Collywobblers & The Old Queens Head presents The Old Queens Comedy Corner at The Old Queens Head Islington Ali Woods , Yuriko Kotani, Arielle Souma , Ramsey Smith , Carwyn Blayney Plus Special Guest TBC & MC Sion James

Thursday 15th January 2026 8pm 

Collywobblers & The Old Queens Head presents The Old Queens Comedy Corner at The Old Queens Head Islington 

Ali Woods , Yuriko Kotani, Arielle Souma , Ramsey Smith , Carwyn Blayney Plus Special Guest TBC & MC Sion James

Collywobblers Comedy are very excited to bring brilliant live comedy to the The Old Queens Head Islington! North London's finest boozer offers a spectacular setting with its bespoke chandeliers and its 16th Century fireplaces with a live performance venue upstairs come discover for yourself!

We bring you a fun packed comedy club for you including the wonderful comedy talents of hilarious Ali Woods- Star of Comedy Central and Stand-Up Sketch Show, Known for his viral online sketches (@aliwoodsgigs) with millions of views, With his unique blend of sharp wit and relatable humour, his performances are a must-see. 'Ali Woods is a simply brilliant storyteller' ***** (Everything-Theatre.co.uk), BBC New Comedy Award Winner Yuriko Kotani-As seen on Russell Howard's Stand Up Central & more,Arielle Soumda- Brixton based French-Ivorian comedy force to be reckoned with, Ramsey Smith- London based Aussie comedy star, Carwyn Blayney hotly tipped comedian Welsh Unsigned Stand Up of the Year 2024 & Elis James tour support,  providing the lols all hosted by your cheeky charming host & MC Sion James in the friendly cosy buzzy atmosphere of The Old Queens Head Islington.

Presented by Collywobblers Comedy as mentioned in The Londonist List Of the all-time best comedy clubs in London, in their humble opinion
— the GOAT London comedy clubs; venues bringing the creme de la creme of mirthmakers, consistently.

Limited Capacity Maximum Fun! : Book Now to Avoid Disappointment

Book Tickets Online 

£8 Limited Early Bird Tickets 
£10 Advanced Ticket
£15 Door Price ( Subject to availability-so highly recommend booking well in advance!)

For information and group reservations please contact sionjamescomedy@me.com or text 07734805817

Doors 7.00pm Comedy Show 8.00pm to 10.45pm, Two Intervals.  Bar Open Til Midnight

Venue Address : Upstairs at The Old Queens Head 44 Essex Rd, ISLINGTON London N1 8LN

Nearest Transport : ANGEL (7mins walk)  Free street parking nearby

https://theoldqueenshead.com/

Brilliant Comedy Line Up :

Ali Woods 
Half-English, half-Scottish Londoner, Ali Woods is an exciting award-winning stand-up comedian and viral sketch-maker. As seen on Comedy Central Live, ITV2's Stand Up Sketch Show and heard on BBC Radio 4. Known for his viral online sketches (@aliwoodsgigs) with millions of views, Ali Woods has supported comedy greats like Russell Kane, Axel Blake, and Adam Kay. Sell-out Edinburgh Show 2023 and 2022. Sold out Tour Show at Hackney Empire 2024. With his unique blend of sharp wit and relatable humour, his performances are a must-see. 'Ali Woods is a simply brilliant storyteller' ***** (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). 'Thoroughly entertaining' **** (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine). 'Hilarious' **** (Entertainment-Now.com).“In a world of wannabes, Woods is the real deal.” (Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard).

Yuriko Kotani
BBC New Comedy Award Winner As seen on Russell Howard's Stand Up Central, Pls Like (BBC3) and Paul Hollywood Eats Japan (Channel 4).
"A brilliantly performed, well-structured & wonderfully unique set." ★★★★★ fringebiscuit
"A must-see full of heart, passion and laughs." ★★★★ Broadway Baby
"A superb show that leaves the audience feeling inspired and hopeful" ★★★★ Wee Review
"...genuinely hilarious and I will never look at the term ‘ish’ in quite the same way again." ★★★★ Clownster

Arielle Souma
Brixton based French-Ivorian has an authentic voice in comedy, a definite force to reckon with. "Arielle Souma is just what the comedy industry needs and should be forced upon every audience until they buckle under her spell" Frankie Boyle

Carwyn Blayney
Welsh Unsigned Stand Up of the Year 2024, a So You Think You’re Funny? Finalist in 2023 and Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award winner 2009, Carwyn has credits on BBC Radio 4, Radio Scotland and Radio Wales, TV stand up appearances on S4C , Elis James tour support.

Ramsey Smith  
Comedian from Sydney, Australia. A Raw Comedy State Finalist for NSW 2024, Ramsey has quickly made a name for himself since starting comedy in 2022. Performed at the Sydney Fringe Festival & Perth Fringe World Festival. In 2025, Ramsey moved to London, continuing to expand his international comedy presence.

Plus Special Guest TBC
Who could it be? it could be a big comedy star trying out some new bits for telly thing or rising star trying out some new gold?
- Either way it could be your new fave comedian?

MC Sion James
"Utterly charming ... Lovable giant' Time Out London

https://www.instagram.com/sionjamescomedy/

Artists listed are correct at time of going to press, in the unlikely event that an act needs to cancel we reserve the right to amend the line up without notice and no refunds will be due. We will endeavour to bring back that artist to this venue in the future.