Last Friday of every month at Ipswich Sports Club Henley Road IP1 4NJ
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What's On
We're always trying to make it better, so acts are subject to change.
Friday 25 October Kate Lucas
DOUBLE HEADLINER
Kate Lucas
• "Kate Lucas is really bloody good" - Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard
• Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year (2014) - previous winners include Josh Widdecombe and Jason Manford • "Her songs are witty, clever and well put together" - The Scotsman
Ben Norris
• Mock the Week (BBC2)
• Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC2) • They Think It's All Over (BBC1) • "The most polished stand-up you are ever likely to see" GQ Magazine • "Brilliant" The Guardian "One of the circuit's best" - The Mirror
Garrie Grubb
• Edinburgh panel prize "Best in Class” 2024
• Not So New Comedian of the Year finalist 2023 • "Stunningly funny material" Edge magazine • The only gay lorry driver from Essex on the comedy circuit
Kate Lucas
• "Kate Lucas is really bloody good" - Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard
• Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year (2014) - previous winners include Josh Widdecombe and Jason Manford • "Her songs are witty, clever and well put together" - The Scotsman
Ben Norris
• Mock the Week (BBC2)
• Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC2) • They Think It's All Over (BBC1) • "The most polished stand-up you are ever likely to see" GQ Magazine • "Brilliant" The Guardian "One of the circuit's best" - The Mirror
Garrie Grubb
• Edinburgh panel prize "Best in Class” 2024
• Not So New Comedian of the Year finalist 2023 • "Stunningly funny material" Edge magazine • The only gay lorry driver from Essex on the comedy circuit
Friday 29 November Liam Farrelly Scott Bennett
DOUBLE HEADLINER
Liam Farrelly
• Live at the Apollo (BBC 1)
• Scottish Comedian of the Year (2021) • "On the road to comedy greatness" Bruce Dessau (Comedy Critic for the Evening Standard)
Scott Bennett
• Live at the Apollo (BBC 1)
• "Without doubt, live comedy's best kept secret" Evening Standard • Regular on The News Quiz and The Now Show (BBC Radio 4) • Stuff (his own show on BBC Radio 4) • "Naturally hilarious" **** Broadway Baby
Ben Van der Velde
• "A master of audience interaction" Huffington Post
• “Wonderfully improvised riffs showcasing his impressive spontaneity and sharp tongue.” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine • Warm up man for Deal or No Deal (Channel 4)
Liam Farrelly
• Live at the Apollo (BBC 1)
• Scottish Comedian of the Year (2021) • "On the road to comedy greatness" Bruce Dessau (Comedy Critic for the Evening Standard)
Scott Bennett
• Live at the Apollo (BBC 1)
• "Without doubt, live comedy's best kept secret" Evening Standard • Regular on The News Quiz and The Now Show (BBC Radio 4) • Stuff (his own show on BBC Radio 4) • "Naturally hilarious" **** Broadway Baby
Ben Van der Velde
• "A master of audience interaction" Huffington Post
• “Wonderfully improvised riffs showcasing his impressive spontaneity and sharp tongue.” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine • Warm up man for Deal or No Deal (Channel 4)
Friday 31 January Duncan Oakley
DOUBLE HEADLINER
Duncan Oakley
• "Leaping between stupidity and pure brilliance" Yorkshire Evening Post
• English Comedian of the Year (2015) • As heard on BBC Radio 4
Jason Paterson
• Brown Eyed Boy BBC3
• Comedy Funhouse - MTV • King Gong Show - Comedy Store - Winner
Louie Green
• "A natural story teller" thestandupclub.co.uk
• "A joy to watch" Much Laughter CIC • Up-and-coming comic from Felixstowe
Duncan Oakley
• "Leaping between stupidity and pure brilliance" Yorkshire Evening Post
• English Comedian of the Year (2015) • As heard on BBC Radio 4
Jason Paterson
• Brown Eyed Boy BBC3
• Comedy Funhouse - MTV • King Gong Show - Comedy Store - Winner
Louie Green
• "A natural story teller" thestandupclub.co.uk
• "A joy to watch" Much Laughter CIC • Up-and-coming comic from Felixstowe
Friday 28 February Matt Price
DOUBLE HEADLINER
Matt Price
• "Criminally funny" The Scotsman
• Unsafe Space (BBC Radio 4) • "Hilarious" ***** Broadway Baby • Tour support for Russell Kane and Norman Lovett
Rob Deering
• "One of the leading stand ups of his generation" Time Out
• The Comedy Club (BBC Radio 4Extra) • Celebrity Mastermind winner (BBC ) • Comedy Rocks (ITV)
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Matt Price
• "Criminally funny" The Scotsman
• Unsafe Space (BBC Radio 4) • "Hilarious" ***** Broadway Baby • Tour support for Russell Kane and Norman Lovett
Rob Deering
• "One of the leading stand ups of his generation" Time Out
• The Comedy Club (BBC Radio 4Extra) • Celebrity Mastermind winner (BBC ) • Comedy Rocks (ITV)
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Tickets and information
After many years running successful comedy clubs in London, Ant and Ed Dewson have finally started a night in their home town. Expect fantastic live acts from the London circuit and beyond. Plus free chocolate for the front row, and a silly song or two.
A+E Comedy Club happens on the last Friday of every month at Ipswich Sports Club, Henley Road IP1 4NJ. It’s 5 minutes drive from the town centre, and there’s plenty of free parking on site.
With years of experience as promoters and performers, Ant and Ed have shared the stage with a host of famous faces including Michael McIntyre, Jimmy Carr, Frank Skinner, Harry Hill, Noel Fielding, Russell Brand… and many many more.
When
Last Friday of every month
Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8.00pm. There are two breaks to buy drinks and have a wee. You can buy delicious food at the bar before the show. And we’ll finished around 10pm.
Tickets
Only £12
We always sell out so make sure you get your tickets in advance. You can buy them from Reception at Ipswich Sports Club, or by clicking the button below.
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Give us your mobile number to join A+E Comedy Club and we’ll keep you posted as to what’s coming. Plus you’ll get occasional special offers just for members! We won’t send you masses of messages, or share your details.
Where
Ipswich Sports Club, Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 4NJ
You can find us at Ipswich Sports Club, Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 4NJ. There’s plenty of free parking, a great bar and delicious food – all at very reasonable prices. Contact the club to book a table for food on 01473 251143.
A+E Comedy