Join us for a fantastic night of live comedy, featuring some of the brightest and best comics in the country. Enjoy hours of laughter with these incredible acts :

Ian Whitcombe (MC)

Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Taskmaster and Britain’s Got Talent are just a few of the programmes Ian has never appeared on. The list is endless!

Groan-inducing puns, sparkling one-liners and stories about where doctors like to put their fingers mean that this act is a must-see. Ian is a friendly, welcoming MC, so there’s no need to be worried about being in the front row!

‘Ian’s one-liners are well thought out, clever and genuinely laugh out loud’ – Oli Clarke, Toolmakers Comedy Club

‘Ian has a natural & likeable stage presence with good pacing and nice jokes’ – Greg Phillips – Laffa Cake Comedy

Ben Briggs (Headliner)

Ben Briggs (Headliner)

A professional comedian for over 15 years, Ben has worked as both an act and compere for some of the biggest clubs in the UK and abroad.

He is brash, honest, razor sharp and at times dark but always very, very funny. Ben has appeared at the Leicester, Nottingham, Birmingham and Edinburgh Comedy festivals. In 2015 he was finalist in the English Comedian of the Year.

‘a nice cynical sneer’ – beyondthejoke.co.uk
‘inherently appealing style’ – chortle.co.uk

Plus support from

Rachel Page, Jay Droch, Matt Wheelwright, Curtis Bushell, Andy Bucks & Kimmi Kaiy.

Please be advised that our comedy line-ups are subject to change. Our talented comedians are in high demand and, on occasion, may need to cancel at short notice for television or radio recordings, among other reasons. Rest assured, we will always provide a replacement act of similar quality to ensure that our guests receive a great overall show experience.

While most of our guests come for the entire show, we understand that some may be travelling to see a particular comedian. If that’s the case, we recommend checking our website on the day of the show or joining our mailing list to receive the latest updates on any changes to the line-up. We’re committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and we thank you for your understanding.

Please note that the show starts at 7:30pm, so please ensure you leave plenty of time to get to your seat before the first act. 

This event is an 18+ event and may contain strong language.

Join us for a fantastic night of live comedy, featuring some of the brightest and best comics in the country. Enjoy hours of laughter with these incredible acts :

Ian Whitcombe (MC)

Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Taskmaster and Britain’s Got Talent are just a few of the programmes Ian has never appeared on. The list is endless!

Groan-inducing puns, sparkling one-liners and stories about where doctors like to put their fingers mean that this act is a must-see. Ian is a friendly, welcoming MC, so there’s no need to be worried about being in the front row!

‘Ian’s one-liners are well thought out, clever and genuinely laugh out loud’ – Oli Clarke, Toolmakers Comedy Club

‘Ian has a natural & likeable stage presence with good pacing and nice jokes’ – Greg Phillips – Laffa Cake Comedy

Kwame Asante (Headliner)

Kwame uses his undeniable charisma and on stage presence to play against the audience’s expectations, which makes his comedy fresh, intelligent and most importantly, funny.

Kwame’s material touches on a wide variety of topics, drawing humour from his life as a British African, a Husband, a Father and an A&E doctor in the NHS, as well as current affairs, with witty and clever observations.

Kwame started gigging in 2010 and won the Chortle Student Comedian Of The Year award in 2012. His debut solo hour show ‘Open Arms’ went on to be nominated for ‘Best Newcomer’ at the 2017 Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Kwame has performed all over the UK comedy circuit and has even ventured internationally, with shows in Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany and Australia. He has made a number of TV and radio appearances, including recording his own BBC Radio 4 pilot in September 2019.

Kwame has also provided tour support for household names, such as Jason Manford, Michael Che and Eshaan Akbar.

“Working as an A&E doctor affords Kwame a raft of amusing tales… Enlightening”

★★★★ Chortle – 2022
“Plenty of well-worked routines”

★★★★ Metro – 2022
“Many stand-out moments… Laughter really is the best medicine”

★★★★ ThreeWeeks – 2022
“Entertaining hour packed with daft life experiences and innovative material”

Entertainment Now – 2022

Plus support from

James Beckett, Lloyd Bijou, Jim Brown, Wendy King, Richard Wheatley & James Abernathy.

Please be advised that our comedy line-ups are subject to change. Our talented comedians are in high demand and, on occasion, may need to cancel at short notice for television or radio recordings, among other reasons. Rest assured, we will always provide a replacement act of similar quality to ensure that our guests receive a great overall show experience.

While most of our guests come for the entire show, we understand that some may be travelling to see a particular comedian. If that’s the case, we recommend checking our website on the day of the show or joining our mailing list to receive the latest updates on any changes to the line-up. We’re committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and we thank you for your understanding.

Please note that the show starts at 7:30pm, so please ensure you leave plenty of time to get to your seat before the first act. 

This event is an 18+ event and may contain strong language.

After a sold out 2023 show in Hull, multi award winner Jack, heads to Nottingham for more fun with this work in progress stand up show

A rising star on the Northern Comedy circuit, having been crowned Hull What’s on New Comedian of the Year 2022, Bask in Laughter champion 2022 and Yorkshire Comedy Awards Best Breakthrough Act 2023 and Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year Semi Finalist 2024

He’s already made his TV debut as a Semi-Finalist on BBC Three’s ‘BBC New Comedy Awards 2023’ and supporting Josh Jones (nationally), Fiona Allen, Morgan Rees, Steff Todd, Tom Lucy, Paddy Young, Abi Clarke, Christy Coysh, Ed Patrick and Alex Mitchell on their latest tours.

Expect a banging moustache, gaudy jumper, a notepad and plenty of laughs!

Quotes:

One of the best new acts on the circuit – Josh Jones

An absolute star. Very, very funny & likeable – The Stand Newcastle

Part of the Nottingham Comedy Festival

Please be advised that our comedy line-ups are subject to change. Our talented comedians are in high demand and, on occasion, may need to cancel at short notice for television or radio recordings, among other reasons. Rest assured, we will always provide a replacement act of similar quality to ensure that our guests receive a great overall show experience.

While most of our guests come for the entire show, we understand that some may be travelling to see a particular comedian. If that’s the case, we recommend checking our website on the day of the show or joining our mailing list to receive the latest updates on any changes to the line-up. We’re committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and we thank you for your understanding.

Please note that the show starts at 7pm, so please ensure you leave plenty of time to get to your seat before the first act. 

This event is an 18+ event and may contain strong language.

Join Terry Pathic as he explores his mind reading powers with the audience and questions his relationship with the mysterious Dark Lord of Light Entertainment

Award winning magician Stuart Vincent Morre is Terry Pathic, the North’s leading Razamataz mind reader.

There will be lots of laughs, amazements and beans.

Part of the Nottingham Comedy Festival

Please be advised that our comedy line-ups are subject to change. Our talented comedians are in high demand and, on occasion, may need to cancel at short notice for television or radio recordings, among other reasons. Rest assured, we will always provide a replacement act of similar quality to ensure that our guests receive a great overall show experience.

While most of our guests come for the entire show, we understand that some may be travelling to see a particular comedian. If that’s the case, we recommend checking our website on the day of the show or joining our mailing list to receive the latest updates on any changes to the line-up. We’re committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and we thank you for your understanding.

Please note that the show starts at 9:30pm, so please ensure you leave plenty of time to get to your seat before the first act. 

This event is an 18+ event and may contain strong language.

Tales of dogs, marital relations & competitive mums through the eyes of an exasperated survivor in a show taken to festivals in Brighton, Leicester & Derby.

What previous audience members have said:
“It was such a fun gig! My face hurt from laughing by the end.”
“An absolute cracker of a show, proper belly laughing from start to finish!”
“Wow what a funny lady.”
“Awesome – one to watch in my opinion, clever writing with a naughty edge at times – great performer too.”
“It was an amazing night, you were so funny from start to finish and the visuals were brilliant”
“Really great night. Would love to see Kate again”
“Cracking gig! Such a clever performer and so, so funny”
“Absolutely fantastic set from start to finish. Still chuckling…”
Kate was a semi-finalist in the 2023 Funny Women Awards just months after her first gig and has been described as:
“Talented & going places” Notts Comedy Review.
“A star in the making.” Den of Laughs &
“Definitely one to watch” Gag n Bone Man Comedy.

Part of the Nottingham Comedy Festival

Please be advised that our comedy line-ups are subject to change. Our talented comedians are in high demand and, on occasion, may need to cancel at short notice for television or radio recordings, among other reasons. Rest assured, we will always provide a replacement act of similar quality to ensure that our guests receive a great overall show experience.

While most of our guests come for the entire show, we understand that some may be travelling to see a particular comedian. If that’s the case, we recommend checking our website on the day of the show or joining our mailing list to receive the latest updates on any changes to the line-up. We’re committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and we thank you for your understanding.

Please note that the show starts at 8:15pm, so please ensure you leave plenty of time to get to your seat before the first act. 

This event is an 18+ event and may contain strong language.

Joe Kent-Walters – Frankie Monroe in Progress

He’s back. Frankie’s had a taste of glory and he wants more, he wants a full pint . Dust off your Clarks shoes and get ready for Frankie’s biggest show yet.

WINNER BEST NEWCOMER EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARDS 2024
WINNER BBC NEW COMEDY AWARD 2023

‘Echoes of The League of Gentlemen and Reeves and Mortimer’ Scotsman

‘Once seen, never forgotten, physically commands the stage and beyond… barnstorming nonsense’ Chortle

***** The Observer 
***** The Evening Standard

Please note: Frankie will be supported by the brilliant Freddie Hayes.

Please be advised that our comedy line-ups are subject to change. Our talented comedians are in high demand and, on occasion, may need to cancel at short notice for television or radio recordings, among other reasons. Rest assured, we will always provide a replacement act of similar quality to ensure that our guests receive a great overall show experience.

While most of our guests come for the entire show, we understand that some may be travelling to see a particular comedian. If that’s the case, we recommend checking our website on the day of the show or joining our mailing list to receive the latest updates on any changes to the line-up. We’re committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and we thank you for your understanding.

Please note that the show starts at 7:30pm, so please ensure you leave plenty of time to get to your seat before the first act. 

This event is an 18+ event and may contain strong language.

Join us for our “Beat The Bat” Comedy Gong Show Competition at Juice Bar 26, Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 3DA.

Up to 14 of the best up and coming new acts will battle it out, trying to beat the bat and stay on stage as long as possible.

Each act will have up to 5 minutes to perform, with votes by 5 members of the audience on 90 seconds, 3 minutes, and 5 minutes to decide if they should stay on stage or not.

If a majority of down votes are received at any point during the voting, the acts will have to leave the stage. The acts can only be voted off at the designated voting points and at no other time.

If they survive the three votes, the acts will go into the final where they will be given 1 further minute to impress the audience.

Once all the finalists have done their 1 minute, there will be a clap off by the audience to determine the winner.

The winning act will get £50 in cash and a trophy on the night.

Entry to this brilliant event is just £8, so don’t miss a chance to see some of the best new acts on the comedy circuit before they appear on Live at the Apollo !

Please be advised that our comedy line-ups are subject to change. Our talented comedians are in high demand and, on occasion, may need to cancel at short notice for television or radio recordings, among other reasons. Rest assured, we will always provide a replacement act of similar quality to ensure that our guests receive a great overall show experience.

While most of our guests come for the entire show, we understand that some may be travelling to see a particular comedian. If that’s the case, we recommend checking our website on the day of the show or joining our mailing list to receive the latest updates on any changes to the line-up. We’re committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and we thank you for your understanding.

Please note that the show starts at 7:30pm, so please ensure you leave plenty of time to get to your seat before the first act. 

This event is an 18+ event and may contain strong language.

Join us for a fantastic night of live comedy, featuring two of the brightest and best comics in the country. Enjoy 2 hours of laughter with these incredible acts as they perform their Edinburgh Festival shows just for you:

Andy Gleeks – These Fragments I Have Shored Against My Ruins

Andy’s critically acclaimed show, These Fragments I Have Shored Against My Ruins, is a raw, side-splitting exploration of what he dubs The Wasteland. Others might simply call it divorce. With his signature wit and an honesty that cuts straight to the bone, Andy takes audiences on a rollercoaster journey through heartbreak, reinvention, and the chaos of chasing elusive dreams.

Leaving behind his steady career as a teacher, he ventures boldly into the unknown, armed with little more than humour, hope, and a determination to avoid spiralling into despair. “It might prevent me from doing something bad,” he quips. “Who knows? Maybe it’ll even cure my problems. Or, possibly, it’ll cause more.”

Delivered with charm, poignancy, and a touch of self-deprecation, this is a show about picking up the pieces, finding the funny in life’s darkest moments, and daring to hope that it’ll all turn out alright in the end.

Come. Watch. Laugh. Cry. These Fragments I Have Shored Against My Ruins might just leave you in pieces—but, like Andy, you’ll probably be alright.

Reviews:

“I just loved this start to my day – put me straight into a good mood. Andy is instantly engaging, very human in his story telling and just hilarious!! I really hope I have the chance to see him again, just a lovely funny guy :-)”

“What a fab start to a day at the Fringe. A great gig at 09.45 am. Andy made me smile, giggle, belly laugh and think.
This comedian deserves a larger venue for sure. Do not miss this hour of pure joy. Still on Monday and Tuesday coming.”

“Loved the show! Andy is a wonderful stand up comic that will make the beginning of your day very special! Highly recommended!”

“Was sat looking for a good show to get day off to a start. Great show! Perfect amount of energy and well laced times punchlines. Kept me wanting more and interested in what he was going to say next.”

Jacob Nussey – Primed

Jacob Nussey unassumingly draws in audiences with his deadpan style, sharp jokes, and ill-fated anecdotes with clever punchlines.

Jacob’s debut show, Primed covers his time at Amazon. He divulges their secrets, preconceptions, stealing, job interviews, and why it could always be worse.

Jacob quickly established himself on the comedy circuit, after winning Bury Met Comedian of the Year and West Didsbury Comedy Festival New Act of the Year. Jacob was named by Chortle as one to watch for 2023.

Brilliantly funny, genuinely hilarious” – David Mitchell

Please be advised that our comedy line-ups are subject to change. Our talented comedians are in high demand and, on occasion, may need to cancel at short notice for television or radio recordings, among other reasons. Rest assured, we will always provide a replacement act of similar quality to ensure that our guests receive a great overall show experience.

While most of our guests come for the entire show, we understand that some may be travelling to see a particular comedian. If that’s the case, we recommend checking our website on the day of the show or joining our mailing list to receive the latest updates on any changes to the line-up. We’re committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and we thank you for your understanding.

Please note that the show starts at 7:30pm, so please ensure you leave plenty of time to get to your seat before the first act. 

This event is an 18+ event and may contain strong language.

Join us for our “Beat The Bat” Comedy Gong Show Competition at Juice Bar 26, Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 3DA.

Up to 14 of the best up and coming new acts will battle it out, trying to beat the bat and stay on stage as long as possible.

Each act will have up to 5 minutes to perform, with votes by 5 members of the audience on 90 seconds, 3 minutes, and 5 minutes to decide if they should stay on stage or not.

If a majority of down votes are received at any point during the voting, the acts will have to leave the stage. The acts can only be voted off at the designated voting points and at no other time.

If they survive the three votes, the acts will go into the final where they will be given 1 further minute to impress the audience.

Once all the finalists have done their 1 minute, there will be a clap off by the audience to determine the winner.

The winning act will get £50 in cash and a trophy on the night.

Entry to this brilliant event is just £8, so don’t miss a chance to see some of the best new acts on the comedy circuit before they appear on Live at the Apollo !

Please be advised that our comedy line-ups are subject to change. Our talented comedians are in high demand and, on occasion, may need to cancel at short notice for television or radio recordings, among other reasons. Rest assured, we will always provide a replacement act of similar quality to ensure that our guests receive a great overall show experience.

While most of our guests come for the entire show, we understand that some may be travelling to see a particular comedian. If that’s the case, we recommend checking our website on the day of the show or joining our mailing list to receive the latest updates on any changes to the line-up. We’re committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and we thank you for your understanding.

Please note that the show starts at 7:30pm, so please ensure you leave plenty of time to get to your seat before the first act. 

This event is an 18+ event and may contain strong language.

Alexandra Krekan and Hussein Ali: Border Lines
The Hottest Couple in Comedy bring you the show “BORDER LINEs” which captures the humorous and tragic journeys of comedians Alexandra Krekan and Hussein Ali. (And their cat Audrey) 🐈‍⬛.

Dave Flynn and Jamie Douglas: Only Fans and Horses
Step right up and get two comedians for the price of one!

Introducing Dave Flynn and Jamie Douglas. Join us to hear the tale of two working class comedians, raised in opposite ends of the country, but still in the shit part of the socio economic spectrum.

Feral and Fearless presents…
A split bill of comedy from the hilarious Mel Judson and Gill Gee. Bringing their respective work-in-progress shows ‘Dark Horse’ and ‘Measuring up’ to Nottingham Festival for the first time.

This event is an 18+ event and may contain strong language.