Birmingham’s cult Alternative Comedy night presents a mystery Pick’n’Mix of the circuit’s most imaginative comedians. Expect surrealism, characters, absurdity and escapism.
“If you’ve been asking yourself ‘whatever happened to Alternative Comedy?’, it’s alive and well and upstairs at Cherry Reds every month” – The Observer
Previous Sweet Shop treats have included the likes of Simon Munnery, Bobby Goldfinn (the UK’s only goldfish comedian) and 19th century fop, Lord Christian Brighty (TikTok’s Mr Darcy) – but who will you see this time?
“A must-attend night for all true comedy die-hards” – Birmingham Comedy Mailing List
What you will NOT get: relatable everyday autobiographical observations about ordinary life. If you want that, go to literally any other stand-up night.
What you will get: something different, experimental and brilliant every month. Come along and find out.
7:30 DOORS / 8PM SHOWTIME
FREE ENTRY, PAY WHAT YOU WANT AT THE END.
Please note, access to the gig is via staircase.