Real Deal Comedy Jam, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

Some of the very best comedians from the USA and Caribbean join their UK counterparts at the Alexandra Theatre this month for the Real Deal Comedy Jam.

Showcasing the best in black and urban comedy, the Birmingham date includes performances from US comedy legend Mike Bonner, who is best known of his routines on the popular Def Comedy Jam DVDs and Sean Larkins from the Black Entertainment Network's top-rating show Comicview.

They will joined onstage on Saturday September 16th by emerging UK talent Slim and stand-up veteran Richard Blackwood, with tickets priced £17.50 (not including booking fee).

Address: Alexandra Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DS.

Other forthcoming shows as the Alexandra Theatre including the Motown homage Dancing in the Streets, Puppetry of the Penis and a stage adaptation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

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