Shows in England: The 13 Best for a Short Stay

1.Show Tickets for Viva Decades Rewind! Music of the 80s, 90s & Now

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 386 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $34Our pick

Spend an evening at Viva Blackpool with host Leye D Johns, resident showgirls, singers, comedy, lasers, and hit music from the 1980s, 1990s, and today. Your ticket includes reserved seating and table service during the roughly 2.5-hour show. Wednesday performances feel more relaxed, while Saturdays bring a bigger party mood.

“Absolutely loved it hadn’t been out for a long time and went to this and had a great time, music was good the service was good and the general vibe was awesome”

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2.(9pm) The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show – Smoke & Mirrors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · from $38Top rated

Head to Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors for a one-man comedy and magic show led by one of the venue’s house magicians. Arrive early for table allocation and pre-show magic, then settle in for adult humor, audience participation, and live entertainment from about 8:45 to 10:15 pm. The intimate room seats no more than 15 people.

“Absolutely without doubt the best comedy/magic show I’ve been too & my partner proposed so a night we won’t ever forget.”

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3.The House Magicians’ Comedy Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors in Bristol (Sat 7pm)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $35

Spend about 85 minutes at Smoke & Mirrors, a central Bristol pub and 1920s-style theater. Two house magicians mix close-up magic, comedy, audience participation, and live music. The Saturday show begins at 7pm, with entry from 6:30pm. Expect assigned seating, drinks and snacks at your own cost, and occasional smoke or strobe effects.

“Great place for celebrating an occasion (my milestone birthday). kept us entertained and laughing. Could have been longer but understand two shows in one evening is full on! Great pizza! Comedy magic was something different. And I would return if ever I ventured down to Bristol again. Thankyou!”

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4.The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors Friday 8pm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $33

Spend Friday night at Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors for 90 minutes of comedy magic from two resident performers. Arrive by 7:45 pm for close-up magic, drinks, and a seat in the cosy 1920s-style theatre. Expect audience participation, possible strobe lighting, and a lively late-night show for ages 18 and over.

“Fantastic location, a small theatre and pub. Pizzas were really good - the thin authentic version! Show was great, really funny and the ‘magic’ was amazing. Will be back again!”

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5.90 Minute Family Close-Up Magic and illusionism Show in Blackpool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

Join Russ Brown at the easy-to-find House of Secrets in central Blackpool for a 90-minute family show packed with close-up magic, illusions, comedy, and stage tricks. Children and adults can take part, and the bar serves drinks before, during, and after the performance. The 7pm show leaves the rest of your evening free.

“The show was fun and enjoyable interactive foe kids and adults would highly recommend it's easy to find”

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6.Beyond Paradise TV Show Locations Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Follow DI Humphrey Goodman through Looe, the real Cornwall setting for fictional Shipton Abbott. Your local guide points out the Guildhall police station, Sail Loft, fish market, river, harbour, and beach, with time to take photos and browse the town. The 90-minute walk costs $27.75 and accepts up to 20 people.

“A very interesting experience and excellent knowledgeable tour guide . Also a nice steady walk at a reasonable pace”

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7.International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend about two hours at Comedy Carnival Covent Garden, a Friday or Saturday night showcase of international and British stand-up comedians. Your $24.86 ticket reserves entry, with doors and happy hour at 7:30pm, the main show at 8:30pm, and an on-site bar open until 11pm.

“Note: the show starts at 20h30 and not 19h30. I guess the show is rather for local people than international public.”

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8.Viva Broadway Show! Celebrating the West End & Broadway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $32

Spend an evening at Viva Blackpool with a cast performing songs and dance from Les Miserables, Wicked, Moulin Rouge, Little Shop of Horrors, Oliver, Six, and other stage favourites. Your reserved seat, mobile ticket, optional food and drinks, audience participation, and possible cast photo make this a lively choice for couples, families, and friends.

“Had a great experience at Viva. I was greeted by the lovely Tom who addressed me by name and took me to my table for the evening. I had booked a lowest price table with a possible restricted view of the stage, however, Tom offered me an uRead more”

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9.Forbidden Nights Show and After Party – Clapham, London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Spend an evening at Infernos Clapham with Forbidden Nights, a male revue featuring dance, acrobatics, fire-eating, and aerial routines. Doors open at 7pm, the show runs from 8pm to 10pm, and the cast offers a free meet and greet afterward. Your ticket also includes entry to the retro disco until 3am.

“pretty low budget production, there’s no management to keep people in their seats so it was hard to see because of all the people standing around”

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10.International Stand Up Comedy Show in Leicester Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $151

Book a roughly two-hour Saturday comedy show at Comedy Carnival Leicester Square, where award-winning comics, TV stars, and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees perform an international stand-up set. The central location makes it easy to pair with dinner or a West End evening, though the $151 price calls for careful planning.

“The venue’s location is near the bustle of Piccadilly Circus. The comedy show was a fun experience for anyone looking to engage in leisure activities like local Londoners.”

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11.Viva’s Big Christmas Show Night Out! Christmas’s Party Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $31

Spend a festive evening at Viva Blackpool, with doors opening at 6pm for dinner and drinks before a Christmas party show at about 8pm. Expect comedy, singers, dancers, seasonal songs, party tunes, and host Leye D Johns. The over-16s experience includes a seat ticket, while food and drinks should be checked when booking.

“Came to Blackpool for our Christmas do, and safe to say I was pleasently surprised. Entertainment was outstanding and a really good laugh. Staff were spot on and couldn't help enough. Would recommend.”

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12.International Stand Up Comedy Showcase – Show & Dinner (Côte)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $84

Start at Côte Brasserie on St Martin’s Lane with a three-course French-inspired dinner, then walk to Comedy Carnival near Leicester Square. The Thursday, Friday, or Saturday showcase features international stand-up acts, with past performers including Jack Whitehall, Michael McIntyre, Russell Brand, and Flight of the Conchords. The evening begins at 5:30 pm and lasts about five hours.

“Was amazing. Great night. The comedians were amazing the Dinner was amazing. The night was fantastic”

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13.International Stand Up Comedy Showcase – Show & Dinner (Côte)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $88

Start at 5:30 pm with a three-course French set menu at Côte St Martin’s Lane, then walk to Comedy Carnival near Leicester Square for three hours of international standup. Acts and material can change, and some jokes may be close to the edge. The package lasts about five hours and uses a mobile ticket.

“We found the meal rushed, it was nice enough, even though we were there for 5:30. A couple of the comedians we found a little offensive. The room seemed to enjoy it so if you don’t mind comedy that is close to the edge you might be fine. ThRead more”

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