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An Unforgettable Night Out In Birmingham

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Located amidst the hustle and bustle of Britain’s vibrant West Midlands County lays the modern metropolis that is Birmingham. Known for its industrial past, Britain’s second biggest city or “Brum” as its locally called is a melting pot of culture, trade, architecture and people.

As home to Europe’s largest population of young people it is no wonder that Birmingham surpasses many European cities in terms of entertainment. Next to London, Birmingham houses the largest population of students in all of Britain and therefore, a night out in Birmingham is unlike any other as visitors can take their pick of the myriad of theatres, comedy clubs, night clubs and live music at their disposal. A city that never calls it a night, Birmingham offers a night on the town that is guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest of tourists.

Live comedy enjoys unparalleled success in the city’s nightlife. Top notch stand-up comics and seasoned comedians take stage all across comedy clubs and pubs in this great city. Popular spots include Jongleurs and the Glee Club while the Arcadian Centre is another venue where the laughter never ends.

When it comes to nightclubs, few British cities can rival the diversity found in good old Brum, with world class deejays spinning the tunes from hip-hop, funk and disco in clubs such as The Mailbox, Gatecrasher Birmingham and Mechu. Birmingham also has a number of casinos where guests can try their luck, while Broad Street truly deserves its title as Birmingham’s Party Mile with its trendy bars and lively clubs. Summer Row is another great area with a number of popular bars where one can unwind after a busy day of sightseeing.

The Jewellery Quarter is a live music hub for those who want to dance the night away while those with a flare for the classics can go to the Hippodrome where Britain’s best musicals come to life in the city’s flagship theatre. The Birmingham Royal Ballet also offers visitors a visual feast for the season.

When it comes to dining out, Birmingham has a wide selection of restaurants and eateries on offer. Why not try the Chinese themed diners along The Arcadian which is conveniently located within walking distance of Birmingham New Street. For those who are more athletic, bowling alleys and snooker clubs are also part of the landscape.

Ideally located, Copthorne Hotel Birmingham is centrally situated within close range of all of Birmingham’s lively nightspots. Guests will have unrivalled access to all the city has to offer from this stylish and comfortable hotel. Birmingham New Street train station is also near this Birmingham hotel making it the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area.

Mottley’s Comedy Club – hilarious entertainment

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Spending a few days in Boston won’t be complete unless tourists have gone around and done a bit of savouring, and not just of the edible kind. Although seafood is firm favourite of Bostonians so is the traditional boiled supper which every tourist should try at least once.
Once the eateries have been sampled, another favorite indulgence is the variety of liquid refreshments that the many pubs and bars serve up. Even if it’s a week night the pubs are often over flowing with people especially the after-work crowd. Virtually, every corner of the city of Boston offers a casual pub, night club or lounge to unwind at.
As for entertainment the city is famous for comedy houses and among the popular ones the Mottley’s Comedy Club at Trinity is up there in terms of rib tickling, hysterical fun for hours.
The city is almost legendary for the comedic acts that perform in these clubs and at Mottley’s, the legends of comedy share the stage with new comers.
The club’s name is derived from a scenario which took place in the 1700s. A man by the name of Joe Miller having written tons of jokes dies in 1739 and there after John Mottley puts these jokes into a book titled ‘Joe Miller’s jests’. The book grew in popularity but Mr. Mottley always attributed the comedic genius to Miller when in actual fact he was illiterate. Mottley added more jokes till there were 1,300 of them in total. The jokes were so over used that by the 19th century the catch phrase to signify a stale joke was ‘A Joe Miller’. Although Mottley has little relevance to Boston, the story’s comedic subtleties and rustic old school charm is what caught the attention of its owners and hence the club was named.
Among the more popular comedians in the club’s line up, Carolyn Plummer is a crowd puller for her style of looking for humor in the ordinary every day hum drum of life. Carolyn who is a home maker and mother really knows how to laugh at what others would want to conceal and at the end of a hard day the audience is reeling in laughter.
It’s all the easier to get a good nights sleep once travelers have been fed and laughed their sides off, and what could be better than checking into some luxurious surroundings of one of the Boston hotels in the vicinity. The Langham Hotel Boston boasts of luxury accommodation and facilities which are the envy of other hotels in Boston.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival- the largest cultural event in Australia

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The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is an event held in Melbourne, Australia. It is considered to be the 3rd biggest comedy festival in the international arena and is the most massive cultural event to be held in Australia. Commercialization of the event is kept to a minimum and the atmosphere at the comedy festival is very relaxed compared to the other big three comedy festivals. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival was started in the year 1987. The festival is held for a period of 3 weeks, starting generally on the first of April (April Fools Day). During the first half of the 1990s the Melbourne International Comedy Festival was held at the Melbourne Town Hall but now the venues for the event are selected rite throughout the city. This year the event will be held from the 1st to the 26th of April 2009.


The Melbourne International Comedy Festival hosts numerous comedy artists both from the international and local scenes. The 2008 Melbourne International Comedy Festival included 298 shows and 1, 765 performers. This includes art exhibitions, musical shows, debates, improvisational theatre, plays, sketch shows but includes a great number of cabaret acts and stand up.


Special events that take place at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival include the Comedy Festival Gala, the Great Debate and Upfront. The Comedy Festival Gala is the opening night show.


A visit to Melbourne would require a stay at one of the hotels in Melbourne. The Langham Hotel, Melbourne would be a good place to stay.

Comedy Clubs in London – Laughing it out

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London is one of the most visited cities in Europe; with its world iconic Big Ben and the modern London Eye this metropolitan city has never failed to attract visitors from the world over no matter what time of year it is. From having fish and chips to visiting the many local pubs and bars the true English experience has always been captivating to all.


And one such captivating aspect is British comedy, a universal language that never fails to put a smile on your face. British comedy particularly has always been sort after, because of its truly hilarious content and typical English presentation.


So what better thing can you imagine than visiting and experiencing a good dose of laughter the next time you visit London. With many renowned comedy clubs spread out London a night out at a comedy club in London is unmatched. With the likes of Amused Moose, a popular and crowd drawing comedy club with three locations in London, operating three times a week, it is indeed a nice pick for a night out. The Amused Moose can be found at Camden, Soho and Hampstead.


If dining and laughter is your cup of tea, Comedy Café is the ideal place for you; situated in Shoreditch High Street near the town hall, its cozy setting lets you enjoy a good meal while enjoying humorous content from professionals and novices alike.


The Jongleurs on the other hand boast almost 16 comedy clubs, has three located in London in Camden Bow and Battersea and also entertains you with a late night DJ after the show.


The Comedy Store is another great pick, being open all around the week, this 400 seat venue showcases regular Comedy Store players as well as some of the world’s best comedians. And the Saturdays “Best in Stand Up” is a one show to look out for.


After enjoying a laughter filled night out in London what better way can u imagine to relax and pamper yourself than to stay at The Langham London, with its high quality service and elegance this property is a front runner when considering luxury hotels in London.