# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tom Towelling, Eshaan Akbar, (MC Jimmy McGhie) + Special Guest TBC - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 08:15 pm – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 09:55 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A brand-new four day comedy festival in the secret underground Subway hidden beneath Crystal Palace ParkAbout this EventA brand-new comedy festival is coming to south London...Step underground into the hidden venue beneath the park to enjoy a line-up of comedians with awards, cult-followings and punchlines aplenty.With eleven shows over four days, grab your tickets for a celebration of laughter in the iconic Crystal Palace Subway.Welcoming first class comedy acts for a celebration of laughter in this unique hidden space below Crystal Palace Park, the festival will run for 9 shows over four days.Line-up for this show:Tom TowellingWinner of the Channel 4 Sean Lock Award 2025, Tom Towelling brings a splash of alternative wit to proceedings with his West Midlands’ charm.As seen on Channel 4’s A Comedy Thing.Winner, Musical Comedy Awards 2024.Winner, Birmingham Breaking Talent Award 2024.‘Entrancingly funny’ (comedy.co.uk)‘Clear case of funny bones’ (chortle.co.uk)‘Wholly original, beautifully curated and wildly varied’ (Charlie Perkins, Channel 4)Eshaan AkbarEshaan Akbar is an acclaimed stand-up comedian and broadcaster who has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, QI, The Now Show and Frankie Boyle’s New World Order.A familiar voice on BBC Asian Network, he hosts a weekly Saturday afternoon show and regularly presents the station’s Breakfast and Drivetime programmes. He is also the host of the podcasts Where Are You Really From? and Nine Twenty Nine.Eshaan has performed three sold-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe — Not for Prophet, Prophet Like It’s Hot and Infidel-ity — all of which transferred to sold-out runs at Soho Theatre. As a sought-after live act, he has supported major comedians including Micky Flanagan, Jason Manford, Dane Baptiste, Hal Cruttenden, Sindhu Vee, Jan Ravens and Rory Bremner on tour.Jimmy McGhie (MC)Jimmy has performed stand up all over the world and appeared on numerous television and radio programmes including the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, Comedy Central, ABC Australia, THREE New Zealand, Absolute Radio and many more.He is “a brilliant talent” (The Scotsman) and with “an easy charm and appealing relaxed manner” (Chortle), he has performed 10 solo shows at festivals around the world including the Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Sydney Comedy Festival, Perth Comedy Festival and New Zealand International Comedy festival.He is now a top circuit act in the UK, as well as a highly sought after corporate awards host and TV warm up artist. He regularly provides the studio warm up for BBC1’s Graham Norton Show, ITV’s Loose Women and Ch4’s Deal or No Deal....And a Very Special Guest, still to be announcedAccessibility:Please note there is no step-free access to the Subway.Access is via two flights of stairs with a handrail.The subway has uneven flooring and light changes from bright to dim in various points. Accessibility information including photos of the stairs can be found here: https://www.crystalpalaceparktrust.org/pages/how-to-visit-the-crystal-palace-subwayWe’d love to know how to make your visit the best it can be, so have a chat with us before you get here – we love to hear from you. Please contact the Crystal Palace Park Trust team via Producer@crystalpalaceparktrust.orgKey information:No dogs please (service dogs welcome)Bar available serving light-coloured drinks (eg. no red wine to protect the heritage floor)Street food available at surface levelDoors open at 7.55pm and the event closes at 9.55pmClosest public transport is Crystal Palace Bus Station (3 minutes walk) or Crystal Palace Train Station (10 minutes walk uphill)The Subway does not have its own toilets but clean portaloo facilities will be availableTerms and Conditions: please note the Ts and Cs document on our website ahead of purchasing a ticket. Refunds are not possible for any tickets purchased. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/tom-towelling-eshaan-akbar-mc-jimmy-mcghie-special-guest-tbc/100001985376627939 - **Event Categories**: comedy, Festivals, Entertainment, Art, Theatre, Workshops, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.38, max: 22.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Crystal Palace Subway - **lat**: 51.4220298 - **long**: -0.07706850000000001 - **full address**: Crystal Palace Subway, Crystal Palace Parade, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tom Towelling, Eshaan Akbar, (MC Jimmy McGhie) + Special Guest TBC - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ecd81f4f07d177d53419e9d12360065467252d5dd9c19771981b6f9887de450e-rimg-w1200-h676-dcf1be66-gmir.jpg?v=1774571652 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tom Towelling, Eshaan Akbar, (MC Jimmy McGhie) + Special Guest TBC being held? - **A:** Tom Towelling, Eshaan Akbar, (MC Jimmy McGhie) + Special Guest TBC takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 08:15 pm to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 09:55 pm at Crystal Palace Subway, Crystal Palace Parade, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Tom Towelling, Eshaan Akbar, (MC Jimmy McGhie) + Special Guest TBC? - **A:** Tickets for Tom Towelling, Eshaan Akbar, (MC Jimmy McGhie) + Special Guest TBC are priced at GBP 22 per person. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission (ages 16+)GBP 22 + GBP 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Tom Towelling, Eshaan Akbar, (MC Jimmy McGhie) + Special Guest TBC? - **A:** Tom Towelling, Eshaan Akbar, (MC Jimmy McGhie) + Special Guest TBC is organized by Crystal Palace Park Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tom Towelling, Eshaan Akbar, (MC Jimmy McGhie) + Special Guest TBC 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 London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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