Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 3:45pm ends 4:45pm
The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK - Map
Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 presents:
Mike Shephard and Luke Connell: Thesaurus Rex
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TweetSpeccy wordsmiths Mike Shephard and Luke Connell have been mucking about with the English language for so long, it’s high time they found out what it really is. What are the stories behind daft words like helicopter, jacuzzi, and barnet?
Mike has written extensively for radio and TV, including Have I Got News for You (BBC), The Reluctant Traveler (AppleTV+), and BBC Radio 4’s Now Show, Museum of Curiosity, and The News Quiz.
Luke is a professor and stand-up comedian, as heard on BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time.
Join them as they crack words open like comedy Easter eggs.
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16+
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Mike Shephard and Luke Connell: Thesaurus Rex
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Reviews for previous Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 events
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Review left at 11:46am on Sun 4th May 2025
Fabulous evening - can't wait for this years festival!
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Review left at 7:30pm on Sat 3rd May 2025
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Review left at 7:10pm on Sat 3rd May 2025
INCREDIBLE lineup and brilliant evening with a buzzing crowd. thank you!
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Review left at 4:25pm on Mon 13th Jan 2025
Two hours flew by! Had such a fun time, would recommend!
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Review left at 7:07am on Mon 13th Jan 2025
Excellent comedians who interacted well with the audience. Kept to timings so it didn't overrun
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Review left at 7:25pm on Sun 12th Jan 2025