{"product_id":"stand-up-comedy-friday-11th-december-2026","title":"Stand up Comedy with headliners Andy Askins \u0026 Steve Bugeja - Friday 11th December 2026","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eStand up Comedy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e with headliners Andy Askins \u0026amp; Steve Bugeja at The Attic, Southampton \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday 11th December  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eAndy Askins\u003c\/span\u003e at The Attic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndy Askins has built a reputation as a distinctive and original performer, as well as a masterful joke writer. He has a rare ability to disarm an audience the moment he steps on stage. You never quite know what’s coming next — it could be a story, a one-liner, a song, or even a poem. He has a knack for turning the simplest setup into something unexpectedly funny, and watching him at work is always a joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSep 2025 saw him celebrating 20 years as a full-time comedian and Andy is recognised as one of the most distinctive performers on the UK and international comedy circuit. A highly sought-after headliner, he’s known for expertly crafted routines and an eclectic mix of offbeat comic songs and parodies. With a wickedly dry sense of humour and a modest, self-deprecating style that leaves audiences in the palm of his hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom entertaining soldiers in Saddam Hussein’s Palace in Iraq to playing a sold-out Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust Andy has delighted in every corner of the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x_x_x_p3 x_elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x_x_x_s2 x_ContentPasted2 x_ContentPasted3 x_ContentPasted4\"\u003eSteve Bugeja \u003c\/span\u003estand-up comedian comes to Southampton\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_ContentPasted0\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"selectable-text copyable-text x15bjb6t x1n2onr6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text false\"\u003eSteve Bugeja is one of comedy’s most exciting talents, blending sharp writing with standout performances. In 2024, Steve hits the road with his 25-date tour Self Doubt (I Think), supports Iain Stirling on tour, and joins the writing team for Love Island US’s sixth series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"selectable-text copyable-text x15bjb6t x1n2onr6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text false\"\u003eCo-creator, co-writer, and star of ITV2’s sitcom Buffering, Steve has also hosted BBC Radio 4’s Economics with Subtitles and appeared on The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One), Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2), and Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"selectable-text copyable-text x15bjb6t x1n2onr6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text false\"\u003eAs head writer for Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility (ITV2) and a key contributor to The Russell Howard Hour, Steve’s credits also include Mock the Week (BBC2) and 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4). Internationally, he’s twice performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, appearing on Comedy Allstars Supershow and Comedy Up Late (ABC1).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"selectable-text copyable-text x15bjb6t x1n2onr6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text false\"\u003eA true all-rounder, Steve is a comedian, writer, and performer in high demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePlus Hampshire comedian of the year 2025 Zak Lacey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinarily handsome, the body of an Adonis, drives a Ferrari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are phrases never used in relation to Zak Lacey. Instead, Zak relies on his sharp observational humour and dry wit to charm audiences. From the quirks of modern life to his own misadventures, Zak’s comedy turns the mundane into the memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to the circuit but hungry for more, Zak is focused on honing his craft and making his mark on the UK comedy scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eComedy Night presented \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eby Kate Penfield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKate brings her wit and charm to the stage. She’s performed all over the country for Haven Holidays and appeared on comedy radio shows. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer comedy has taken her all over the country with performances including Manfords, The Forge, Komedia, Castle Comedy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKate has supported Esther Manito and Sean Collins on tour dates. Has also appeared alongside Glenn Moore, Jen Brister, Laura Lexx, Hal Cruttenden, Marcus Brigstocke, Jack Skipper, Angelos Epithemiou, Rob Deering, Max Fulham, The Raymond \u0026amp; Mr Timpkins Review, Joey Page, Tom Deacon, Rich Wilson and many more. AND shortlisted for Funny Women’s award supported by the BBC!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e“Funny lady, really knows how to work the room. Book her NOW !” \u003cstrong\u003eSol Bernstein\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I absolutely adored her persona, her talent. She’s got such a like-ability when she’s on stage” \u003cstrong\u003eKev Orkian, Jongleurs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eScott Bennett\u003c\/span\u003e at The Attic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"selectable-text copyable-text x15bjb6t x1n2onr6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text xkrh14z\"\u003eDue to filming commitments has had to withdrawal from the event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEarly Bird Advance Tickets are only £17.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\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 approximately 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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theatticsouthampton.co.uk\/pages\/directions\" title=\"Comedy Club in Southampton - Directions to The Attic\"\u003eSouthampton Comedy Club, The Attic, can be found @ River Studios, 32 Winsor Road, Totton, Southampton. SO40 9HQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 class=\"x_x_MsoNormal x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeating unreserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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":45824714473708,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/6187\/7996\/files\/StandupComedy-Friday11thDecember2026.jpg?v=1794658583","url":"https:\/\/theatticsouthampton.co.uk\/products\/stand-up-comedy-friday-11th-december-2026","provider":"Southampton Comedy Club \u0026 Live Music Venue - The Attic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}