Royally Funny – September
A great night out with some of the UK’s best touring stand-up comedians.
Location
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR
Telephone
01284 769505- Date
- 9th September 2026
- Time
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
About this event
A great night out with some of the UK’s best touring stand-up comedians.
Line-up
Zoe Brownstone MC:
Zoe Brownstone is a Canadian comic based in Hackney, London. After a successful Edinburgh Fringe debut, she’s becoming one of the UK’s fastest-rising circuit comedians, performing at top clubs including The Bill Murray, Komedia and Big Belly. Praised by fellow Canadian comedian Mae Martin as an “incredible joke writer,” Zoe’s stand-up hilariously explores love, step-parenthood, deportation and disastrous relationships.
Jake Patrick:
Jake Patrick is a Liverpool-born stand-up and writer now based in London, known for his distinct voice, off-beat storytelling and sharp crowd work. A regular at clubs including The Bill Murray, Top Secret and Hot Water, Jake has also racked up over a million views online. Recently shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Awards and named “one to watch” by The Guardian, his Edinburgh Fringe show Breakfast Show was a sell-out hit described as “a hilarious hour that reminds you to be kind.”
Riki Msindo:
As heard on BBC Radio, Riki is a London-based stand-up comedian and podcaster who won the Chortle Student Comedy Award 2023 and was named one of Skiddle’s Best Up and Coming Comedians 2024. Described by Chortle as a “mainstream star in the making,” he has supported acts including Russell Howard and Nathan Caton, and hosts a podcast featuring guests such as James Acaster, Nish Kumar and Jimmy Carr.
Ben Pope:
Ben Pope is a stand-up comedian, writer and bookseller whose acclaimed shows have toured the UK and transferred to London’s Soho Theatre. His latest show, The Cut, earned rave reviews from The Scotsman, The Telegraph and the Evening Standard. Ben has supported acts including Simon Amstell and Nick Mohammed, written for BBC Radio 4, and appeared on Comedy Central and Dave. Outside comedy, he manages an independent bookshop in Peckham and his comedy book reels have racked up hundreds of thousands of views online.
Line-up is subject to change.
About the Venue
Theatre Royal presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and comedy, featuring many of this country’s leading companies and performers.
It has built a reputation of producing quality dramas and productions including the ever popular annual pantomime. Browse what’s on at www.theatreroyal.org/upcoming.
Alongside our on-stage programme of shows, the theatre offers a wide-ranging educational and community-based programme of activities and opportunities to engage people from 5 – 105 years of age, see more about our community involvement work at www.theatreroyal.org/get-involved
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds was designed and built in 1819 by William Wilkins. With many of its original features still intact, it is a superb example of a Regency playhouse and one of the most beautiful, intimate and historic theatres in the world.
Guided Tours operate from 7 April to 27 August bookable through Theatre Royal’s Website or from the box office. If you have requests outside of these times do call us to discuss your requirements. www.theatreroyal.org/shows/theatre-tour-2022/
Theatre goers can now also enjoy pre-show dining provided by LÉA: a delicious new artisan food range from award-winning Maison Bleue.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bury St Edmunds and its Regency jewel.
