Comedy in the Courtyard: One night of free live comedy in St Martin’s open air Courtyard

If you’ve nothing planned at the end of July, you might want to keep the 30th available so you can attend the St Martin’s Courtyard event, the first free live al-fresco comedy night in the heart of Covent Garden. Located just off Long Acre, the courtyard will be transformed into an open-air comedy club showcasing the sharpest comedic talent from across the country. For one night only a stage and 150 theatre style seats will pop-up for an evening of belly aching comedy.

‘Comedy in the Courtyard’ will take place on Thursday 30th July starting at 7:30pm with a stellar line up including one of the fastest rising stars in the UK comedy circuit, British comedian and actor Joel Dommett. The fantastically charming radio DJ and comedian Justin Moorhouse from Phoenix Nights and finally the incredibly funny and fearless Irish headliner, Aisling Bea, who has regular spots on Russell Howard’s Good News, McIntyre’s Roadshow, Live at the Apollo and starred in the award winning sketch show, Cardinal Burns.

Hosting the evening will be the commanding compere Chris Gilbert, a veteran of five National Comedy Tours for the RAF in addition to hosting events for Ricky Gervais, Michael McIntyre and Tim Vine. The tickets are available through an online ballot, and winners will be contacted one week prior to the event. The free and ticket entitles the holder and a plus one, to a seat in the courtyard. If you’re not one of the lucky ones to win a pair of tickets, don’t panic – a small allocation will be available on a first come, first served basis from 6:30pm on the night. Heckling is guaranteed for late arrivals!

Italian wine bar Dalla Terra will be offering a selection of delicious wine and bubbles to purchase throughout the evening at their pop-up bar with a larger selection available in house. For your chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the evening, follow St Martin’s Courtyard on twitter @SMCCoventGarden and keep checking the website for more information, giveaways and opportunities to win.

Imogen McGill