Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm ends 9:45pm
Albion Hastings, George Street, Hastings, UK - Map
Stand-Up Comedy
Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 presents:
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TweetCome and see a one off work in progress of BBC new comedy award finalist William Stone's new show “As Yet Untitled Biopic” and find out why there should be a film about him.
“Comedy ASMR” - The Skinny
"A talent to watch" the telegraph
"An excellent writer of quirky one-liners" - Steve Bennett, Chortle
Winner of the 2023 Hastings Comedy Festival Newcomer Award, Dan Harding is a rising star in the comedy scene, hailed by judges as “pricelessly funny” and “bound for stardom.” Semi-finalist Komedia new comedian 2023.
With Irish roots, a childhood in Spain, and life now on the UK’s navigating life with his autistic brother. Dan brings a fresh, unique perspective to the stage, blending sharp gags with effortless charm.
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The whole family enjoyed it, good variety lots of laughter.
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.
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.
Review left at 9:16pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
Review left at 8:32pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
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 👏
Review left at 6:44pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022