Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights

Join us on Saturday 24th Januar 2026 at White Rock Theatre’s Studio 27 for a packed night of comedy featuring some of the best established and emerging professional acts from across the UK comedy scene and beyond.

**Patrick Monahan**  
Award-winning Iranian-Irish stand-up comedian who has performed globally (Dubai, Australia, New York, Norway) and in nearly every UK town. Known for warm, family-friendly material on class, family, relationships and everyday life. 16 consecutive Edinburgh Fringe solo shows, all toured to sell-out crowds nationally and internationally. Four solo specials released, multiple TV appearances (BBC, ITV, C4, C5, Sky) and winner of ITV’s *Take the Mike* and *Show Me the Funny*.

**Chantel Nash**  
Started stand-up in mid-2022 and rapidly rising. Already supported Kerry Godliman, Slim, Laura Smyth and Kane Brown. Finalist in *So You Think You’re Funny* and *BBC New Comedy* 2024. Appearing on *Comedy Central Live* this series, debuted on Mo Gilligan’s Audible *Spotlight*, and performed at Eventim Apollo with Mo Gilligan & Friends. Hosts the new podcast *Making Friends* (recent guests: Charlene White, Suzi Ruffell, Kyrah Gray).

**Lewis Garnham**  
One of Australia’s most exciting comedians. 2016 RAW Comedy National Finalist, multiple award nominee (Best Emerging Artist Adelaide Fringe, Best Comedy Perth Fringe World, Best Newcomer MICF). 2023 debut special *Lewis Garnham Hit A Pigeon With His Bike*; 2024 Moosehead-winner *Choosing The Wrong Story To Tell* sold out and earned 4 stars in The Scotsman at Edinburgh Fringe. 2025 national tour and extra Melbourne Festival shows completely sold out. Closes the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow (big regional theatres) for the last 6 years, headlines major Australian clubs, and has played The LA Comedy Store and The Stand NYC. Huge online following: 78k TikTok, 46k Instagram, clips with millions of views.

“Rich source of edgy jokes” – Chortle  
“Very natural, assured raconteur” – The Scotsman