Banana Cabaret

General information

"One of the few truly great comedy clubs in the UK" - Ed Byrne

David Vickers and his team have built a comedy club with a worldwide reputation amongst comedians and audience alike - justly recognised for it’s unpretentious, welcoming attitude, and it’s wonderful setting.

"Without question one of the oldest, most respected & genuinely exciting comedy clubs in the world" - Omid Djalil

Michael Mcintyre,Harry Hill, Al Murray - The Pub Landlord, Rich Hall, Micky Flanagan, Jack Dee, Will Smith, Eddie Izzard, Catherine Tate, Rob Brydon, Omid Djalili & Frank Skinner - just to name a few - have all tickled audiences on these stages, in the vast Shakespearean Globe Theatre and Ballroom.

The Banana Cabaret continues to be the spring board for new and emerging comedians as well as a favourite with the established artists. Recent performers have included Perrier-winning Daniel Kitson, Marcus Brigstock & Stephen K Amos.

"This unusual venue is one of the finest in London.The club is held in high regard by the comics too,which means it almost invariably offers one of the strongest bills in town" - Chortle

We have limited booking available on both Fridays & Saturdays or just turn up at the box office on the night.

Doors open at 7.30 and there is food available till 9pm. Shows start at 9pm and finishes at approximately 11pm. Once the show is finished then the chairs and tables move back and you can dance 'til 2am to the DJs upstairs in the ballroom, and in the theatre.

"The Banana is my favourite club in London. A beautiful room,a savvy crowd with an intimate and uplifting atmosphere...hugely fun to play" - Marcus Brigstock