April Foolery 2024

Opened: April 15, 2024
Closing: April 15, 2024

April Foolery - - West End History , Info & More

Criterion Theatre

218-223 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1V 9LB, United Kingdom London

Join us for a sparkling night of comedy in London’s West End, with all proceeds going to charity.

Eastside’s annual fundraising gala, April Foolery returns to London’s West End.

In celebration of Eastside’s 30th Anniversary, this special night will feature

some of the UK’s most beloved comedians for a hilarious evening of stand up comedy at the Criterion Theatre.

Performers include:

Hugh Dennis is a comedian, presenter, actor, writer, impressionist and voice-over artist, best known for being one half of Punt and Dennis with comedy partner Steve Punt. He played Pete Brockman, the father in the BBC One sitcom Outnumbered and, since 2014, has played Toby in the long-running sitcom Not Going Out. Hugh is also known for featuring in Mock the Week, Taskmaster and No Time To Die.

Simon Brodkin is a comedian known for pranking the likes of Theresa May and Donald Trump, and starred in Britain’s Greatest Hoaxer (Channel 4), which was nominated for ‘Best Documentary’ at the Monte Carlo TV Festival.

Jenny Eclair is regarded as one of the country’s funniest women. Her trademark high-octane performances and earthy, eyebrow raising routines, helped her to become the first woman to win the coveted Perrier Award.

Steve Punt is a comedy writer, comedian and actor. Along with Hugh Dennis, he is part of the double act Punt and Dennis and presenter of BBC Radio 4 satirical news programme The Now Show.

Rachel Parris is an award-winning musical comedian, actor and improviser, and is best known for both her viral satirical segments on The Mash Report and Late Night Mash which have had over 100 million views.

Rajiv Karia is an award winning stand-up comedian, writer and actor. In 2019, Rajiv was shortlisted for BBC New Comedian of the Year. Rajiv was the winner of the prestigious BBC Contract Writer Bursary 2021.

Alasdair Beckett-King is a renowned stand-up comedian and animator. With his offbeat intelligent style, Alasdair is an authentic middle class pacifist who’s biblical appearance and knowledge of 19th century magicians has made him an unforgettable act on the live comedy circuit. 

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'The Great Realisation' Author Tom Foolery Joins The Worldwide Music Conference 2021 Photo

'The Great Realisation' Author Tom Foolery Joins The Worldwide Music Conference 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 26, 2021

The talented 26-year-old writer joins the WWMC 2021 to talk about the power of reading aloud through sound and intonation.

The Marsh Unveils New Daily Programming On Marshstream Photo

The Marsh Unveils New Daily Programming On Marshstream
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2020

The Marsh continues to offer a wide variety of new programming at 7:30pm nightly on MarshStream, its popular broadcast platform.

BWW Interview: Joy Franz of ANASTASIA National Tour Photo

BWW Interview: Joy Franz of ANASTASIA National Tour
by Jeffrey Kare - Apr 8, 2019

Coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center from April 16th-21st is the national touring production of ANASTASIA. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actress Joy Franz, who is currently appearing in it as the Dowager Empress. A role that in the 1997 animated film was voiced by Angela Lansbury and on Broadway was originated by two-time Tony nominee Mary Beth Peil.

Final Cast Announced For Charles Court Opera's THE MIKADO At The King's Head Theatre Photo

Final Cast Announced For Charles Court Opera's THE MIKADO At The King's Head Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Mar 5, 2018

Final cast is today announced for Charles Court Opera's smart, stylish, sparkling fresh version of the most loved of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic masterpieces, The Mikado.

Dark Comedy STORAGE LOCKER Begins Tonight at IATI Theater
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2016

That people try to get rich off the contents of repossessed storage units is sort of tragic and shocking. Playwright Jeff Stolzer makes provocative dark comedy of it in his new play, 'Storage Locker,' which will be produced Off-Broadway tonight, October 7, to October 30 by IATI Theater, 64 East 4th Street, which developed the piece in its Cimientos play development program. Julian J. Mesri directs.

Jeff Stolzer's STORAGE LOCKER to Premiere Off-Broadway This October
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2016

That people try to get rich off the contents of repossessed storage units is sort of tragic and shocking. Playwright Jeff Stolzer makes provocative dark comedy of it in his new play, 'Storage Locker,' which will be produced Off-Broadway October 7 to 30 by IATI Theater, 64 East 4th Street, which developed the piece in its Cimientos play development program. Julian J. Mesri directs.

Dark Comedy STORAGE LOCKER to Play IATI Theater This October
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2016

That people try to get rich off the contents of repossessed storage units is sort of tragic and shocking. Playwright Jeff Stolzer makes provocative dark comedy of it in his new play, 'Storage Locker,' which will be produced Off-Broadway October 7 to 30 by IATI Theater, 64 East 4th Street, which developed the piece in its Cimientos play development program. Julian J. Mesri directs.

BWW Interview: Shaina Taub Rejuvenates OLD HATS
by Naomi Serviss - Mar 15, 2016

The singer-songwriter's music and performance complement Bill Irwin and David Shiner's baggy pants silliness in this revival of the side-splitting show.

Cartoon Network Gets Pranking on April Fool's Day with UNCLE GRANDPA
by TV News Desk - Apr 1, 2014

This April Fool's Day, tune-in to Cartoon Network to see all your favorite characters joke and jest for six straight hours of comedic gold and tom foolery!

Cornish College of the Arts Sets BAT BOY Benefit for 4/10
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 22, 2013

Cornish College of the Arts Theater and Performance Production departments present Bat Boy: The Musical, April 10 through 13, at the Playhouse at Seattle Center. The run of the play includes a fundraiser for the Cornish Scholarship Fund, Bat Boy: Backstage Benefit, on April 10.

Canal Park Playhouse Presents DREW THE DRAMATIC FOOL, Now thru 5/13
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2012

Canal Park Playhouse will present DREW THE DRAMATIC FOOL, created by and featuring Drew Richardson, with direction by Avner the Eccentric. DREW THE DRAMATIC FOOL begins performances on Saturday, April 21 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 13.

Canal Park Playhouse to Present DREW THE DRAMATIC FOOL, 4/21-5/13
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 23, 2012

Blackfriars Theatre Announces 2011-12 Season
by Kelsey Denette - May 11, 2011

Blackfriars Theatre, a not-for-profit, professional theatre on East Main Street's 'Theatre Row,' is proud to announce productions for its 2011-2012 season.

JUMP THE SHOW to Begin Performances at New World Stages, 5/11
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2011

Jump, the internationally-renowned live-action martial arts comedy created by Yegam, Inc. Productions, begins performances tomorrow, Wednesday, May 11 at 2PM at Off-Broadway's New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). The new production features new music, new plot twists and a new cast of hilarious martial artists. Presented by Show & Arts USA, LLC. Jump's official night is Thursday, June 23.

Horse Trade Theater Group presents A No Tea Production of Work: A Play
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2011