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*MORE TICKETS AVAILBLE VIA VENUE WEBSITE* 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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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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*MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA VENUE WEBSITE 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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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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MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE THROUGH VENUE WEBSITE: https://www.thestand.co.uk/performance/20460/adam-riches-as-sean-bean-in-the-12-beans-of-christmas/20251210/glasgow 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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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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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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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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LAST FEW TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA GULBENKIAN WEBSITE Chump’s Comedy returns to The Gulbenkian with an end of year festive special! An unmissable comedy line up show headlined by Sam Campbell! Sam Campbell Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, Taskmaster Champion and surrealist genius from Australia. Since moving to the UK he’s taken the comedy scene by storm winning awards, selling out tours and appearing on TV shows including Would I Lie to You?, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the upcoming series of Last One Laughing (2026). Celya AB Originally from Paris, Celya moved to the UK and won Best Newcomer at the Chortle Awards. Celya has toured the world from Montreal to Melbourne and also Chorley... As seen/heard on Live At The Apollo and Off Menu. Johnny White Really-Really Described by Chortle in their five-star review as “a truly singular mind and talent”, Jonny’s unique brand of comedy is “taking the artform in a genuinely modern direction”. He has appeared on Starstruck, The Paddock and Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared amongst others Dom McGovern Dom is a BBC New Comedy Award nominee, and co-writer of Chicken Shop Date. His episodes have been viewed more than 20 million times on YouTube alone. He is also the co-host of cult hit comedy night Slay24, and the drag cabaret night OurGayMaria. Doors 7pm Show starts 7.30pm

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Chump’s Comedy is back at Quarterhouse in October headlined by Rhys James: Possibly seen on QI (BBC), Live At The Apollo (BBC) and Mock The Week (RIP), but more importantly these days, TikTok and Instagram. Featuring Fatiha El-Ghorri, Huge Davies, Lil Wenker and hosted by John Tothill. Doors 7:15pm

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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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A new show by Australian comedian Lou Wall about lying, mental breakdowns and the internet. "A silly and profound stand up masterpiece."★★★★★ Guardian "Slick, witty and unhinged – and always hilarious."★★★★★ Time Out Featuring Wall’s signature meme-fuelled PowerPoints and musical comedy, Breaking the Fifth Wall is a forensic and frankly ludicrous deep dive into the space where performance and reality collide. Nothing and everything is as it seems. Directed by Zoë Coombs Marr Winner: Best ShowMelbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 Nominee: Most Outstanding ShowMelbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 & 2025.

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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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Helen is back and is struggling. She has spent the last year being forced to hang out with someone she doesn’t like and who honestly does not like her. It’s tense, it’s uncomfortable, they won’t leave. A brand new show from award-winning comedian Helen Bauer. Star of Live at the Apollo (BBC2), 8 Out Of 10 Cats (C4), Am I Being Unreasonable (BBC One) and Extraordinary (Disney+). She also co-hosts the extremely popular and award-winning podcast Trusty Hogs. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Everyone needs to hear what Bauer has to say" BROADWAY BABY ★ ★ ★ ★ “Bauer's show is both relatable and unique... sharp, incisive and no holds barred" EVENING STANDARD ★ ★ ★ ★ “Good God, Helen Bauer is a force of nature... at the top of her comedic game" CHORTLE

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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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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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Rob Auton is a poet and comedian described by the Guardian as a "genuine original”, by James Acaster as "the mother freaking greatest"and by Vanessa Feltz as "just sad”. JFAbraham is a musician whose music was described by Brian Eno as “beautiful”. He’s a member of Public Service Broadcasting. Their rare and rousing collaboration overjoyed crowds at End Of The Road Festival last summer, expect a life affirming evening courtesy of this unique pairing. + Support Doors 7pm

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A Chump's 'Work In Progress' Double Bill! Featuring Seann Walsh & Peter Rethinasamy Seann Walsh: Described as “the best observational comedian of his generation” (The Guardian) Seann has appeared on Live at the Apollo, The Wheel, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Last Leg, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Alan Davies’: As Yet Untitled, World’s Most Dangerous Roads, Battle In The Box and Series 22 of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, where he placed 5th. Seann can also be heard on his regular podcasts What’s Upset You Now, alongside co-host Paul McCaffrey and Oh My Dog, with Jack Dee, where they interview a special guest all about their relationships with their beloved dogs. Peter Rethinasamy Born and raised in Belfast to a Malaysian father and Irish mother, Peter is a comedian with hard hitting, punchy jokes and hilarious tales about his family, girlfriend, and growing up in Northern Ireland. As seen on Comedy Central Live, BBC’s The Apprentice: You’re fired, ITV’s Sorry I didn’t know, and BBC Northern Ireland's Blame Game, Peter is also the winner of the London Comedy Store King Gong Competition. He also has his own podcast with fellow comedian and good friend Luke Craig, "Luke and Pete Talking Sheet" which has featured in the top 50 comedy podcasts in the UK on Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Doors 7pm Show Starts 7.30pm

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Get ready for a sizzling night of comedy at Quarterhouse headlined by Jake Lambert, featuring Finlay Christie, Lucy Pearman, Bella Hull and hosted by Frankie Monroe. Jake LambertDescribed as “a joke machine” by The Telegraph. Jake has performed all over the world and supported the likes of Michael McIntyre, Romesh Ranganathan and Jack Dee. His viral online videos have received over 150 million views. As seen on Live At The Apollo. Finlay ChristieFinlay Christie has been described as “The voice of his generation” (Gen Z) by Chortle and “The future of stand-up comedy” by Broadway Baby. He is the youngest ever winner of the “So You Think You’re Funny” stand-up comedy competition. Lucy PearmanAn unimaginably silly character comedian. Lucy has been nominated for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh and Best Show at the Leicester Comedy awards. Fans of Vic & Bob and Harry Hill will love her, the latter saying he was "Stunned by her inventiveness”. Bella HullBella has taken two critically-acclaimed shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, and has supported Phil Wang, Russell Howard and Paul Chowdhry on tour. Hosted by Frankie MonroeYorkshire’s biggest bastard is coming to the Folkestone to treat us all to a slap-up feast of laughs, tricks and mucky bitter.Winner of Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024, Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Fringe 2024 AND the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 Doors 7:15pm

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A Chump's double bill from 2 of our favourite character comedians. Lucy Pearman Lucy Pearman is an unimaginably silly character comedian. She’s been nominated for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh and Best Show at the Leicester Comedy awards. Fans of Vic & Bob and Harry Hill will love her, the latter saying he was "Stunned by her inventiveness”. Lucy starred in The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk, Mister Winner and Red Dwarf . She also wrote and starred in The Train with Tim Key and Kiell Smith Bynoe and the Radio 4 series Call Jonathan Pie. ‘Spending an hour in Pearman’s world is a true delight’ ★★★★ List Joe Kent-Walters as Frankie Monroe Yorkshire’s biggest bastard is coming to the seaside! Join owner and MC of The Misty Moon (working men’s club in Rotherham/portal to hell) for a slap-up feast of laughs, tricks and mucky bitter. Joe Kent Walters as Frankie Monroe recently won: Leicester Comedy Festival 2024 - Best Show Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 - Best Newcomer BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 Doors 7pm Show starts 8pm

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Join us for the first public reading of GOONS, a sharp new sitcom by Kit Proudfoot, developed as their graduate project at the National Film and Television School. GOONS follows two overlooked henchmen stuck on the sidelines of a crime syndicate. When the main team heads out, these two are always left behind ‘holding down the fort’. Desperate to prove themselves but constantly sidelined, they spend their time looking for ways to ‘move up’. “If this were Sexy Beast, Ben Kingsley would be kindly asking them to NOT do the job.” Kit is a writer, DJ, and musician whose work blends deadpan absurdity with real-life human emotion. The Museum of Comedy is a fitting venue for this one-night-only script-in-hand performance - part showcase, part live comedy experiment. Come for the laughs. Stay for the emotional dysfunction. Bring a mate. It’s free. CAST TBA

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A Chump's 'Work In Progress' Double Bill! Featuring Rosie Jones, Marjolein Robertson ROSIE JONES: WORK IN PROGRESS Join Rosie Jones, star of Taskmaster UK, as she road-tests new material ahead of her upcoming tour. As seen on Live At The Apollo, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Last Leg and Out of Order. 'Seldom can an hour in a prick's company have been more enjoyable’ - Guardian ‘Her jokes are beautifully crafted with no beat wasted and punchlines that take you by surprise’ - iTalkTelly MARJOLEIN ROBERTSON: LEIN (Working In Progress) Her last two sold-out, award-nominated Edinburgh Fringe shows explored the mind and body - and then Marjolein died. Now she’s back, and exploring the soul. Shetlander Marjolein was a finalist in Channel 4’s Sean Lock Comedy Award and BBC’s New Comedy Awards, and expertly weaves stand-up and folklore to share her own personal stories. ‘Phenomenal’ ***** (List) ‘Spellbinding’ ***** (One4Review) ‘A fine mix of surreal storytelling whimsy, winsome silliness and scatological filth’ ***** (ThreeWeeks) Doors 7pm Show Starts 7.30pm

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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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Phil Wang Phil Wang recently released his second Netflix special ‘Wang In There, Baby!'. You may have seen that or his his previous Netflix special ‘Philly Philly Wang Wang’, or seen him on Live At The Apollo, Taskmaster, Have I Got News For You, Graham Norton or David Letterman… or in WONKA singing and dancing with Timothée Chalamet!? Harriet Kemsley Harriet is a multi award-winning comedian who's latest show is about break-ups, sloths and trying to think positively while everything descends into absolute chaos.As seen on Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Hypothetical and Off Menu. Lorna Rose Treen Lorna Rose Treen is a multi-award-winning character comedian, writer, actor and improviser based in London. She stars in her self-written Radio 4 comedy series 'Time of the Week' on BBC Radio 4, a surreal parody of women's news and current affairs shows. She's won multiple awards including Chortle's Best Alternative Act, DAVE'S best Joke of the Fringe and Chortle Best Newcomer. 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. Alfie Packham Alfie Packham appeared in the BBC New Comedy Awards 2024 and won the Max Turner Comedy Prize 2022. He is also a writer for BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show and The Guardian. Doors 7:15pm

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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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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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EXTRA DATE ADDED Join Stevie Martin for a live recording of her show 'Clout'. Just announced for the next Taskmaster series AND as co-writer and co-star of the new Mitchell and Web sketch show, Stevie Martin has been doing online comedy for a while (45 million views worldwide) but is now returning to live comedy with her latest show, which sold out at Edinburgh Fringe last year. It’s like her online stuff but she’ll be on a stage and you can’t pause her to get a snack (meats?). Also you have to sit in a specific room to watch it (please don’t bring your meats to this room). Doors at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Timings and line up are subject to change 'High-quality gags tightly packed inside other gags, ready to jack-in-the-box out and multiply… Ingenious'★★★★ Guardian 'If you don’t like one ingenious idea or aside, don’t worry, there’s another three coming in a moment'★★★★ Times 'Stevie Martin's densely-packed show peeking behind the curtain of online stardom begs repeat visits… A clever, knowing and, crucially, hilarious, hour'★★★★ Scotsman 'Successfully brings that online visual hilarity to the stage, via twin immersive screens assaulting your senses with messages from her phone and laptop while Stevie hardly catches breath between gags'★★★★ Daily Express

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Join Stevie Martin for a live recording of her show 'Clout'. Just announced for the next Taskmaster series AND as co-writer and co-star of the new Mitchell and Web sketch show, Stevie Martin has been doing online comedy for a while (45 million views worldwide) but is now returning to live comedy with her latest show, which sold out at Edinburgh Fringe last year. It’s like her online stuff but she’ll be on a stage and you can’t pause her to get a snack (meats?). Also you have to sit in a specific room to watch it (please don’t bring your meats to this room). Doors at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Timings and line up are subject to change 'High-quality gags tightly packed inside other gags, ready to jack-in-the-box out and multiply… Ingenious'★★★★ Guardian 'If you don’t like one ingenious idea or aside, don’t worry, there’s another three coming in a moment'★★★★ Times 'Stevie Martin's densely-packed show peeking behind the curtain of online stardom begs repeat visits… A clever, knowing and, crucially, hilarious, hour'★★★★ Scotsman 'Successfully brings that online visual hilarity to the stage, via twin immersive screens assaulting your senses with messages from her phone and laptop while Stevie hardly catches breath between gags'★★★★ Daily Express

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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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this event is sold out so we've added an extra show on April 1st. Tickets on sale now Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a brand new tour show: Aston. Expect Jamali's trademark brutally honest and unflinching perspectives on the world at large. His last tours have sold-out shows across the globe, playing the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. He is a regular on the series of Nevermind the Buzzcocks for Sky and was one of the most anarchic Taskmaster contestants the show has ever seen. Alongside this he was a regular contributor for Frankie Boyle's New World Order (BBC2) and has been seen on 'Live at the Apollo' (BBC Two), '8 Out of 10 Cats' (More4), The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) as well as many others.

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Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a brand new tour show: Aston. Expect Jamali's trademark brutally honest and unflinching perspectives on the world at large. His last tours have sold-out shows across the globe, playing the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. He is a regular on the series of Nevermind the Buzzcocks for Sky and was one of the most anarchic Taskmaster contestants the show has ever seen. Alongside this he was a regular contributor for Frankie Boyle's New World Order (BBC2) and has been seen on 'Live at the Apollo' (BBC Two), '8 Out of 10 Cats' (More4), The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) as well as many others.

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Having exploded onto the scene in 2023, Chump’s has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most-exciting comedy nights in the UK by bringing a diverse mix of household names and the best new acts to buzzing sold-out crowds! Line-up: Rhys James Professional ‘little brother’ Rhys James was the crown prince of Mock The Week. But that got axed a couple of years ago, so now he has to do gigs like this one. He’s been on QI and Live at The Apollo, has written multiple brilliant Radio 4 series and recently sold out his live DVD 'Spilt Milk' in just 94 minutes (There was 1 copy). Suzi Ruffell Five sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and 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. Celya AB Celya returns to London having toured the world from Montreal to Melbourne but also Chorley... She starred on Live at The Apollo earlier last year and has been a guest on Off Menu. Special Guest: FERN BRADY Hosted by Ali Woods Ali has just got back from doing shows in Brazil! He’s sold out 3 runs at Edinburgh Fringe and a homecoming show at hackney Empire, where he won New Act Of The Year in 2020. You might have seen his viral online videos which have amassed m i l l i o n s of views. In association with Percival

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We wanted to do something special for our first Margate Mixed Bill of the year. We proudly present CHUMP'S CHAMPS! We've put together a very special line up for you, each act on the bill was the winner of a prestigious comedy award in 2024. We've been fortunate to have been visited by some of the biggest names in comedy over the last 2 years, but we wanted to mark the start of the year with a line up of the BEST NEW names in the UK. We've got: Rob Copland (Victoria Wood Award) Marty Gleeson (LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year) Rohan Sharma (Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year) Hosted by Paul Hilleard (BBC New Comedy Award) Doors at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Timings and line up are subject to change

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Paddy Young: If I Told You I'd Have To Kiss You A second show has hit Paddy Young, and this time he's yearning. You ever been so loved up you had to hit yourself over the head with a hammer to calm down? You can't stare at your crush but my god you can close your eyes and imagine your future together. Join him for thousands of kisses, hundreds of cuddles and the TINIEST bit of shagging. 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2024 Chortle Award Best Newcomer winner 'Bursting with energy and talent, the laugh per minute ratio is as high as they come' ★★★★ Scotsman 'Young is surely on the road to stardom' ★★★★★ Rolling Stone 'A wildly funny hour' ★★★★ Chortle 'One of British comedy's most intriguing new voices' ★★★★ Independent 'A charismatic and playfully explosive show' ★★★★ Fest ★★★★ ThreeWeeks★★★★ Entertainment Now★★★★ Beyond The Joke Support from Ed Night Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change Presented by Chump's & Berk's Nest

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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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Chump’s are bringing unmissable line-ups to Underbelly Boulevard Soho every month! Having exploded onto the scene in 2023, Chump’s has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most-exciting comedy nights in the UK by bringing a diverse mix of household names and the best new acts to buzzing sold-out crowds! Tom Rosenthal Sam Campbell Janine Harouni Paul Williams + Special Guest Hosted by Kiell Smith-Bynoe Special Guest: Sam Campbell - It's the Taskmaster Champ and Edinburgh Award Winner! Tom Rosenthal is an award-winning comedian and the star of 'Friday Night Dinner' and ‘Plebs'. The softest working man in stand-up will speak into a microphone until he stops, performing bits he's done between six and zero times Janine Harouni is a Lebanese-American comedian who's 'ready for her Netflix special’ (★★★★★ The Times). She’s been nominated for the Best Newcomer and Best Show at the Edinburgh Fringe. Paul Williams is a comedian and musician best known as the star of Taskmaster NZ and Lorde’s favourite Kiwi musician (“that was really nice of her” - Paul). Kiell Smith-Bynoe is fast becoming a national treasure! He’s probably most known for his roles in Ghosts, Stath Lets Flats and Man Like Mobeen and has appeared on Taskmaster, Would I Lie To You and loads more. In association with Percival Timings and line up subject to change

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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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Chump's Comedy is coming to Kiln Theatre for a series of monthly mixed bill shows, presenting a diverse mix of household names and the best new acts. The opening night on Feb 13th features this unmissable line up: Suzi Ruffell Five sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and 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. Olga Koch Star of Live at the Apollo and QI, she's been nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival and longlisted for Best Stand Up Show at the National Comedy Awards. Lou Wall Insufferably queer, distressingly current AND award winning (in that order) Lou Wall is back in the UK (Lou's Australian) bringing their deranged powerpoints, gay (derogatory) musical comedy and mentally ill hot takes. Roger O'Sullivan An award winning Irish comedian. His surreal stories and preposterous punchlines have drawn comparisons to Dylan Moran. He was previously nominated for the BBC New Comedy Award, and his work has been featured on BBC, RTÉ and Radio 4. Hosted by Andrew Mensah A brilliant stand up comedian from London who's supported Ricky Gervais on tour and has a successful side-hustle as a TV presenter co-hosting Premier League's ‘Welcome to the Weekend’ and Sky’s 'Fantasy Football League' alongside Matt Lucas and Elis James.

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CHUMP’S COMEDY are teaming up with THE FREE ASSOCIATION. The Free Association: Improv Taster Class (Intermediate) Do you have some experience in improv but haven't done it in a while? Do you have extensive experience in performing and have been eager to give improv a try at a level that suits you? This 3 hour workshop is for you! We'll refresh the basics in a fun and supportive environment, learning to discover a sense of play and the importance of saying "yes, and". We'll start to explore those principles in some improvised scenes, and give a taste of The Free Association's approach to scenework, teamwork and most importantly having fun(work*). *No actual work, just a bit of fun.. Facilitated by Graham Dickson. Co-founder of the critically acclaimed, West End smash hit Austentatious as well as the founder of the UK's leading improv school and theatre, The Free Association. He performs regularly in theatre shows such as This Doesn't Leave the Room and Three and St. Doctor's Hospital. He also performs regularly in shows such as Kool Story Bro with Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Mae Martin & Friends. His recent screen credits include All My Friends Hate Me as well as supporting roles in Renegade Nell, Witchfinder, Afterlife and PLS Like. His recent solo show, No One Deserves This More Than You received rave reviews, including from the Guardian (4 Stars) & the Telegraph (4 Stars).

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CHUMP’S COMEDY are teaming up with THE FREE ASSOCIATION to put on our first ever workshops! The Free Association: Improv Taster Class (Beginners) This 2-hour class is a great way to discover improv in a fun, supportive, one-off session. No improv or performance experience necessary. Our taster class focuses on confidence building and supporting one another through a selection of warm-ups, exercises, and, eventually, some improvised scenes! This class is a great insight into what it's like to learn improv with The Free Association. Facilitated by Graham Dickson. Graham is the co-founder of the critically acclaimed, West End smash hit Austentatious as well as the founder of the UK's leading long-form improv school and theatre, The Free Association. He performs regularly in theatre shows such as This Doesn't Leave the Room, Three and St. Doctor's Hospital among others. He also performs regularly in shows such as Kool Story Bro with Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Mae Martin & Friends. He has toured extensively across the UK and in the US has performed at UCB, improv Olympic, Groundlings and the Dynasty Typewriter. His recent screen credits include his critically acclaimed performance in the feature film All My Friends Hate Me as well as supporting roles in Renegade Nell, Witchfinder, Afterlife and PLS Like. His most recent solo show, No One Deserves This More Than You received rave reviews, including from the Guardian (4 Stars) and the Telegraph (4 Stars).

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Chump’s first ever Gulbenkian show boasts an unmissable line up of Vittorio Angelone, Olga Koch and Huge Davies, hosted by Ed Night Vittorio Angelone Italian name, Irish accent, Vittorio was brought up in Belfast and moved to London to train as a classical musician before making the predictable switch to stand-up comedy. He was nominated for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh 2022 and his last show sold out 8 nights at Leicester Square Theatre! ★★★★★ The Student Olga Koch Star of Live at the Apollo and QI, Olga he was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2018, Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival in 2020, longlisted for Best Stand Up Show at the National Comedy Awards in 2021. ★★★★★ - The Telegraph Huge Davies His shows have received multiple five-star reviews an Edinburgh Award Nomination for Best Newcomer and been featured as Time Out’s No.1 comedy show to see. As seen/heard on Off Menu, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Harry Hill’s Clubnite, Roast Battle, Hypothetical, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club & more. “A dark treat… Had me shaking with laughter” ★★★★ Telegraph Ed Night As well as being Nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Ed Night has also garnered tens of millions of views across Instagram and TikTok as well as being seen on Comedy Centrals Roast Battle. “Superb. It’s a joy to have Ed Night back… had me roaring” ★★★★ Telegraph

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Chump's has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most-exciting comedy nights in the UK! Phil Wang recently released his second Netflix special ‘Wang In There, Baby!'. You may have seen that or his his previous Netflix special ‘Philly Philly Wang Wang’, or seen him on Live At The Apollo, Taskmaster, Have I Got News For You, Graham Norton or David Letterman… or in WONKA singing and dancing with Timothée Chalamet!? Fatiha El-Ghorri initially disguises the fact she’s a menace to society with her colourful hijab. But the moment she walks on stage, it’s clear she’s on a mission! Smashing the Muslim stereotypes and challenging the way people think about Islam, Muslims, and Muslim women especially. Michael Odewale has fast gained recognition for his distinctive comic style (including wining a BAFTA). His debut show #BlackBearsMatter won Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival and earning him a nomination for Best Newcomer in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Lou Wall is insufferably queer, distressingly current AND award winning (in that order). Lou is back in the UK bringing their deranged powerpoints, gay (derogatory) musical comedy and mentally ill hot takes. Hosted by Amy Annette. Amy is "a sparkling presence on stage" (The List), A Funny Women Award winner and has been a regular MC at Late 'N' Live and Best of The Fest at the Edinburgh Fringe, and has opened for Lou Sanders, Rose Matafeo and Nish Kumar on tour.

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Chump's is coming to Folkestone! SPENCER JONES Stepping in as a last minute replacement for Sindhu Vee! The star of The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk and of Mister Winner comes to Folkestone with his irresistibly madcap comedy styleeeee. Twice BAFTA nominated. Twice Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated, you may have also seen Spencer in Ted Lasso, Upstart Crow, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Live at the Apollo. Daniel Foxx An award-winning comedian from London. His sketch videos have earned him a huge online following and millions of views. On screen, Daniel has performed on BBC One and BBC Three as part of the BBC New Comedy Awards. Whether it’s growing up gay, pop culture or politics, Daniel uses a light touch and a quick wit to find humour in unexpected places. Jack Skipper Jack Skipper, hailing from South London, has recently gone from being a carpet fitter with no qualifications to blowing up online and becoming a full-time comedian (still with no qualifications). His debut Edinburgh show which won him a nomination for Best Newcomer this summer, offered insights into the endeavours of a working-class father struggling to navigate his way through life. Lou Wall Insufferably queer, distressingly current AND award winning (in that order) Lou Wall is back in the UK (they're Australian) bringing their deranged powerpoints, gay (derogatory) musical comedy and mentally ill hot takes. Hosted by Dom McGovern Doors 7:30pm

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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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