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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment

Standup comedy: which live acts have you been surprised by?

US comedian Sarah Silverman
US comedian Sarah Silverman performed an unexpected set at London's Comedy Store and 99 Club this week. Photograph: Steve Sands/Getty Images

Audience members at London's Comedy Store and 99 Club were last night treated to a surprise set by Sarah Silverman, who's currently in the UK to promote A Million Ways to Die in the West.

We'd like to know which comedians have surprised you when you've seen them live...

• Have you ever been in the audience when a big-name star has unexpectedly shown up? And if so, how was it?

• Have you ever seen a standup you knew nothing about, and unexpectedly discovered a major talent?

• Conversely – have you ever been disappointed by a comedian you'd expected great things from?

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