Stand Up For The Weekend with FINLAY CHRISTIE

and GUESTS

Stardom totally beckons for Finlay Christie. If you want to see a future stand up star in the making you'd better come along before he moves up to the enormo-rooms!

OLGA KOCH

OLGA KOCH COMES FROM MONEY

From the maker of Succession and White Lotus, Money™ brings you yet another little white b*tch you will love to hate: Olga Koch. The star of Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and QI finally addresses the elephant in the room.

HAL CRUTTENDEN

CAN DISH IT OUT BUT CAN'T TAKE IT

Hal Cruttenden is back with a brand-new tour for 2025 with a show that promises to stick it to ‘The Man’, as long as ‘The Man’ doesn’t stick it back to him.

ROB MULHOLLAND

ALLEGATIONS

"Allegations" is the debut tour from Rob Mulholland; seasoned stand-up comedian, podcaster (Dead Men Talking) and one of the kings of the North's burgeoning DIY comedy scene. A wild, high-energy barrage of belly laughs covering all the topics you're not really meant to talk about.

Stand Up For The Weekend with JACOB HAWLEY

and GUESTS

The versatile Jacob Hawley is an actor, writer and a comedian who has appeared in numerous TV shows including BBC sitcom Ladhood, ITV's The Stand Up Sketch Show and Sky's The Russell Howard Hour. He is intelligent, self-aware and explores themes of class and identity in the modern world expertly.

CHRIS KENT

OFFLINE

Cork’s own Chris Kent returns with a brand new show ‘Offline’. He tries to give up the internet and navigate life without asking his phone what to eat, where to go or how to get home. He longs for a simpler time of playing ‘Snake’ and constructing emojis himself.

JOHN CRACE

WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?

John Crace, the Guardian’s much loved political sketchwriter, has had a ringside seat at all the main events. Join him for an evening of high comedy as he tries to make sense of it all. Find out what the Queen’s last words to Liz Truss really were. This might just be the best therapy session you’ve ever had.

Stand Up For The Weekend with DANE BAPTISTE

and GUESTS

Original and provocative, Dane Baptiste is hailed as one of the most exciting acts to break in years. The London born stand up made comedy history in 2014 as the first Black British act to be nominated for a comedy award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

MARK STEEL

THE LEOPARD IN MY HOUSE

Join multi award-winning, BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour ‘The Leopard in My House’. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and which only his rapier wit could fashion a comedy tour show out of.

KAE KURD

WHAT'S O'KURD

Stand up sensation, co-host of the hit podcast Aint Got a Clue, and social media star Kae Kurd returns with his highly anticipated brand new tour: What’s O’Kurd.

STEPHEN BAILEY

TART

Star of BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie To You? and Channel 5’s The Madame Blanc Mysteries, comedian and TV’s Stephen Bailey makes a very welcome return to the stage with his brand new live show, TART, touring in 2025.

Stand Up For The Weekend with STUART GOLDSMITH

and GUESTS

Stuart Goldsmith is an internationally award-winning comedian, writer, podcaster and host. With a reputation for smart, accessible stand-up, Stuart’s enthusiasm and natural charm conceal a quick wit and fearlessness honed by his early career as a street performer.

JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH

RAISE THE OOF

Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and ‘the 42nd best reason to love Britain’ (The Telegraph) JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!) In RAISE THE OOF John celebrates 40 years in showbiz.

ELENA GABRIELLE

DISTURB THE VIBE

Get ready for vibe checks, vibe confessions, and vibe revelations as Elena Gabrielle flips the script, disturbs the vibe, and leaves you questioning everything you thought you knew about relationships, stereotypes, and the legacies we leave behind.

SAM AVERY

THUNDERSTORM!

In his trademark punchy style, Sam Avery takes you on a whirlwind journey through the chaos of the modern world - from parenting disasters to culture wars, conspiracy theories to political morons.

JAKE LAMBERT

THE SUNSHINE KID

Jake Lambert returns to Bristol for a third date on his first national tour. Described as "A joke machine" by The Telegraph, the show will see the comedian talk about trying to navigate his way through everyday life, why he has a fear of being normal, and asking why we all feel the need to ask strangers what breed their dogs are.

DAISY DORIS MAY

BIG NIGHT OUT

Calling all VIPS. Daisy brings together her iconic characters Steve Porters, The Divine Karen Moonstone and Häns Off for one BIG NIGHT OUT! Get on ze GL bishes. Hannah Gadsby tour support. Over 30 million views across TikTok & IG.

Stand Up For The Weekend with CAREY MARX

and GUESTS

Carey Marx is an unapologetic gagsmith. The jokes are short and sharp, often uncomfortably so, as any morality is sacrificed on the altar of quick laughs. And there’s no better way of guaranteeing a reaction than storming headlong into decidedly dodgy territory.

ROBIN INCE

THE UNIVERSE AND THE NEURODIVERSE

Robin Ince has spent 15 years hosting the multi award winning The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox and been at the forefront of the renaissance in science communication. The Universe and the Neurodiverse is a journey from the outermost planets to our innermost thoughts.

MYRA DUBOIS

COSMIC EMPATH

After a barnstorming 2024 which saw Myra DuBois sell-out venues across the UK and Ireland with her critically acclaimed show ‘Be Well’, registered empath MYRA DUBOIS returns to the stage with her brand-new show 'COSMIC EMPATH’.

JOSH BAULF

LOVELY STUFF

After bursting on to the comedy scene with his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos, Josh Baulf embarks on his debut solo tour! With his trademark charm and killer punchlines, Josh delves into the hilarities of millennial life.

Stand Up For The Weekend with GARRETT MILLERICK

and GUESTS

Garrett Millerick is an acclaimed stand up comedian, writer and director. His unique and versatile style has led to him being in great demand on the alternative and club circuits both in the UK and internationally.

JACK SKIPPER

SKINT

Carpet-fitter turned comedian Jack Skipper delivers his debut, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated, stand-up hour with a show about how he went from a tradesman with no qualifications to a full-time comedian (with no qualifications) – offering insights into the endeavours of a working-class father struggling to navigate his way through life.

HARRIET DYER

EASILY DISTRA....

A new blancmange of whimsy from the somewhat fizzy mind of Harriet Dyer featuring hot topics such as wearing a wetsuit on a bus, jaunty social commentary on why couples don’t talk to each other anymore, and trying to get a cow to lick the top of your head.

Stand Up For The Weekend with MICHAEL SHAFAR

and GUESTS

Originally from Melbourne, Michael Schafar is now based in London where he has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts on the UK comedy circuit. He regularly performs at the country's biggest clubs where he gets to mock British people for their awful history and terrible food to their faces.​​

MATT GREEN

LEGITIMATE CONCERNS

Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt Green returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics, the world and himself. Matt has moved house and the world has moved into an even more chaotic state. But we can still laugh about it - right?

CONNOR BURNS

GALLUS

The all-new show from Scotland’s hilarious new international breakthrough stand-up star. A hit at the 2024 Fringe Encore Series as part of the New York Comedy Festival, Connor Burns’ previous show “1994” also sold 10,000+ tickets in Edinburgh, toured 100 dates around UK and Australia.

Stand Up For The Weekend with IAN STONE

and GUESTS

Ian Stone is one of the most talented topical acts in the country. Edgy and provocative, with an easy-going manner and self-deprecating style, Ian has performed all over the world. He is intelligent and likeable and has the audience in the palm of his hand from the second he steps on stage.

RICH HALL

CHIN MUSIC

“Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy. Idle but intimidating. Sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational.

Stand Up For The Weekend with STEVE BUGEJA

and GUESTS

Steve Bugeja is one of the circuit’s most exciting comedians. Making a name for himself internationally, he has also hosted the BBC Radio 4 series Economics with Subtitles and has made numerous appearances on TV shows including The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One).

THE SCREEN ROT PODCAST: LIVE

with JACOB HAWLEY and JAKE FARRELL

Jacob Hawley and Jake Farrell present Screen Rot, the podcast where they discuss the weirdest and worst content that has been rotting their screens and indeed their minds. After selling out London shows in a matter of hours, the duo now present a tour of the U.K.

RACHEL GALVO

THE SHITE FEMINIST

Rachel Galvo is an incredibly shite feminist... but its not her fault. She spent 15 years locked up in an all-girls Irish catholic school run by nuns- and she’s ready to tell the truth...

STEPHEN K AMOS

NOW WE'RE TALKING!

How good’s a laugh? My joke book is overflowing, so let’s get talking about what gives me the ick and what makes me tick. It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty. No filter, no limits.

JOSH JONES

I HAVEN'T WON THE LOTTERY SO HERE'S ANOTHER TOUR SHOW

A TV favourite, and now an aspiring doctor’s wife, Josh Jones is now knee deep into his 30's and nothing thrills him more than a Greggs Sausage Roll and an M&S food shop. Living a more sedate life isn’t without its challenges though - he’s still trying to earn his cat’s respect!

Stand Up For The Weekend with JIMMY McGHIE

and GUESTS

International stand up Jimmy McGhie is “a brilliant talent” (The Scotsman) and with “an easy charm and appealing relaxed manner” (Chortle). He has performed at least 10 solo shows at festivals around the world including the Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and Adelaide Fringe.

MIKE RICE

CRUEL LITTLE MAN

There's a cruelty to Mike Rice, a wickedness. In this show Mike talks about doing psychedelics with his brother, an entanglement with a Spanish Sausage Dog named Nino, and many other such rotten adventures.

NEIL DELAMERE

ACHILLES NEIL

Join Neil Delamere as he takes on life's absurdities in his own inimitable way. A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. Don't miss the hilarious Achilles Neil.

ELLIOT STEEL

SOFT BOI CORE

Elliot Steel returns with more of his biting wit and trademark dark sense of humour about the hellish year he, and humanity, has had. Seen on Comedy Central's Roast Battle and Comedy Central at the Comedy Store.

Stand Up For The Weekend with ALI WOODS

and GUESTS

Ali Woods is a comedian, podcaster and content creator. After a third sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run in 2024, Ali is a refreshing mix of the ‘every man’ and the ‘modern man’, with a wonderful blend of comedy with a heart, speaking on topics such as football, the environment, and many social causes close to his heart.

TOM HOUGHTON

DEEP

After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour. Plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones. The man who asked us, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?”

Stand Up For The Weekend with ANDREW BIRD

and GUESTS

Andrew Bird is a top headline act throughout the UK and Ireland and has performed all around the world. He's a nimble storyteller, with a relaxed, personable style and simply proves cracking company. He is always funny and frequently hilarious.

UROOJ ASHFAQ

HOW TO BE A BADDIE

One of India’s most exciting comics, Urooj Ashfaq heads out on her second UK tour with her new show How To Be A Baddie, the follow-up to her debut show Oh No!, which won the Edinburgh Comedy Best Newcomer Award before selling out at London’s Soho Theatre and on tour around the UK.

Stand Up For The Weekend with JARRED CHRISTMAS

and GUESTS

New Zealander Jarred Christmas has a unique style that deftly mixes gags with storytelling. He has a dynamic onstage persona and the ability to improvise and roll with anything that's thrown his way, making his comedy sizzle with originality.

JOE THOMAS

TALKING ALL THINGS THE INBETWEENERS!

With its endlessly quotable lines and outrageous laugh-per-second banter, The Inbetweeners attracted record-breaking viewing figures and inspired two incredibly successful feature films. Joe Thomas, who played Simon Cooper, talks all about the sitcom and how it changed his life.

Stand Up For The Weekend with DAN TIERNAN

and GUESTS

Comedian Dan Tiernan made a big impact on the UK comedy circuit back in 2022 after winning both the BBC New Comedy Award and the British Comedian Of The Year. He’s a real force-of-nature comic who sweeps the room up in his exhilarating performance into a frenzy of laughter.

MRS SMITH

1, 2, 3, EYES ON ME!

Mrs Smith is back with a brand-new show; 123, Eyes on Me! Ever wondered what your teacher was thinking? Let Facebook’s Mrs Smith enlighten you!

Stand Up For The Weekend with CHRISTOPHER HALL

and GUESTS

A rising star in the comedy world, Christopher Hall is known for his quick wit and infectious energy. With a knack for finding humour in the everyday - he is effortless on stage, bursting with charismatic presence and natural comedic timing.

Stand Up For The Weekend with ALUN COCHRANE

and GUESTS

Award-winning stand up comedian Alun Cochrane has appeared on numerous TV shows over the many, many years he has been a professional stand up comic, including his own show on BBC Radio 4, Alun Cochrane's Fun House.

DARREN WALSH

DO YOU LIKE PUNS?

ʞɔǝɥ ←flippin' heck! Witness a pun Goliath in person, as Darren Walsh brings his 8ft frame and award winning act on the road. Combining sound effects, videos, one-liners and improvised jokes based off audience suggestions, prepare for a comedy show like no other, bar pun.

RIA LINA

RIABELLION

Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria Lina explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air after years of following the rules.

MARK NELSON

LIQUID GOLD

Multi award winning Scottish stand up Mark Nelson returns with his brand new tour show. One of the most acclaimed and sought after comedians in the UK and abroad, Nelson brings a distinctive mix of cutting observations, social commentary and hilarious one liners.

LUCY PORTER

LET YOURSELF GO!

Festival favourite Lucy returns with a new show about the power of letting yourself go - in every sense. Deepen your laughter lines with this hilarious show.

TOM LUCY

GOLDEN BOY

Award winning comedian Tom Lucy is embarking on his biggest solo tour with his brand new show ‘Golden Boy’. As Tom approaches the end of his 20s, he reflects on the previous decade in all its exciting and wild glory and expresses his anxieties for life moving forward.

ROBIN MORGAN

LET'S OVERSHARE!

Join Robin Morgan for more of his trademark cheeky charm, more quick wit and even more hilarious oversharing, in this brand new stand-up show from the star of Mock The Week and Radio 4’s The News Quiz.

SCHALK BEZUIDENHOUT

HEY HEY DIVORCE

Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with a brand new show. His first and (hopefully, for the love of all things good) only show post divorce. Schalk hasn’t checked in with you all in sometime and he wants to talk to you. Actually… he NEEDS to talk to you! Why? Because it’s cheaper than therapy. That’s why!

IAN STONE

IAN STONE IS LOOKING FOR THE WOW

Ian Stone is a "A masterful exponent of self-mocking Jewish humour" according to The Times, he’s been ranked “one of the top ten comedians in the UK” by the The Independent and The Guardian said that he’s "Seriously funny”.

ZOLTAN KASZAS

UK TOUR

Zoltan Kaszas is a Hungarian-born, award-winning stand-up comedian known for his sharp, observational humour. His ability to take relatable experiences and turn them into hilarious stories has earned him both critical acclaim and a loyal following.

THE BRITPOP SHOW

with MARC BURROWS

Join award-winning writer and comedian Marc Burrows for a multi-media stand up celebration of one of British music’s most iconic and enduring movements, marking 30 years since the iconic Blur vs. Oasis chart war.

SHANE TODD

HOLD ME BACK

Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane Todd is coming to Bristol's Hen & Chicken with his brand new stand up show.

MC HAMMERSMITH

HIPPITY HOPPITY GET OFF MY PROPERTY

MC Hammersmith is the world's leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class West London. He presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. Featuring brand-new routines for 2026!

MARK SIMMONS

JEST TO IMPRESS

Mark Simmons is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.