Name: Express CIC: Comedy Night
Start: 2025-4-25T20:00+0:00
End: 2025-4-25T22:30+0:00

Event Type Comedy

april

fri25apr8:00 pmfri10:30 pmExpress CIC: Comedy Night8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Event Type Charity/Fundraiser,Comedy,Stand-up,Theatre

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Come and join Express CIC for a great night of comedy for a great cause!

Following sell-out shows at the Soho Theatre, London and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Josephine Lacey’s AUTISM MAMA heads out on UK tour.

Welcome to the world of a mother, caring for a pubescent teenager – who happens to be autistic.

A fascinating and hilarious stand-up show about a single mum guiding her autistic son through the first stages of puberty. Expect visual aids, balloons, and a heart-warming insight into the relationship between a mother and her son. A show not to be missed!

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh:

‘The straight-talking comic’s debut hour is cheerfully rude and glowing with maternal love, as she describes parenting a son with autism’

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/article/2024/aug/12/josephine-lacey-autism-mama-review-pleasance-courtyard-edinburgh

https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/josephine-lacey-autism-mama-at-pleasance-courtyard-edinburgh-fringe-review_1624185/

Supported by:

Kelly Ford (MC)

Kelly Ford, a rising star on the UK comedy circuit, has been making audiences laugh at renowned clubs like Komedia, Glee, Top Secret, and Up the Creek.

A Funny Women ‘One to Watch’, Up the Creek Blackout Winner, and a Not So New Comedian Finalist (2022 & 2024), Kelly Ford has also caught the eye of the industry landing on the Channel 4 Sean Lock Award longlist (2024).

When not tearing up comedy stages, she’s been seen on BBC Three’s “Things Not to Say to a Pregnant Person” and E4’s “Rage Room”

A powerhouse MC, she’s hosted shows at Underbelly’s iconic Spiegeltent, Screaming with Laughter and beyond. And if you’ve ever tuned into Soho Radio, BBC R4 Woman’s Hour, The Everything Project, or The Motherless, you’ve likely heard her dulcet tones (or unfiltered opinions).

Mags McHugh (Opener)

Originally from Ireland, Mags has performed comedy across the country before making her mark on the UK and European circuit. She received four-star reviews at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe for Blacksheep and Snack Chat, was runner-up for ‘Not So New Comedian of the Year’ in 2022, and was named ‘One to Watch’ by Funny Women Dublin. Now based in London, she continues to perform at renowned clubs across the UK and beyond.

Show starts 8pm

End around 10:30pm

18+ warning strong language

Doors open 7:30pm

All proceeds to Express CIC supporting autistic young people, to express, connect and be themselves

Tickets from £15 Book here

Time

(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Location

the cornerHOUSE

116 Douglas Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 7SB

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sat26apr8:00 pmsat10:00 pmTony Law – The Law Also Rises - PRE TOUR SHOW8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Event Type Comedy,Stand-up,Theatre

may

sat17may8:00 pmsat10:00 pmWhole Lotta Comedy8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Event Type Comedy,Stand-up,Theatre

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Whole Lotta Comedy return for a night of fun and laughter

Jimmy McGhie has performed stand up all over the world and appeared on numerous television and radio programmes including the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, Comedy Central, ABC Australia, THREE New Zealand, Absolute Radio and many more.

He is now a top circuit act in the UK, as well as a highly sought after corporate awards host and TV warm up artist. He regularly provides the studio warm up for BBC1’s Graham Norton Show, ITV’s Loose Women and Ch4’s Deal or No Deal.

“Exquisitely done, with a compelling, simmering fury… impressive”

chortle.co.uk

Tania Edwards is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer. Writing credits include Stand Up For The Week, Twit of the Year (Channel 4), Mock the Week, Après Ski (BBC2), and The Unbelievable Truth (Radio 4). She was a panellist on The Blame Game (BBC1 Northern Ireland), and a frequent guest on Radio 4’s Comedy Club. She was a member of The Cutting Edge Team at The Comedy Store and supported Katherine Ryan on her sell out tour.

Tania was a finalist in the Hackney Empire, Amused Moose, Leicester Square, Latitude, and Funny Women competitions. Her five star solo show Not My Dog won the Amused Moose Comedy Award for Best Fringe Show 2018. Her most recent solo show Don’t Mention It garnered rave reviews. Her jokes have been selected as Best of the Fringe in The Evening Standard, The Telegraph and The Mirror.

TV CREDITS: The Blame Game Panellist (BBC1 Northern Ireland)

RADIO CREDITS: Frequent guest on Radio 4’s Comedy Club.

WRITING CREDITS: Mock the Week, Après Ski (BBC2), and The Unbelievable Truth (Radio 4). Stand Up For the Week, Twit of the Year (Channel 4).

As Seen At: The Comedy Store, Top Secret, BackYard, Comedy Unleashed.

Liam Tulley is a stand up comedian, actor and writer. His material has been described as inventive and laden with unexpected twists. With a laid back style and dry witted humour, Liam has become a regular on the comedy circuit.

Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wholelottacomedyplus/t-qjpymad

www.wholelottacomedy.com

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location

the cornerHOUSE

116 Douglas Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 7SB

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june

wed18jun7:30 pmwed10:00 pmMarc Burrows - The Britpop Hour + Juliette Burton - Going RogueSuitable for 14+7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Event Type Comedy,Stand-up,Theatre

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Marc Burrows known as author and award winner for The Magic of Terry Pratchett returns with his new WIP show The Britpop Hour

‘The Britpop Hour’ is a stand-up, musical and multimedia celebration of one of British music’s most iconic and enduring movements. Marking the 30th anniversary of the genre’s pinnacle: the 1995 Blur/Oasis chart battle, as well as coinciding with the reformed Oasis’ record-busting reunion tour, the show delves into the ridiculous stories, the OTT personalities and the enduring rivalries, all while celebrating some of the best music Britain has ever produced.

Part warm, trivia-packed tribute, part send-up and part one-man rock ‘n’ roll party, ‘The Britpop Hour’ is written and performed by award-winning music journalist, author, comedian, musician and 90s refugee Marc Burrows (The Guardian, The Quietus, The Independent, Big Issue, New Statesman). Mad fer’it, do ya know what I mean?

Juliette Burton: Going Rogue – Audience assemble! As a young nerd, Juliette loved dressing up. She also loved Rogue from the X-Men – funny, dark past, great costume. Now an award-winning comedian and mental health activist, Juliette’s masked in glitter and sequins. Join this geek gal on a journey of cosplay to confidence. Where does power lie? What does dressing up reveal? Can superhero stories help us rewrite our own? Gamified with introvert-friendly interactivity mutating daily. EdFringe sell-out 2015/16/17/18/23. “A huge nerd; safe space. Marvellous.” ★★★★★ Starburst “Liberating” ★★★★★ VoiceMag ★★★★★ Daily Mirror ★★★★★ Edfestmag ★★★★★ BroadwayBaby “Refreshingly revealing” British Comedy Guide.

Tickets from WholeLotta Comedy at Ticket Source

Time

(Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Location

the cornerHOUSE

116 Douglas Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 7SB

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sat21jun8:00 pmsat10:00 pmWhole Lotta Comedy8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Event Type Comedy,Stand-up,Theatre

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Jeff Innocent Multi award winning comedian Jeff Innocent has reached legendary status among his peers and audiences alike by staying at the top of his game for almost 3 decades.

His unique appeal lies in the contrast between his East End ‘geezer’ appearance and demeanor, and his educated, philosophical delivery and culturally relevant subject matter.

Always original, he continues to cement his position within the history of British stand up comedians with his regular performances on the UK and world live comedy circuit and has recently acquired a whole new generation of fans, through his online viral video clips.

In 2024 Jeff embarked on his debut nationwide tour ‘Smart Casual’ at the age of 68 after having been a regular headliner on the UK comedy circuit for more than 27 years.

Dave Chawner a number 1 best-selling author, award-winning stand up, presenter & mental health campaigner.

His 1st Edinburgh show, Normally Abnormal, sensitively used humour to explore his anorexic past. The show received critical acclaim, had sell-out shows and went on UK tour. As a result, the show was given an award by The UK’s Eating Disorder Charity at The Houses Of Parliament in 2014.

In 2015 Dave was asked to give a TED Talk on the topic of eating disorders. This caught the attention of a publisher and he was asked to write a book based on his experiences. This became Weight Expectations – part memoir, part self-help guide aiming to engage, entertain and educate people about anorexia.

Since then Dave has gone on to do shows about adult circumcision, veganism, philosophy and mental health.

In 2023 he won Pegasus’ Comedy Awards ‘Ongoing Comedian Of The Year’ at The Edinburgh Fringe.

Dave has been a stand-in for BBC’s Mock The Week & Channel 4’s Taskmaster and has appeared on BBC Breakfast, Good Morning Britain, ITV’s Lorraine, Jeremy Vine On 5, Radio 1, Radio 2 & Radio 4. His comedy special ‘Mental’ has recently been uploaded to ‘NextUp’

He has written for National newspapers including The Guardian, The Telegraph and Metro as well as numerous magazines including Cosmopolitan, GQ and Men’s Fitness.

Dave is patron of the award-winning Midlands based eating disorder charity First Steps, a patron of the mental health charity Recovery Assistance Dogs (AKA RAD), and a patron of Oakleaf in Guildford. He is a founding member of The Speaker’s Collective. He is Mental Health First Aid trained & a media ambassador for Mind, The Mental Health Foundation and Beat.

Catie Wilkins is an award-winning writer, comedian, children’s author and podcaster.

Catie’s first book, My Best Friend And Other Enemies was published by Nosy Crow, in 2012 to great acclaim, being selected for the Bookbuzz list of 2013, ranked at No. 1 in the Top 10 Children’s Books For Christmas by The Independent.

Catie appeared on Jon and Lucy’s Odd Couples, on Channel 4 in 2023. The TV show was hosted by Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont, and pitted couples against each other to be judged and analysed by relationship coach Charlene Douglas.

Catie has written for the BBC, The Independent Blog, New Humanist, Tantrum.xyz and Standard Issue Magazine. She has appeared on ITV4’s Stand Up Hero and performed her own Edinburgh Fringe shows to sell out audiences, getting nominated for the NOTBBC Best Live Comedy Show.

Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wholelottacomedyplus/t-qjpymad

www.wholelottacomedy.com

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location

the cornerHOUSE

116 Douglas Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 7SB

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july

sat26jul8:00 pmsat10:00 pmWhole Lotta Comedy8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Event Type Comedy,Stand-up,Theatre

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Whole Lotta Comedy return for a night of fun and laughter.

SLIM – is one of the UK’s biggest stand up stars and the undisputed king of the Black British Comedy Circuit.

Physical, ebullient and unashamedly for the people, his multi award-winning 20 year career has seen him perform to thousands all over the world. He’s sold out several smash hit tours, including the Hackney Empire numerous times over. Slim has also supported several high profile US acts including Kevin Hart and Dave Chappelle.

His popular brand of humour is generous, smart and bursting with infectious energy. He’s toured the world extensively including the whole of Europe, Barbados, Jamaica, Qatar, the Falklands Islands, Dubai and even performed at the N.A.T.O Headquarters in Belgium.

Slim is also the first Black British comedian to sell out the London Palladium with his own show.

Slim has an extensive list of TV credits including: Live at the Apollo (BBC Two, Live at the Hackney Empire (BBC One), Sorry I Didn’t Know (ITV1), Mel Giedroyc: Unforgiveable (Dave), Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains (Comedy Central) and The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One)

Paul Karensa

Writer for BBC1’s Miranda and Not Going Out, among countless others, Paul Kerensa’s the in-demand comic who plays comedy clubs and cathedrals. He’s one of the few to have appeared both at London’s Comedy Store and on Radio 2’s Pause For Thought. A decade into his stand-up career, Paul’s one-man show has played to packed-out venues over the last few years, including the Edinburgh Fringe and Montreal Comedy Festival. Most recently, he’s been part of the writing teams for TFI Friday, Top Gear, The Kennedys and ITV’s Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special.

Mark Williams has worked on the UK comedy circuit for some time now. Over the last 5 years Mark has been on the same comedy bills as Adam Bloom, Terry Alderton, Stephen K Amos, Maisie Adam, Ignacio Lopez, Kojo Anim, Marlon Davis, Rudi Lickwood, Ria Lina, Paul McCaffrey, Daliso Chaponda, Rachel Fairburn, Alan Carr, Alistair Barrie, Milton Jones, Mike Gunn and Dominic Holland (to name a few).

Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wholelottacomedyplus/t-qjpymad

www.wholelottacomedy.com

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location

the cornerHOUSE

116 Douglas Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 7SB

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