Does anyone know of any comedy clubs or bars in Sheffield that I can try out? . . . I'm wanting to go into stand up comedy and have abit of material already but just want to actually have a go and start up.

It's about 15 to 20 minutes long so far but I just need to gauge some kind of response to my routine and need to know where I could start off.

If anyone has any advice, or knows the best way to go about starting up on this road - please post.:thumbsup:

Toby is probably the one to answer your question, and in fact mine, which is the same effectively, although I think for open mic spots, you've already got more than enough material as you'll generally only get 5 minutes, 10 max.

Cheers Sharpsinger, :thumbsup:

Toby . . . . Where art thou?

We put open spots on at The Lescar regularly. 5-7 mins is enough, all you have to do is ask!

Where is the Lescar? . . . :confused:

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Originally posted by Lestat
Where is the Lescar? . . . :confused:

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It's on Sharrowvale Road, near the Porter Cottage, at the Hunters Bar end of the road. :)

:thumbsup: Thanks Kristian . . . I'll have the best seats reserved for you when I'm big & famous. :cool:

Originally posted by Lestat
:thumbsup: Thanks Kristian . . . I'll have the best seats reserved for you when I'm big & famous. :cool:

Cool; I always did enjoy a good heckle! ;) :thumbsup:

Get elected to the council, the council chamber must be the best comedy venue in the city.

can anyone tell me what nights stand up is on.
and times

lesscarr on Thursday nights
Round house Under ponds forge, the dry bit not the wet bit,is every Friday and saturday with doors opening from 7.00 pm

Roundhouse also has full programme in December of xmas specials with compere and three top acts every night. and cheesey pop disco till 1.00 am,

THe Last laugh comedy club is the name in Sheffield, TOp acts doing proper stand up in proper venues, not just fillers and part timers doing 5 minute sets in some wanna be venue.

check out the last laugh website .

http://www.lastlaugh.biz/content/index.html

Lestat here's another of sheffield's best comedy nights.
www.thecaperclub.co.uk

Give Slick a call for info his open mic slots.

I went a few weeks ago to the Lescar when Toby was unfortunately ill. I must say I had the best night I've had in a long time. It was top ******.:D

think that over the last few weeks at the new Roundhouse which can hold 300 people all seated, all the acts have been of a very good calibre with names like Robin Ince, Justin Moorhouse, Alan Carr, Roger Monkhouse, Toby Foster and Mitch Benn all joining the line up proving that the Last Laugh will give you just that.

Toby's really good about putting on acts in the Lescar but if it's your first gig I'd suggest trying some stuff in Manchester first and warming up towards the Lescar. The Lescar's a great club but you'd do well to learn your trade a bit first as you'll only get one chance to make an impression there.

There's a place in Manchester called The Frog And Bucket. Perhaps try there?

Also, cut your material from 15-20 minutes of good material down to 5 minutes of truely great material. Really blow 'em away if you can!

Good luck!

NM

I know that Takapuna on West Street used to have quite a good stand up night, on a Wednesday I think. Not sure if it's still going though.

Originally posted by liveforever
I know that Takapuna on West Street used to have quite a good stand up night, on a Wednesday I think. Not sure if it's still going though.
Hmmm I'm sure I read that (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?postid=717611#post717611) somewhere before :suspect:

Sorry mate! Didn't realise The Carper Club was put on there. Serves me right for not reading links!!