# Event Details - **Event Name**: Red Herring Comedy Club // Docks Academy, Grimsby - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Friday 8th May 2026 Doors 7pm | Start Time 8pm Advance Tickets | £17.50 + Fees This event is for 18s and over. The audience for this show will be seated MC AL STEVENSON Al Stevenson is the sharp-witted lad from Newcastle, with “bulletproof confidence” (Stand Newcastle), his charm allows him to tear through an audience with a cheeky grin. His “relentlessly hilarious” (Carl Hutchinson) performances of his “brilliant jokes” (Jack Whitehall) have seen him go all the way to the Beat The Frog World Series Finals, be tour support for Mark Nelson, USA Kevin James Thornton and many more, and sellout the prestigious Stand Comedy Club with his debut solo show! Red Herring Comedy Club May 202608. May. 2026 07:00pm reminder Friday 8th May 2026 Doors 7pm | Start Time 8pm Advance Tickets | £17.50 + Fees This event is for 18s and over. The audience for this show will be seated Ticket type Cost Quantity GENERAL ADMISSION £20.75 (£17.50) Quantity selection for ticket type GENERAL ADMISSION 0 Continue MC AL STEVENSON Al Stevenson is the sharp-witted lad from Newcastle, with “bulletproof confidence” (Stand Newcastle), his charm allows him to tear through an audience with a cheeky grin. His “relentlessly hilarious” (Carl Hutchinson) performances of his “brilliant jokes” (Jack Whitehall) have seen him go all the way to the Beat The Frog World Series Finals, be tour support for Mark Nelson, USA Kevin James Thornton and many more, and sellout the prestigious Stand Comedy Club with his debut solo show! MIKE NEWALL Local Stockport lad, now based in Manchester, Mike Newall is a charming and laid-back comedian with well-crafted jokes and a wonderful dry delivery. This is observational comedy at its best with razor-sharp timing combined with a keen sense of dark sarcasm. He most recently appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, where he impressed the judges so much that Simon Cowell said, " It was like an Oasis concert where the music ran out and Liam decides to tell a few jokes!" JAKE DONALDSON A finalist in the BBC New Comedy Award in 2024. More recently, he recorded Rosie Jones’ Disability Comedy Extravaganza for UKTV and did a run-through for 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown back in October. Jake regularly performs pro 20s across the circuit, including at Just The Tonic, Headliners, The Stand, House of Stand Up, Dave Ward, Fuzzy Bear, Bath Komedia, Bluebook, Toby Jones and Felt Nowt. JOE JACOBS Joe Jacobs is a London based comedian, rapper and writer. His live shows effortlessly flit between hip hop and comedy and he’s been seen/heard on Channel 4, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music, Radio 1XTRA, plus gained millions of viral video views online. On the live circuit, he’s a regular at The Comedy Store, Top Secret, Glee, The Bearcat, Up The Creek, Backyard Comedy Club, Covent Garden Comedy Club, Knock2Bag, Downstairs At The Kings Head, Banana Cabaret, The Distraction Club and many others. He has provided tour support for acts such as Jamali Maddix, Dane Baptiste and even opened for Bill Burr at The Comedy Store in Hollywood. His TV work includes Harry Hill’s ClubNite on Channel 4, Nazi Pug: Joke or Hate on BBC3, plus his viral rap track I’m Dog was featured on E4’s Rudetube. Joe’s first foray into radio was with Hip Hop’s Laughing Stock on BBC Sounds in September 2020. This show was soon added to BBC’s Seriously podcast, showcasing the best documentaries from the BBC worldwide. In addition to stand up, as solo artist Jester Jacobs, he’s put out music since his debut Mental Disorder in 2008. Since then, he has had regular releases with performances nationally and internationally. Line up subject to change. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grimsby/red-herring-comedy-club-docks-academy-grimsby/200029683375115 - **Event Categories**: comedy, entertainment, art, dance, literary-art, concerts, performances, music, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Grimsby - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Church, King Edward Street, DN31 3JD Grimsby, United Kingdom - **lat**: 53.5712 - **long**: -0.07917 - **full address**: The Church, King Edward Street, DN31 3JD Grimsby, United Kingdom, Grimsby, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Red Herring Comedy Club // Docks Academy, Grimsby - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bece01cc5ed6217d33f595191fd9ac327630e39e49bbc6948fb8dc1952df34fe-rimg-w1200-h675-dc790606-gmir?v=1777241324 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Red Herring Comedy Club // Docks Academy, Grimsby being held? - **A:** Red Herring Comedy Club // Docks Academy, Grimsby takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Church, King Edward Street, DN31 3JD Grimsby, United Kingdom, Grimsby, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Red Herring Comedy Club // Docks Academy, Grimsby? - **A:** Red Herring Comedy Club // Docks Academy, Grimsby is organized by Docks Academy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Red Herring Comedy Club // Docks Academy, Grimsby 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 Grimsby, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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