# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Best in Comedy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: The Best in Comedy show returns to Maddermarket Theatre this August with a great show featuring the hilarious Rhys James, Janine Harouni, Matt Richardson & Eleanor Tiernan.

Rhys James is an accomplished comedian who you will have seen on Live at the Apollo, Roast Battle, Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central A League of Their Own and as a regular panellist on Mock The Week. He has performed six solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe to sell-out audiences and critical acclaim, with his show ‘Snitch’ being one of the best reviewed comedy shows of the year.

★★★★ “A cut above his humdrum peers” – The Independent
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Janine Harouni is a UK based Lebanese-American comedian who was selected as one of The Guardian's Top Ten Comedians to Watch

Janine stars in the ITV2 sitcom Buffering and can be seen as Carla in the DC Comic film The Batman. She was a writer and performer for 2 seasons of ITV2's sketch series The Emily Atack Show. Other appearances include: The Russell Howard Hour, Comedians Giving Lectures, The Stand Up Sketch Show and The John Bishop Show.

★★★★★ “Ready for her Netflix special” – The Times
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Recent star of ITV’s Dancing on Ice, Matt Richardson is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian, as well as being named Heat Magazine’s Weird Crush of the Year…

Matt is the former host of the Xtra Factor and has appeared on shows such as Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Celebrity Juice and Pointless Celebrities.

★★★★★ “An explosive show that left people with bellies aching from laughter” – Voice
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Radio 4’s Eleanor Tiernan is a hilarious Irish stand-up comedian known for her uniquely oblique world view. Her show “People Pleaser” put her on the Sunday Times list of ‘Top Ten Female Stand Ups To Watch.’

★★★★ “The fastest rising comedy talent in the country” – Irish Times


This show is not to be missed!

Strictly over 18s only.
Please note that the line-up subject to change without notice.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norwich/the-best-in-comedy/200030121566112
- **Event Categories**: comedy, entertainment, art, performances, theatre, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Norwich
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Maddermarket Theatre
- **lat**: 52.6304
- **long**: 1.29278
- **full address**: Maddermarket Theatre, St John's Alley,Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Best in Comedy being held?
  - **A:** The Best in Comedy takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Maddermarket Theatre, St John's Alley,Norwich, Norfolk, 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 Norwich, 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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