picked this comedy club out to celebrate my 60th and am very glad I did will return to monday night comedy at some stagr

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Review left at 4:11pm on Thu 20th Jul 2023

Katie H reviewed Happy Mondays Comedy at The Amersham Arms New Cross : Double Bill of Edinburgh Fringe Festival Previews : Glenn Wool , Ian Smith & host Sion James which happened on 8:00pm on Mon 17th Jul 2023.

Really enjoyed my first night here. Good luck to the comedians and looking forward to seeing the host and staff again

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Review left at 3:02pm on Tue 18th Jul 2023

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Review left at 9:16am on Fri 7th Jul 2023

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