Paul Tonkinson & Sally Anne Hayward Stand-Up Comedy - Wednesday 29th April

"Beat the Hump" a comedy stand-up show to drag you over Wednesday and into the rest of the week laughing.

Work’s dragging, the weekend’s miles away this is your midweek comedy fix, packed with great comics and good vibes.

Forget the emails, the meetings, and the hump-day blues as a killer lineup of comics delivers sharp jokes, big laughs. Come beat the hump with us — you’ve earned it.

First time at The Attic The legend Paul Tonkinson

Paul Tonkinson was winner of the Time Out New Act of the Year Award and was Time Out Stand Up Comic of the Year.

Tonkinson's BBC television credits include: Stand Up for the Homeless, The Stand Up Show, Comic Relief does Fame Academy, EastEnders Revealed, Liquid News, Good Evening Rockall and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow including presenting on The Big Breakfast and The Sunday Show.

For Channel 4, Tonkinson has appeared in The Big Breakfast, Take the Mike, Pop Gun, Top Ten and Dicing With Debt. On ITV, Tonkinson's credits include Stand Up, Live at Jongleurs, Raw Soap and Raw Soap II.

On Sky1, Tonkinson has appeared in The Film Show, Lorraine, Spend It Like Beckham. Additional credits include Live from the Comedy Store (Channel 5), MTV Hot (MTV) and Hey DJ (UK Play).

"Brilliant" - The Independent

“Very funny” - The Mirror

“Excellent... extremely talented... brilliant”. - Time Out

First time at The Attic The legend Sally Anne Hayward

Sally-Anne is an award-winning comedian (Best UK Compere 2019 and Holsten Pils ‘Fans of Comedy’ award) and a sought-after corporate performer (with clients including Virgin Media and Alcatel). She is also a regular compere at Glastonbury Festival. 

She has proven her writing talents with numerous Edinburgh Fringe shows and can display a depth of material that marks out the best comic talent. She has performed all over the world and has provided tour support for Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Russell Kane, Hal Cruttenden and Suzi Ruffell.

Sally-Anne was co-host on BBC Radio Ulster’s ‘Tell Teresa’ which was nominated for an ARIA in The Comedy Award category. She also appeared in Mark Steel’s BBC Radio 4 show ‘Unite’

An accomplished breakfast radio presenter (Star 107.2) with TV credits (‘The Blame Game’ BBC) and radio panel show credits (‘Elephant in The Room’ BBC Radio 4), as well as TV warm-up (‘Deal or No Deal’ Channel 4).

She co-hosts a podcast called Spit or Swallow, along with Lou Conran. Together they incorporate their love of wine, celebrity guests and drunk stories.

A journalist also, Sally-Anne has written for Standard Issue Magazine on a variety of subjects.

Plus comedy support from Gareth Beavis

Gareth Beavis is a surreal, high-energy comedian whose performances blend parenting mishaps with bursts of playful physicality, creating a chaotic, nostalgia-filled experience that leaves audiences in fits of laughter.

& Archie Brettle

Archie Brettle is making 2026 the year he breaks into the comedy circuit. In just a few short months, he’s already performing from Bournemouth to London, delivering sets that consistently win over audiences with big laughs and sharp timing.

His momentum is clear. Archie is hosting his own comedy night in Bournemouth and is currently writing his first full show. He recently joined the “Double G’s New Faces 2026” programme, ready to refine his craft and establish himself as an exciting new talent.

He’s moving fast…and he’s only getting started.

Your MC Comedy Host: Geordie Geoff

Geordie Geoff, born and raised in the Northeast, is excited to bring his unique style of comedy to The Attic. With a reputation as a nice guy, he quickly puts his audience at ease through a laid-back and interactive approach to stand-up. No two performances are the same: Geoff leaves people yearning for more with his famous crowd work, always keeping the audience at the centre of his set.

Known for his perceptive descriptions, laser dot humour, and "say it like it is" attitude, Geoff is brutally funny. The front row becomes his playground, and its occupants become his closest friends.

Geoff started his comedy journey at the Edinburgh Fringe and has recently provided support for renowned comedians like Michael Hackett, Steve Hughes, and Martin Westgate. Additionally, he is an established MC, having hosted Mark Simmons, Ben Norris, Dinesh Ranganathan, and Jack Skipper. 

EARLY BIRD TICKETS JUST £10 EACH