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A brand new work-in-progress stand-up hour from professional ‘little brother’ Rhys James. Possibly seen on QI (BBC), Apollo (BBC) and Mock The Week (RIP), but more importantly these days, TikTok and Instagram. Rhys’s Radio 4 series Rhysearch was nominated for a couple of awards and his live DVD Spilt Milk completely sold out in just 94 minutes (There was 1 copy). Doors 7pm

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Red Richardson has had a meteoric couple of years. His online 'Stay Toxic' sketches have well over 100 million views on Instagram alone. Last year he toured all over the US and The UK on a 60+ date sold out tour, including 2 sold out show shows at The LA comedy store as well as the iconic Shepherd's Bush Empire in London. Sean McLoughlin’s latest show is about getting on, getting lost and getting the feeling he might be useless forever. He’s in such high demand internationally that we’re lucky to have him in the county let alone in Margate! An avid music fan, a critically acclaimed stand up, and an absolute beanpole. Josh Weller - Star of The Witcher (killed off after two episodes) and A Gentleman in Moscow (killed off after one episode). His online sketches have views in the hundreds of millions and he's widely hated by Red Hot Chili Peppers fan and F1 fans all over the world. Doors 7pm

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Fresh from a SOLD-OUT RUN at the Edinburgh Fringe, with EXTRA DATES added, Amy Annette’s debut show ‘THICK SKIN’ is on tour. The noughties are back, which is good and bad (but mostly bad, e.g. body image - bad, but original Sugababes line up - good!)... and Amy is ready to arm you with tales, and tricks, to survive the worst of the 00s, in 2025. THICK SKIN is big fun, from a big gal. THICK SKIN is about being a weird teenager, Trinny and Susannah, Girls Magazines, Collective nouns (“that trusty comedic watering hole from which all stand-ups must occasionally sip on their long journeys across the plains” ?! CHORTLE) and more! “An insanely relatable hour of comedy” ★★★★ Lost in Theatreland "A super-tight, hilarious hour of chatty comedy." ★★★★1⁄2 StudentNews.co.uk "About as assured a Fringe debut as you could hope for... this is cracking stuff... a bright new addition to the stand-up scene." ★★★★ The List "She exudes a presence and confidence in front of the mic that suggests she has been doing this for years." ★★★★ The Recs "She's such a ray of sunshine on stage and a complete natural at connecting with an audience...” LMAOnaise.com (no ratings given) Best Newcomer Longlist ‘ISH’ Awards Funny Women Industry Awards Winner Suzi Ruffell: "brilliant, hilarious. If I didn't love her so much, I'd hate her." Lou Sanders: "funny, charming, a real cutie patootie." Aisling Bea: "one of my favourite comedians." Rose Matafeo: "a joy to watch."

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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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Chump's Comedy returns to Gulbenkian with another unmissable line up! Ivo GrahamIvo Graham is the UK’s most apologetically posh comedian and has racked up 8 sold out Edinburgh shows. He’s been nominated for Best Show and Best Joke at the Fringe.You might have seen him on Have I Got News for You, QI, The Last Leg, Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo etc. Stephen BaileyStar of Live at the Apollo and Would I Lie to You? Stephen has appeared on every light entertainment show and come second on every celebrity quiz show. Brassy, sassy and always classy, he's prepping his new show Tart. Fatiha El-GhorriFatiha El-Ghorri initially disguises the fact she’s a menace to society with her colourful hijab. Smashing the Muslim stereotypes and challenging the way people think about Islam and Muslim women especially. Helen BauerA comedy powerhouse with an electric stage presence. She's toured three critically acclaimed shows in Edinburgh, Soho Theatre, Australia and all-around Europe. She's performed on Live At The Apollo and co-hosts the popular podcast Trusty Hogs, alongside fellow comedian Catherine Bohart. Host: Sharon WanjohiA queer British Kenyan comedian, who’s been making waves on the circuit with her take on the lack of Gen-z homeowners and maybe too much material on the cartoons that inspired a generation of sexual awakenings. She has written on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Late Night Lycett and The Jonathan Ross Show. Doors 7pmShow 7.30pm

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