Four great comedians, live on stage MC: Lou Conran Opener: Brennan Reece Middle: Callum Oakley Closer: Steve Shanyaski
Event Categories: Comedy
Saturday Night Live
Hull’s very own Sam Harland will be your compere for the evening with Britain’s got talent Jack Carroll and the very funny pete Selwood, then we have Headlining the evening is Stephen Bailey He’s a comedian, presenter, television personality and writer.
Joey Howard
Joey Howard is one of the hardest working and long-standing comedians in the history of comedy. His show stands testament to his versatility and talent in delivering his exceptional one-man spectacle, featuring comedy sketches, musical routines and impressions that always leave audiences wanting more.
Nish Kumar
Nish Kumar brings new show ‘Control’ to the Bonus Arena, Hull.
Control is a new show from the host of the Mash Report and one of the Guardian’s Top Fifty Comedians of the 21st Century. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, Netflix’s Comedians of the World, QI, Conan and The News.
“Kumar is the smartest, and often the silliest, political comic we’ve got: acute, furious and often the ridiculous fall guy of his own jokes” – The Guardian
Tim Minchin
Minchin has been celebrated globally for writing the music and lyrics for Matilda the Musical, which has gone on to become one of the most acclaimed musicals of the last 20 years, winning a record 7 Olivier Awards, 13 Helpmann Awards and 5 Tony Awards.
He also wrote music and lyrics for the musical adaption of Groundhog Day, which after an acclaimed limited run at The Old Vic in London in 2016, debuted on Broadway in April 2017 and won the Olivier Award for Best Musical in 201
Live stream stand up comedy
Live streaming Stand up Comedy direct from the stage at the Comedy Lounge every Saturday night from 8pm. This week there’s 6 comedians for you to enjoy all for the small price of £5!
Also, previous events are available to watch for £5.
Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler
The hilarious Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show.
In this, her sixth international tour, you’ll learn about what happens when your mouth seals shut, how to throw poo over a wall, trying to lose weight but only losing the tip of your finger, a surprisingly funny smear test, and how truly awful a floatation tank can actually be.
Sarah has spent the last year writing jokes and growing her backside. She can’t wait to get back on the road and make you laugh.
Tickets for Sarah Millican go on general sale on Friday, 27 November at 10am. They will be available online via www.bonusarenahull.com or online at Ticketmaster. Telephone sales are unavailable at present. Accessible tickets can also be purchased online.
Gary Meikle
After his meteoric rise through the ranks, Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle is back with his second tour show, Surreal. A word that perfectly describes Gary’s last two years. He started performing in comedy clubs, and ended it selling out big theatres in the UK as well as tours in America, Canada and Europe.
Not one for mincing his words, Gary has been described as “playfully dark”. His cheeky chappie nature and ability to get away with talking about anything will have you laughing at things you probably shouldn’t. As always, Gary will draw material from his own real-life experiences, including his unique family dynamic and his rapid rise to online fame. Quickly putting his audiences at ease, a night of stand up with Gary feels like a night in the pub chatting with friends.
OMID DJALILI: THE GOOD TIMES TOUR
After experimenting with a Zoom gig where he got muted by 639 people and a drive-in gig where he witnessed an audience member get out his car, attach a hose pipe to his exhaust and feed it through the window; multi-award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili is now where he belongs, on a stage and bringing back the Good Times.
Intelligent, always provocative, entertaining, Omid’s legendary stand-up performances are a captivating comedy masterclass. His credits range from Hollywood films to television and the West End stage. Earning praise across the world for his performances, Omid is seen hosting his own ITV quiz show The Winning Combination. He appeared in the smash hit Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again, ‘His Dark Materials’ for BBC1 and HBO, and ‘Letter For The King’ on Netflix. Omid also gained rave reviews for his leading role of Tevye in the Chichester Festival Theatre production of ‘Fiddler On The Roof’.
“So hysterically funny and at the same time so poignant and powerful that calling it stand-up barely does it justice.” (Michael Levin, Huffington Post)
“A thin, high cheek-boned, flamboyant luvvie.” (The Guardian)
SUNNY SIDE UP!
This show has been rescheduled from 2020.
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Sunny Side Up! is the hilarious and moving account of a struggling Yorkshire coast B&B and the people who run it. Join proprietors Barney, Cath and Tina as they share their stories of awkward clients, snooty relatives and eggs over easy in this seaside rollercoaster which digs into what our staycations are all about.
Written by one of our leading playwrights, John Godber, Sunny Side Up! was created by the Godber family as they isolated together as a social bubble over the spring and summer of 2020.
John Bishop Live
Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming to Hull for three nights with his highly anticipated brand-new stand up show – Right Here, Right Now.
This will be John’s eighth stand up show and it is shaping up to be his best yet. It will see him performing across the UK, Ireland, America, Canada and Europe. He can’t wait to be back on the road again!!
John has achieved huge success with a number of his own comedy, entertainment and documentary shows including- ‘John Bishop’s Australia’ (BBC1), ‘John Bishop’s Britain’ (BBC1); ‘John Bishop’s Only Joking’ (Sky1); ‘The John Bishop Show’ (BBC1); ‘The John Bishop Christmas Show’ (BBC1) and ‘John Bishop’s Gorilla Adventure’ (ITV1). More recently ‘John Bishop’s Ireland’ for ITV1 and four mammoth series of the critically acclaimed ‘John Bishop: In Conversation With…’ which saw him chatting, one to one with some of the World’s biggest, household names.
Crissy Rock Live
Crissy Rock is an actress and comedian from Liverpool. She notably played Janey in ITV’s Benidorm. She also appeared on the 11th series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
PETER PAN – ADULT PANTO
Have a laugh at this festive, adult themed panto!
Duncan Norvelle
There’s more to Duncan Norvelle than just his instantly recognisable catch phrase (CHASE ME)… Leicestershire born Duncan came to the public attention after appearing on Saturday Royal with Lionel Blair..the public instantly loved the young boy-next door look with a cheeky smile and innocent comedy.
Billy Pearce
The fantastic Billy Pearce. Come join us on the 25th Oct as we welcome him back to our stage. Billy is a national treasure, and without doubt one of Britain’s most talented and best-loved comedians
Jimmy Cricket
With his catchphrase of ‘Come here, there’s more..’ and his trademark Wellington Boots marked Left and Right and his famous letters from his ‘Mammy’ Jimmy is without doubt one of the great 1980’s icon. Jimmy has lost none of his talent or energy and his shows are as hilarious as ever.