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Comedy in Birmingham

Comedy in this city means proper stages, not just a mic in the corner of a pub. Utilita Arena Birmingham, close to the centre, puts big-name stand-up in front of thousands with accessible booking and parking sorted ahead of time. The Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre near the Bullring does British classics and sharing platters with a lift for step-free access, and out at the NEC, bp pulse LIVE hosts touring shows with tickets booked through AXS. The Glee Club Birmingham is worth knowing about early: tickets from £7.50, but it's 14+, so this is one for older teens and adults rather than younger kids. If you've got a hungry family in tow before a show, Hare & Hounds runs a proper kids menu through the day. The Victoria, right in the centre, mixes comedy nights with karaoke, a quiz and American soul food most evenings, handy if you want the night to run on after the laughs.

✓ 6 places✦ From £7.50