Name: The Best in Comedy
Start: 2026-02-27T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Maddermarket Theatre

The Best in Comedy show returns to Maddermarket Theatre in February with another stacked line-up featuring the hilarious Hal Cruttenden, Darren Harriott, Tom Ward & Adam Beardsmore!
Hal Cruttenden is one of the top stand-up comedians working in the UK today.
He has made several appearances on ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Have I Got News For You’ and ‘The Royal Variety Performance’, ‘Would I Lie to You?’, as well as his regular appearances on shows such as ‘Mock the Week’, ‘The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice’ and ‘The Apprentice: You’re Fired’. Hal has also released two comedy DVDs, ‘Tough Luvvie’ and ‘Straight Outta Cruttenden’.
His daughters chose the title of his previous stand-up show ‘Chubster’. He’s now on a diet.
★★★★★ “Comedy that can’t fail to delight” – Metro
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Darren Harriott is one of the most exciting comedians on the circuit. Over the last few years, he has hosted Live at the Apollo, and appeared on panel shows such Mock the Week, as well as giving his viewpoint on popular reality shows; The Apprentice: Your Fired and The Great British Bake Off: Extra Slice. He has recently been a contestant on the latest series of ITV’s Dancing on Ice.
★★★★ “Passionate, articulate & witty” – Evening Standard
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Tom Ward is an award-winning comedian from London. He has appeared on Live at The Apollo, Live from The BBC, Roast Battle , Stand up Central and The Stand Up Sketch Show.
★★★★★ “A genuinely exciting talent” – The Herald
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Hailing from the West Midlands, Adam Beardsmore performs up and down the UK in some of the country’s best clubs. He has recently supported Josh Pugh and Suzi Ruffell on their UK tours and was nominated for BBC New Act of the Year.
This show is not to be missed!
Strictly over 18s only.
Please note that the line-up subject to change without notice.