Do you like to laugh? Do you like the theatre? If you answered yes to both of these, then I have the perfect solution for you, Comedy Theatre! Although I do love a musical which makes me an emotional wreck, sometimes I need a good pick me up and to laugh all night long. Here are five Comedy theatre shows and a little bit about what they are that are definitely on my to-do list and should be on yours too.

The Crown Jewels
Garrick Theatre, July 7 - September 16, 2023
Get ready for a right royal crime caper as this outrageous true-crime tale comes to the Garrick Theatre this summer! With a cast as sparkling as the gems themselves, including Al Murray, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Mel Gideroyc, Neil Morrisey, and Joe Thomas, The Crown Jewels is written by Simon Nye and directed by comedy master Sean Foley and details the wild attempt to divest the monarch of their cherished crown by the charismatic Colonel Blood and his band of would-be thieves.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Richmond Theatre, September 23 - October 1, 2023 
Lyric Theatre, November 23, 2023 - January 14, 2024
Oh dear, it looks as if the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is up to its old tricks again, only this time the clumsy theatre troupe have decided to take on J.M Barrie's beloved classic, in only the way that they can! Expect laughs a-plenty as they wreak havoc on another riotous journey to Neverland. From Mischief Theatre, the brains behind the hilarious smash-hit The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong is another look at the disastrous company as they attempt to stage the tale of the boy who never grew up.

The Comedy Of Errors
Shakespeares Globe Theatre, Until July 29, 2023
Double trouble enters the town of Ephesus when Antipholus and his servant Dromio pitch up looking for their long lost twin brothers, also called Antipholus and Dromio, from whom they were separated by a shipwreck long ago. Almost immediately, things unravel, fast! A firm favorite of Shakespeare's oeuvre, The Comedy of Errors is a colorful confection of chaos full of witty wordplay, frothy farce, and irresistible anarchy. This bubbly comedy will whisk you to a faraway land where the fortunes of two sets of identical twins opens up a world of romance, seductions, brushes with the law, and of course, plenty of instances of mistaken identity.

Penn & Teller
Eventim Hammersmith Apollo, June 13 - 18, 2023
The outrageous comedy magicians first took America by storm in 1975 with their anarchic brand of comedy and magic, with Penn Jilette providing much of the speaking - whilst Teller prefers to communicate through mime and often sarcastic facial expressions. In fact, Teller is known simply as Teller, having legally changed his name some time ago! Anything goes at a Penn and Teller performances, and their material spans from gory tricks and clever pranks, to tackling issues in science and religion, political satire and by exposing frauds.

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Cambridge Theatre, May 22 - December 18, 2023
Watch as this brilliant company puts on a completely new and different musical at each performance with the help of you, the audience! Your suggestions will be transformed into an all-singing and dancing musical spectacle on the very spot, making each show truly a unique experience. Creating a real musical from scratch with a new story, character, music and choreography every night is no mean feat, but these guys have had huge success in the past with their previous hits including Emotional Baggage, a first-class Heathrow Airport-set romance, and Sweeney Cod, the tale of a fish shop owner with music that is somewhat reminiscent of Kander and Ebb's musicals.