Not Made for TV

More than 100 comedians gather in Madison for a week of stand-up, improv, roast battles and more — if you’re looking for a laugh, Madison Comedy Week is ready for you. Headlining is British-Jamaican comic Ian Edwards, performing a free show Aug. 13 at the Pursuit of Happiness Sessions at McPike Park. But that show is just one entry point; more than 30 events are set for a variety of venues, with a dozen shows at The Bur Oak (including Madison Indie Comedy's “Unscripted,” with freestyling comics including David Louis and Nina Davis, Aug. 11) and a trio of events at the Harmony Bar (including Capitol Comedy Hour's first visit to the Harmony stage, Aug. 12). Find the complete schedule and ticket info at madisoncomedyweek.net.

press release: This show is an inventive blend of sketch comedy by comedians Edward Bell, Austin Black, and Derek Walton. Not Made for TV is an internet sketch comedy series and live show based in Denver, Colorado, that is now making its way to comedy festivals and road venues. The group regularly releases sketch comedy on their YouTube and social channels, and they are all standup comedians in their own right. Their live show is one not to miss and is a mixture of standup and sketch for our last show at the Bur Oak during Madison Comedy Week!

Hosted by Edward Bell, Austin Black, and Derek Walton

Featuring Mohammed Mohammed, Grant Moore, Allie Lindsay, and David Lonstein

$10 at the door, $7 online in advance.

Madison Comedy Week is sponsored by The Sessions at McPike Park, Comedy on State, Knuckleheads, Graduate Hotels, Camp Trippalindee, Gallant Knight Limousine, Herbal Aspect, Madison Indie Comedy, Ian's Pizza, Brittingham Boats, and Audio For The Arts!