{"product_id":"double-g-new-faces-2026-graduation-stand-up-comedy-in-southampton-wednesday-9th-december","title":"Double G New Faces 2026 Graduation Stand up comedy in Southampton  - Wednesday 9th December","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eDouble G New Faces Graduation Stand up comedy in Southampton  - Wednesday 9th December\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the past 12 months, five exceptional comedians have been under the wing of Double G Comedy, honing their craft, chasing gigs across the UK, absorbing every lesson, taking every opportunity and putting in the miles to become the very best performers they can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing an intensive selection process, these five were chosen from hundreds of applications for one simple reason: they had something special. Over the past year they’ve been pushed, mentored and challenged to sharpen every aspect of their performance; turning raw potential into stage-ready talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow it’s time to see what all that hard work has created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 9 December 2026 at The Attic, Southampton, the New Faces Graduation Comedy Show marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It’s their final performance together as this year’s cohort before they head off to carve out their own paths on the UK comedy circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one night only, you’ll see five comedians at the point where potential meets opportunity. Some will go on to become regular names on the comedy circuit, and years from now you’ll be able to say you were there at the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo bring your friends, fill the room, and help give these five comedians the send-off they deserve. Your laughter, your applause and your support could be the start of something much bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatch them while they’re still New Faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZak Lacey – Special Guest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHampshire Comedian of the Year Zak Lacey is quickly establishing himself as one of the South Coast’s standout comedy talents.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eArmed with razor-sharp observational humour, dry wit and tightly crafted writing, Zak turns everyday frustrations and personal misadventures into big laughs. Whether dissecting modern life or exposing the absurdities we all accept, he has a knack for finding the funny in the familiar.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWith an ever-growing list of gigs across the UK, Zak is a comedian firmly on the rise and one you’ll be glad you saw early.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLaura Petty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLaura Petty is a comedy whirlwind with a vivid imagination, infectious energy and absolutely no interest in being subtle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA lifelong performer, Laura grew up recreating The Fast Show and Bottom in her pink pyjamas before bringing her own unique voice to the stage. Her comedy blends eccentric observations, sharp wit and a brilliantly offbeat take on everyday life.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eNew to the circuit but already making an impression, Laura is larger than life in every sense; impossible to miss, impossible not to enjoy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhil Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePhil Wood first stepped onto a stage aged seven, playing a stormtrooper guarding the manger in his school nativity. It would be another 43 years before he returned to the spotlight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAfter taking his first set to a Double-G Productions open mic, the laughter was enough to convince him he’d found what he’d been looking for. Since then, he’s performed more than 50 gigs across the UK, from Cornwall to Scotland, earning semi-final and regional placings in West End New Comedian of the Year, So You Think You’re Funny and Hampshire Comedian of the Year.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePhil’s comedy blends warm, big-hearted observational humour with honest, personal stories about mental health. Having lost 15 years to his own struggles, he writes with the hope that laughter can help others facing similar challenges.\u003cbr\u003eA graduate of Double-G Productions’ New Faces 2026 programme, Phil made his Edinburgh Fringe debut after just over a year in comedy. His favourite achievement, though, isn’t the competitions or the festivals; it’s the friendships forged along the way.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe grinning stormtrooper has finally found his stage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArchie Brettle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchie Brettle has wasted no time making an impression on the comedy circuit. Since his debut in June 2025, he’s performed more than 100 gigs, progressed to pro nights, and regularly performs and MCs alongside established circuit acts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his sharp writing, relaxed confidence and effortless audience rapport, Archie makes every gig feel like a night out with friends. He’s also the host of two fast-growing comedy nights on the South Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA member of Double-G Productions’ New Faces 2026 programme, Archie is currently writing his first full-length show while preparing for another big adventure; becoming a dad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith serious momentum behind him, Archie is definitely one to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKev Perkins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOriginally from Durban, South Africa, Kev Perkins brings sharp storytelling, warm charisma and an international perspective to the UK comedy circuit.\u003cbr\u003eInspired by classic British comedy on well-worn VHS tapes, Kev spent years dreaming of performing for UK audiences. After moving to England over a decade ago, he finally took the leap into stand-up and hasn’t looked back.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDrawing on life, relationships, middle age, cultural observations and the occasional questionable life lesson, Kev delivers intelligent, relatable comedy with warmth, honesty and razor-sharp observational humour.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhether performing in intimate comedy clubs or on larger stages, Kev’s conversational style and natural storytelling make audiences feel like they’re catching up with an old friend; one with much better punchlines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRobin Perrin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRobin Perrin began performing stand-up in 2025 and has enjoyed a standout first year on the South Coast comedy circuit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA member of Double G Productions’ New Faces 2026 cohort, Robin has quickly progressed to pro nights, sharing the stage with both established and rising acts. His comedy mixes everyday observations with the wonderfully absurd thoughts of a wandering mind. His strong debut year also saw him reach the semi-finals of Hampshire Comedian of the Year.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIt’s been a whirlwind start and while Robin may not know exactly what’s coming next, audiences are certainly looking forward to finding out with him.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Bird Tickets £6.50.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBar opens at 6.30pm with 7pm we open the doors for our Southampton Comedy Club ready for the show starting at 7.45pm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Comedy Club in Southampton - Directions to The Attic\" href=\"https:\/\/theatticsouthampton.co.uk\/pages\/directions\"\u003eSouthampton Comedy Club, The Attic, can be found @ River Studios, 32 Winsor Road, Totton, Southampton. SO40 9HQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLine-up's are subject to change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the unlikely event that we cancel the event, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_ContentPasted0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_ContentPasted1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text false\"\u003eSeating is unreserved on a first come first serve basis. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"selectable-text copyable-text x15bjb6t x1n2onr6\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text false\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease take this as a polite warning seating is unreserved on a first come first serve basis so if want to choose where to sit and\/or together we \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003estrongly advise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to arrive on or before door opening times; be aware once the show starts we cannot guarantee entry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"selectable-text copyable-text x15bjb6t x1n2onr6\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text false\"\u003eThere are NO physical tickets and all ticket holders will be on a list on the door and as back up we request you bring proof of purchase on your phone with your ticket confirmation order, so no need to print anything off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southampton Comedy Club \u0026 Live Music Venue - The Attic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57222105727356,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/6187\/7996\/files\/New_Faces-LandscapeDoubleGNewFacesGraduationStandupcomedyinSouthampton_nbsp_-Wednesday9thDecember.jpg?v=1785238837","url":"https:\/\/theatticsouthampton.co.uk\/products\/double-g-new-faces-2026-graduation-stand-up-comedy-in-southampton-wednesday-9th-december","provider":"Southampton Comedy Club \u0026 Live Music Venue - The Attic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}