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Best Comedy & Stand-up Nov 1 - 30

Sarah Silverman at Durham Performing Arts Center

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman embarks on her brand new US tour, 'Sarah Silverman: Postmortem'. She may have become known for her no-holds-barred exploration of taboo subjects, but an incisive and brave performer lives underneath all that controversy. She rose through the stand-up ranks in the 00s, and created her own eponymous Comedy Central show, The Sarah Silverman Program. Be warned though - no subject is taboo for this leading comedian!

Dane Cook at Durham Performing Arts Center

Dane Cook

American film and television actor, comedian and bona fide eye candy indulgence Dane Cook is back on the road with the Fresh New Flavor Tour! The American Gods star is one of the country's most popular comedians, with a guy-next-door attitude that serves to expand his comedy with many audiences. Don't miss him as he continues to dominate stages and bring hilarious memories for all who attend.

Dan and Phil at Durham Performing Arts Center

Dan and Phil

Can we say YouTube Legends? Uk duo Dan and Phil amassed over 17.6 million subscribers since opening their channel in 2009, are leaving their computers behind and returning to stages across the country on 'The Terrible Influence' tour. Following on from 2 very successful previous tours, Dan and Phil return to rant, roast, battle each other, and give their fans a sneak peek into their lives with their funny anecdotes.

Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show at Durham Performing Arts Center

Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show

The Queens of Christmas return for 2024 with another holiday spectacular for everyone naughty or nice! Making the yuletide gay since 2018, this glorious collaboration from two of RuPaul's DragRace's most glittering alumni is the perfect tonic for the hysteria of the holiday season, with boozy holiday cheer infused with good old razzle-dazzle song and dance numbers, copious amounts of eggnog and classic carols with a cheeky drag twist. If you're Nutcracker-phobic then this double act has your alternative holiday entertainment sorted, Jinkx will spice things up and Dela will cover them in sugar!

Nick Swardson at Fletcher Hall

Nick Swardson

Nick Swardson is an actor, screenwriter, producer and stand-up comedian. The Minneapolis native started out in his career as an entertainer performing on the local stand-up scene before moving to New York, and later Los Angeles, to pursue his comedy career. Don't miss him live this year when he brings the show to you!

Morgan Jay at Fletcher Hall

Morgan Jay

This year, catch Los Angeles based Morgan Jay on his laugh-out-loud Love Down Under Tour! An expert in the field of belly laughs, Jay has made impressive appearances on NBC, Wild'N'Out, and Comedy Central, and has also amassed a sizable social media following on platforms like TikTok and Instagram - with the blue ticks to go with! Since his debut, Morgan has steadily become one of the most well-known names in the comedy and music industries.

Marlon Wayans at Durham Performing Arts Center

Marlon Wayans

Actor, Producer, Comedian, Writer and Film Director! The multi-talented Marlon Wayans is back on stage with his standup comedy. Wayans is selling out nationwide and adding shows every weekend. Your cheeks are bound to hurt from laughing too much, take this as a warning! The comedian that keeps on giving, you just can't turn down the opportunity to see him.

Jeff Arcuri at Durham Performing Arts Center

Jeff Arcuri

The phrase star on the rise may be overused but in the case of fresh-faced Jeff Arcuri, it's certainly true! A fixture at comedy clubs across the country (including New York City's famous Comedy Cellar) this clean cut comedian has been steadily growing his following. You might have seen him on Comedy Central's Roast Battle or on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, but here's your chance to catch this 'joke machine' live on stage!

Craig Ferguson at Fletcher Hall

Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson entered the world of late night comedy following a diverse and eclectic career that encompasses film, television and the stage. Since taking the helm of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in 2005, the show has set all-time viewer records and achieved the highest ratings since the shows inception in 1995. In between film and TV commitments, he has performed his solo Hot and Grumpy Tour since 2013, which continued through 2014, before handing over to fellow Brit, James Corden.