Comedy Club

Remember, remember it’s the 6th of November!

Yeah, you’re right, that doesn’t have the same ring as the 5th does it. Ahem. We are back with yet another bumper stand up comedy evening in the super surroundings of the Huntington Hall.

Come and have some fun and enjoy the comedy talents of Jason Neale, Alexander Kealey, Eric Rushtonand headlined by Esther Manito!

Do note lineup is subject to change

Esther Manito

An Arab Essex girl who will challenge every single preconception of what that means. Esther has supported Alan Davies, Shappi Khorsandi, Sindhu Vee, Jason Mansford, Jo Brand and Al Murray. As seen on ITV's Stand Up Sketch Show and heard on: BBC sounds Russel Kane’s Evil Genius, co-hosting Radio 4 Extra's Newsjack Unplugged, CBBC Bitesize Parents, Drunk Women Solving Crime, Russell Kane’s Boys Don’t Cry and BBC New Comedy Awards.

“A comedian with keen instincts, and punchlines often delivered with a nice turn ofphrase and a vivid metaphor.” Fest Mag

“Still a relatively new comic, she’s got her wired persona nailed down hard. Manito is a performer with undeniable stage presence.” The Scotsman

Jason Neale

Hailing from Leicestershire, Jason Neale is as adept at MC-ing for wide range of venues and audiences as he is delivering tight, punchy and hilarious 20 minute sets. If you want a sharp anecdotal, unapologetic, out-for-belly-laughs stand-up then Jason is your man.

“When it comes to MCing, Jason is one of the safest pair of hands in the business. Quick responses & sharp wit make him our go to man” Scallywags Comedy

Eric Rushton

Since his comedy debut in 2014, Eric Rushton has been mixing with the best newcomers on the comedy scene, and impressing audiences with his intelligent, playful material and likeable, self-deprecating stage persona.

In January 2020 he won the prestigious 'Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year' award-an award that was previously won by the likes of Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Manford andJonny Vegas on their way to stardom.

Before that he was a Chortle Student finalist in 2016 and So You Think You're Funny? finalist 2017.

Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2020-winner

So You Think You're Funny 2017 - finalist

English Comedian of the Year2017 - semi finalist

Alex Kealy

Alex Kealy is a stand-up comedian who mixes political material with self-deprecation and relatable observations. He reached the final of the prestigious 'So You Think You're Funny' competition in his first year of performing.

A“rising star of the British stand-up scene”(TheList) & writer forMock The Week, Alex Kealy combines silliness and politics to forge “perfectly expressed gags”(Chortle).

“A must-see”★★★★ Broadway baby