Stand Up Comedy in Southampton with Jessica Fostekew

Early Bird tickets £14 when bought in advance or £18 on the door, if still available.

Jessica Fostekew is a comedian, actor and writer whose stand up show, Hench was nominated for the 2019 Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show. It's now available as a stand up special on Amazon Prime and has been adapted into the BBC R4 stand up special - Sturdy Girl Club which has been commissioned for a second series.

Jessica's has appeared on numerous entertainment shows such as, BBC2's Live at The Apollo, QI, Richard Osman's House Of Games and many more. She is also a regular co-host of The Guilty Feminist (podcast with 60 million+ downloads) and host and creator of foodie hit and new chart-topping pod, "Hoovering" (recommended in the Guardian and The Independent). Jessica will also be featuring in season two of World's Most Dangerous Roads for Dave.

Jessica has co-written and stars in 'Real Friends', a new special for Sky Shorts and has several scripted projects in development.

Jess’ previous triumphs include her sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run and UK tour of "Wench," now available as a special. The uproarious "Hench," nominated for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and winner of Best Show at the Chortle Awards, can be streamed on Amazon Prime.

This powerhouse comedian also co-hosts The Guilty Feminist podcast, hosts her podcast about eating called "Hoovering," and is the star and writer of BBC Radio 4’s "Sturdy Girl Club." Her talent shines in the award-winning sitcom Motherland and the acclaimed feature film Scrapper, winner of the Grand Jury prize at the Sundance Festival.

Jess, a familiar face on popular panel shows from Celebrity Pointless to House of Games, is not just a comedian; she's a force. Don't miss this vibrant and essential voice in comedy.

‘A loud, lively, and vital voice’ ★★★★ Evening Standard

‘She wears her smarts on her sleeve’ ★★★★ Guardian

‘She finds a new fiercely funny strain of comedy that’s her own’ ★★★★ Times

Blank Peng is a regular in Top Secret Comedy.

2nd Place of Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2024

Finalist of Funny Women Awards, Leicester Square New Comdedian of the Year; Beat the Frog World Series;

Have seen in The Comedy Store, Bearcat Comedy, The Glee, Up the Creek, Comedy Cellar, Forge Comedy etc.

"Delightful presence with a faux innocence that conceals a cutting edge" - Chortle

Early Bird Tickets for £14 in advance online increasing to £18.
Bar opens at 6.30pm for 7pm doors for a show starting at 8pm for our Southampton Comedy Club.
Southampton Comedy Club, The Attic, can be found @ River Studios, 32 Winsor Road, Totton, Southampton. SO40 9HQ
In the unlikely event that we cancel the event, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.Seating is unreserved.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Attic Southampton, 32 Winsor Road, Totton, United Kingdom