Unique festival on the beautiful Jurassic Coast

14 - 17 August 2025

Comedy line-up 2024 (Friday)

 

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Raymond & Mr Timpkins Revue

Lightning fast choreography meets uber swift editing in a fantasmagorical collision of quality entertainment. An overload of velvet, sandals and multi-hued wool provides a startling accompaniment, the whole effect being that of a slim man and a fat man putting their bums in your face.

If you like music and let’s face it, who doesn’t, you’ll like it. If you like silliness, middle aged men dancing and unsavoury acts, you’ll probably love it. Either way, you should definitely try it!

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Matt Pugsley

Matt Pugsley may look no nonsense but he finds the nonsense in everything. From observational quips to storytelling, from morose to mischievous, he is a versatile emerging talent, guaranteed to be engaging and hilarious throughout.

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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.

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Wayne The Weird

Spud of the year 2008. Wayne’s ‘magical’ comedy is enjoyed by audiences all over the world both up close and on stage. 

Comedy line-up 2024 (Saturday)

 

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Paul McCaffrey

Star of Impractical Jokers, Russell Howards Good News, Stand Up Central and The Dog Ate My Homework, Paul is an award winning comedian who headlines the biggest comedy clubs in the country.

A total natural, his storytelling is utterly unique and never anything less than gut-bustingly hilarious. His relaxed, assured confidence brings out a charm and charisma that has the audience eating from the palm of his hand.

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Glenn Braley

Bournemouth based Glenn delivers his deadpan humour in a devilishly dark manner. You can never be sure where he’ll take you, but you’ll be laughing all the way there.

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Billy James

Billy James is swiftly making a name for himself on the Southern comedy circuit. He’s got gags, stories and observations all of which are delivered with clever, silly, self-depricating charm and he has supported big names such as Simon Brodkin, Mark Simmons and Geoff Norcott.

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Sandi Smith

Sandi captivates audiences with her hilarious tales, insightful tips and sharp observations drawn from her fifty-something years on the planet. Unexpected twists and turns will leave you laughing long after the show is over.

Comedy line-up 2024 (Sunday)

 

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Tom Deacon

Tom burst onto the stand up scene after winning Chortles Student Comedian Award.

His Solid stage presence and slick timing led to him supporting Doc Brown and Katherine Ryan on tour. He has a style that contemporary comedy has been crying out for.

With several critically-acclaimed, sold out, solo shows, Tom has appeared at the worlds biggest festivals, including Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, Latitude, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and of course, Purbeck Valley Folk Festival.

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Lee Smith

Lee will bring you along for the ride as he over shares about his anxiety, his excruciatingly awkward existence and his inability to be normal in almost every social situation. Nothing is out of bounds so get ready to learn more about him than you ever wanted to……

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Matt Pugsley

Matt Pugsley may look no nonsense but he finds the nonsense in everything. From observational quips to storytelling, from morose to mischievous, he is a versatile emerging talent, guaranteed to be engaging and hilarious throughout.

With your host / MC

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Tom Glover

Loveable West Country favourite Tom is a highly sought after act and MC, capable of bringing laughter to any room. Tom combines tales of fatherhood and country living with hilarious observational routines on daily life.

His infectious personality and playful approach make him an instant hit with audiences while his excellent crowd work and quick wit earn him a number of regular compere roles at major venues across the south west.

This festivals comedy is brought to you by the Award-winning Carl’s Comedy Club.

Offering the very best in stand-up comedy nights at venues across the UK, this Bournemouth-based club has been running for over eight years and has won multiple awards for the best night out.

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