Joe Capper

Never been to a comedy club? Here is what actually happens at The Jesters in Bath, from tickets and the bar to the stairs, the MC and whether you'll get picked on.

The Jesters took itself out of Alfred Street last night and into Alice Park, for a comedy night that was, by any measure, a very odd and very good idea. Sold out. A comedy club in a park after dark There's something properly strange about watching stand-up comedy under Alice Park Cafe's outdoor gazebo as the light goes. No proper stage, no low ceiling, just a mic, a parasol overhead and rows of chairs packed in under the bunting. Jarred Christmas got there before anyone else,

If you're looking for things to do in Bath beyond the Roman Baths and the Pump Rooms, the city's live comedy scene is worth putting on the list. The Jesters Comedy Club is Bath's dedicated stand-up comedy venue, and for anyone after a proper night out, it has quietly become one of the best things to do in Bath. A Dedicated Comedy Club in the Heart of Bath Most Bath nightlife runs through pubs, bars, and restaurants that happen to have a bit of spare space. The Jesters is diff