Wed 14th Jan 2026 at 8:00pm ends 10:30pm
The Albany, Great Portland Street, Greater, London, UK - Map
Stand-Up Comedy
Sion James presents:
Collywobblers Comedy at The Albany Great Portland Street W1W 5QU Michael Akadiri / Darren Walsh (UK Tour Previews / Work In Progress)
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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
Sion's a superb host. A brilliantly entertaining line-up. Fun audience members. Some were doing different things whist watching the comedy. Knitting, ironing, drinking and other multi-tasking activities. Were all taking place. Now, now. It was all clean stuff by audience members. Some have dishwashers and ironing boards. Don't you know?! A perfect way to spend a lockdown Monday evening.
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Review left at 3:59pm on Tue 23rd Jun 2020
Great way to try and reach people during lockdown. Good fun. Flowed really well. A surprise ‘big’ nane in comedy, which was a great bonus. Most of the comedians were great , it can’t be easy doing a routine this way ,so think they all did good compare was fab in his role and brought it all together ! Would definitely attend another. Great value for money. Actually felt like we had been out! Just not out out.
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Review left at 8:29pm on Sun 14th Jun 2020
Amazing show Sion! Fantastic acts! Sore cheeks from laughing all evening! Thank you for everything!
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Review left at 4:21pm on Sat 13th Jun 2020
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Review left at 3:26pm on Sat 13th Jun 2020
Loved Friday night, great to see and support talented comedians during these times, and the Zoom format really works well. Thanks to Lloyd, Charlie, Laura, Tony and James - and a special mention for Sion who keeps it all together in inimitable fashion. Looking forward to the next one.
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Review left at 7:51am on Sun 7th Jun 2020
A fantastic way to spend a Friday night in lockdown!
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Review left at 4:01pm on Sat 6th Jun 2020