Upcoming gigs.
Melksham Comedy Festival 2026Wiltshire
Melksham Comedy Festival 2026
at King George V Playing Field, Melksham
Manchester, Women In Comedy Festival: My 1 hour Solo Show
Yuriko Kotani: Work In Progress at Women In COmedy festival in Manchester
Manchester!
I'm going doing my new work-in-progress show at Women In Comedy Festival in Manchester on Thursday 1st October 2026. (It's only a 40 seaters room so I highly recommend to get tickets early if you're thinking to come to see this show!)
If you're living in Manchester or near area, please come and say hello.
2026年10月、新しいワークインプログレスのショーをマンチェスターのWemen in Comedy Festivalでします。（会場が40席とのみですので、早めのご予約をお勧めします、とのことです！）マンチェスターもしくは近郊在住の方ぜひ観に来て下さい！（公演は英語です。）
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Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award, UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani is going to tell stories of her experiences, thoughts and imagination as a work in progress.
As seen on ‘Mandy’ (BBC2), 'The Horne Section TV Show' (C4), ‘Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central’, ‘Pointless Celebrities’ (BBC1), ‘Pls Like’ (BBC3), ‘Paul Hollywood Eats Japan’ (C4), ‘Sorry, I Didn’t Know’ (ITV) and 'Comedy Central Live'.
Quotes from previous work:
“Kotani has a magical way of telling a story... her imagination transforms everyday battles into something extraordinary” ★★★★ The Scotsman
“A phenomenally feel-good show” ★★★★ BroadwayBaby
"An uplifting story that will leave your heart filled and a smile on your face. I urge you to go and see this show” ★★★★ Entertainment Now
Facebook @YurikoKotaniComedy
Instagram @yurikocomedy
Show start time: 19:30pm | Thur 1st October 2026
Finish time: 20:30pm (1 hour)
Venue: Lost Cat
64 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE, United Kingdom
Nottingham Comedy Festival - Yuriko Kotani: Work In Progress (1 hour solo show)
Yuriko Kotani: Work In Progress at Nottingham Comedy Festival
Nottingham!
On Sunday 8th November 2026, I'm going doing my new work-in-progress show at Nottingham Comedy Festival. If you're living in Nottingham or near area, please come and say hello!
2026年7月、新しいワークインプログレスのショーをノッティンガム・コメディー・フェスティバルでします。ノッティンガムもしくは近郊在住の方ぜひ観に来て下さい！（公演は英語です。）
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Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award, UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani is going to tell stories of her experiences, thoughts and imagination as a work in progress.
As seen on ‘Mandy’ (BBC2), 'The Horne Section TV Show' (C4), ‘Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central’, ‘Pointless Celebrities’ (BBC1), ‘Pls Like’ (BBC3), ‘Paul Hollywood Eats Japan’ (C4), ‘Sorry, I Didn’t Know’ (ITV) and 'Comedy Central Live'.
Quotes from previous work:
“Kotani has a magical way of telling a story... her imagination transforms everyday battles into something extraordinary” ★★★★ The Scotsman
“A phenomenally feel-good show” ★★★★ BroadwayBaby
"An uplifting story that will leave your heart filled and a smile on your face. I urge you to go and see this show” ★★★★ Entertainment Now
Facebook @YurikoKotaniComedy
Instagram @yurikocomedy
Door time: 14:10pm | Sun 8th November 2026
Start time: 14:30pm (1 hour)
Venue: Canalhouse (Mainstage)
48 - 52 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7EH, United Kingdom
London (New Cross), Happy Mondays Comedy at The Amersham Arms New Cross
Happy Mondays Comedy at The Amersham Arms New Cross
Oxford Comedy Festival: My 1 hour Solo Show
This is my 1 hour Work in Progress show slot!
Details and tickets
Rochester, Edinburgh Fringe Preview
Edinburgh Fringe Preview
Patrick Monahan
Yuriko Kotani
Tickets and details
London (Walthamstow), Laff-Uccino
Laff-Uccino
About
Walthamstow's very own HAVEN Coffee presents the 12th instalment of Laff-Uccino, their signature comedy line-up show, During Refugee Week 2026
The line-up includes talented and hilarious comedians from Refugee & Migrant Backgrounds performing for their very first, second or third gig, refugees from our latest stand-up workshop participants, and some old horses of the stage, including Stella Graham on MC, Ed Gamble, John Roberston, Nish Kumar, and more acts to be announced.
Laff-Uccino started in December 2019. Born out of Walthamstow’s HAVEN Coffee – a social enterprise that serves ethically sourced, fair-trade, organic cup of specialty coffee with a social mission of breaking false narratives around refugees and migrants through arts and culture. This show marks the 12th instalment of their signature comedy gig.
And if that’s not enough to convince you then we have one last thing. Each ticket holder will be given a Free Raffle on the evening with a chance to win some very good prizes.
Doors - 7pm
Start - 7.30pm
Cambridge Fringe, Yuriko Kotani: Work In Progress
Yuriko Kotani: Work In Progress
Cambridge! In May 2026, I'm going doin my new work-in-progress show. If you're living in Cambridge or near area, come and say hello!
2026年5月、新しいワークインプログレスのショーをケンブリッジ・フリンジでします。ケンブリッジもしくは近郊在住の方ぜひ観に来て下さい！（公演は英語です。）
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Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award, UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani is going to tell stories of her experiences, thoughts and imagination as a work in progress.
As seen on ‘Mandy’ (BBC2), 'The Horne Section TV Show' (C4), ‘Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central’, ‘Pointless Celebrities’ (BBC1), ‘Pls Like’ (BBC3), ‘Paul Hollywood Eats Japan’ (C4), ‘Sorry, I Didn’t Know’ (ITV) and 'Comedy Central Live'.
Quotes from previous work:
“Kotani has a magical way of telling a story... her imagination transforms everyday battles into something extraordinary” ★★★★ The Scotsman
“A phenomenally feel-good show” ★★★★ BroadwayBaby
"An uplifting story that will leave your heart filled and a smile on your face. I urge you to go and see this show” ★★★★ Entertainment Now
Instagram @yurikocomedy
Door time: 5:30pm | Sun 24th May 2026
Start time: 5:40pm (1 hour)
Venue: The Boathouse
14 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3AX, United Kingdom