Thu 16th Apr 2026 at 8:00pm ends 10:00pm
White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, UK - Map
Stand-Up Comedy
Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 presents:
Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights
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TweetJoin 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
The whole family enjoyed it, good variety lots of laughter.
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Review left at 10:05pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
I recall seeing Stephen K Amos taking on a similar character some years ago in Edinburgh to good effect and this portrayal was of equal merit. However the 'black dictator' gag wore a little thin too early and maybe the revelation that he was actually someone else should have come sooner. The gags worked well at times..the funniest being the reference to the Halifax man. There is a more interesting story in there somewhere. Overall well performed.
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Review left at 9:25pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
I found the story more informative than amusing. Having experienced the cancer business, chemo, radiotherapy with my wife and then for myself I know parts of cancer treatment be comedic and a little haphazard but Sarah's experiences came across as a little self indulgent. Some of the NHS references resonated but is it really understaffed....no it isn't. It is just inefficient and frankly poor 'value for money'. I felt sorry for Sarah who clearly is a naturally funny person but she needs to tell another story, find a different vehicle. This show goes to Edinburgh. It needs a hell of a tweak and some lessons in how to use the technology. Good luck with it. Return with something a little more subtle. By the way my wife died, not of cancer. Just remember joking about serious illnesses is tricky. I am sure you are a nice person...let that part of your personality come through.
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Review left at 9:16pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
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Review left at 8:32pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
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Review left at 7:18pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
A great set from Simon Brodkin. We laughed lots! The support guy, Jed Salisbury was great too - he should definitely have a slot next year. Thank you for another awesome HFCF. Please can you try and get Troy Hawke back again for next year? We saw him at the Piper just Pre lock down... brilliant 👏
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Review left at 6:44pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022