Thursday 16th January 
7.30pm
Canalhouse - Main Stage

The Live at the Apollo star brings her new show to the Nottingham Comedy Festival following her smash hit success 'Riawakening'.

Tackling themes of feminism, womanhood and plain old common sense, Ria always delivers a blistering performance.

“I guarantee you will laugh a lot” ★★★★ The Scotsman

Fearless, provocative, and very funny, Ria Lina is the only Filipina comedian in British stand-up and a hugely admired talent in the comedy industry.

Her extensive list of credits includes Have I Got News For You?, Mock the Week, Lovestruck High, Richard Hammond’s Brain Reaction, Richard Osman’s House of Games, The Last Leg and Celebrity Mastermind.

Ages: 16+

Photo credit: Arabella Itani
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Thursday 30th January 
7.30pm
Canalhouse - Main Stage

After an unsettling encounter with a wildlife enthusiast, the Funny Women Award finalist explores what it means to be a human animal (nightmare, tbh).

Expect coming out in your 30s, rinsing homophobes, and forming a coven with your kids. The debut stand-up hour from the ‘brilliant’ (Bridget Christie) comedian and writer. Over 11 million views on TikTok. Heard on BBC Radio 1, Radio 5, Radio 4.

Amy Mason is a writer and comedian from Bristol. Shortlisted for BBC New Act of the Year, Amy has multiple TV shows in development with production companies including Clerkenwell and BBC Studios. 

“Amy Mason is so good; I was laughing before she said anything” Bridget Christie

“So so so so so so so so funny” Jess Fostekew

“Charmingly poignant and funny” Herald

“Personal but totally universal” ★★★★★ WhatsonStage

“Absolutely enthralling” ★★★★ BroadwayBaby

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Thursday 13th February
7.30pm
Canalhouse - Main Stage

An operation has transformed his life, and now Joseph Parsons is ready for a fresh start. With a new lease of life, he aims to radically level up, live in the moment, and has meticulously written a list on how to do that. 

In this creative twist on stand-up, Parsons blends design and art with his compelling storytelling delving into his career as a designer and exploring themes of criticism, health, and self-esteem. But in a really funny way. 

Labelled one of the UK’s favourite homosexuals (apart from Rylan), Parsons' vibrant brand of comedy creates unique moments that can only be experienced live.

"One to watch" - The Times


"High energy, well-crafted punchlines" - Culture Fix


"Immensely likeable performer" - Arts Desk


BBC New Comedy Award 2022 - Shortlisted


As heard on BBC LGBT Sport Podcast, Talksport, and BBC Radio


Top 10 LGBTQ+ Acts of the Edinburgh Fringe — The EFC

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Thursday 27th February
Canalhouse - Nottingham

Seann Walsh: Work in Progress

Seann is still here. You are still here. This is torture. Let’s talk about it.

AND
Peter Rethinasamy: Work in Progress
Born and raised in Belfast to a Malaysian father and Irish mother, Peter is a comedian with hard hitting, punchy jokes and hilarious tales about his family, girlfriend, and growing up in Northern Ireland. 

As seen on Comedy Central Live, BBC’s The Apprentice: You’re fired, ITV’s Sorry I didn’t know, and BBC Northern Ireland's Blame Game, Peter is also the winner of the London Comedy Store King Gong Competition. He also has his own podcast with fellow comedian and good friend Luke Craig, "Luke and Pete Talking Sheet" which has featured in the top 50 comedy podcasts in the UK on Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Peter has been supporting Russell Kane, Seann Walsh, Kevin Bridges and Judi Love on tour around the country. 

Peter's acting credits include 'Ted Lasso', Sky Movies Christmas feature ‘The Heist before Christmas' starring Timothy Spall & James Nesbitt, and Alan Carr’s sitcom ‘Changing Ends’

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Friday 28th February

Canallhouse - Main Stage

All of a sudden, comedian Micky Overman finds her life going the direction she’s always wanted. The path has been set, she just has to follow it. So why is she finding that so hard? A show about change, commitment and letting go of your old self. Join Micky as she desperately fights against her old coping mechanisms, whilst contemplating love, the art of gift giving and Ozzy Osbourne.

★★★★★ (Funny Women). ★★★★ (Scotsman). ★★★★ (Chortle). ★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com). ★★★★ (List). 'Top-notch lines that wouldn’t be out of place in an A-lister’s Netflix special' (Chortle).

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Thursday 6th March

Canallhouse - Main Stage

Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a brand new tour show: Aston. Expect Jamali's trademark brutally honest and unflinching perspectives on the world at large. His last tours have sold-out shows across the globe, playing the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. He is a regular on the series of Nevermind the Buzzcocks for Sky and was one of the most anarchic Taskmaster contestants the show has ever seen. Alongside this he was a regular contributor for Frankie Boyle's New World Order (BBC2) and has been seen on 'Live at the Apollo' (BBC Two), '8 Out of 10 Cats' (More4), The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) as well as many others.

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Extra date available - Tues 22nd April

Thursday 13th March

Canallhouse - Main Stage

Joey Page is easily wound up. 

But why does he sweat the small stuff?

Is he simply wrestling with the fact that life isn't as exciting as it promised to be? Or something deeper?
Let's find out shall we?
...nice one.

Joey Page, aka the Best British Comedian you've never heard of, is a working class motor mouth, figuring out his place in the modern world through a series of awkward conversations that are constantly bursting his bubble.

Tour support for Laura Smyth, Mark Simmons, Lloyd Griffith and Rob Beckett. The eagle-eyed amongst you may recognise him from Never Mind the Buzzcocks or as the face of Gum Tree.

★★★★★
"A leading name in British cult comedy"
- ThreeWeeks

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Wednesday 2nd April

Canallhouse - Main Stage

Huge will be performing a series of songs, but not songs he’s written
– these are songs passed down from his family members and ancestors (dead). From his Grandpa Joe finally winning a ticket to the chocolate factory to his brother Elliot finding a stray a
lien in the garden shed, there’s something for everyone.
The show will feature Huge’s well known and loved personalised wearable keyboard, intricate deadpan style of humour and crowd participation all in an attempt to finally honour his incredible ancestors which include Batman, Ash Ketchum, Joey, Monica,
Phoebe, Rachel, Chandler and Ross.

“Utterly hilarious” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Broadway World

“delightfully belligerent...creates a nicely charged atmosphere”
★★★★   The List

“A masterful craftsman of comedy” ★★★★ Chortle

“The songs are great, the format really works” ★★★★
ThreeWeeks

“Had me shaking with laughter” ★ ★ ★ ★ Telegraph

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Tuesday 22nd April

Canalhouse - Main Stage

Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a brand new tour show: Aston. Expect Jamali's trademark brutally honest and unflinching perspectives on the world at large. His last tours have sold-out shows across the globe, playing the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. He is a regular on the series of Nevermind the Buzzcocks for Sky and was one of the most anarchic Taskmaster contestants the show has ever seen. Alongside this he was a regular contributor for Frankie Boyle's New World Order (BBC2) and has been seen on 'Live at the Apollo' (BBC Two), '8 Out of 10 Cats' (More4), The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) as well as many others.

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Wednesday 30th April

Canalhouse - Main Stage

Geordie rising star, Louise Young, is bringing her debut stand-up show on tour! Feral is a show all about class, chaos and coming out. Louise did ask her friends if her life had been feral enough to warrant this title they laughed and assured her it still is.

Sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023. Tour support for Alan Carr and Tom Allen. As seen on Comedy Central Live and Channel 4's Original Comedy shorts. As heard On BBC Radio 4’s Fred at the Stand. Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer Show nominee 2023. NextUp's BIGGEST Award in Comedy nominee 2023. Leicester Comedy Festival Best Debut Show nominee 2022.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (The Skinny)

‘She draws the audience in with her confessional tones, inducing gasps and waves of laughter.’ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Ed Fest Mag)

‘A superb debut that leaves nothing in moderation’ ★ ★ ★ ★ (FEST)

‘Her boundless onstage enthusiasm is infectious... One to watch’ (Rolling Stone)

‘An abundance of charisma and classically wry Geordie wit’ (iNews)

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Thursday 1st May
Canalhouse - Main Stage

Freshly minted viral superstar Patrick Spicer is hitting the road for his first-ever tour of the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe! With over 150,000 followers and 50 million views online, Patrick has been consistently selling out shows across the UK. Now, he’s going international! Bringing his quick wit, effortless audience interaction, and hilarious true stories to a host of cities around Europe.

Following multiple sold-out runs at the Edinburgh fringe, and the release of his first ever comedy special in September 2024, his new show is a riotous mix of the comical and the candid. As seen on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and Channel 4, this is your chance to catch one of the fastest-rising comedians in the UK live.

“Comedy masterclass” - Mumble Comedy
“Natural… Not a flicker of hesitation” - The Skinny
“Well thought out and very funny” - Broadway Baby

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Monday 16th June and Tuesday 17th June
Canalhouse - Main Stage

Alllllright owammmmya….social media phenomenon Jonny Cole extends his tour into 2025 with his biggest and best show yet!

“The funniest act to come out of the Black Country since Frank Skinner” Jasper Carrott

“Musically brilliant, clever, original and hilariously funny” What’s On Magazine

After amassing nearly six million views in just a couple of months on social media with his brilliant observations on Black Country life, Jonny Cole is going nationwide and bringing songs and silliness to Nottingham in 2025!

There will be more instruments and loads of brand new material - but he'll also be bringing out the old classics too.

Don't miss the chance to see the very best of Jonny Cole! 

Age 16+

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Thursday 16th October
Canalhouse - Main Stage

Like all women who literally just celebrated their 35th birthday five years ago, Hayley Ellis is obsessed with true crime. Sure, it's not the most feminist of passions - but since when do we ever do what’s best for ourselves, however old we get? Join Hayley as she navigates middle age - and as everyone agrees, the middle of anything is always the most delicious part (excluding Donuts, Avocados or plane seats), the joys of remaining (mostly) happily unmarried and the truly horrific journey of later-in-life contraception Something for everyone.

As seen as tour support for Sarah Millican and Jason Manford

"Sharp, clever, and very funny" - THE SUNDAY POST

“Ellis is a talent" - FEST MAG

Winner Best Show - NW Comedy Awards 2023

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Sunday 2nd November
Canalhouse - Main Stage

After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour. Plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones. The man who asked us, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking,  “Do you scuba?”

In a world that is full of relentless click bate, online distractions and brain rotting content, the racing brain has finally gotten too much for Tom.

Booking a trip to Indonesia and leaving western world behind, it’s time for Tom to dive head first into a journey of self-discovery that will see him submerge himself as far down in the ocean as possible, while asking himself the most profound questions of what truly makes someone who they are. It’s time for Tom to go “Deep”

As seen on Netflix, Comedy Central and host of Very British Problems

“Clever, passionate and soulful“ ★★★★★ The New European
“A twisted view of the world“ ★★★★★ The Sunday Express
“Brilliant, bright and insightful… everyone’s cup of tea“ ★★★★★UK Cabaret
“Houghton elicits the type of laughter that makes it hard for you to breath; Your eyes glass over with tears, and you can’t look at him for fear of falling off your chair“ ★★★★ The New Current
“Get your tickets today. Tomorrow may well be too late. A Star is Born“ ★★★★★ One 4 Review

“This unexpected tour de force warrants a 21-gun salute“ ★★★★
The Daily Telegraph

“A crafty idiot “ ★★★★ The Daily Mail

Part of the Nottingham Comedy Festival 2025

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