Saturday 6th September | 19:30
(Doors open 19:00)
Up The Antics present their killer format of comedy variety, featuring the best local stand-up talent, improvised comedy from Up The Antics and sketch comedy from a special guest. Bristol-based Up The Antics (as heard on BBC Radio 4) takes us down the rabbit hole of improvised sketch comedy. With the suggestion of a location, the antics will explore the characters and journeys taken to arrive there, with hilarious results.
Line-Up:
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Sketch Comedy from The Biscuit Barrel
Biscuit Barrel are a quickfire sketch group, whose production 'The 69-Sketch Show' has brought in over 4,000 people since 2023.
"Non-stop laughs" ★★★★★ – The Mumble
"An excellent comedy show" ★★★★ – Broadway Baby
A blend of slapstick, wordplay, songs, rap-battles and absurd characters, the Barrel defy predictability with sketches ranging from ten seconds to three minutes, ensuring constant surprises.
Credits include Leicester Comedy Festival, Winchester Comedy Festival (Theatre Royal Winchester), Edinburgh Fringe (Gilded Balloon; Just the Tonic), and Brighton Fringe (Brighton Spiegeltent; Komedia for 2025).
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Improv Comedy from Up The Antics
Bristol's own Up The Antics will be bringing their unique brand of improv silliness. Just give them a suggestion of a location and watch them fall down the rabbit hole of hilarious characters, sketches and quick wit. Come see the group that has been featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra, performed four hit Edinburgh Fringe shows and won awards for their online sketch content.
Leicester Square Sketch-Off Semi-Finalists
"Brilliantly witty" ★★★★★ – Inter:Mission
"Up The Antics are guaranteed to deliver a laugh every minute" ★★★★ – EdFringeReview
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Plus Stand-Up Comedy hand-picked from the rising stars of the local circuit!
Tickets
£13 Standard
£10 Concession
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