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Sunday September 10, 2023 | 6pm - 9pm
Sunday October 8, 2023 | 6pm - 9pm
Sunday November 12, 2023 | 6pm - 9pm
Sunday December 10, 2023 | 6pm - 9pm
The Playwright - The space is wheelchair accessible
Tickets: £6
Come and join us for a hilarious evening of laughter at The Playwright Comedy Night! Get ready to have your funny bone tickled and your spirits lifted as our talented comedians take the stage.
Prepare to be entertained by a lineup of comedy geniuses who will leave you in stitches with their witty jokes and hilarious anecdotes. Our in-person event promises an unforgettable night filled with laughter and good vibes.
Whether you're a comedy enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, The Playwright Comedy Night is the perfect event for you. Grab your friends, family, or even a date, and head over to 38 Shakespeare Street for a night of side-splitting laughter.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to unwind, relax, and enjoy a night of comedy like no other. Book your tickets now and get ready to laugh your heart out!
Each night features a fab line-up of comedians with a special headline set.
Headliners:
September 10 - Stevie Grey
Stevie has headlined a show at the Woking Comedy Festival, beat the gong at the Comedy Store, appeared several times at Jongleurs, played numerous gigs at the Edinburgh festival and has performed on numerous stages at Glastonbury.
Stevie has performed alongside Lee Mack, Milton Jones, Trevor Lock and Paul Sinha.
"Stevie is well on the way" - Ed Byrne
October 8 - David Luck
An act quickly getting noticed having done over 250 gigs, including paid headlines for Glass Eye Comedy and Yellow Comedy and paid middles for Funhouse Comedy (weekend), CAN Comedy (weekend), Adam Beardsmore (weekend), Chuckl, Paul Grace, Teknicolour Smoof and Mortified Comedy. I have also appeared on BBC Radio Northampton to discuss comedy.
Manford's New Act of the Year 2019 - Semi-Finalist
Nottingham Comedy Festival New Act of the Year 2018 - 3rd place
Yellow Comedy New Comedian of the Year 2018
"both writing and performance are equally powerful, which makes for quite the combination" - nottscomedyreview
November 12 - Ben Turner
Yorkshire lad doing quick fire gags. Regularly on pro bills including weekend slots- venues/promoter list below.
As seen in the Daily Telegraph's 25 Funny Jokes For Lockdown and more than 3 Million views on Facebook Reels.
Barking Mad East Midland New Comedian of The Year 2019 runner-up, World One Liner Championships 2019 finalist and a previous Comedy Cellar Yorkshire New Act of the Year finalist.
'Audience loved him. Got big laughs,' - The Stand, Newcastle
December 10 - Katie Brown
One of our favourite acts around, Katie Brown brings well crafted jokes and unwavering likeable to any stage she performs on. You're in for a treat.
"A complete professional with well-crafted jokes and immense likeability." Late Stage Comedy
"Instantly likeable and relatable, Katie is a natural onstage, confident and comfortable. Very funny!" Top Notch Comedy
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