Around the Easter Bank Holiday many of you will be taking some much-needed time off, and what better way to unwind than with a hilarious night out filled with comedy entertainment?

Here's our guide to what comedy shows will have your sides splitting during the Easter holidays for adult nights out with a partner or friends, and even something for the little ones:

For adults

Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith - 020 8563 3800

Omid Djalili: The Chelsea-born comic is back on tour after a sell-out West-End residency and a season at the Edinburgh Festival.

March 27–28

FM Bar, Shepherd's Bush - 020 8811 2807

Aisling Bea: Named best female TV comic at the British Comedy Awards 2014 and the first ever female winner of the So You Think You’re Funny? competition, Aisling Bea is sure to make your sides split.

April 15

The Comedy Store, Piccadilly - 0844 871 7699

The Best in Stand-up Comedy: MC Special Guest, Andy Askins, Steve Harris, Prince Abdi, and Matt Rees.

April 2-4

O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire - 020 8354 3300

Simon Amstell: Following a sold-out residency in New York, award-winning comedian, actor and screenwriter Simon Amstell is embarking on his fourth international stand-up tour To Be Free.

March 26-27

Harrow Arts Centre - 020 8416 8989

Lee Nelson: See the cheeky comic live in a series of intimate gigs as he prepares for his nationwide tour "Suited and Booted".

March 26

For children

Soho Theatre – 020 7478 0100

The Soho Theatre will be hosting “Comedy Club 4 Kids” workshops, for comedy lovers without the rude words.

March 29, April 12 and April 26

Polka Theatre, Wimbledon - 020 8543 4888

Physical clowning and slapstick workshop for children aged 7-11, perfect for budding comics.

April 10

Try your hand

Always wanted to try stand-up comedy, but never had the chance?

Here are some open-mic nights in west London to give you that push and try to get those laughs:

The Fitzroy Tavern, Fitzrovia - 020 7580 3714

Every Wednesday at 8pm the Fitzroy Tavern hold Pear Shaped comedy nights where you can try your hand at making people laugh. Admission is £5.

Lion's Den Comedy Club, Piccadilly - 07769 564477

Every Tuesday at 6.30pm The Lion's Den Comedy Club presents Comedy Car Crash, an open mic night in which performers are drawn out of a hat. Dubbed as the biggest and best comedy open mic night in London. Admission is £4.

The Waterman's Arms, Richmond - 020 8940 2893

The Waterman's Arms is famous for its open mic nights every Monday at 8.30pm, offering an eclectic mix of folk, blues, rock, indie, poetry, comedy and more. Admission is free.