Collywobblers Comedy at The Albany 240 Great Portland Street W1W 5QU Double Bill of Work in Progress/ Preview Shows: Josie Long, Helen Bauer plus Host Siôn James

Wednesday 16th April 2025 Collywobblers Comedy at The Albany 240 Great Portland Street W1W 5QU

Double Bill of Work in Progress/ Preview Shows:  Josie Long, Helen Bauer plus Host Siôn James

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 : £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.

Collywobblers Comedy are very excited to bring live comedy monthly to The Albany. We bring you a fantastic double bill of Work in Progress Hour Shows from two wonderful comedians. Three-time Edinburgh Fringe Best Show nominee, Josie Long tries out ideas and hopes for the best in preparation for a full show next year, but please be reassured that you are in the safe hands of an accomplished professional. 'Idealism and irrepressible fun are never far from the surface when Long takes to the stage' (★★★★ Guardian).  Appeared on The Island (Channel 4), Celebrity MasterChef ( BBC) , Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and more...Plus Helen Bauer As seen on Live at The Apollo and star of ITV2, BBC Three, Dave, Comedy Central and Radio 4 & Co-host of Trusty Hogs podcast ,  ‘A personality that will fill a stadium. Mark my words, this girl will not be performing in small venues for much longer’ ★★★★★  Sunday Express providing the lols all hosted by your cheeky MC Sion James in the friendly atmosphere of The Albany cosy basement live comedy room.

Thanks so much for supporting live comedy!

Please email sionjamescomedy@me.com so we can reserve you seats together if booking or groups of 3 or more.

Line up

Helen Bauer ( Work In Progress )
Helen Bauer has some very messy ideas of her thoughts and feelings on pretty much everything! AND BOY DOES SHE HAVE FEELINGS! Most feelings are surrounding the rules of adult female friendship and a sweet, radiated tortoise called Smooth Sides. Yep that’s right, sounds like a 5 star WIP to me too. Co-host of Trusty Hogs Podcast with Catherine Bohart. ‘A personality that will fill a stadium. Mark my words, this girl will not be performing in small venues for much longer’ ★★★★★  Sunday Express
As seen on Live at The Apollo and star of ITV2, BBC Three, Dave, Comedy Central and Radio 4 (★★★★ Evening Standard).

Josie Long ( Work In Progress) 
Three-time Edinburgh Fringe Best Show nominee, Josie Long tries out ideas and hopes for the best in preparation for a full show next year, but please be reassured that you are in the safe hands of an accomplished professional. 'Idealism and irrepressible fun are never far from the surface when Long takes to the stage' (★★★★ Guardian).  Appeared on The Island (Channel 4), Celebrity MasterChef ( BBC) , Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit.
The Telegraph have described her as 'one of the most exciting female comics around'. 'An absolute delight' (Time Out)
'An original and unflagging spirit, oozing enthusiasm and intellect… Long builds delightful comedy worlds' (The Times)

MC Sion James
"Utterly charming ... Lovable giant' Time Out London

Please follow Sion on Instagram for updates https://www.instagram.com/sionjamescomedy/

Collywobblers Comedy was recently mentioned in The Londonist List Of the all-time best comedy clubs in London, in their humble opinion — the GOAT London comedy clubs; venues bringing the creme de la creme of mirthmakers, consistently.

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.