Leicester Square
There’s no place more abuzz in London than the famous Leicester Square. We play host to award-winning comedy across 3 renowned venues, all within a short walk of your favourite spots.
Lively and vibrant and located in the heart of the West End, surrounded by theatres, galleries, shops and landmarks and with a unique wall of greenery, Arboretum is a perfect compliment to 99 Club Leicester Square!
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Jessica Fostekew
As seen on Live at the Apollo, QI, and Richard Osman's House of Games and regular co-host of smash-hit podcast The Guilty Feminist. "A new fiercely funny strain of comedy that’s her own" ★★★★★ (The Independent)
Rob Deering
One of most in-demand headliners in the country, Rob performs stand-up comedy with music, using a guitar, a loop pedal and his voice to create impressive rock and pop soundscapes – and do jokes, of course. He is a former BBC New Comedy Award finalist who regularly hosts The Comedy Club (BBC Radio 4 Extra). As seen on Pointless Celebrities (BBC One), Celebrity Eggheads (BBC Two) and Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One). "Ingenious and hilarious!" (The Guardian)
Vlad Ilich
Winner of British Comedian of the Year 2025, Vlad Ilich is a Macedonian comedian, celebrated for his razor‑sharp wit, multilingual comedy, and sharp cultural insight. He has accumulated over seven million views online. As seen on Stand Up For Live Comedy (BBC).
Spring Kathryn Day
As seen on Live at the Apollo and as heard on Radio 4. "Excellent observations & sharply-honed punchlines" (The Skinny) “a Definite Must See!" ★★★★ (ThreeWeeks)
Mark Thomas
Widely recognised as one of the boldest and the most uncompromising political comedians of the last thirty years. A legend of the comedy circuit! ★★★★★ “A master of this type of entertainment” (The Arts Desk) ★★★★ “This a show that comes from the guts” (The Telegraph) ★★★★ “Righteous, moving and funny… Mark Thomas should be on prescription” (The Herald)
Alistair Barrie
Multi award-winning comedian as heard in many shows on Radio 4 and as seen on Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Celebrity Deal Or No Deal and The Blame Game. "A no frills master of his craft" ★★★★★ (The Scotsman)
Sean McLoughlin
As seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week & ITV2's Standup Sketch Show. Support act for Ricky Gervais. "The epitome of the skilful stand-up" ★★★★ (Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke)
Eshaan Akbar
As seen on Live At The Apollo, QI, Mock The Week, Sex Education, Spitting Image, Celebrity Mastermind, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Comedy Central Live and The Last Leg. "A big talent in the making” ★★★★ (The Times)
Michael Odewale
Multiple award-winning comedian and writer as seen on Live At The Apollo, QI, Mock the Week, Friday Night Live and Live from The Moth Club. “An exciting and distinctive new voice in British comedy” (The Guardian) “Smart, confident and packed with sharp observational humour” ★★★★ (Chortle)
A vibrant Irish pub in the heart of London’s West End, O’Neills plays host to The 99 Club comedy upstairs in their brilliant Flamingo Room. Then after the show you can relax in their rooftop bar or enjoy the live music downstairs!
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Ria Lina
As seen on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, QI and Mock The Week. "Fearless, provocative and very funny" ★★★★ (The Scotsman)
Joe Bor
Multi-award winning comedian. Credits include Mock The Week, The Graham Norton Show, Have I Got News For You and Buzzfeed's Worth It UK
Alison Spittle
Award-winning comedian from Ireland. As seen and heard on The Guilty Feminist, Celebrity Gogglebox, Richard Osman’s House of Games, Pointless Celebrities and as a judge on the ‘BBC New Comedy Awards’. "Had the full house rolling in the aisles" (Daily Express) ★★★★
Sara Barron
As seen on Live at The Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Hypothetical, Frankie Boyle's New World Order and Would I Lie To You? “Beautifully crafted, no-nonsense stand-up… Highly recommended” ★★★★ (The Sunday Times)
Blank Peng
Award-winning bilingual comedian with an electrifying mix of edgy, sweet sarcasm and heartfelt wit. Finalist on The BBC New Comedy Awards. "Delightful presence with a faux innocence that conceals a cutting edge" (Chortle) "Fresh and fiery" (British Comedy Guide)
Prince Abdi
As seen on Laughter Shock (BBC3), Stand Up Hero (ITV), Comedy Central's The World Stands Up, The Wall, Channel 4 Presents, Diary of a Bad Man (BBC) and HBO.
Imran Yusuf
As seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Have I Got News For You, The Mash Report, Comedy Central Live and BBC Radio 4. “Intelligent, thoughtful and very funny” ★★★★ (The Guardian) “A masterclass in cultural comedy” (The Scotsman).
Alex Kealy
Praised as a "rising star of the British stand-up scene" (The List) with a "laser mind" (Edinburgh Reviews), Alex Kealy is a prolific comedian and writer known for his work on BBC’s Mock The Week, The News Quiz, and the music-comedy podcast Gig Pigs. His acclaimed live shows, including The Fear and Winner Takes All, have earned him a reputation for delivering "perfectly formed" gags (The Wee Review) and "intelligent comedy, crafted with care and delivered with sincerity" (Everything Theatre).
Prince Abdi
As seen on Laughter Shock (BBC3), Stand Up Hero (ITV), Comedy Central's The World Stands Up, The Wall, Channel 4 Presents, Diary of a Bad Man (BBC) and HBO.