April Foolery

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

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.

The star line-up includes comedian, presenter, actor, writer, impressionist and voice-over artist Hugh Dennis; comedy stunt expert Simon Brodkin; poet, educator and spoken word theatre creator Justin Coe; comedian, author, satirical songwriter, musician and actor Mitch Benn, best known as the resident comic songwriter on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show; Radio 4 regular and host of BBC 2’s Quiz Show Lightening and Live at the Apollo, Cecily Hitchcock; stand-up comedian, writer, professional poker player and finalist of the 2015 BBC New Comedy Award Ken Cheng; one of the fastest rising names in British comedy Ola Labib and Kae Kurd whose debut stand-up special Kurd Your Enthusiasm received over 200K views on YouTube.

With a limited number of VIP tickets available you can meet some of the artists at a special pre-show drinks reception.

For one night only this promises to be a night of comedy you won’t forget. Tickets from just £25.

All proceeds of the event will be donated to Eastside Educational Trust, bringing joy and creative programmes to the most disadvantaged young people across the country.

Age Restrictions

Ages 14+.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Mon 28th April 2025 until Mon 28th April 2025.

Show times for each day are below.

Mon

7.30pm

Tue

-

Wed

-

Thu

-

Fri

-

Sat

-

Sun

-

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Criterion Theatre Details

Bus routes: (Haymarket) 3, 6, 12, 13, 19, 23, 38, 88, 139; (Regent Street) 14, 15, 22, 94, 159, 453

Night buses: (Haymarket) 6, 12, 23, 88, 139, 159, N3, N13, N18, N19, N38, N97, N136, N550, N551; (Regent Street) 14, 94, 159, 453, N15, N22, N109

Nearest rail: Charing Cross

Tube lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly

Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus

Directions from Piccadilly Circus :

The theatre can be seen on Piccadilly Circus next to the Eros statue.

Car park: Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (3 mins)

In congestion zone?: Yes

Facilities at Criterion Theatre

Air conditioned

Bar

Disabled toilets

Infrared hearing loop

Toilets

Wheelchair accessible

Criterion Theatre Location

Piccadilly Circus, London, SW1Y 4XA

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Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.