RUSSELL HICKS

THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL

American stand up comedian Russell Hicks is back on tour. It’s been a big year for Russell. Last year's show was about his life in the UK. This year is about...him. He’s back. And this time... it’s personal.

Stand Up For The Weekend with RACHEL FAIRBURN & GUESTS

ANTI-VALENTINE'S SPECIAL

If you are not loved up then this is the night for you. No cloying platitudes about romance. Just upfront relationship reality from three top comics and a token funny bloke.

SAANIYA ABBAS

HELLARIOUS

Saaniya Abbas takes audiences on her most personal and side-splitting journey yet. After a hugely successful and critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe debut, she's now bringing Hellarious across the country on her first UK tour.

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.

Stand Up For The Weekend with MATT RICHARDSON

and GUESTS

Brash, slick and full of mildly laddish but self-deprecating stories, all delivered with an irresistible twinkle, Matt Richardson is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian and one of the most exciting names on the circuit currently rising through the ranks.

MIKE RICE

CRUEL LITTLE MAN

EXTRA DATE ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND - 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.

MELANIE BRACEWELL

A LITTLE TREAT

With the end of her twenties rapidly approaching, Melanie Bracewell, one of New Zealand’s most popular comics unpacks the last decade of her life. As seen on Taskmaster NZ, and after complete sell-out seasons at Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne Festivals.

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!

Stand Up For The Weekend with MATT STELLINGWERF

and GUESTS

Hamilton-Born New Zealander and Wangnui-raised farmer’s son, trained criminologist and stand up comedian…Matt Stellingwerf is a man of contradictions. He expertly brings these contradictions to the stage with his typical low-key style and confidence finding the humour in topics as diverse as love and politics.

PAUL SINHA

2 SINHA LIFETIME

The quizzer from The Chase is back on the road in his latest stand up show where he celebrates more than 30 years in the business.

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”.

RAY O'LEARY

LAUGHTER? I HARDLY KNOW HER!

Ray O'Leary's Laughter? I Hardly Know Her played to huge audiences at the 2025 Melbourne and Edinburgh Comedy Festivals, and this burgeoning comedy legend is excited to bring his iconic two-piece suit back to Bristol.

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.

EMMANUEL SONUBI

LIFE AFTER NEAR DEATH

One of the UK’s most in-demand comedians, Sonubi is a powerhouse on stage, delivering unstoppable energy, razor-sharp wit, and stories that hit hard as he can and still land even harder.

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.

THE SUNDAY ALTERNATIVE with SHAPPI KHORSANDI

and GUESTS

Shaparak “Shappi” Khorsandi is a celebrated British-Iranian comedian known for her fearless, funny takes on identity, family, and modern life. She’s lit up screens on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, QI, Have I Got News For You, and even braved the jungle on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!.

JAMIE HUTCHINSON

CAN MY MATE COME? HE'S SOUND

Following his record-breaking Waterslide tour, Jamie Hutchinson is back with Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound. — a brand-new hour of unfiltered mayhem, questionable logic and emotional chaos held together by takeaway boxes and blind optimism.

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.

PERNILLE HAALAND

SAGA OF A SINGLE BITCH

Award-Winning Comedian Pernille Haaland Brings "Saga of a Single Bitch" to the Stage — An Hilarious Nordic stand up who takes a Journey Through Millennial Singledom. One woman. No fjord. And absolutely no interest in settling down.

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!

SIGNING FUNNY

AN EVENING OF COMEDY PERFORMED IN SIGN LANGUAGE

Join us for an evening of signing funny - an evening of irreverent and sharp comedy - all performed in sign language - interpreted into English for the signing impaired.

SIMON EVANS

STARING AT THE SUN

BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future, and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth.

NATALIE CUOMO

LIVE

Natalie Cuomo is an internationally touring stand up comedian. Her debut album Shut Up You Loved It released by The Stand Comedy Club Records debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts.

ASHLEY GAVIN

BIG MOMMA

Ashley Gavin has been featured on Comedy Central, Netflix, Just For Laughs, and more. Her critically acclaimed YouTube special has amassed over 1 million views. She’s best known for her viral social media clips, where her bold, raw audience interactions, authenticity, and relentless energy set her apart.

SOPHIE GARRAD

POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL

Poor Little Rich Girl is a tongue and cheek love letter to Sophie’s chaotic childhood. Think nannies, ski slopes, outrageous diary entries, even more outrageous pets, oh – and the day she was driven to private school in a police car. This high-energy, razor-sharp stand-up hour sees Sophie satirize her own experiences of class, identity, privilege and the prison system.

STUART McPHERSON

CRISPS AND A LIE DOWN

Join Scottish comedy powerhouse Stuart McPherson for his critically-acclaimed new show about settling down, growing up and how he’s being controlled by his step-dog.

JOE LIST

LIVE ON TOUR

Joe List is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor whose movie FOURTH OF JULY (which he co-wrote and starred in) played in theatres all over North America. Joe has released his last 3 specials on YouTube, where they’ve totalled nearly 14 million views.

PAUL McCAFFREY

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE

A new show from one of the funniest comics working in the UK today. Modern life is annoying but was it really much better before? Paul McCaffrey asks in this warm, charming hour of comedy.

MC HAMMERSMITH

HIPPITY HOPPITY GET OFF MY PROPERTY

EXTRA DATE ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND - 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!

GOLF IS RUINING MY LIFE - An Evening For Swingers

with TOM GREEN and TOM PRICE

Toms Green and Price, the stars of GB’s 2nd biggest golf podcast, bring you an un-fore-gettable evening of links based lols. Prepare to experience the game as you never have before.

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.

RUFUS RICE

RICE AGE

A rambunctious evening of comedy and music from TikTok's favourite lovable rogue.

JAMIE HUTCHINSON

CAN MY MATE COME? HE'S SOUND

EXTRA DATE DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND - Following his record-breaking Waterslide tour, Jamie Hutchinson is back with Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound. — a brand-new hour of unfiltered mayhem, questionable logic and emotional chaos held together by takeaway boxes and blind optimism.

IGNACIO LOPEZ

NADA

Star of Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, QI, Richard Osman's House of Games & Comedy Central Live; Ignacio Lopez returns with perhaps his most ambitious and pretentious project yet.

JACK CARROLL

THE FALL GUY

Join Jack Carroll,BAFTA-Winning Comedian and Star of Britain’s Got Talent, Live at the Apollo and Coronation Street as he expertly examines subjects that can make us feel awkward, within the safe confines of his northern charm.

RACHEL FAIRBURN

VEXY BEASTS

Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2025 show Side Eye, Rachel Fairburn is back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate. Expect nepo babies, middle class rock stars, terrifying mothers, biting social commentary and lots of big laughs.

FINLAY CHRISTIE

NEW SUPER SPECIAL SECRET TOUR

Finlay Christie (Live at the Apollo, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You) humblebrags for an hour about his fuckboy era and his new search for meaningful, authentic connection.

THE DARK ROOM

with JOHN ROBERTSON

Welcome to THE DARK ROOM – the legendary interactive comedy show that fuses improv, crowdwork and gaming to create an insane live-action videogame! Now its 13th year, this high-octane interactive show is the brainchild of comedian & cult leader John Robertson.

CARL HUTCHINSON

FINE WHINE

Carl Hutchinson has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter. He's known for his sharp characterisations, impeccable timing, and energetic delivery, which has earned him a reputation as a "powerhouse comedian" on the UK circuit.