Cosmic Comedy Club - Hammersmith
The Comedy Store, in Leicester square is oft hailed as the place to go for those searching for laughs and a riotous night out, but it is far from the only option. Situated in darkest Hammersmith is the Cosmic Comedy Club, just ten minutes walk from the tube.
Despite the drab looking exterior, once inside it reveals itself as a warm, cosy venue bustling with activity, beers and, of course, comedians. Downstairs provides seating to the multitudes as well as reasonably priced beer (Ł2 a pint) and food. Meanwhile, upstairs is an over looking balcony, ideally suited for a large, raucous posse of students.
During February, Tuesdays and Thursdays are the nights to go. With student priced (that is to say, free!) entry they provide a cheap night out which is guaranteed to amuse. This is when brave newcomers try their luck at stand-up. Eight or so newbies try to entertain a blood thirsty crowd in ten minute slots. It’s an amuse or be abused world up on the stage, and the audience soon lets its feeling know when an act fails to deliver the funnies. Having said that, the atmosphere is friendly, and all the acts are given a fair hearing.
These nights start at 9.00pm , but you should turn up by 8.30pm for a decent seat (but not in the balcony, that’s my spot!) Other nights show more established comics, but at the cost of hard earned cash, about Ł8. Well worth a look in, even if the acts fail to amuse, you can heckle them off stage.
Dave
