Red Herring Comedy Club May 2026

Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm UTC+01:00

The Church, King Edward Street, DN31 3JD Grimsby, United Kingdom | Grimsby

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Red Herring Comedy Club May 2026
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Friday 8th May 2026
Doors 7pm | Start Time 8pm
Advance Tickets | £17.50 + Fees
This event is for 18s and over.
The audience for this show will be seated

MC AL STEVENSON
Al Stevenson is the sharp-witted lad from Newcastle, with “bulletproof confidence” (Stand Newcastle), his charm allows him to tear through an audience with a cheeky grin. His “relentlessly hilarious” (Carl Hutchinson) performances of his “brilliant jokes” (Jack Whitehall) have seen him go all the way to the Beat The Frog World Series Finals, be tour support for Mark Nelson, USA Kevin James Thornton and many more, and sellout the prestigious Stand Comedy Club with his debut solo show!

JOSH PUGH
“Stirringly excellent with his stand up, the comic keeps the laughter flowing freely” – List
“Inarguably five stars… he’s destined for the big leagues” British Comedy Guide
“A gentle surrealness and a big dollop of hilarity” Sunday Post
“Remarkably solid, dependable comedy… a satisfying hour” The Daily Telegraph

OLIVER BOWLER
Hailing from the mean cobbles of Bolton, Oliver Bowler is a talented rising star of the UK comedy scene. A natural born storyteller, Oliver is one of the most exciting stand-ups to hit the circuit in recent years and is marked as one to watch after winning over audiences across the UK. Oliver mixes hilarious physicality, dry wit and cheeky charm to his relatable experiences through his well-crafted jokes. Watch this space…!
“I’ve been telling everyone, the lads got it!” - Scott Bennett
“he’s tore the place apart” Jamie Hutchinson
‘A natural performer, echoes of Peter Kay and Lee Evans. Very funny!’ - The Laughięnda Comedy Club
Quotes​
"One of my favourite new stand-up comedians" - Guz Khan
"Nicely paced, deadpan delivery" Chortle
Awards and Competitions
Shortlisted for Best Breakthrough Act 2024 - NW Comedy Awards
BBC New Comedy Awards Semi Finalist
Finalist : Liverpool Breakthrough Act of the Year
Shortlisted for Best Breakthrough Act 2023 - NW Comedy Awards

JOE JACOBS
Joe Jacobs is a London based comedian, rapper and writer.
His live shows effortlessly flit between hip hop and comedy and he’s been seen/heard on Channel 4, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music, Radio 1XTRA, plus gained millions of viral video views online.
On the live circuit, he’s a regular at The Comedy Store, Top Secret, Glee, The Bearcat, Up The Creek, Backyard Comedy Club, Covent Garden Comedy Club, Knock2Bag, Downstairs At The Kings Head, Banana Cabaret, The Distraction Club and many others.
He has provided tour support for acts such as Jamali Maddix, Dane Baptiste and even opened for Bill Burr at The Comedy Store in Hollywood.
His TV work includes Harry Hill’s ClubNite on Channel 4, Nazi Pug: Joke or Hate on BBC3, plus his viral rap track I’m Dog was featured on E4’s Rudetube.
Joe’s first foray into radio was with Hip Hop’s Laughing Stock on BBC Sounds in September 2020. This show was soon added to BBC’s Seriously podcast, showcasing the best documentaries from the BBC worldwide.
In addition to stand up, as solo artist Jester Jacobs, he’s put out music since his debut Mental Disorder in 2008. Since then, he has had regular releases with performances nationally and internationally.

Line up subject to change.
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