COMEDY
Joke Thieves: World Championship
Need To Know Comedy
- Dates
- 6–30 Aug 2026
- Time
- Times vary · 60min
- Price
- £5
It's comedy set swapping live! The cult hit show where comedians perform their own jokes and then each other's. There will be no punches pulled as comedians battle for the championship belt and a £1500 cash prize. 'A brilliant format' (Guardian). 'An undoubted hit' (Chortle.co.uk). Piloted for Comedy Central (US) and BBC Two (UK). Top five comedy shows of the year (List). Top 10 late nights out at the Fringe (Time Out). Top 25 shows at the Fringe (Comedy.co.uk). 'Spontaneous and anarchic' **** (Fest). 'A truly electric night' **** (Scotsman). 'Action-packed and chaotic' **** (BroadwayBaby.com).
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