Saturday July 19 - Ace Space, Newbury. 7.30pm

Inappropriate - Michael Shafar (Pay what you want, but £1 now reserves your seat)

After sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and around the UK, Australian comedian Michael Shafar is making his debut in Newbury. Since his recent move to the UK, Michael has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts on the circuit, performing at the biggest clubs around the country. In this hilariously dark and boundary-pushing show, Michael will weigh into the topics that most comedians are smart enough to avoid.

"A wildly inventive, darkly comic imagination'" - ★★★★★ The Edinburgh Reporter

"Shafar circumnavigates the line between edgy and offensive with beautiful finesse" - ★★★★½ The Age

"He's a brand of comedian that is getting rarer and rarer to come by these days, and if you're among those who fear comedy has gotten too politically correct, this show will put those fears to rest." ★★★★ TimeOut

Saturday July 19 - Ace Space, Newbury 9pm

Bedtime stories for children over 18 - Graeme Coulam (Pay what you want, but £1 now reserves your seat)

Ace Space regular, Graeme Coulam, retells stories involving some of your favourite characters, from Mr Benn to Paddington, from Biggles to Heidi, from Wind in the Willows to the Telly Tubbies, from The Very Angry Caterpillar to Fifty Shades of Something.

Despite the title, there is nothing crude or offensive, but these bed-time stories are definitely not for children.

"Slick, quick & intelligent" - (Fringe review)

"Amongst the very best on offer" - The Scotsman

Any ticket profits from this show will benefit Uniao de mulheres pro melhoramento de Roupa Suja (a nursery in the biggest slum in Rio de Janeiro)

Monday July 21 - Falkland Cricket Club, Newbury. 7.30pm

How long have I got? - Nik Hill (Pay what you want, but £1 now reserves your seat)

Nik Hill is a former winner of Silver stand-up award at Leicester Comedy Festival and the only comedian to have performed a set in Gloucester Cathedral. He's currently preparing a new show, and this is W.I.P. that he will be sharing with you tonight.
Combine your ticket with Lovdev Barpaga for a great evening of comedy.

Any ticket profits from this show will benefit Eight Bells for Mental Health

Monday July 21 - Falkland Cricket Club, Newbury. 8.15pm

Half soaked - Lovdev Barpaga (Pay what you want, but £1 now reserves your seat)

"Half-Soaked" is a hilarious comedy show featuring Lovdev Barpaga, a Birmingham-born comedian with an extraordinary life story. Lovdev, once known as the reigning "Punchampion," now takes the stage to share uproarious tales from his unique experiences. In this side-splitting performance, Lovdev fearlessly delves into topics like his arranged marriage, providing an amusing and insightful perspective on the traditions and challenges that come with it. He also regales the audience with uproarious anecdotes about growing up with a deaf brother, shedding light on the comedic and heartwarming aspects of their relationship. Adding to the hilarity, Lovdev shares his misadventures with gout, exploring the absurdities of navigating life with this unexpected ailment. And let's not forget the comedic gold that arises from his observations about living in a world dominated by social media, offering witty commentary on the trials and tribulations of our digital age.

Tuesday July 22 - Hungerford Hub. 7.30pm

The world's oldest man - Sam Michael (£5)

Have you met the world's oldest man? Sam Michael has and the advice he received from him changed everything... Sam Michael's debut solo show, suitably titled 'World's Oldest Man' explores feeling older than your years (even in childhood!) and Sam's journey from excitable lad to exhausted dad, nostalgically looking back on the folly of 'youff' whilst trying to relive them before getting too old! The show also covers what happened when Sam actually met the Guinness World Records' world's oldest man!
Sam Michael is a stand up comedian and award winning podcaster who has been described as "very good, very funny" by comedy legend Dom Joly, "effortlessly able to win over a crowd" (We Are Cult Online) and "Outright hilarious!" (BBC Radio Wiltshire). In past year, he has supported the likes of Al Murray, Dom Joly and Fiona Allen on their UK Tour and was a finalist in the South West Comedy Circuit's 'Stand Up for Cider' competition.
His online comedy sketches have amassed over 2 Million hits online and attracted thousands of followers.

Any ticket profits from this show will benefit RNIB

Thursday July 24 - St Nicolas Church Hall, Newbury. 7.30pm

The BBC & Me, Then & Now - Paul Kerensa (£10)

Written and performed by comedian, broadcast historian and British Comedy Award-winning writer (Miranda, Not Going Out) Paul Kerensa, this one-man show informs, educates and entertains about the origin story of the BBC, radio and life as we know it.
Journey back to the 1920's with newly discovered tales, clips and re-enactments of landmark moments - the Beeb's first song, drama, children's, comedy, sports commentary and much more - plus original old 1923 Radio Times and 'cat's whisker' radio set.
Based on Paul's 5star podcast The British Broadcasting Century and his novel Auntie and Uncles: The Bizarre Birth of the BBC.

"Top comic, top writer." – LEE MACK

Any ticket profits from this show will benefit COINS

Friday July 25 - Frank Hutchings Centre, Thatcham. 7.30pm

Dan Collins & Alexis Coward (pay what you want but £1 secures your seat)

Dan Collins and Alexis Coward are both based in Reading. Energetic and improvisational, Dan is a rising star of the scene in the south west, with the hair for River Dance and the legs for sitting down. Alexis is a comedian/actress with an engaging personality and hilarious stories of embarassing moments with her hairdresser and other people.

Friday July 25 - Frank Hutchings Centre, Thatcham. 8.15pm

Did you watch that reel I sent you? - Tom Glover (£12)

The UK's most unlikely TikTok sensation, and the west country's favourite stand-up, Tom Glover, embarks on his first national tour for 2025. A live stand up show from the man who's online reels have reached millions of people worldwide. Featuring hilarious tales of marriage, parenting and growing up in the 90s. If you're at an age where coming to this show is an admin nightmare of babysitters, bedtimes and designated drivers then this is probably the show for you.

"A firm audience favourite" – Chortle

"Much like a James Acaster show… Glover creates layer upon layer of laughs” – The Skinny

Any ticket profits from this show will benefit New Life Special Care Babies

Saturday July 26 - Croft Hall, Hungerford 4.00pm

Anyone for tennis - Pauline Eyre (£8)

A Wimbledon line-judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line-judges are OUT!
Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter to the game.
And there's nobody to say 'quiet please'
She cannot be serious... can she?

"She's warm, wonderfully funny and you'll want to be her pal" Angela Barnes.

2024 nominee for the Jones The Bootmaker Ish Awards Best Newcomer Award. *** "An impressive debut full of big laughs" (A Youngish Perspective)

Any ticket profits from this show will benefit Kintbury Tennis Club

Saturday July 26 - Croft Hall, Hungerford 6.00pm

May you be with the farce - Mike Capozzola (£5)

Comedian Mike Capozzola's multimedia comedy show that celebrates (and has a little fun with) all things STAR WARS!

THRILL TO uncanny impressions!

GLIMPSE archival art from school notebooks!

WITNESS a merciless appraisal of Star Wars merchandising

Mike Capozzola is a UK-based comedian and actor originally from New York. He's performed in most of the USA and in 25 countries across the UK, Europe and Middle East. Mike's not on TikTok. He's just got real world comedy chops and actual film credits.

"A brilliant comedian with a dry sense of humor" -SAN FRANCISCO SKETCHFEST

"Side-splitting humor. One of the most unique voices in entertainment today" -NERD NiTE

Saturday July 26 - Croft Hall, Hungerford 8.00pm

Van der Laugh Generator - Ben Van der Velde (£10)

Brilliant improviser, and heir-apparent to Ross Noble, Ben creates laughter from whatever the audience gives him. Expect high octane, creative and fabulous storytelling from a master of the craft.

Saturday July 26 - Croft Hall, Hungerford 9.30pm

Bedtime stories for children over 18 - Graeme Coulam (£4)

Regular host and MC at Hungerford Comedy Club, Graeme Coulam, retells stories involving some of your favourite characters, from Mr Benn to Paddington, from Biggles to Heidi, from Wind in the Willows to the Telly Tubbies, from The Very Angry Caterpillar to Fifty Shades of Something.
Despite the title, there is nothing crude or offensive, but these bed-time stories are definitely not for children.

"Slick, quick & intelligent" - (Fringe review)

"Amongst the very best on offer" - The Scotsman

★★ Book Graeme and Ben together and get a £2 discount