13 Shows in England Worth Booking

1.Show Tickets for Viva Decades Rewind! Music of the 80s, 90s & Now

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 386 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $34Our pick

Spend about three hours at Viva Blackpool with host Leye D Johns, resident showgirls and live vocalists. Expect a fast-moving Vegas-style cabaret of music, comedy, dance, lasers and LED visuals, with reserved seating and table service throughout. Wednesday feels relaxed, while Saturday brings more party energy.

“Booked tickets online but were upgraded when we got there right next to the stage. Myself my daughter and 2 Grandkids (12 & 11) had a great time!”

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2.(9pm) The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show – Smoke & Mirrors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · from $38Top rated

Spend an evening at Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors Comedy & Magic Theatre Pub, where a house magician mixes close-up tricks with adult humor. Arrive early for table allocation and pre-show magic, then settle in for an 8:45 pm performance lasting about 90 minutes.

“Absolutely without doubt the best comedy/magic show I’ve been too & my partner proposed so a night we won’t ever forget.”

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3.The House Magicians’ Comedy Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors in Bristol (Sat 7pm)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $35

Spend about 85 minutes at Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors for an evening show mixing comedy, magic, close-up tricks, and live music. Two house magicians perform in a small 1920s-style theater, with audience participation, drinks, pizza, and snacks available at your own cost. The show is for ages 18 and over.

“Whole experience was great, perfect anniversary treat for my husband. Enjoyed the comedy with the magic.”

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4.The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors Friday 8pm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $33

Spend Friday night at Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors for close-up magic on arrival, drinks and food at your own cost, and a 90-minute show from two resident comedy magicians. The cosy theatre seats about 40, audience participation is part of the fun, and the 8 pm performance is for ages 18 and over.

“Fantastic location, a small theatre and pub. Pizzas were really good - the thin authentic version! Show was great, really funny and the ‘magic’ was amazing. Will be back again!”

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5.90 Minute Family Close-Up Magic and illusionism Show in Blackpool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

At Russ Brown’s House of Secrets in central Blackpool, you’ll watch a 90-minute family show mixing close-up magic, illusions, comedy, and stage tricks. The intimate venue brings children and adults into the action, with a 7pm start, a bar on site, and time to stay until 10:30pm.

“The show was fun and enjoyable interactive foe kids and adults would highly recommend it's easy to find”

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6.Beyond Paradise TV Show Locations Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk through Looe, the real-life Shipton Abbott, with a local guide and photo references from the series. See the Guildhall police station, Sail Loft, fish market, East Looe River, and East Looe Beach. The 90-minute English tour costs $27.75 and allows up to 20 people.

“A very interesting experience and excellent knowledgeable tour guide . Also a nice steady walk at a reasonable pace”

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7.International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Head to Comedy Carnival Covent Garden for a two-hour stand-up showcase featuring international comedians, TV names, award winners, and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees. Doors and happy hour begin at 7:30pm, the show starts at 8:30pm, and the on-site bar stays open until 11pm.

“Note: the show starts at 20h30 and not 19h30. I guess the show is rather for local people than international public.”

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8.Viva Broadway Show! Celebrating the West End & Broadway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $32

Spend about three hours at Viva Blackpool for a 7:30 pm Broadway-themed stage show featuring songs and dance from Les Miserables, Wicked, Moulin Rouge, and more. You get reserved seating, lively hosting, audience participation, and food and drinks available to buy, with mobile entry and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“This show is a must see, the performers always give 110%. I was thoroughly entertained and enjoyed it all and I can't”

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9.Forbidden Nights Show and After Party – Clapham, London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Forbidden Nights combines a two-hour male revue at Infernos Clapham with dancing until 3am. Expect energetic routines, acrobatics, fire-eating, aerial acts, a free cast meet and greet, and a retro disco after-party. It suits adult hen parties, birthdays, and lively group nights out.

“pretty low budget production, there’s no management to keep people in their seats so it was hard to see because of all the people standing around”

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10.International Stand Up Comedy Show in Leicester Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $151

Spend about two hours at Comedy Carnival Leicester Square, where award-winning comedians, TV names, and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees perform an unfiltered international stand-up set. The Saturday night show is near Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, with a late bar afterward. Mobile tickets make entry simple.

“The venue’s location is near the bustle of Piccadilly Circus. The comedy show was a fun experience for anyone looking to engage in leisure activities like local Londoners.”

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11.Viva’s Big Christmas Show Night Out! Christmas’s Party Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $31

Spend a festive evening at Viva Blackpool, with doors opening at 6pm for drinks and dinner before a Christmas party show at about 8pm. Expect comedy, singers, dancers, sing-along songs, and host Leye D Johns. The seat ticket is for over-16s only, with drinks extra.

“Didn't know what to expect at all with this but wow what an event! The host was soooo funny, such a good crack. The singers were fantastic, a mix of modern chart songs and the older stuff - really something for everyone. There was a mix of young and old (even a 90-year old!) and everyone was having such a good time.”

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12.International Stand Up Comedy Showcase – Show & Dinner (Côte)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $84

Start at 5:30 pm with a three-course French-inspired meal at Côte St Martin’s Lane, then walk to nearby Comedy Carnival for three hours of international stand-up. Expect a rotating bill, with past acts including Jack Whitehall, Michael McIntyre, Russell Brand, and Flight of the Conchords.

“Was amazing. Great night. The comedians were amazing the Dinner was amazing. The night was fantastic”

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13.International Stand Up Comedy Showcase – Show & Dinner (Côte)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $88

Start at Côte St Martin’s Lane at 5:30 pm for a three-course French bistro meal, then walk to Comedy Carnival near Leicester Square for about three hours of stand-up. Expect several international acts, a lively host, mobile entry, and comedy that can push close to the edge.

“We found the meal rushed, it was nice enough, even though we were there for 5:30. A couple of the comedians we found a little offensive. The room seemed to enjoy it so if you don’t mind comedy that is close to the edge you might be fine. ThRead more”

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