Ben is a highly experienced and hugely well-respected stand-up. He’s been performing comedy since 1993 and is renowned for his incredibly relaxed stage persona and his innate ability to improvise as well as deliver sharply crafted material.

Other interesting facts about Ben: he’s the cousin of actor Martin Freeman and also the father of triplets (2 girls and a boy)

Ben’s TV credits include: “Mock the week” (BBC 1), “The Comedy Store” (Paramount and Comedy Central), “Never mind the Buzzcocks” (BBC 2), “They think it’s all over” (BBC 2)

Ben has written and performed three solo shows at The Edinburgh Festival: ‘Sitting room only’ (1997), ’Mr Ambiguousness’ (2013), and ‘Benny on the loose’ (2014)

Ben was Ed Byrne’s tour support for his 2013 UK tour and appeared at the Apollo, Hammersmith.

Ben acted in a play developed with the ‘Comedians Theatre Company’ called ‘The last minutes’ which was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2014.

Daily Mirror

With 20 years on the clock, Norris is one of the most bankable headliners around and is a brilliant improviser.

The Guardian

One of my most favourite comics and humans ( in that order)

Michael Smiley

One of the most underrated comics in the world

Christian O’Connell

Dinesh Nathan 

Dinesh Nathan has been making waves on the South East Comedy scene, winning South Coast Comedian Of The Year in 2019. A very likeable and promising act.

Leicester Mercury Finalist 2020/ Komedia New Act 2020 (1st Runner Up)/ Winner South Coast Comedian OTY 2019 / Won Spinnaker & Black Out Gong Shows (2018/19)

“Nathan is a class act.” Chortle

“His confident, straight-faced delivery and outstanding material left (us) wanting more. He is one to watch” Fringe Review

Paul Savage 

Over the course of his career Paul has racked up an impressive list of accolades including a nomination for 'Best Full Length Debut Show' at the Leicester Festival, Juice Comedy club's 'Performer of the Year', the West Midlands Comedy Awards 'Most Improved Act' and the West Midlands Comedy Awards 'Best Joke'.

This year marks his seventh solo hour at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where his  shows have garnered both critical and audience approval including being longlisted for Neurodiverse Review's ADHD Comedy Award alongside Josie Long and Colin Hoult. Further to his obvious skills in stand-up comedy, Paul is also an accomplished cartoonist with three published collections to his name: “Contrived Setups To Niche Pop Culture References”, “Due To A Clerical Error In Reality” and his latest publication "But Doctor, I AM a collection of comic strips by Paul Savage". Paul also co-hosts 'The World Cup of World Cups' podcast alongside fellow comedian, James Cook.

Jack Skipper

Jack is the runner up of So You Think You're Funny? 2022. His online comedy content has gained him over 8 million likes on TikTok. Whether telling stories of life as a family man or delivering observations on working-class life, his everyday guy persona is a win with audiences.

Along with MC Geordie Geoff  

Doors 7pm

The Attic @ River Studios 32 Winsor Road Totton Southampton SO40 9HQ

N/B: Line ups may be subject to change, refunds not available.

If the event doesn't go ahead, you will receive a full refund.