# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Best in Comedy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: The Best in Comedy show returns to The Maltings this May with another top line-up featuring the hilarious Reginald D Hunter, Josh Pugh, Jack Barry & Matt Foster!

Georgia-born Reginald D Hunter’s searingly honest observations both onstage and on TV and Radio have garnered him a cross-generational fan base. He has become one of the Comedy industry’s best-known performers for his distinctive take on the most diverse range of subjects.

His TV appearances have included Live at the Apollo, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, QI and Have I Got News For You? He also filmed two series of the BBC2’s hugely popular Reginald D Hunter’s Songs of the South & Songs of The Border

★★★★★ “A cerebral comedian with every performative grace in his back pocket” – Voice Magazine
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Live at the Apollo star Josh Pugh takes us through his life with his own unique and hilarious style. Josh was tour support for Joe Lycett, was named an ‘almost certain future star’ (Chortle.co.uk), has amassed millions views on his online videos and regularly headlines the biggest clubs in the country.

Josh’s recent television appearances include The Last Leg, Mock The Week Hypothetical, Question Team and Guessable.

★★★★★ “Destined for the big leagues” – British Comedy Guide
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Jack Barry is a comedy actor and stand-up who can most recently be seen as series regular in Mae Martin’s sitcom Feel Good series 1&2 (Netflix) and Rose Matafeo’s Starstruck (BBC/HBO). Jack stars in the new series of ITV2's The Stand Up Sketch Show. 

★★★★★ “Some of the finest of British Comedy… effortlessly endearing” – Ed Fest Mag
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Blending disarming likability with a fierce comic mind, Matt Foster conjures eruptions of laughter from seemingly out of nowhere, delivering a show that leaves audiences gasping for air.

Strictly over 18s only.
Please note that the line-up subject to change without notice.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/the-best-in-comedy/200029933145635
- **Event Categories**: comedy, entertainment, performances, festivals, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ely
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Maltings, Ely riverside
- **lat**: 52.395305021417
- **long**: 0.2689933578282
- **full address**: The Maltings, Ely riverside, Ship Lane,Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Best in Comedy being held?
  - **A:** The Best in Comedy takes place on Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Maltings, Ely riverside, Ship Lane,Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Best in Comedy?
  - **A:** The Best in Comedy is organized by The Anglia Comedy Co..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Best in Comedy 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 Ely, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Best in Comedy sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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