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The PIPER

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8pm Desiree Burch: The Golden Wrath (Work in Progress)

'The Mash Report', 'Taskmaster' & 'Live at the Apollo' star, and voice of Netflix's 'Too Hot to Handle' launches a new show about what happens when the mask slips off and beliefs are betrayed–whether they be about one’s youth, body, identity or nationality. As a woman who has narrowly escaped making life and experiencing death, Desiree stakes her claim as the right voice for the wrongest of times, offering insights into middle age, social demise, and other apocalypses. "Near-perfect" --The Standard. Desiree exploded onto the UK comedy scene, winning the 2015 Funny Women Award. Since then, she has appeared on, ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC), ‘Have I Got News For You’ (BBC), ‘Qi’ (BBC), ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ (Channel 4), ‘Mock The Week’ (BBC2),’Insert Name Here’ (BBC2), ‘Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC2). and co-hosted Netflix series, “Flinch”. Desiree recorded her critically acclaimed, debut Edinburgh festival show, ‘This Is Evolution” as a TV special for, ‘Live From The BBC ‘(BBC3) and has recorded a 2nd stand up special for Comedy Central. Her recent Edinburgh hour, ‘Unfuckable’ was a sold out hit at The Edinburgh Fringe and went onto two fantastic, sold out runs at The Soho Theatre.

Book online to reserve seat for £12.50 plus small booking fee/£15 on the door 

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9:30pm Robin Boot: Master of Punnets

The harbinger of rock ‘n’ drole finally returns to Hastings to preview his 8th Edinburgh Fringes show, "Master of Punnets".  Jam-packed with guitar-wielding wordplay and silliness, this is musical comedy turned up to eleven!

★★★★★ 'Pick of the Fringe'  (The Letty Rock Radio Show) ★★★★★ 'Highly Recommended' (Whole Lotta Comedy) ★★★★ 'His Energy is Infectious' (Evening Post) 'Big presence, big delivery, big laughs' (Paul Revill, Castle Comedy). 

'Clever, unpredictable puns... and the guitar is top notch' (Broadway Baby) 'Hilarious and always a favourite with the crowd' (John Wildgoose, Founder of Into the Wild Festival). ‘Outrageous’ (Ade Adepitan OBE) 'The Springsteen of comedy' (G&B Comedy). 

'This guy cracks me up' (Charlotte Briere, That's TV).  'One-man pun machine' (Christian O'Connell, Absolute Radio).

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

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7:30pm Andrew White: Young, Gay & a Third Thing (Work in Progress)

Andrew White has been described by Joe Lycett as “very exciting and very funny” and by teachers as “a pleasure to teach” (gay). Join the fast-rising stand-up for an hour of new material covering everything from Beauty and the Beast to eulogies and Dog's Trust. ★★★★ "Rampantly engaging" (The List) "Absolutely Brilliant...took the stage by storm" (Wiltshire Live) "Not to be missed!" (Daily Record) Tour support for Catherine Bohart, Troy Hawke, Helen Bauer & Chloe Petts.

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

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8:45pm Marjolein Robertson: (Work In Progress)

*Replacment show* Susie McCabe is unfortunately no longer able to perform, but in her place will be another fantastic act – fellow Scotswoman Marjolein Robertson. A born-and-bred Shetlander with a sold-out 2023 Fringe, multiple 5 star reviews, and several nominations to her name, including for Best Show at the (ISH) Edinburgh Fringe Awards and Best ADHD Show from the Neurodiverse Review Awards, Marjolein was also a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards and won 2nd Place in the Funny Women Stage Award

Book online to reserve seat for £7

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10pm Dan Harding: Fierce Potato

Winner of Hastings Comedy Festival Newcomer 2023 Norman Award, Returns with his first solo show 'Fierce Potato'.

Being Irish, spending his childhood in Spain, and now living on the south coast of the Uk, Harding offers a unique perspective – one which he delivers to delighted audiences with an easy charm and tightly written gags.

pricelessly funny' and 'bound for comedy stardom'. Rich comic life podcast

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JENNY LIND

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7:30pm George Lewis: Man Behaving Dadly (Work in Progress)

You might know George Lewis from Instagram or TikTok. Well, how do you fancy seeing the full sized version in real life? He’s here to try out a load of new material. He’s supported Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Allen, Russell Kane & Josh Widdicombe on tour, performed stand up on tv several times and written a bestseller- ‘Don’t Panic! Everything the expectant dad needs to know’, so you're in safe hands.

Book online to reserve seat for £7

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8:45pm Alex Kitson: Must I Paint You a Picture? (Work in Progress)

Alex Kitson is an award-winning comedian with a secret. One he's fed up of keeping. Come watch this 'incredible... so clever' (BBC Radio Bristol) 'master of his craft' (Capers Comedy) work towards his highly anticipated debut hour. The show he never thought he'd do. BEST OF BRIGHTON FRINGE COMEDY AWARD 2023 - NOMINATED BEST JOKE WINNER - BATH COMEDY FESTIVAL 2021

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

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OSCARS

 

7:30pm Erika Ehler: (Work In Progress)

Join Erika Ehler work out material for her new show. Erika’s razor-sharp, dark and visceral writing paired with precise delivery makes her one of the most exciting young comedians on the circuit. Erika has also written for Late Night Mash (Dave), Never Mind The Buzzcocks (Sky), Have I Got News For You (BBC1) and Death to 2020 (Netflix).

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

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8:45pm Joe Sutherland: Miss World (Work in Progress)

As seen on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, Hypothetical and a number of apps on your phone. You know the ones. Joe ‘could have been a dancer’ Sutherland returns to Hastings with a preview of his brand new show before embarking on an international tour. Now Joe is bravely choosing to talk about something that, up until recently, he’s been suffering in silence; being a total hunk. “Drooling cynicism, punchy jokes and shrewd sarcasm” - Voice mag

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

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10pm Nathan Cassidy: International Man of Mestory

Multi award winning comedian and star of Three Amazon Prime Specials on finding fun in a chaotic world.

'Extraordinary.

 

'The best live comedy I have seen this August' - the Scotsman

A great comedian - Broadway baby

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He's Best Stand Up winner Brighton Fringe 2022/23,

A Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show nominee with multiple appearances on BBC Radios 5 live and Times Radio

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Well Crafted, Very original and very funny - Fringe Review

 

Best Stand-up Winner Brighton Fringe 2022/2023
Off West End Stage Awards Nominee 2021
Best Comedy Show Greater Manchester Fringe 2021 Nominee
Best Show Leicester Comedy Festival 2020 Nominee
Best Show Winner Buxton Fringe
Malcolm Hardee Award Nominee

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

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THE GOOD PLACE

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7:30pm Richard Todd: Fine, Fine, Everything's Fine

In 1975 Todd beat millions in a sperm race. This year he got reading glasses and a hearing aid. How the mighty have fallen. “A comic with the ability to do surrealism, storytelling and exquisitely crafted wordplay all in the same few minutes.” The Scotsman ****

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

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8:45pm Abbi Cole & Ancika Mester: Shinpads

Join Abbi Cole and Ancika Mester for their stand-up comedy work-in-progress split bill! They will take you on a journey into their worlds, and generate some sweet, sweet laughs along the way. Ancika and Abbi are Soho Theatre Comedy Labs Plus alumni and part of Gigl Comedy, a show that received 5 stars (Mumble Comedy) at the Edinburgh Fringe. “some of the best up-and-coming comedians…you’d be a fool to miss them.” - Dec Munro, co-founder of the Bill Murray

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

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CUMBIA KITCHEN

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7:30pm Shenoah Allen

In this boundary-pushing show, Allen fearlessly dives into his wild New Mexican roots and delivers acid-fueled tales of sex, drugs and murder. Transforming taboo subjects into comedic gold, Shenoah confronts societal norms and challenges the audience to question their own boundaries while simultaneously inviting them to revel in the sheer madness of it all.

As one half of the acclaimed comedy duo Pajama Men, Shenoah has received ★★★★★  from Times, Guardian, Time Out, Evening Standard, Irish Independent and Scotsman

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

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8:45pm Sam Savage: Soar Like a Pigeon

A work in progress show about getting older but no wiser. About hoping for the wings of an eagle but ending up with the face of a pigeon.

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

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PUMP HOUSE

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7:30pm Adele Cliff Has Some New Ideas You Might Enjoy

2023 Leicester Comedy Award Best New Show Nominee, 2023 Amused Moose Award Shortlisted Show, 2023 Pegasus Comedy Awards Comedian of the Year, 2020 UK Pun Champion, 2022 Pegasus Comedy Awards Best Show.

ALL OF THESE AWARDS MEAN NOTHING because this is Adele's new show but she thinks you'll enjoy it anyway. Join her for new jokes, new thoughts and probably a new outfit. ***** "Guaranteed laughs" - The Student Newspaper

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

 

8:45pm Jake Baker: Union Sundown (Work in Progress)

Jake returns to Hastings Comedy Festival with a brand new show. Last year he was described as a heady blend of the whimsical with the political. This year he looks to perfect that cocktail with an extra measure of gags, a liberal splash of wit and a soupcon of daftness - all shaken and served over ice in a stylish, albeit rather impractical glass.

''Endearingly offbeat, great comic timing and an engagingly whimsical mind **** The Edinburgh Reporter

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

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7:30pm Carl Carzana & Kieran Flynn: (Work in Progress)

Offbeat storytelling with an eye for the ridiculous. Carl is a stand up and writer for Radio 4’s ‘News Quiz’ and ‘The Now Show’. Bath New Comedian of the Year Runner Up and Musical Comedy Awards Semi-Finalist 2024. "Lovely storytelling, natural and assured. A joy to watch." (Jojo Sutherland). Kieran’s a tall-tale-teller and half of award-winning double-act Good Kids (Leicester Comedy Fest Best New Show Nominees 2022). “Stupid, daft, at times nonsensical. Just how I love my comedy." (Johnny Vegas).

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

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8:45pm Stella Graham - Phoenix

Stella’s rising from the fiery chaos of being one of nine Coventry siblings. Eight time EdFringe veteran, seen on Never Mind the Buzzcocks & Booze Britain. "If you're a TV executive… see her now” (The Skinny)
“Stella Graham is a powerhouse provider of lols who is destined for great things and should be hosting TV and radio – BBC listen up." -  ToDoList.london

Book online to reserve seat for £5 plus small booking fee/£6.50 on the door

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