Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights

Thu 16th Apr 2026 at 8:00pm ends 10:00pm

White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, UK - Map

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Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 presents:

Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights

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Join us on Thursday 16th April 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.

This is a mini Festival showcase with all acts bringing shows down this June for the Hastings Comedy Festival.

Andrew White 

With “charisma to burn and an eye for sharp punchlines” (British Comedy Guide), Andrew White is an in-demand comedian, writer and radio host who has built a strong reputation as a name to look out for. ​​​Andrew works for all the top clubs and festivals in the UK and is also a popular choice as a support act when he’s not touring his own work, opening for the likes of Catherine Bohart, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Jason Manford. 

His last hit show, Young, Gay and Third Thing, travelled all over the UK picking up critical acclaim, sell out performances and even an award nomination for BEST SHOW at the 2025 Leicester Comedy Festival. ★★★★ "A relevant and witty comedian" (Chortle) ​"Go see him, he’s sublime” (Maisie Adam) ​​​​​"Outrageously Funny” (Broadway World)

 

Sarah Roberts

Sarah Roberts is a writer and comedian based in London. She is a recent graduate of Writing and Producing Comedy at the National Film and Television School. 

As part of her grad project, she wrote, directed and produced a web series pilot called ‘OnlyFran’, which was featured by Director’s Notes as one of 10 essential shorts from NFTS 2022 graduates and was shortlisted for the Funny Women Shorts Award 2022 •BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS-REGIONAL FINALIST

•99 CLUB BURSARY- WINNER

•LEICESTER SQUARE NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR- RUNNER-UP

•KOMEDIA NEW COMEDY AWARD- FINALIST

•CHORTLE AWARDS- NOMINEE

•FUNNY WOMEN AWARDS- SHORTLIST

 

Joey Page

Accomplished and hilarious with a unique take on the everyday, Joey Page’s career so far has been studded with rave reviews, award nominations (Best Comedy 2018 Perth Fringe Nominee & Best Edinburgh show @ Brighton Fringe awards 2017 Nominee) and TV appearances. (As seen on BBC 3’s Comedy Marathon, Nevermind the Buzzcocks & Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy) Over the last few years, Joey has built quite the reputation as a circuit favourite, for his hilarious observations coming from a working class hero trapped in the body of an east end hipster. His truly captivating stage presence leaves an audience feeling that they have seen something very special. ★★★★★ 

"A leading name in British cult comedy" - ThreeWeeks ★★★★ "Laugh-out-loud. 

Page is the cheeky master of the alternative – a genuine master of his craft" - Australia Times “Absolutely amazing" - XFM

 

Tickets available from the link in the bio or visit Hastingscomedyfestival.com 

 

 

 

Audience Feedback “Fantastic show, well organised and great fun.” – JokePit Customer Sarah J

 

“They always deliver the funnies… a welcome addition to the town’s creative calendar. We’ll be back!” – JokePit Customer Alex M

Age Restrictions:
16+ ( under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

Wheelchair accessible

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Reviews for previous Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 events

Alfred M reviewed Barry Ferns which happened on 8:45pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022.

Barry obviously an intelligent comic good at thinking on his feet. This event declared to be a 'workshop' but I didn't see to what end. Maybe trying out new material but lots of audience interaction which was very friendly but pushed things this way and that.

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Review left at 5:31pm on Sat 25th Jun 2022

Alfred M reviewed Paul Merryck: Lies, Alibis & Filthy Stories which happened on 7:30pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022.

Paul seemed a bit rusty after the pandemic layoff but he was a very engaging personality, not fazed at all by the small turnout. Good idea having a guest comic for 10 mins mid-set. I enjoy seeing how different comics operate. Paul seemed to enjoy himself, so did we.

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Review left at 5:25pm on Sat 25th Jun 2022

Alison G reviewed Alasdair Beckett–King which happened on 7:30pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022.
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Review left at 7:33pm on Fri 24th Jun 2022

Cameron B reviewed Helen Bauer: Madame good Tit (Work in Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022.

A very funny show in a great venue, loved it!

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Review left at 12:25pm on Fri 24th Jun 2022

Caroline E reviewed Ger Staunton Live which happened on 4:30pm on Sun 19th Jun 2022.

Great value for money, and very FUNNY.

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Review left at 11:10am on Wed 22nd Jun 2022

Matt R reviewed Jed Salisbury: Millennial Falcon which happened on 10:00pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022.

Really funny. Didn't refer to his weight as a central part of the show- he was funny in his own right.

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Review left at 3:00pm on Tue 21st Jun 2022

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