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Join us for another Rockwater Comedy Night in The Pub for an evening of brilliant stand-up in a setting that's anything but your typical comedy club.
Over the years, we've welcomed some of the UK's best-loved comedians to the Rockwater stage, including Russel Kane, Al Murray, Adam Kay, Suzie Ruffell, Jen Brister and Seann Walsh, just to name a few.
Arrive from 7pm, giving you plenty of time to settle in, order another round and find your seat. Seating is first come, first served, with pizzas and bar snacks available in The Pub, or book a table in the Bar & Kitchen beforehand if you’re after a pre-show dinner. To book a table in the Bar & Kitchen click here.
From 8.00pm, the lights will dim and the laughs begin.
Your host for the evening is Ben Robson, local legend and comedian who will be your MC for the night. Expect sharp hosting, quick wit, and the kind of easy energy that sets the tone from the very first laugh.
The Line – Up:
Opening the night is stand-up comedian from the Southeast Dinesh Nathan; a standout comedian. Having supported comedy heavyweights including Tom Davis, Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Allen and Seann Walsh, Dinesh Nathan is a hugely entertaining stand-up with high-energy delivery, razor-sharp sarcasm and brilliantly self-deprecating humour.
Headlining the evening is James Ellis, an award-winning comedian and rising star in the UK comedy scene.
Having supported Micky Flanagan on tour, James Ellis is one of the most exciting acts on the UK comedy circuit. Winner of Best Debut Show at the 2026 Leicester Comedy Festival and heard on BBC Radio 4’s Live from the UK as well as being seen on BBC One in the BBC New Comedy Award, his sharp observational humour and clever punchlines have won him rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.
James’ comedy is rooted in everyday life, and he has a knack for finding the funny in the mundane. A gifted writer, his jokes are well-crafted and delivered with precision. With brilliantly crafted jokes, sharp observations and a natural ability to get audiences laughing, James is a headliner you won't want to miss!
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Western Esplanade, Kingsway, BN3 4FA Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, Brighton, United Kingdom
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