Is a comedy night a good date night?
Why it works
You sit side by side and face the stage, so there is no pressure to fill every silence, and you have something to talk about afterwards. A live comedy night gives a first date a shared experience that a quiet restaurant table does not.
Front Row Comedy nights are for over-18s, there is no drink minimum, and tickets for recent nights have cost roughly 10 to 17.50 pounds each, so a night out for two is the ticket price twice plus whatever you spend at the bar.
Where to sit
The front rows are the ones comedians talk to most, so if either of you would rather not be picked on, choose seats a few rows back or toward the side. If you both like being part of the show, the front is where it happens.
Seating is usually in rows facing the stage, and tickets are for entry, so arrive a little early to choose your seats.
Booking and the night itself
Book ahead, because each night has a limited number of tickets and popular ones sell out. Buy two tickets in one order, and both e-tickets arrive by email, each with its own QR code, so one phone can hold both or you can forward one to your date.
Drinks are bought at the venue's bar, usually before the show and in the interval. A comedy night is a good option for a first date because it ends at a clear point, and you can carry on the evening afterwards if it is going well.