Friday Comedy line-up 2026
Plastic Jeezus
Winners of 2022’s South Coast Comedian of the Year, ‘Best Newcomer’ at the Musical Comedy Awards 2021, and British Comedian of the Year 2023 semi-finalists, Simon and Aaron are Plastic Jeezus – a deadpan, ukulele-totin’, musical comedy duo.
Plastic Jeezus have been making waves up and down the country with their hilarious and often surreal original songs, all delivered in their own unique, straight-faced way. As well as racking up millions of views online, Plastic Jeezus have performed live alongside acts such as Seann Walsh, Fatiha El Ghorri, Ed Byrne, Maisie Adam, Gary Delaney and Angela Barnes, as well as at numerous festivals and comedy clubs. They sold-out shows at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe and performed at Glastonbury 2025. Not bad for two grown men playing ukuleles.
Duncan Adam
Duncan has been making waves on the South Coast comedy circuit for the last few years now, and is making a name for himself with his sharp writing and engaging observational comedy.
Nathan Eagle
Nathan is an engaging storyteller who gives the audience a glimpse of his life growing up working class, work as a care home nurse and even shows off his surprisingly gymnastic party trick.
Wayne The Weird
Spud of the year 2023. Wayne’s ‘magical’ comedy is enjoyed by audiences all over the world both up close and on stage.
Saturday Comedy line-up 2026
Luke Honnoraty
Luke Honnoraty is a firm favourite on the UK comedy circuit, winning South West Comedian of the Year on just his third ever gig! A Comedy Store King Gong winner, Luke combines warm, relatable observations on family life, relationships and everyday absurdities with a fast-paced, charismatic style. Having performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and supported major names including Russell Kane, Katherine Ryan, Joel Dommett and Chris McCausland, Luke brings the polish of a seasoned professional and the infectious energy of a natural entertainer.
Michael Frankland
Travis Booth-Millard is an absurdist, observational comedian with a silly, deadpan delivery that turns the mundane into the bizarre — and the bizarre into the bizarre-er. Winner of the Coggeshall Comedy Cup. Travis is a rising oddball with a brilliant knack for making the surreal feel strangely relatable
Natalie Bryce
Natalie Bryce is a Scottish story-telling observational comic. Tour support for Joe Wells, Scottish Comedian of the Year Finalist and South Coast Comedian of the Year Semi-Finalist.
Martin Graham
Martin Graham is a nice Scottish man with stories that spiral wildly, relatable observations and punchlines that land. He’s a regular at comedy clubs around the UK and has written for the TV channel Dave.
Sunday Comedy line-up 2026
Suzy Bennett
Winner of the Funny Women Award. Tour support for Russell Kane.
‘Suzy is Delightful company’ – (Metro) ‘The physical presence and panache of a young Dawn French’ – (Chortle)
Glenn Braley
Glenn has been featured on Hot FM, Hope FM and BBC Radio Solent as well as performing at festivals and venues across the UK With material covering topics like divorce, driving, unemployment, social media, current affairs and raising children with special needs Glenn is a deadpan act with sharply written, relatable material.
Billy James
Billy James has gags, stories and observations all of which are delivered with clever, silly, self-deprecating charm. Having started in 2022, he’s swiftly making a name for himself on the comedy scene having made the final of numerous national new act competitions, and performing on bills in support of some of the best in the business.
Charmian Hughes
‘Joyfully silly, funny stand-up’ Charmian Hughes has travelled the world, performed MC duties at Glastonbury Festival and conquered the comedy circuit with brilliantly crafted jokes and routines with a mischievously joyous presence.
‘Clown Princess’ Charmian (Bridport News) ‘lights up the show’ (Scotsman) with her ‘charming ribaldry’ (Guardian) and ‘best gags of the night’ (Independent)
With your host / MC
Tom Glover
Quick witted Westcountry comic Tom Glover is known for his hilarious takes on modern life, parenting, and the small absurdities we all pretend are normal. With a warm, relatable style and a knack for finding comedy in the everyday, Tom has become a favourite on the UK comedy circuit and his online sketches and Instagram reels have racked up millions of views and seen him featured on BBC Radio 1. Whether on stage or on screen, Tom’s charm and razor-sharp observations make him impossible not to enjoy.
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