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It’s the return of Chump’s Comedy’s Christmas special and this year’s Chumpsmas is the biggest yet! STEWART LEE replaces Ed Gamble, headlining a star-studded line up featuring MICHELLE DE SWARTE, HARRIET KEMSLEY, CHRISTOPHER HALL and LOU SANDERS! Doors 7pm Show Starts 7:30pm

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Straight off the back of the latest season of Taskmaster and the new series of Last One Laughing UK, MAISIE ADAM is working up her new tour show. Some jokes might work, some might not. It will be obvious which ones are which, to you and to her, but that's part of the fun. Right? RIGHT? As seen on Live At The Apollo, A League of Their Own, and QI. 7:00pm Doors 7:30pm Show Starts

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Join Adam Buxton and his live band featuring members of Metronomy for a lorra lorra fun! Buxton, our most beloved podcaster, jingle auteur and GarageBand veteran, may never be a rockstar, but that didn’t stop him fantasising about making ‘a valuable contribution to pop music’. When Decca Records approached Buxton about making a debut album (five years ago!) the label didn’t realise they were dealing with a “master of self-deluded overcomplication”. He told them he wanted “Berlin-period Bowie and Eno going for lunch with Radiohead and Nina Simone at Brian Wilson’s beach brasserie.” Then he enlisted Metronomy’s Joe Mount as producer: “I hoped it would be a Metronomy record with my voice!”... none of these plans materialised. Instead, Buxton has created an album and a live show (featuring members of Metronomy) that inhabits his natural domain: somewhere between heartfelt and silly 19:00 – Doors 20:00 – Anna B Savage 21:00 – Adam Buxton Band 22:00 – Show finish

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A show about being human - can you relate??? Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I'm going to do all my own jokes! A deep, dumb show for the masses. Star of Last One Laughing (Prime), Dancing On Ice (ITV), champion of Taskmaster (Channel 4), co-host of Mel Giedroyc's Unforgivable (Dave), regular on QI (BBC) and as seen on The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) and Would I Lie To You? (BBC) 6:00pm Bar Open 7:00pm Doors 7:30pm Show Starts

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Chump's x Margate Film Festival: Oxide Ghosts - The Brass Eye Tapes: Screening and Q&A with Michael Cumming and Stewart Lee Michael Cumming’s acclaimed Brass Eye documentary ‘Oxide Ghosts’ celebrates the legendary comedy series. After the success of sell-out tours in 2017, 2022 & 2024, the film is currently only available at one-off events and festivals. Made from hundreds of hours of unseen and behind the scenes footage from his personal archive, Oxide Ghosts shares insights into the process of making the cult TV series Brass Eye. Michael directed the series and pilots and, over a two-year period, witnessed the highs and lows from a very personal perspective. The film carries the blessing of Chris Morris and provides a unique glimpse of his extraordinary working practices. At this special show, in his introductions and post film Q&A (featuring Stewart Lee), Michael both builds and shatters Brass Eye myths. Event duration: 100mins approximately. Intro: 10 min + Film 60 min + Q&A 30 min (approx.) https://margatefilmfestival.co.uk

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Following two sold-out Edinburgh Fringe runs and a twice extended UK and Ireland tour, multi-award-winning and trail-blazing comedian, Paul Foot, brings his critically acclaimed Dissolve – his most personal, surprising and ground-breaking show ever - to Chump's! “Funnier and more daring than I’ve ever seen him… [has] the audience laughing so hard they’re about to leave their bodies.” ★★★★★ Chortle Life is a stress: full of rushed breakfasts, angry people, internal conflict, and Jacob Rees-Mogg. But what happens when everything you thought was important – your problems, grievances against others, your very identity – simply disappears? In the year 2022 AD something momentous changed for Paul, and in this show he will reveal how he discovered the secret of life on the outskirts of Lancaster.* Inevitably he does get distracted by King Tutankhamun, the House of Lords, Sir Cliff Richard, officious lollipop ladies and what Jesus might have achieved if he’d been a plumber. As seen on Would I Lie To You?, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 – Best Show Co-Winner Chortle Awards 2024 – Best Show Nominee NextUp Biggest Award In Comedy 2023 – Nominee *To be clear, Paul discovered the secret of life while he was located on the outskirts of Lancaster. Not the secret to living on the outskirts of Lancaster. There isn’t an answer to that. Doors at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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Following his 2 sold out shows in July, Nish is coming back to Margate to warm up for his national tour.Nish has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit with five rave reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which have been nominated for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show. This is a work in progress for Nish's upcoming show 'Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe':In this election year – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further… Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – is heading back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show. Expect jokes about climate collapse, income inequality and the emotional sensation of being a British Indian man who isn’t going to vote for a British Indian Prime Minister. It’s 80 minutes of sweet, sweet vibe killing, plus support act Amy Annette who's returning to Chump's after Chumpsmas (w/ Rose Matafeo). As seen and heard on The Mash Report, Taskmaster, Pod Save The UK, Live At The Apollo, Hold The Front Page and your favourite tabloid newspaper. Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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EXTRA DATE ADDED!Nish has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit with five rave reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which have been nominated for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show. This is a work in progress for Nish's upcoming show 'Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe':In this election year – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further… Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – is heading back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show. Expect jokes about climate collapse, income inequality and the emotional sensation of being a British Indian man who isn’t going to vote for a British Indian Prime Minister. It’s 80 minutes of sweet, sweet vibe killing, plus support act Amy Annette who's returning to Chump's after Chumpsmas (w/ Rose Matafeo). As seen and heard on The Mash Report, Taskmaster, Pod Save The UK, Live At The Apollo, Hold The Front Page and your favourite tabloid newspaper. Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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Nish has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit with five rave reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which have been nominated for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show. This is a work in progress for Nish's upcoming show 'Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe':In this election year – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further… Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – is heading back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show. Expect jokes about climate collapse, income inequality and the emotional sensation of being a British Indian man who isn’t going to vote for a British Indian Prime Minister. It’s 80 minutes of sweet, sweet vibe killing, plus support act Amy Annette who's returning to Chump's after Chumpsmas (w/ Rose Matafeo). As seen and heard on The Mash Report, Taskmaster, Pod Save The UK, Live At The Apollo, Hold The Front Page and your favourite tabloid newspaper. Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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Grace Campbell is coming back to Chump’s with a new Work in Progress. She's currently cooking up a new show for a huge autumn tour, so now is your chance to watch her chisel it into a timeless piece of art! Grace’s comedy knows no bounds, from tackling sex, shame, love, relationships, politics, fame, ego, to the indignities of being attracted to heterosexual men (yawn)! 🥱 She's performed two sell-out Edinburgh Fringe runs, published a book, hosted 2 podcast series and a comedy club showcasing all female and lgbtq+ comics, and famously invented the phrase ‘j’adore’! “Hysterically hilarious woman who doesn't take herself too seriously"★★★★★ Entertainment Now “No holds barred"★★★★ Metro “Destined to be famous just about everywhere"★★★★1/2 Chortle

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Hi guys, Ed here. I am working up a new show. Not a clue what it will feature yet, but doubtless it will be a loosey-goosey hour of sweaty horsing around, interspersed with desperately flicking through a notepad. Pop along if you'd like. "A class act. Comedy Gold"★★★★Time Out "Eye-wateringly hilarious"★★★★The i Paper Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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Margate’s new comedy night CHUMP’S is at OLBY'S on Wednesday 27 Sept. After selling out Where Else 2 months in advance, we've upgraded to Olby's and released some more tickets. Join us for a HUGE night of comedy with the incredible Grace Campbell, Horatio Gould and Fatiha El-Ghorri. Hosted by a very special guest Joe Sutherland! Comedy at 8pm SHARP! Line up is subject to change

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Scotland’s queen of comedy Fern Brady (Taskmaster, Live At The Apollo, The Last Leg, Celebrity Bakeoff) is heading to the US with her most recent show I GAVE YOU MILK TO DRINK. Before she does so, she's coming to Margate to warm up for the US tour. Fern is the author of Sunday Times best selling memoir STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER. Support from Marise Gaughan. NB: This IS the same show that Fern brought to Margate as a Work In Progress in Feb '24, and as a tour warm up in Aug '24.

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Following his 2 sold out shows in July, Nish is coming back to Margate to warm up for his national tour.Nish has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit with five rave reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which have been nominated for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show. This is a work in progress for Nish's upcoming show 'Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe':In this election year – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further… Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – is heading back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show. Expect jokes about climate collapse, income inequality and the emotional sensation of being a British Indian man who isn’t going to vote for a British Indian Prime Minister. It’s 90 minutes of sweet, sweet vibe killing. As seen and heard on The Mash Report, Taskmaster, Pod Save The UK, Live At The Apollo, Hold The Front Page and your favourite tabloid newspaper. Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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Join Judi Love as she works up new material ahead of her nationwide tour next year. As seen on Last One Laughing (Amazon), Taskmaster (Channel 4) and Loose Women (ITV). ‘Not so much a comic, more a force of nature' - Evening Standard ‘A canny eye for the funny’ ★★★★ - The Guardian ‘Unequivocally funny — and infectiously effervescent too’ - iNews

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Chump's x Margate Film Festival: King Rocker - Screening and Q&A with Michael Cumming and Stewart Lee Comedian Stewart Lee and director Michael Cumming (Brass Eye, Toast of London), investigate a missing piece of punk history: Robert Lloyd, best known for fronting cult Birmingham bands The Prefects and The Nightingales, has survived under the radar for over four decades. But how, if at all, does Robert want to be remembered? The anti-rockumentary King Rocker weaves the story of Birmingham’s undervalued underdog autodidact into that of the city’s forgotten public sculpture of King Kong, eschewing the celebrity interview and archive-raid approach for a free-associating bricolage of Indian food, bewildered chefs, vegetable gardening, prescription medicines, pop stardom and pop art. Featuring: Frank Skinner, Nigel Slater, Robin Askwith, Samira Ahmed, John Peel, Gina Birch, Marc Riley, Danny Fields, John Taylor, Paul Morley, Fuzzbox, Kevin Eldon, Nish Kumar, Bridget Christie, Andrew O’Neill, Seann Walsh, Paul Putner, Steve Beresford and more Event duration: 130mins approximately. Intro: 10 min + Film 90 min + Q&A 30 min (approx.) https://margatefilmfestival.co.uk

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Maisie Adam is bringing a new Work in Progress show to Chump's, trying out new jokes to find out which ones are match-winners and which ones will be given the red card! Saying that, she’s previously won Best New Act at the Chortle Awards and a nomination for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Fringe, so we reckon we’re in safe hands. You probably know Maisie from her TV appearances on Live at the Apollo, Big Fat Quiz Of The Year, Have I Got News for You, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock the Week, The Last Leg, Celebrity Mastermind and lots more! She’s obsessed with football and made a series for BBC Radio 4 called The Beautiful Game, has made regular appearances on MOTDx and made a TV special with Kathrine Ryan about the Lionesses last year for Sky Sports. She also hosts an award winning football podcast with Suzi Ruffell called Big Kick Energy. Maisie sold out every show on her last 63 date tour, so grab your tickets while you can! ★★★★★ Daily Express ★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★ Chortle ★★★★ The List ★★★★ Evening Standard "The hair is fun, the live performance is way funnier" Evening Standard Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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So here it is Merry Chumpsmas... Rose Matafeo and her (festive?) friends will be rolling into town for one night only. Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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THIRD SHOW ADDED For his new stand-up show, Phil Wang’s chatting race, family, nipples and everything else that’s been going on in his Philly little life. Hot off the heels of his critically-acclaimed Netflix special, David Letterman appearance and starring (actually quite small) role in Wonka, Phil Wang is bringing his new show to Margate before his Hammersmith Apollo show in London! “At the top of his game…One of the fastest-rising international comics around… inspired work from a comic who just gets better and better”★★★★★Time Out “One of the standup greats of his generation”★★★★The Guardian ‘A unique and properly funny stand-up’★★★★The Times Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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SECOND SHOW ADDED For his new stand-up show, Phil Wang’s chatting race, family, nipples and everything else that’s been going on in his Philly little life. Hot off the heels of his critically-acclaimed Netflix special, David Letterman appearance and starring (actually quite small) role in Wonka, Phil Wang is bringing his new show to Margate before his Hammersmith Apollo show in London! “At the top of his game…One of the fastest-rising international comics around… inspired work from a comic who just gets better and better”★★★★★Time Out “One of the standup greats of his generation”★★★★The Guardian ‘A unique and properly funny stand-up’★★★★The Times Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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* SOLD OUT - but a second date has been added on Feb 8th, find the event on Dice now * For his new stand-up show, Phil Wang’s chatting race, family, nipples and everything else that’s been going on in his Philly little life. Hot off the heels of his critically-acclaimed Netflix special, David Letterman appearance and starring (actually quite small) role in Wonka, Phil Wang is bringing his new show to Margate before his Hammersmith Apollo show in London! ‘A comedian at the top of his game’★★★★★ Time Out ‘Stand-up dreamland’★★★★ The Guardian 'A unique and properly funny stand-up’★★★★ The Times Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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Stevie Martin and Lou Sanders will be doing 30 minutes of new material each, either side of an interval, at Chump's first ever show at the super swish Faith In Strangers. Lou starred in the first series of Amazon’s Last One Laughing UK, co-hosted Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable , and is a previous Taskmaster champion. She is a regular face on TV having performed stand up on The Late Late Show with James Corden and Live at the Apollo, with other major appearances on Big Fat Quiz Of The Year, QI, Travel Man, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Richard Osman’s House of Games. Stevie starred in Taskmaster series 19 and co-wrote and co-starred in ‘Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping’. Stevie’s critically acclaimed stand-up hour ‘clout’ completely sold out two runs at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024 and 2025 and her 57-date debut UK tour. It was described as “ingenious” (★★★★ The Times) and “a clever, knowing and, crucially, hilarious, hour” (★★★★ The Scotsman).

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A little warm up of Fern's most recent tour show. In this show, Fern Brady ask; ‘What happens when you get everything you want and it’s not enough? What if you want to run a small goat farm in rural Greece instead?’ Fern is the author of Sunday Times bestselling memoir 'Strong Female Character' whose previous show, 'Power & Chaos', was broadcast on BBC1. In 2023, she released her stand-up special, 'Autistic Bikini Queen', on Netflix reaching the Top 10 shows in the UK the week of release. She is also the co-host of the 'Ignore That Feeling' podcast with Alison Spittle. In 2024, she was the recipient of the Sky Arts Award for Comedy. As seen on 'Live at the Apollo', '8 Out of 10 Cats, and 'Frankie Boyle’s New World Order'. You may also know her from 'Taskmaster', 'The Great Celebrity Bake Off' and 'Off Menu'.

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Multi award-winning writer, performer and actor Rob Auton presents his debut narrative show. Having written 11 critically acclaimed shows on specific themes, Rob is now keen on telling you a story he has written about a man he made up called CAN. At one point in his life CAN was the world's number one motivational speaker... and then something happened. 'A genuine original' (Guardian). 'You will walk out feeling transformed. And fully alive' (Scotsman). 'Brilliant' (Stewart Lee). 'The mother freaking greatest' (James Acaster). 'A genius' (Bridget Christie) Doors 7pm Show Starts 7.30pm

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We've added an extra show! Wang’s back with a new work in progress, and he’s older than ever before. He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom. His eyes shine with good humour. His shoulders groan under the weight of being the only cool millennial left. Everyone’s an idiot but him. Nice is out. Right is in. The vibe shift is real. Old Wang’s riding it. You know him from one series of Taskmaster, one episode of Would I Lie to You, and one minute of Wonka.

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Wang’s back with a new work in progress, and he’s older than ever before. He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom. His eyes shine with good humour. His shoulders groan under the weight of being the only cool millennial left. Everyone’s an idiot but him. Nice is out. Right is in. The vibe shift is real. Old Wang’s riding it. You know him from one series of Taskmaster, one episode of Would I Lie to You, and one minute of Wonka.

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Wang’s back with a new work in progress, and he’s older than ever before. He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom. His eyes shine with good humour. His shoulders groan under the weight of being the only cool millennial left. Everyone’s an idiot but him. Nice is out. Right is in. The vibe shift is real. Old Wang’s riding it. You know him from one series of Taskmaster, one episode of Would I Lie to You, and one minute of Wonka.

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Suzi Ruffell is coming to Margate for 1 night only with a preview of her upcoming tour show 'The Juggle'. Suzi has done five sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and had multiple nominations at the National Comedy Awards. She’s rarely off the TV, regularly featuring on shows including Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Last Leg and lots more.

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Phil Wang and Ed Night are coming back to Chump's to try out some new material

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Jake Lambert is going on his first national tour. Described as "A joke machine" by The Telegraph, the show will see the comedian talk about trying to navigate his way through everyday life, why he has a fear of being normal, and asking why we all feel the need to ask strangers what breed their dogs are. It seems the perfect time for his first tour too; his online videos have gained over 150million views, he has been supporting Michael McIntyre on his worldwide tour and he will be appearing on the next series of Live at the Apollo. ★★★★★ "...pure brilliance from start to finish" - London Theatre 1 ★★★★★ “An absolute must-see” - RGM ★★★★- "A joke machine" - The Telegraph ★★★★ "A great storyteller" - The Arts Desk ★★★★ "Winningly self-deprecating" – Chortle ★★★★ “All the ingredients are there to make Jake Lambert a household name” - ITalkTelly ★★★★ "Catalyses laughter that cannot be contained" - Fest Magazine

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Ever heard of a work in progress? Because she’s doing one. She’s been a star of Dancing On Ice (ITV), champion of Taskmaster (Channel 4), co-host of Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable (Dave), regular on QI (BBC) and as seen on The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) and Would I Lie To You? (BBC) Doors at 7pm. Show starts 8pm.

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It's the return of Chump's monthly mixed bill comedy shows at Where Else! Tatty Macleod “It’s that french TikTok lady!” Raised in France by her English mum, Tatty Macleod shot to fame during lockdown via her viral French-British comparison videos. Caught between two cultures her debut show was about exploring her experience of being too English to fit into France and too French to fit into England! “Pointedly sharp observations" ★★★★ Fest Mag Huge Davies Huge Davies comes to town with a customised keyboard, a dark sense of humour and a twinkle in his eye. His shows have received multiple five-star reviews and an Edinburgh Award Nomination for Best Newcomer and been featured as Time Out’s No.1 comedy show to see. 'His comedy crackles with energy... Trust me, you’ve got to be there' ★★★★★ EdFringe Review Replacing Janine Harouni: Sarah Roberts Janine Harouni has sadly had to cancel, but we’re excited that Sarah Roberts is stepping in on next week’s mixed bill show. We’ve wanted to get Sarah to town since we saw her at the start of last year. Sarah’s debut show ‘Silkworm’ was highlighted as a stand out show at Edinburgh this year by The Guardian and Rolling Stone. She’s astoundingly young, small, normal. Shes also the candy crush 🐐 Hosted bt Kit Proudfoot Doors at 7pm. Timings and line up are subject to change

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It's the return of Chump's monthly mixed bill comedy shows at Where Else! Featuring the amazing Lou Sanders, Luke McQueen and Lucy Pearman. Doors at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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Scotland’s Queen of Comedy and Sunday Times Bestselling author FERN BRADY is coming to town to work on her new show. Fern has had a mad few years featuring on TV shows like Taskmaster, 8 out of 10 Cats, Live At The Apollo, then writing an International Best Selling book ‘Strong Female Character’ a memoir about, amongst other things, her Autism diagnosis. In early March, Fern is heading to Australia and New Zealand, before heading to the US, then touring the UK throughout August, Sept, Oct and November. But before all that, she’s coming to Chump’s in Margate to run though her new show about what happens when you get everything you want and it’s not enough? What if you want to run a small goat farm in rural Greece instead? "She’s absolutely fearless–there’s nowhere she won’t go and nothing she won’t say on stage and she’ll switch from snarling and menacing to sweet and girlish in an instant. It’s a killer combination” ★★★★ The Scotsman "She is distinctively acerbic and scathing but, most importantly, hugely entertaining too” ★★★★ Evening Standard Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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EXTRA SHOW! Scotland’s Queen of Comedy and Sunday Times Bestselling author FERN BRADY is coming to town to work on her new show. Fern has had a mad few years featuring on TV shows like Taskmaster, 8 out of 10 Cats, Live At The Apollo, then writing an International Best Selling book ‘Strong Female Character’ a memoir about, amongst other things, her Autism diagnosis. In early March, Fern is heading to Australia and New Zealand, before heading to the US, then touring the UK throughout August, Sept, Oct and November. But before all that, she’s coming to Chump’s in Margate to run though her new show about what happens when you get everything you want and it’s not enough? What if you want to run a small goat farm in rural Greece instead? "She’s absolutely fearless–there’s nowhere she won’t go and nothing she won’t say on stage and she’ll switch from snarling and menacing to sweet and girlish in an instant. It’s a killer combination” ★★★★ The Scotsman "She is distinctively acerbic and scathing but, most importantly, hugely entertaining too” ★★★★ Evening Standard Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change

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In August 2025, Tatty posted a video of her 73 year old mum digging a trench on social media.25 million views later and DIY Liz is a viral sensation. This year Tatty turns the same age as ‘Trench Lady’ was when she had her. In her new stand-up comedy show, Tatty reviews her mum’s life choice and contrasts it against her own to try and answer the age old question: am I becoming my mother? 7pm Doors 7.30pm Show Starts

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EXTRA DATE ADDED! This is a warm up show for Nish's new tour, which starts 1 week later. The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing. In these divided times, what this country desperately needs is Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy (in many ways it's actually the last thing this country needs, but it's what it's getting so tough luck). The UK’s leading political comic Nish Kumar – co-host of hugely popular podcast Pod Save the UK, former host of axed BBC show The Mash Report, and one of Taskmaster’s greatest losers – is back on tour with a formidable batch of passionate, progressive stand-up for the ages. Kumar is 40. His mind is breaking. His body is worse. Expect existential angst and political disquiet from comedy's cheekiest boy. Nish Kumar was named one of the 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century by both The Guardian and The Telegraph, with his previous tour playing to sold out crowds across the UK, North America, Australasia and mainland Europe. ‘The pre-eminent comic political polemicist of our time’ 4 stars, Guardian ‘Roaringly funny’ 4 stars, Times ‘Virtuoso....carried the spirit of the ferocious comic Bill Hicks in a way that I haven’t seen in many years.’ New York Times ‘A superb, motormouthed roller-coaster of a standup hour’ New Yorker

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This is a warm up show for Nish's new tour, which starts 1 week later. The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing. In these divided times, what this country desperately needs is Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy (in many ways it's actually the last thing this country needs, but it's what it's getting so tough luck). The UK’s leading political comic Nish Kumar – co-host of hugely popular podcast Pod Save the UK, former host of axed BBC show The Mash Report, and one of Taskmaster’s greatest losers – is back on tour with a formidable batch of passionate, progressive stand-up for the ages. Kumar is 40. His mind is breaking. His body is worse. Expect existential angst and political disquiet from comedy's cheekiest boy. Nish Kumar was named one of the 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century by both The Guardian and The Telegraph, with his previous tour playing to sold out crowds across the UK, North America, Australasia and mainland Europe. ‘The pre-eminent comic political polemicist of our time’ 4 stars, Guardian ‘Roaringly funny’ 4 stars, Times ‘Virtuoso....carried the spirit of the ferocious comic Bill Hicks in a way that I haven’t seen in many years.’ New York Times ‘A superb, motormouthed roller-coaster of a standup hour’ New Yorker

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BRUV. The break-out star of Taskmaster and Mr Bigstuff is only embarking on her first ever stand-up tour, isn’t she?! Fatiha’s ironed her swaggest hijab and she’s ready to hit the road to serve up her one-of-a-kind and award-winning stand-up. Expect strong language, stereotype-smashing, and to fall side-splittingly in love with this knock-out comic who is destined for stardom. As seen on Live At The Apollo, QI, The Last Leg, The Jonathan Ross Show, Cats Does Countdown and Donkey. As heard on Off Menu, Alan Carr's Life's A Beach and A Match Made Inshallah for BBC Radio 4. Winner of Leicester Comedy Festival’s Best Debut Show award. ‘You’re a funny c**t, you are’ - Danny Dyer ‘Fatiha El-Ghorri’s impeccable timings and tough-girl shtick add warmth, raunch and surprise’ - New York Times

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James Acaster tries new ideas for a bit.

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Chump's favourite Chris Hall treats us to a preview of his new show Pizazz. Showman, Jester, Attention Chaser, come with Chris on the ultimate hometown holiday night out. From your 1.5 star hotel, he’ll give you a hilariously fun soirée and have you tucked up back in bed at a sensible time. Christopher Hall, once first on the dancefloor and last on the night bus is now in his early mid 30s (very different to the late early's) and reflecting on his younger life-of-the-party self. This theatrical showboy started out putting on shows in the front room for his parents then spent his early and late mid 20s have dance-offs in Soho’s gay bars and performing in musicals on cruise ships. Background Singers featuring collabs with Sugababes, Natasha Bedingfield, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Shania Twain shot him to fame on Instagram and TikTok. Now Chris is back IRL with his new, brilliantly hilarious stand up show, with a high possibility of an outbreak of dancing. This chorus boy takes centre stage for a fun, glamorous and unforgettable night, don't miss your chance to get your dose of ‘Pizazz’. ★★★★★ Broadway Baby ★★★★★ On Your Markus ★★★★★ Corr Blimey ★★★★★ North West End ★★★★ The Student ★★★★ Brighton Journal ★★★★ Curtain Call ★★★★ The Wee Review ★★★★ Ed Fringe Review Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide and Chump's Comedy

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Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light. Described by Rolling Stone as ‘utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic’, award-winning stand-up Daniel is best known for his viral comedy videos, which are enjoyed by millions of women and gays online. His critically-acclaimed debut show Villain toured internationally, including a sell-out run at New York’s SoHo Playhouse and London's legendary Clapham Grand. He co-hosts the podcast Welcome To Hell with fellow comic Dane Buckley, which debuted in Apple and Spotify's Top 10 comedy charts, and he is the author of the hit book Bedtime Stories for Privileged Children. ‘Utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic’ ★★★★★ Rolling Stone 'Relentlessly hilarious' ★★★★★ Broadway World 'A supremely gifted comic' ★★★★★ North West End UK ★★★★ The Scotsman ★★★★ The List

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Chump's monthly mixed bill comedy shows returns with it's festive special at Where Else! It's CHUUUUUUUUMPSMAAAAAAAS! Grace Campbell and Friends! Chris Hall Sophie Duker Alice Brine Dom McGovern Hosted by Grace Campbell Doors at 7pm. Timings and line up are subject to change

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It's Chump's 3rd Birthday and we’re celebrating in the style we began, with an incredible line up at Where Else. Ivo Graham The UK’s most apologetically posh comedian has racked up 8 sold out Edinburgh shows where he’s been nominated for Best Show and Best Joke at the Fringe. You might know him from Taskmaster, Have I Got News for You, QI, The Last Leg, Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and the like. Sam Nicoresti She broke into standup after winning Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year in 2021. Her second show Baby Doomer was nominated for Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2025 before going on to win the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show at that year’s Edinburgh Fringe! Truly one of the most decorated and critically acclaimed comedians of our time! Kiran Saggu Kiran is an American/British comedian who co-founded the coolest night in London Slay24. She identifies as a savage in the Megan Thee Stallion way and not the Winston Churchill way. Her standup is observational, surreal, occasionally dark, but usually funny. Rolling Stone said she's "clearly a star in the making". Cecily Hitchcock Cecily Hitchcock is a comedy siren, crowd enchantress & heckler annihilator. Her mix of outlandish anecdotes and off-beat observations have gained traction both online and on stage. The Independent say she's “Outstanding”, Katherine Ryan called her "Hot", but why can’t she be both?

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Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Li Jin Hao is bringing his latest show “Falling From A Moon” on his first ever UK tour. "I wanna go back in time. Not too far, not Pangea. The present feels too heavy, the past feels like the moon - with less gravity, I was lighter. Meet me on the moon." As seen on Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping (Channel 4), DMs Are Open (BBC Radio 4), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), ITVX Presents: Live Comedy From The Edinburgh Fringe (ITVX) and Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central) “Lyrical, child-like sensibility” - ★★★★★ The Telegraph “Not a single word is wasted, nor a punchline missed” - ★★★★★ Skinny “A distinct new voice in comedy” - ★★★★ Arts Desk “A comic simply bursting to show you everything he’s capable of” - ★★★★ Scotsman 7pm Doors 7.30pm Show Starts

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A new show about extinct gigantic, charismatic, megafauna from 3-time Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated comedian Josie Long. "In these troubled times, in this wicked world, it can feel like apocalypse is everywhere but did you know 11,000 years ago there were some really big armadillos? I’m talking about as big as a car. Really big. And they were vegetarian so don’t even worry about them. Also my daughter has a hamster and I’m not saying distract yourself from everything, but I’m saying he’s also part of everything." Josie is back with a new show about discovery, wonder, extinction and how to walk through a landscape of monstrous disaster. There is also a good tip about silt, guaranteed. "If stand-up shows can be known to punch down, then [Josie] buoys us all up."★★★★★ The Skinny "wild-firing imagination”★★★★ Guardian

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Percival and Chump's Comedy team up to bring an incredible mixed bill comedy night to their Euros pop up space off Hackney Road, The Percival Arms (Canvas) Featuring: Phil Wang Sarah Keyworth Vittorio Angelone Paddy Young Hosted by Kiell Smith-Bynoe Doors 7pm Comedy starts at 7.30pm Address:The Percival Arms, Canvas, 10 The Oval, London E2 9DT TFL:Bethnal Green, Cambridge Heath Road The Percival Arms is powered by Gypsy Hill Brewery

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What are men for? Most heavy things can be lifted by machines and most problems can be solved by computers and most puddles can be crossed without us gallantly draping our capes over them - so are we fellas of any use at all? Award winning MAN Marcus Brigstocke thinks we might still serve some useful function. But what is it? This new tour show will resolve the entire issue once and for all (in a non-patriarchal, open minded, progressive sort of way). DaVinci’s Vitruvian Man is the image of the ideal male form. Marcus’ Vitruvian Mango is the same, but sweeter, softer, seasonally available and, when ripe, delicately perfumed. ‘... charming, hilarious and utterly refreshing…’ The Sunday Mirror ‘Sharpest one-liner merchant’ The Sunday Times ‘If you haven’t seen him live, then you haven’t seen him at his very best’ The Mirror Doors 7pm Show Starts 7.30pm

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Rob Auton: ‘The Eyes Open and Shut Show’ Dear potential gig goer, Firstly I’d like to say I love doing shows in Margate and am looking forward to getting in the mix for this one. This is a comedy/theatre/spoken word show about eyes when they are open and eyes when they are shut. With this show I wanted to explore what I could do to myself and others with language when eyes are open and when they are shut. After writing ten shows on specific themes including the colour yellow in ‘The Yellow Show’, the sky in ‘The Sky Show’ and myself in ‘The Rob Auton Show’ I wanted to think about what makes me open my eyes and what makes me shut my eyes. I did about 40 work in progresses of it and then did it at the Edinburgh Festival for the month. It would be great to see you if you’re about? All the best, Rob "A genuine original" Guardian "The Mother Freaking Greatest" James Acaster "Very hilarious" David Shrigley "A genius" Bridget Christie Makes laughter out of wonder. We need him. Scotsman 7pm Doors 7.30pm Start

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Like an undescended testicle en route to its final destination, Christmas is a-coming! And nothing yells Yule louder than Sean Bean in full on medieval mode, challenging you all to a sackful of seasonal games, hellbent on getting you all giddy. So come join Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Adam Riches, (Cats Does Countdown), as he hits the road once more with his (k)night of chaotic buffoonery, to give you bastards a Christmas present you’ll never forget. PRAISE FOR ADAM RICHES: “There’s no-one else quite like him” ★★★★★ Times ★★★★★ Independent ★★★★★ Telegraph ★★★★★ Scotsman ★★★★★ Time Out ★★★★★ Chortle ★★★★★ Fest ★★★★★ Beyond the Joke

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