Comedy on the Thames

Line up Thursday 25 September

Carey Marx
Seen on BBC One, Channel 4 and Comedy Central, Carey’s razor-sharp wit has wowed crowds from the UK to Australia. He’s got his own BBC Radio 4 show and a suitcase full of sell-out tours.

Iszi Lawrence
Historian, podcaster, TV presenter – and hilarious. You might know her from Netflix or National Geographic, but live, she’s all comedy. Pirates, spies, WWII – she makes it funny.

Markus Birdman
As seen on Britain’s Got Talent, Markus brings sharp, slick storytelling and global comedy creds to the river. He's funny – and he’s got the awards to prove it.

Line up Thursday 16 October

Alistair Barrie
Globetrotting comic with a flawless delivery (Fest Magazine). Alistair's rocked stages in 40+ countries – from New York’s Comedy Cellar to Mumbai and beyond.

Axel Blake
Winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2022, Axel’s gone from viral star to Royal Variety. Now a Comedy Central regular – even Simon Cowell said, “We’ve discovered a star.”

Ed Byrne
If you love comedy, you’ve seen Ed. Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Never Mind the Buzzcocks – plus The Graham Norton Show with actual movie legends. He’s a classic.

Line up Thursday 13 November

Rachel Parris
Bafta-nominated Rachel Parris has 100M+ YouTube views and has starred on Graham Norton, Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Q.I. & more.

Patrick Monahan
Award-winning, infectiously charming, and ridiculously funny. Patrick’s a feel-good whirlwind of laughs – even Time Out admits he’s “the nicest person ever born.”

Ali Woods
"Ali Woods is the real deal", The Evening Standard. Award-winning, content-creator Ali has become a famous face on socials tackling lad culture, mental health, gyms & more.

Line up Thursday 4 December

John Moloney
A British Comedy Award winner and one of Channel 4’s Top 100 Comedians of All Time. With hit BBC Radio 4 shows and razor-sharp wit, John’s a comedy heavyweight. (Time Out: “Powerfully funny.”)

Nathan Caton
Smooth, smart, and seriously funny. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, and The Nathan Caton Show. (Chortle: “Confident, charismatic and upbeat.”)

Rhys James
Quick, slick and rising fast. Rhys has roasted, riffed, and ruled on Roast Battle, Live at the Apollo, and Mock the Week. One to watch – and laugh with.

Line up Thursday 26 June [SOLD OUT]

Julian Deane
"Julian Deane has a stream of seriously good jokes that are quick, sharply written and endlessly repeatable." - The Guardian

Fiona Allen*
“Sharp wit... Impeccable timing... A standout in the comedy landscape.” - The Times

Rory Bremner
Widely regarded as Britain’s top satirical impressionist, Rory Bremner is a "a one-man opposition party" - Daily Telegraph.

_{*Fiona will be stepping in for Kathryn Mather, who unfortunately had to withdraw due to unforeseen circumstances.}