Every Tuesday and Wednesday in Soho

Occasionally controversial, usually contentious, always unpredictable, and truly hilarious, this New York stand-up returns to Soho with his one 'American in Britain' Show. [Formerly titled: "Lewis Schaffer is An Evening with Michael McIntyre!" and "Jimmy Carr, Live!"]

Free admission with collection taken after the show.

Every Tuesday and Wednesdays
at The Source Below
11 Lower John Street, London W1F 9TY
Doors 7, Show 8
Piccadilly Tube

Call 0207 060 3614
or go to www.sourcebelow.com to reserve tickets.



What the press says about Lewis Schaffer



Chortle - Edinburgh 2009 **** [Four Stars]
"Hilarious ...a tour-de-force performance from a comic who's been on the ropes but definitely come back bigger and bolder, connecting bang on the funnybone."
http://bit.ly/1naSEA



The Scotsman - Edinburgh 2009 **** [Four Stars]
"Blows a hurricane of freshness through many tried and tested subjects. Almost every laugh he gives us he then tops with another, bigger laugh. His jokes might have another comic arrested."
http://bit.ly/13djFE



The Stage - Edinburgh 2009
"Possibly the most unpredictable comic at the fringe. In short, he is unique."
http://ed.thestage.co.uk/reviews/639



The London Evening Standard 2009
"Something interesting in clearly going on here... fascinating."
http://bit.ly/EveningStandard2009



The Londonist 2009
"Controversial... self-destructive... unforgiveable. Three people walked out. Benjamin Franklin would have been turning in his grave."
http://londonist.com/tags/lewisschaffer



Malcolm Hardee Cunning Stunt Award Winner for the best publicity stunt at the Edinburgh Fringe, 2009



Listen to Lewis Schaffer's Radio Show "The Voice of Americans"
Mondays at 10:30 PM on Resonance Radio 104.4 in London
and at www.resonancefm.com on the web.

On the show Harry will be summing up the week's most popular TV shows in his very own special and hilarious way and you can be part of the audience in Teddington Studios for FREE!

There is music, dance and much laughter guaranteed from this multi-award winning show.

Shows continue to be recorded on Thursdays 4th, 11th and 18th of December. The show starts at 7.30pm and free drinks are available from 5.30pm!

You can apply for tickets in advance through TVRecordings.com. The following information is required to register: name, postcode, contact number, email and a password for signing in. Signing up for email updates is optional.

To avoid disappointment, better do it now!

How to get there

Harry Hill's TV Burp is being recorded in Teddington Studios.

The closest over ground train station is at Teddington or Hampton Wick.

If on the bus the 33, 281, 285, 481, R68 and X26 all serve Teddington.

To help you plan your visit, visit Transport for London's Journey Planner, whether you're walking, cycling, driving, using the tube or buses, Journey Planner will provide the fastest, most efficient route.

Simon Munnery plays Simon Says in the BBC Radio Theatre on Tuesday the 9th of December 2008.

Award winning comedian Simon Munnery is giving Radio 4 listeners an all seeing eye look on life. This recording is a pilot episode to become a part of the forthcoming series.

This week his guest is Reginald D Hunter and the topic to be tackled in an audience involved Q&A is... Relationships. You are assured that questions, and those who put them, will not be ridiculed (they may not even be answered) but all involved are likely to laugh a lot.

Recording for Simon Says starts at 7.45pm on Tuesday December 9th, but ticket holders are advised to arrive about an hour early to secure their place.

You can apply for tickets by calling 0870 9011227 or by checking out the official BBC Tickets website. Please note audience members must be over the age of 14 years old and you can apply for a maximum of 4 tickets.

How to get there

The nearest tube stop is Oxford Circus.

If on the bus jump on 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 113, 137, 139, 159, 176, 189, 390, 453 or the C2.

Nigel Rees will be presenting Radio 4's hugely popular parlour game Quote... Unquote in the BBC Radio Theatre on the 19th and 21st of November 2008.

As ever, a host of celebrities will be joining Nigel Rees as he quizzes them on the sources of a range of quotations and asks them for the amusing sayings or citations that they have personally collected on a variety of subjects.

On Wednesday the 19th guests are Sir Antony Jay, Catherine Bennett, Michael Dobbs and John Lahr. On Friday 21st the guests are Richard Coles, Celia Walden and Simon Singh.

The show is being recorded on Wednesday 19th and Friday 21st of November. The show starts at 7.15pm but ticket holders are advised to arrive about an hour early to secure their place.

You can apply for tickets by calling 0870 9011227 or by checking out the official BBC Tickets website. Please note audience members must be over the age of 14 years old and you can apply for a maximum of 4 tickets.

How to get there

The nearest tube stop is Oxford Circus.

If on the bus jump on 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 113, 137, 139, 159, 176, 189, 390, 453 or the C2.

Head down to The Lamb Tavern in Leadenhall Market this November for free fringe comedy nights every Monday.

PBH Free Fringe is a night featuring a bill of both established and newer comedians who have recently honed up their acts at the Edinburgh Fringe 2008. Performing in November will be...

Monday 3rd November - Kate Smurthwaite, Gerry Howell, Amadeus Martin, Danny Worthington

Monday 10th November - Gareth Morinan, Simon Lilley, Dr Brown, Tom Hubbard-Green, Elise Harris(MC)

Monday 17th November - Jon Brittain, Gwilum Argos, Jane Bostock, Graham Foster, Joe Rowntree (MC)

Monday 24th November - Dr Brown, David Meech, Graham Foster, Stephen Hill

The doors open at 6.30pm and the show starts at 7pm. No joke, it's free entry! For more information call 07743 034445.

How to get there

To help you plan your visit, visit Transport for London's Journey Planner, whether you're walking, cycling, driving, using the tube or buses, Journey Planner will provide the fastest, most efficient route.

The nearest tube station is at Liverpool Street.

If travelling by bus the 8, 11, 23, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48, 78, 100, 133, 149, 153, 205, 214, 242, 271, 344 and 388 all serve Liverpool Street station.

Be a part of the Brain of Britain 2008 recordings at the BBC's Maida Vale studios and BBC Radio Theatre in the evening on various dates this October, November and December.

Brain of Britain is Britain's longest running broadcast quiz show, starting out as What Do You Know?, and has been chaired by Robert Robinson for 30 years.

You can be part of the audience and the journey of discovering who is Brain of Britain 2008 and, of course, who is not!

Brain of Britain will be recording in the BBC's Maida Vale Studio at 6.45pm on the following dates in 2008: Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd of October; and Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th November.

Brain of Britain will be recording in the BBC Radio Theatre at 7.15pm on Wednesday 3rd December 2008.

To apply for tickets call 0870 901 1227 or check out the BBC Tickets website. Minimum age is 14 and you can apply for a maximum of 6 tickets. You are also advised to arrive about an hour earlier than the start of the recording.

How to get to Maida Vale Studios

The closest tube stations are at Warwick Avenue and Maida Vale.

If travelling by bus the 189 and 139 serve Maida Vale.

How to get to BBC Radio Theatre (Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA):

The nearest tube stop is Oxford Circus.

If on the bus jump on 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 113, 137, 139, 159, 176, 189, 390, 453 or the C2.

PBH Free Fringe is a night featuring a bill of both established and newer comedians who have recently honed up their acts at the Edinburgh Fringe 2008. Performing in October will be...

Monday 6th October: Joe Rowntree, Tom Meltzer, Gwilum Argos and a reprise of Brendan Naughton's show "The Rambling Irishman"

Monday 13th October:  Graham Foster, Dr Brown, Ben Briggs, Delete The Banjax

Monday 20th October:  Nick Hodder, James Agha, Joey Page, Alexis Dubus "A R#ddy Brief History of Swearing"

Monday 27th October:  Caroline Mabey, Dr Brown, Moonfish Rhumba, Miriam Eliah, Stuart Goldsmith

Doors 6.30pm; show 7pm; Free Entry.

For more information call 07743 034445.

How to get there:

To help you plan your visit, visit Transport for London's Journey Planner, whether you're walking, cycling, driving, using the tube or buses, Journey Planner will provide the fastest, most efficient route.

The nearest tube station is at Liverpool Street.

If travelling by bus the 8, 11, 23, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48, 78, 100, 133, 149, 153, 205, 214, 242, 271, 344 and 388 all serve Liverpool Street station

Piers Morgan, Karren Brady and the Human League will be appearing at the Black Sheep, a pop-up gastro pub, taking residence in the Truman Brewery from Monday 13th to Friday the 17th.

In celebration of those who dare to be different, from October 13th - 17th The Black Sheep will reside at The Truman Brewery on London's fashionable Brick Lane, and for five nights will be home and stage to mavericks, innovators and those that refuse to follow the herd.

Hosting a series of 'an audience with' nights with celebrated personalities, each evening at The Black Sheep will see a different speaker from the worlds of business, sport, TV, music and comedy. This exclusive experience offers guests the opportunity to enjoy an evening with recognised mavericks and innovators Piers Morgan former editor of News of the World and Daily Mirror, Karren Brady CEO of Birmingham City FC, synth-pop pioneers The Human League giving a one off performance of their greatest hits, along with a primetime comedian and a surprise Beijing Olympic gold medallist.

Guests will also be invited to enjoy a stunning two-course meal (yes, free!) by Michelin starred chef Brett Graham, head chef at The Ledbury in London's Notting Hill, and have the opportunity to sample the new Palm smartphone.

The Black Sheep will feature the things people like about gastro-pubs, except the strict location (like a travelling circus, but a travelling gastro-pub instead)...

The doors to The Black Sheep are open to everyone, so anyone interested can apply for tickets here, click on the pen on the table. You do need to register though (with name, email, address and phone number). Events are listed with times and descriptions by clicking on the various icons on the bar.

How to get there

To help you plan your visit, visit Transport for London's Journey Planner, whether you're walking, cycling, driving, using the tube or buses, Journey Planner will provide the fastest, most efficient route.

The nearest tube stations are at Liverpool Street and Aldgate East.

If on the bus jump on the 15, 25, 40, 42, 67, 78, 100, 115, 205 and 254 all serve Aldgate, while the 8, 11, 23, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48, 78, 100, 133, 149, 153, 205, 214, 242, 271, 344 and 388 serve the nearby Liverpool Street.

If the craziness of the Notting Hill Carnival doesn't quite sate your appetite for dancing in the streets, head to Trafalgar Square the following weekend for an afternoon of diversion on Saturday 30th August (1-6pm). The Square has already played host to Marc Quinn's arresting statue of the disabled (and pregnant) Alison Lapper, and the space continues to lend itself to celebrating deaf and disabled Londoner's contributions to the arts with the annual Liberty Festival.

Not to be confused with the human rights organisation Liberty, the festival comes from organisers at the Mayor of London's office with support from Attitude is Everything, London Disability Arts Forum and Shape.

Circus performers, comics, poets, musicians and dancers hail from all walks of life - and conquer myriad disabilities. Then again, you can always just go for the food. Keep an eye on the Festival webpage for updates.

Facilities and services available on the day will include:

• Disability awareness trained stewards
• Programmes in different formats
• BSL interpretation and audio description
• Induction loops at information points
• Wheelchair loan service
• Free parking nearby for blue badge holders - limited availability, advance booking required
  

For more info email: liberty@london.gov.uk
Recorded info: 020 7983 4277
Minicom: 020 7983 4458

How to get there:

By tube: Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines)

The following stations are within a few minutes' walk:

Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines)
Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines)
Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, District and Circle lines)

By bus: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 453 go past Trafalgar Square. Routes 22 and 94 will drop you at nearby Piccadilly Circus.

By rail: Charing Cross Station is a 2 minute walk away

A celebration of wordsmithery takes place at the Museum in Docklands this July.

Cherry-picked talents in the fields of comedy, spoken word poetry and rap will be conspiring to provoke and inspire creativity amongst the audience.

Performances on the night will come from:

Polar Bear - aka Steven Camden is one of the leading lights of the burgeoning UK spoken word scene. He has regularly collaborated with stand-up poet Luke Wright and the hip-hop duo Scroobius Pip vs Dan Le Sac (Mark Ronson support act). He performed at the first London Word Festival earlier this year. This summer he is set to unveil his brand new spoken word, theatre production 'If I Cover My Nose, You Can't See Me' at the Southbank Centre.

Nathan Caton - star of Paramount Comedy's 'The Nathan Caton Show' and Chortle Student Comedian of the Year 2005. A genuine rising star of both the mainstream and black comedy circuits in the UK. "Caton's a slick performer with an unbeatable stage attitude and the confident air of someone much more experienced" Chortle

Richard Sandling as bad poet 'Spak Whitman' - comedian Richard Sandling won the prestigious So You Think You're Funny? Award at the Edinburgh Festival 2007 - past winners have included Lee Mack, Dylan Moran and Rhona Cameron. "Joyful, funny and clever" The Scotsman

MCs from the City Gateway Music Project - a group of six teenagers from East London will be performing. They performed with the Asian Dub Foundation in April at the Museum in Docklands. The City Gateway charity aims to engage and mentor young individuals in the Tower Hamlets area.

The Word. event takes place on Thursday July 3rd from 7pm.

Find out more about events at the Museum in Docklands.

How to get there

The museum entrance is two minutes walk away from its closest tube station the West India Quay DLR.

If travelling by bus the D3, D7, D7, 277, N50, D6, 15 and 115 all serve the area.

Every other Monday evening in the Cavendish Arms, Stockwell you can check out the funniest amateur comedians for free!!!

The event was set up for those who wanted to try their hand at stand up comedy whether and now their is a complete mixture of acts performing, some old some new...but the quality of acts is always good.

Comedians and comedy lovers alike are sure to receive a warm welcome from a venue that is a real treat for performers and guests and is being cited as one of londons hidden gems.

This new night guarantee's one of the friendliest and supportive audiences on the comedy circuit.

Things kick off at 8pm, so all you have to do is come down with your set/a couple of gags, a few friends for support and grab the mic!

Find out more about events at the Cavendish Arms.

How to get there

The closest tube station is located a short walk away at Stockwell.

If travelling by bus the 2, 88, 155, 196, 255, 333, 345 and P5 all serve the area.

Head down to Ryan's Bar in Stoke Newington this April for a free fringe comedy night.

PBH Free Fringe is a monthly night featuring a bill of both established and newer comedians trying out new ideas in readiness for Edinburgh 2008...this is a fringe comedy institution!

The next event is taking place on Tuesday April 15th and kicks off at 9pm, but get there early for a seat.

For more information call 020 7275 7807.

How to get there

The closest overground stations are located at Stoke Newington and Highbury & Islington.

The closest tube stations are a short walk away at Manor House and Arsenal.

If travelling by bus the 67, 73, 76, 106, 149, 243, 276, 349, 393 and 476 all serve Stoke Newington.

Can you believe that Have I Got New For You is preparing to record its 35th series!!! Well it is, and you can be part of the audience...

Join Paul Merton, Ian Hislop and their guests and celebrity hosts as they pull the headlines apart and pass comedic comment of the weeks events.

The show is being recorded at the London Studios on Thursday evening, check out the available dates below:

Thursday 17th April
Thursday 24th April
Thursday 1st May
Thursday 8th May
Thursday 15th May
Thursday 22nd May
Thursday 29th May
Thursday 5th June

You can apply for tickets via Hatrick from 12pm on Thursday March 20th, these tickets are usually snapped up with 20 minutes or so,  if you want to go be quick!!!

How to get there

The London Studios are on Upper Ground in London's South Bank, near the National Theatre complex. Nearest Station and Tube is Waterloo.

If you're travelling by bus, the 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77, 168, 171, 172, 188, 211, 243, 341, 507, 521 and X68 all serve Waterloo.

Come and join artist and comedian Marc Horowitz as he presents his extraordinary open workshop and talk shows, The Centre for Improved Living, featuring sculptures, videos, performances, life-coaching and conversations with the artist on a range of subjects from architecture to happiness.

Feeling a bit flat? Life in a mess? Then The Centre for Improved Living at The Hayward is for you. American artist and comedian Marc Horowitz takes over the Project Space in March to transform it into his highly improvised but extraordinary centre. For the exhibition Horowitz will broadcast a live talk-show, Me and You, three days a week. It will be filmed, edited and broadcast on-site, as well as on the Southbank Centre's website. He will be resident for the duration of the show and visitors will be able to participate in regularly scheduled workshops on Thursday and Sunday's that range in topics from 'how to start your own live talk show' to 'how to make killer sandwiches'.  When not filming Horowitz will be enticing visitors to the Southbank Centre to become involved in his range of entertaining and quirky activities.
 
To take part, come and meet Marc in The Centre for Improved Living at the Hayward Project Space.

The event is taking place between Tuesday March 18th and Sunday April 13th at The Hayward Project Space, 10am-6pm (daily). Late nights Friday until 10pm.

Click here to find out more about the event.

How to get there

Rail - Waterloo, Waterloo East or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Charing Cross.

Underground - The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Buses - All the following buses stop on Waterloo Bridge and you can take the steps down to Southbank on either side of the bridge or use the pavements that slope down away from the river and then double back to take you to Upper Ground, which runs behind the Southbank Centre: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the Southbank Centre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the Southbank Centre.

The inimitable Clive Anderson and his celebrity guests are returning for a new series of this topical talk show for BBC Radio 2 - and you can be part of the audience.

Together with Clive, politicians, comedians and pundits will be speaking their mind about the week's hot topics - in their usual hard-edged, high-energy, satirical way, of course. As Clive himself says: "Fat is chewed, ideas are kicked around, the toss is argued."

If you'd like to be part of the studio audience for the show, tickets are available for recordings on 5, 12, 19, 26 March and 2, 9 April.  They take place at The Drill Hall and doors open at 7.15pm.

Apply for tickets at the BBC Ticketing Website or by calling 0870 9011227. The maximum ticket request is six per person, and you must be over 14 to go to the recording.


How to get there

The nearest tube station is Goodge Street (Northern line). Tottenham Court Road (Central line) and Warren Street (Victoria Line) are also walking distance. Buses 10, 24, 29, 73 and 134 serve the area.

We all need a few laughs on a Monday and at the Theatre Royal in Stratford you can get your kicks and laughs for free.

On Monday 25th August Roddy Fraser takes centre stage with other acts to be confirmed, while Inder Manocha offers a one hour show on Sunday 31st August.
 
September kicks of with a full line-up on Monday 1st - Jonathan Elston, Robert White, Rob Coleman and Erich Mc Elroy are on laughter duty with compere  Jim Grant wrangling the comics.
 
Things kick off at 8pm but you are advised to get there early if you want to secure somewhere to sit!!!

For more information and to check up the weekly line-up call 020 8279 1160 or click here.

How to get there

The closest tube and mainline station is at Stratford. If travelling by bus the 25, 69, 86, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 473, D8 and S2 all serve the Stratford area.