Stand Up in the Basement

WELCOME Get ready for a comedy experience like no other! Situated in the heart of Southampton, Stand Up in the Basement is the ultimate destination for laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable performances. From rising newcomers to seasoned veterans, our stage hosts the best and brightest talents in the comedy scene. Established in 2017, weve had an array of comedy names, including Taskmaster and Britains Got Talent contestants, stars from Ricky Gervais Derek, and big screen names like Dave Johns ('Fishermens Friends', 'I, Daniel Blake') and Brett Goldstein ('Ted Lasso'). In addition, we've welcomed numerous comedians from popular panel shows like Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Would I Lie to You?, as well as a plethora of guests from BBCs legendary 'Live at the Apollo. Join the excitement at Stand Up in the Basement and experience the magic of live comedy in a relaxed and intimate setting... Who knows? You might just discover your new favourite comedy star before they become a household name! LINE-UP This is an extended Halloween special show, shaking up our usual format. Instead of the typical opener and two middle acts, our (not) secret (anymore) guest Jeff Innocent will take the stage as part of the middle and headline. With support from the fantastically bonkers Joey Page! STEVE HALL Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee and 1/3rd of legendary sketch group We Are Klang (BBC3), Steve Hall regularly appears on Frank Skinners Radio Show. He has supported Russell Howard on his international tours in 2017 (Round The World) & 2019 (Respite). Steve has written for The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One), A League of Their Own (Sky One) and many other shows Breathtaking comic firepower" The Scotsman "Nothing short of hysterical" The List "The most intelligent stand-up youve never heard of" GQ ROBERT WHITE Hello and welcome to me, Robert White, the only Autistic, gay, dyslexic, cross-lateral, quarter- welsh, webbed-toed, hyper-sensitive, Gluten-intolerant, pseudo-genius, musical comedian there is. probably! Robert worked his way up the stand-up scene, starting in 2004 and found early success as a finalist in the prestigious Hackney Empire competition 2006, he has gone from strength to strength and in 2010 won the Malcolm Hardee main award at the Edinburgh Festival. He now is a sought after act who regularly performs in big clubs, little clubs, those in-between, theatres and festivals around the UK and abroad, after gaining 2nd Place Britains Got Talent 2018. 'Just one of the funniest performers Ive ever seen, Ive never laughed like that ! David Walliams He may sound like a niche act, but the musical comedian has managed to garner a wide appeal with his chaotic style and improvised musical skills. The Sun souped-up risqué keyboard-based songs, waspish asides and neurotically charged camperie from a hyperactive man-child who is among the most original of this years Fringe. Superb Telegraph 'surprisingly original, and funny. exactly the sort of act who should win Britains Got Talent.' The Daily Mail COLIN OWENS [COMPERE] Our compere and your host for Stand in The Basement, Colin Owens, is an award-winning stand-up comedian, who has worked with Jimmy Carr, the teams behind The Inbetweeners and Mighty Boosh. Described as laconic and charming, Colin talks about his failings, inadequacies, mistakes and general stupidity, all tinged with an air of paranoia and insecurity, but delivered with supreme confidence and sexual edginess! Genuinely BrilliantJimmy Carr Brilliant performerFrank Skinner Brilliant, like a funny neighborTim Vine I knew hed be funny and he wasMichael McIntyre SHOW INFO WHEN:Stand Up in the Basement is a once-a-month comedy night, always on the last Tuesday of the month. TIMINGS:We aim to kick off the show at 8pm. There'll be an opening act, short break, two rising acts in the shorter middle section, another break, and we'll finish up with the headliner. The show typically finishes around 10.30pm. The bar downstairs will be open before and after the show, and the upstairs bar will be open during the intervals. VENUE:This event is now (not in the basement, but) upstairs at Heartbreakers Bar & Venue, located at 7-9 Hanover Buildings, Southampton, SO14 1JX. Check out their websitehere. SOCIALS:Stay updated with the latest news and show info by following us onFacebookandInstagram@standupinthebasement NATURE OF THE BEAST:Please note that the line-up for comedy nights can be subject to change, but rest assured, the quality of our events will not be compromised!