# Event Details - **Event Name**: Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Dave Watt (aka Captain Breadbeard) hosts his monthly alternative stand-up comedy night in the heart of Canterbury. October's special guests include Dru Cripps, Mikey Bligh-Smith, Sam Wall and Halima Habil! Dru Cripps Dru Cripps has five comedy awards all of varying acclaim. Cripps is a two time British Comedy Guide award winner, he won first place in the musical comedy awards 2026, the Malcolm Hardee award… etc. Seen in viral clips online or for various tv work (DAVE, ITV, BBC) Cripps is one of the only comics on the planet to: be given 2 grand for making KSI laugh and for getting an Encore from the audience at the Comedy Store after being crowned champion at its King Gong competition. Cripps is steadily becoming one of the hottest alt acts In the country, playing all the big comedy clubs (that usually turn their nose up at alt acts/clowns) theatres and massive festival stages. His Edinburgh fringe show got nominated for best show, sold out its run and has been given 5 five stars from various papers. The Scotsman called him: “Legendary”. Mikey Bligh-Smith Alternative comedian and kindly clown Mikey Bligh-Smith presents 10 minutes of delightful comedy. Madcap prop chaos. Tremendous jokes and wordplay. Hardcore, unfiltered, Full-Frontal Mikey Mode. Sketch Off Finalist. As seen on Disney+ and Channel4 “Very fun… meticulously weird” The Guardian “Unexpectedly and unexplainable brought me to tears” Entertainment Focus “Cracking physical comedy” Chortle Sam Walls Sam Walls is a member of the 5 star, award winning comedy group Bad Clowns, who has recently created his own 5 star solo comedy show. Described as "silly, bonkers, and clever" and "pure joy and ridiculousness", Sam thrives with unexpected twists and audience shenanigans. ★★★★★ "Absolute fringe madness" - Sussex News ★★★★½ “Frantic energy and masterful delivery” - AmyLouiseChandler ★★★★ "Silly, bonkers, and clever" - LouReviews ★★★★ "Delightfully engaging!" - LondonTheatre1 Halima Habil Halima Habil is a Romanian-Moroccan, Gaulier-trained clown and drag king. Fresh off the Edinburgh fringe, Halima effortlessly blends absurdity, emotion and comedy - every moment feels unpredictable. Her show “Baba” has been called “Brilliantly surreal and silly, completely original, hilariously funny and thought provoking." "If you don’t have a baba you should go buy one “ (Edinburgh fringe review) "A brilliant mix of emotion comedy and the downright bizarre, where you never quite be know what’s coming - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canterbury/captain-breadbeards-alternative-comedy-night/200030742912656 - **Event Categories**: comedy, Entertainment, Festivals, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Canterbury - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Cosy Club (Canterbury) - **lat**: 51.278287 - **long**: 1.0802242 - **full address**: The Cosy Club (Canterbury), 20 St Margarets Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TH, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0c9d1be98308d14e310e6b3fda74702380030bcd91e3eb5cece50618545ed5a2-rimg-w1200-h628-dca87818-gmir?v=1790469775 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night being held? - **A:** Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Cosy Club (Canterbury), 20 St Margarets Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TH, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night? - **A:** Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night is organized by Captain Breadbeard. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canterbury, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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