Live Comedy: A Night to Remember
Published: 12th April, 2011
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SO, it's your best friend's birthday next month and you have been given the onerous yet undeniably important task of organising the entertainment for the night. You consider throwing a party but don't fancy having to clean up afterwards. Perhaps a nice meal at a good restaurant is what's needed? No, too tame for a bunch of 20-something girls on the lookout for a great time. What you need is something that will combine good food, a fun atmosphere, a few drinks and entertainment without spending a fortune. The answer is obvious: stand up comedy.
Well, that is that sorted, you think; but now comes the choice of which London Comedy Club to attend. Surely the best would be one that is right on your doorstep; fortunately, then, highlight Comedy Club in Camden has everything you could need for your night out. Entertainment, food, drink and even an after party; but more on that later, because right now you are thinking about getting your night off to a cracking start.
The first thing to remember is to buy your tickets in advance. As Camden highlight is pretty popular, the venue usually sells out at least a week in advance and you don't want to go disappointed. You can go online to buy tickets and you and your friends won't need to pay a fortune either.
The best thing is that making your booking will entitle you to become a lifetime member of highlight Comedy Clubs across the UK, so you will always be in the loop about what is happening on the comedy circuit and when the best deals are happening at your favourite club.
We all know that every memorable girls' night out starts with a few drinks at home while the clothes are shared and the make-up is applied. There is no need to overdo the drinks though, because highlight has so many to choose and they are really reasonably priced.
Not only that, but as your ticket will only cost £17 you’ll have plenty left over to get one or two cocktail pitchers and a taxi home. Even if one of your friends prefers beer, there are pitchers of this available too and soft drinks as well; plenty to share around with all of your friends.
Perhaps you may be considering providing a few nibbles for your friends while you get your glad rags on​? To be honest, there really isn't much point. It isn't as if you are going all the way to highlight's Leicester Comedy Club. You are only heading up the road and there is plenty there for you to sink your teeth into.
For just £6 you and your friends could be tucking into salads and burgers or curries. If you fancy a pizza there are three great topping combinations to choose from, including a vegetarian one; but for your big group of girls it has to be one of the sharer platters. Get chicken drumsticks, onion rings, fries or garlic bread and get stuck in. First come, first served!
So, it is off to the club and because you have already got your tickets it is straight in and straight to a table. If you are lucky you might just have a front row view of the entertainment and you can be sure there is going to be something to your taste.
You might be lucky enough to see Matt Green, who is well known for his off-the-cuff remarks and intelligent comedy; perfect for a bunch of mature young ladies, at least at the start of the night. Perhaps as the night wears on you might be more in the mood for the cheeky comedy of David Ward. Whoever is on the night you go, you can be sure it will be perfect for your birthday celebrations.
Speaking of the birthday girl; we can't forget her can we? Highlight has pretty much thought of everything when it comes to special celebrations. If you let them know in advance (and you will have remembered to do this, being the BFF that you are) highlight Camden can arrange a special surprise for the special girl.
Ask for one of the club's celebration packs and it will be a night which everyone will remember for all the right reasons. Just give the club a call and let them know what you are thinking of. You could even arrange a big party or event if you are really letting your hair down.
So, perhaps you’re thinking this is all a little tame and you need even more. Well, highlight even throws special parties of its own. You could be looking at a burlesque night, a charity comedy night, live music or sport if you fancy it. Camden highlight does mostly comedy nights, but look around at other venues and you might be lucky enough to find something just a little different.
It is coming to the end of your night. You have chatted up the waiter, heckled the entertainment, had some great food and a few drinks. Luckily you are in the heart of Camden and your night doesn't have to end when the last comedian leaves the stage.
You could stay on at the club and enjoy the lively environment or you could head out and enjoy more of what Camden and London have to offer. Highlight is situated in the heart of trendy Camden and is surrounded by great pubs and bars.
Chances are you will want to stay right where you are though as you really can't beat it. Camden highlight is on Chalk Farm Road and right in the heart of the market area; you could even start your night out with a spot of shopping.
So, the end of the night comes and you need to get home. Luckily Camden has plenty of taxis available for everyone and if you are lucky enough to live nearby you could always walk home. Don't forget to make sure the birthday girl gets home safely, though!