Dubbed ‘the greatest variety show on earth’, Stamptown is coming to Brighton for a riotous show packed with comedy, clowning and cabaret acts like you’ve never seen them before. The anti-comedy style that the show is famous for is certainly not your average stand-up; expect dazzling musical numbers, world-class clowning, and stunning burlesque from first-class performers. Compered by the infamous bad-boy of clown, Zach Zucker, Stamptown is a whirlwind performance that is sure to shock, amaze and entertain (Sat 24 Oct).
Like your comedy with a soundtrack? Welcome to the stage Jazz Emu: The Pleasure is All Yours, a firecracker hour of character comedy served with a side of egotistical 80s electro-pop star. Emu’s grandiose persona and dramatic posturing will have you feeling like you really are in the presence of 80s royalty. Ludicrous jumpsuits, bad haircuts and laughs guaranteed (Fri 16 Oct). Having found fame in viral social media skits as an incompetent MP, Rosie Holt is coming to Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange with The Illegal Aliens Have Landed! Brimming with character, this “razor-sharp” (A Youngish Perspective) political satire follows one such MP left to deal with a UFO landing and features some pretty fantastic impressions (Sun 25 Oct).
Catch musical comedy at the Komedia Studio with Sooz Kempner: Imposter. Award-winning comedian Sooz Kempner has always been sure of her talent as a singer, but when she loses her voice, it forces her to confront her imposter syndrome head-on. A warm and hilarious show about owning your talents, silencing the haters, and... well, Princess Diana (Sun 25 Oct). The comedy continues at Komedia with Amy Matthews’ witty and introspective Definitions of Toast. This “masterclass in stand-up" (Binge Fringe) is about learning how to get angry following Matthews’ recent diagnosis of autism, and her experience dating women for the first time in her thirties (Thu 22 Oct). Fresh from Channel 4’s hit new series, Break Clause, Lara Ricote addresses millennial angst and self-discovery in Inkling. Nominated for Best Show at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it’s a slick and original show about those gut feelings we can’t see but always feel. Jam-packed with character bits, exquisite staging and clowning and physical comedy, Inkling is a truly impressive and wickedly funny look at life after love (Sat 17 Oct).
Self-deprecating, introspective and whip-smart, Catherine Bohart delves into her ‘needless worries’ in Borrowing Trouble. Bohart discusses moving in with her girlfriend for the first time and mental health in this powerhouse house hour from Irish comedy favourite (Fri 16 Oct). Dan Tiernan has hit rock-bottom in Quartz and All, and what better way to cope that to turn to the world of crystal healing? This “brilliant, blistering, eardrum-drum battering” (Daily Telegraph) sees Tiernan armed with rose quartz and sage as he discusses sexuality and mental health in an uproarious hour of stand-up (Fri 23 Oct). Over at the Concert Hall, internationally acclaimed comedian and filmmaker Simon Amstell presents an hour of reflection, dissection, and the psychology of indulging in a celebrity crush in I Love it Here (Thu 22 Oct).
There’s comedy for the whole family with Live at Brighton Dome BLEEPED, a swear-free stand-up showcase for those who prefer their comedy clean. Featuring an all-star line-up of award-winning comedians, and hosted by Edinburgh Comedy Awards best show nominee Josh Glanc, this family-friendly comedy is the perfect way to get older children and teens into comedy (Sat 24 Oct, age 11 plus). Comedy duo Shelf return to Brighton Dome’s Studio Theatre with The Kids’ Show 2, a fun-filled hour of sketch comedy with a tender message about emotions and feelings, aimed towards children aged 6 and up (Sat 24 Oct).
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