The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
LightNews LightNews
banner
theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
@theacms.bsky.social
550 followers 240 following 310 posts
Over-stuffing line-ups with unparalleled excellence since 2011!
https://linktr.ee/theACMS

London (Feb 9th): https://wegottickets.com/event/689042/

N.B. DMs inaccessible.
Posts Replies Media Videos
Pinned
theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · 3d
#ACMS
📆 Monday 9th February
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £5+ online from wegottickets.com/event/689042/
😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social, with @adelecliff.bsky.social, @charlievmartin.bsky.social, @jazmattu.bsky.social, @joznorris.bsky.social AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk, just ask
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 9th February 2026, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) + umpteen excellent guests: Adele Cliff, Charlie Vero-Martin, Glenn Wool, Jaz Mattu, Joz Norris, Kieran Boulton, Max Devine, and "LOQUACIO, Master of Nearly a Dozen Voices!" £10 (or £5/£8) online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
theacms.bsky.social
#ACMS
📆 Monday 9th February
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £5+ online from wegottickets.com/event/689042/
😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social, with @adelecliff.bsky.social, @charlievmartin.bsky.social, @jazmattu.bsky.social, @joznorris.bsky.social AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk, just ask
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 9th February 2026, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) + umpteen excellent guests: Adele Cliff, Charlie Vero-Martin, Glenn Wool, Jaz Mattu, Joz Norris, Kieran Boulton, Max Devine, and "LOQUACIO, Master of Nearly a Dozen Voices!" £10 (or £5/£8) online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
January 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Reposted by The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
naomipaxton.bsky.social
Tonight @theacms.bsky.social I'm talking for the first time about the Labubu of the 1905 London theatre scene - a creature that emerged from the imagination of a West End musical comedy performer and into a commercial phenomenon. Been researching this for pleasure for months & am excited to share!
theacms.bsky.social The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · 4d
#ACMS
📆 Tonight!
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £9+ online from wegottickets.com/event/685242/ till 5pm;£12 on the door
😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social & @joznorris.bsky.social-lookalike Hugh Jackman
🎁 bring goodies for the Unwanted Christmas Presents swap
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk, just ask
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 12th January 2026, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) + umpteen excellent guests: Alexander Richmond, Andy Barr, Beattie Edmondson, Ciaran Chillingworth, Grace Jarvis, Holly Burn, Jake Baker, Joz Norris, Naomi Paxton, Paul Savage, Tom Neenan £10, or £9-£12 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
January 12, 2026 at 2:46 PM
theacms.bsky.social
Tonight's acts...
In text form: Alexander Richmond, @barrstard.bsky.social, Beattie Edmondson, Ciaran Chillingworth, @gracejarvisohno.bsky.social, @hollyburncomedy.bsky.social, Jake Baker, @naomipaxton.bsky.social, Paul Savage, and @tpneenan.bsky.social.
In emoji form: 😻
And in tiny square photos...
theacms.bsky.social The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · 4d
#ACMS
📆 Tonight!
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £9+ online from wegottickets.com/event/685242/ till 5pm;£12 on the door
😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social & @joznorris.bsky.social-lookalike Hugh Jackman
🎁 bring goodies for the Unwanted Christmas Presents swap
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk, just ask
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 12th January 2026, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) + umpteen excellent guests: Alexander Richmond, Andy Barr, Beattie Edmondson, Ciaran Chillingworth, Grace Jarvis, Holly Burn, Jake Baker, Joz Norris, Naomi Paxton, Paul Savage, Tom Neenan £10, or £9-£12 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
January 12, 2026 at 2:32 PM
theacms.bsky.social
#ACMS
📆 Tonight!
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £9+ online from wegottickets.com/event/685242/ till 5pm;£12 on the door
😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social & @joznorris.bsky.social-lookalike Hugh Jackman
🎁 bring goodies for the Unwanted Christmas Presents swap
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk, just ask
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 12th January 2026, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) + umpteen excellent guests: Alexander Richmond, Andy Barr, Beattie Edmondson, Ciaran Chillingworth, Grace Jarvis, Holly Burn, Jake Baker, Joz Norris, Naomi Paxton, Paul Savage, Tom Neenan £10, or £9-£12 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
January 12, 2026 at 2:29 PM
theacms.bsky.social
Join us on Monday! 'Hugh Jackman' will be co-hosting with @turlygod.bsky.social! This is what the people want! And will pay £9-£12 for! YESSSSS!
theacms.bsky.social The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · 9d
#ACMS
📆 Monday 12th January
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £8+ online from wegottickets.com/event/685242/
😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social, with Beattie Edmondson, Jake Baker, @joznorris.bsky.social, @naomipaxton.bsky.social, @tpneenan.bsky.social, AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk, just ask
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 12th January 2026, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) + umpteen excellent guests: Alexander Richmond, Andy Barr, Beattie Edmondson, Ciaran Chillingworth, Grace Jarvis, Holly Burn, Jake Baker, Joz Norris, Naomi Paton, Paul Savage, Tom Neenan £10, or £8-£12 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
January 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
theacms.bsky.social
#ACMS
📆 Monday 12th January
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £8+ online from wegottickets.com/event/685242/
😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social, with Beattie Edmondson, Jake Baker, @joznorris.bsky.social, @naomipaxton.bsky.social, @tpneenan.bsky.social, AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk, just ask
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 12th January 2026, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) + umpteen excellent guests: Alexander Richmond, Andy Barr, Beattie Edmondson, Ciaran Chillingworth, Grace Jarvis, Holly Burn, Jake Baker, Joz Norris, Naomi Paton, Paul Savage, Tom Neenan £10, or £8-£12 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM
theacms.bsky.social
#ACMS
📆 Monday 12th January
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ buy online from wegottickets.com/event/685242/
😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social, with @barrstard.bsky.social, @gracejarvisohno.bsky.social, @joznorris.bsky.social, @tpneenan.bsky.social, AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk, just ask
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 12th January 2026, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) + umpteen excellent guests: Alexander Richmond, Andy Barr, Beattie Edmondson, Ciaran Chillingworth, Grace Jarvis, Holly Burn, Jake Baker, Joz Norris, Paul Savage, Tom Neenan £10, or £7-£12 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
January 5, 2026 at 12:53 PM
theacms.bsky.social
This is exciting, Grace is booked in for the first #ACMS of the New Year and we've never had a mighty oak on the bill before. (Just logs. Obvs.)
gracejarvisohno.bsky.social Grace Jarvis @gracejarvisohno.bsky.social · 16d
in the year 2026 I will be transforming into a large and formidable oak tree
December 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
theacms.bsky.social
Updated our list of free YouTube comedy specials noblefailure.org/specials to include newness & goodness from David Hoare and @abigoliah.bsky.social Schamaun, as well as all these excellent folk, #ACMS veterans all.
grid of faces showing ACMS veterans: Abigoliah Schamaun Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall Alexander Bennett Andy Barr Celia Pacquola Chris Betts Dan Rath Dan Tiernan Dave Hill David Hoare Elf Lyons Fern Brady Finlay Christie Garrett Millerick Grace Jarvis Guy Kelly Guy Montgomery Harriet Kemsley Howard Read Ian Smith Ivo Graham Jen Ives Jessica Fostekew Joe Wells John Hastings Jordan Brookes Josie Long Joz Norris Kyle Kinane Liz Miele Marjolein Robertson Mark Watson Martin Urbano Max & Ivan Myra DuBois Olga Koch Richard Herring Robin Ince Sam Campbell Sam Nicoresti Sam Nicoresti & Tom Burgess Sam See Sean Patton Stuart Laws Suchandrika Chakrabarti Tom Ballard Tom Mayhew Wil Hodgson Zach Zimmerman
December 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
theacms.bsky.social
Come see us* in January wegottickets.com/event/685242/!
Bring any unwanted Christmas presents for the swaps table!
Have an excellent rest of December!
Have a nice time!
HAVE A NICE TIME!

* Inc. @turlygod.bsky.social, @barrstard.bsky.social, @gracejarvisohno.bsky.social, @joznorris.bsky.social, etc
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 12th January 2026, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) + umpteen excellent guests: Alexander Richmond, Andy Barr, Beattie Edmondson, Ciaran Chillingworth, Grace Jarvis, Holly Burn, Jake Baker, Joz Norris, Paul Savage £10, or £6-£12 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
December 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Reposted by The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
eleanormorton.bsky.social
Ignore your family and appease the capitalist overlords the yuletide and get my book for 99p on Kindle 25th Dec-5th Jan.
December 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Reposted by The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
joznorris.bsky.social
On The Tenth Day Of Christmas

youtube.com/shorts/-GDWY...
On The Tenth Day Of Christmas
YouTube video by Joz Norris
youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Reposted by The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
alexanderybennett.bsky.social
Tomorrow! Camden Comedy Club! Long Live The New Holidays.
Featuring @joznorris.bsky.social @barrstard.bsky.social @jainedwards.bsky.social @alexfranklinhallo.bsky.social @michaelbrunstrom.bsky.social @andyfieldhello.bsky.social + many more!
Tickets - tinyurl.com/4tk6xh5c
December 15, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Reposted by The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
howardread.bsky.social
This is really sad. Robin is one of the most intelligent and caring people I know. But, just like him, he’s standing up while so many other people are bowing down.
robinince.bsky.social Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · Dec 13
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. • I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career. I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters. Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
December 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
theacms.bsky.social
From a sweaty-shoe-wary act asking if "foot condoms" are a thing, to multiple members of the audience calling out "SOCKS!" to this, WHAT A YEAR.
thesherbetguy.bsky.social Sherbetha Tits @thesherbetguy.bsky.social · Dec 10
The algorithm targeting me with @theacms.bsky.social heckles nowadays
Condoms for feet (socks!)
December 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Reposted by The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
alexanderybennett.bsky.social
You simply must get tickets to the event of the season
tinyurl.com/mry939r3
November 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Reposted by The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
siandocksey.bsky.social
Re-entering that time of year when men would routinely explain ethical non-monogamy to me while snorting coke off an iPhone 5 good god.
December 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Reposted by The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
joznorris.bsky.social
Thrilled to be launching this absolute bollocks as part of the @pleasance.co.uk's work-in-progress season 2026! Come see it for the first time!

www.pleasance.co.uk/event/joz-no...
Joz Norris with Wolverine claws and a Phantom mask
December 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
theacms.bsky.social
#ACMS
📆 Monday 12 January
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ buy online from wegottickets.com/event/685242/
😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social, with @barrstard.bsky.social, @gracejarvisohno.bsky.social, @hollyburncomedy.bsky.social, @joznorris.bsky.social AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk, just ask
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 12th January 2026, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) + umpteen excellent guests: Alexander Richmond, Andy Barr, Beattie Edmondson, Ciaran Chillingworth, Grace Jarvis, Holly Burn, Jake Baker, Joz Norris, Paul Savage £10, or £6-£12 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Reposted by The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
jlukeroberts.bsky.social
Chaucer! Manchester! This is now tonight!
xsmalarkey.com XS Malarkey Comedy Club @xsmalarkey.com · Nov 21
Oyez oyez! Have you got tickets for @jlukeroberts.bsky.social's Geoffrey Chaucer's Mediaeval Christmas Festivitye yet? 3/4s of tickets gone, a very special show with a stellar lineup @freyaparker.bsky.social @bechillcomedian.bsky.social @edyhurst.bsky.social & Rob Kemp wegottickets.com/event/677514
December 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
theacms.bsky.social
#ACMS
📆 Monday 12th January
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ buy online from wegottickets.com/event/685242/
😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social, with @barrstard.bsky.social, Beattie Edmondson, @hollyburncomedy.bsky.social, @joznorris.bsky.social, Jake Baker, AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 12th January 2026, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) & umpteen excellent guests: Alexander Richmond, Andy Barr, Beattie Edmondson, Ciaran Chillingworth, Holly Burn, Jake Baker, Joz Norris AND MORE £5-£12 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
theacms.bsky.social
Tonight! Tickets onsale online till 5pm, then £12 on the door from 7pm!
theacms.bsky.social The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Nov 27
#ACMS
📆 Monday 1st December
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £10 online from wegottickets.com/event/682752/
😻 hosted by @tombellforever.bsky.social (with @turlygod.bsky.social too, Swindon permitting), plus @jonathanoldfield.bsky.social, @vixleyton.bsky.social AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 1st December 2025, 7:30pm-10:40ish Tom Bell (and Thom Tuck?), with umpteen excellent guests: Abigoliah Schamaun, Alwin Solanky, Darryl Carrington, Halima Habil, Jonathan Oldfield, Nate Kitch, Peter Lupton, Sophie Koko, Tom Whiston, Vix Leyton, Will Pease £5/£10/£13 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
theacms.bsky.social
#ACMS
📆 Monday 1st December
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £10 online from wegottickets.com/event/682752/
😻 hosted by @tombellforever.bsky.social (with @turlygod.bsky.social too, Swindon permitting), plus @jonathanoldfield.bsky.social, @vixleyton.bsky.social AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 1st December 2025, 7:30pm-10:40ish Tom Bell (and Thom Tuck?), with umpteen excellent guests: Abigoliah Schamaun, Alwin Solanky, Darryl Carrington, Halima Habil, Jonathan Oldfield, Nate Kitch, Peter Lupton, Sophie Koko, Tom Whiston, Vix Leyton, Will Pease £5/£10/£13 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Reposted by The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
jlukeroberts.bsky.social
London SOLD OUT, so you'll have to go in Brighton, Bristol, Manchester or Edinburgh
jlukeroberts.bsky.social John-Luke Roberts @jlukeroberts.bsky.social · Oct 11
The Mediaeval Poot Geoffrey Chaucer returns for his Christmasse Merrimynts this December - in five whole different cities! Brighton! Bristol! Manchester! Edinburgh! London! Tickets here linktr.ee/jlukeroberts
November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
theacms.bsky.social
PRIME CONTENT!
weeder.bsky.social weeder @weeder.bsky.social · Nov 15
You kids think saying numbers is cool? 67? How 'bout 9/11? Still having fun? Didn't think so.
November 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM