END of an ERA for BANANA CABARET
We're RETIRING at the end of May 2026
Dave Vickers, comedy promoter and the beating heart of Banana Cabaret, has decided to have the last laugh and retire. After more than forty years, our beloved BANANA CABARET will take a final bow, at the end of May 2026.
The next few months are a veritable swansong. Dave has invited many of his favourite acts past and present, to provide a final programme of great live stand up, peppering the lineups with special guests.
LISTINGS and TICKETS up to the end of April are now available. We can't name some of the special guests publicly yet but we'll give our subscribers a heads up in advance each month. Take a look, and secure your precious seated tickets!
The month of May will form the
BANANA CABARET FAREWELL FESTIVAL
5 weekends - 10 nights - listings and tickets to be announced closer to the time.
We look forward to YOU BEING A PART OF OUR FAREWELL!
Who we are
Now 38 years resident in The Bedford’s beautiful and iconic round Club Room, Banana Cabaret continues to justify its status as one of the finest comedy clubs in the world and the place to catch the cream of comedy. Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Jo Brand, Stuart Lee, Catherine Tate, Jack Dee, Rob Brydon and Sarah Millican all cut their standup teeth here, delighting audiences on the Banana Cabaret stage.
The club is committed to being a springboard for new and emerging talent and remains a favourite with top established artists, popping in for weekend gigs and performing at our annual Balham Comedy Festival.
Appearances include Eddie Izzard, Lee Mack, Joe Lycett, Rich Hall, Jason Manford, Sara Pascoe, Tim Vine, Tom Allen and Russell Kane… to name but a few!
Who we are
Now 43 years resident in The Bedford’s iconic round Club Room, Banana Cabaret continues to justify its status as one of the finest comedy clubs in the world and the place to catch the cream of comedy. Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Jo Brand, Stuart Lee, Catherine Tate, Jack Dee, Rob Brydon and Sarah Millican all cut their standup teeth here; Eddie Izzard's first gig was on our stage.
The club is committed to being a springboard for new and emerging talent and remains a favourite with top established artists, popping in for weekend gigs and performing at our annual Balham Comedy Festival.
Regular appearances include Maisie Adam, Seann Walsh, Marcus Brigstocke, Ria Lina, Kae Kurd, Toussaint Douglass, Laura Smyth, Rich Hall and more.
Where we are
First built in 1931, The Bedford is an iconic venue well known for being a cornerstone of London’s thriving comedy, live music, and entertainment scenes. It’s played host the best in the business from Lee Evans to Lee Mack, from U2 to Ellie Goulding. Eddie Izzard did his first gig here. Ed Sheeran was a regular performer and even recorded his first album here.
Following a multi-million pound refurbishment it is now an unrivalled pub, club, restaurant, comedy and live music venue with 15 stunning hotel rooms. We highly recommend coming for dinner before the show and then partying until 2am for an incredible evening. Find out more;
Contact us
info(AT)bananacabaret.co.uk
TEL
07467027592
ADDRESS
The Bedford,
77 Bedford Hill
Balham SW12 9HD
