Show Format

Show Start Time: 20:00

MC: Sunjai Arif – 10 mins

Resident MC for the Portsmouth Guildhall (LOL comedy), Black Cherry Theatre (fortnightly), regular MC for Bournemouth Pavillion (LOL comedy) and occasional MC for Manfords comedy club Southampton and Wedgewood rooms in Portsmouth (Off the Kerb).

Opening Act: Raul Kohli – c20 mins

Raul has fast become one of the most captivating Asian acts on the UK comedy circuit. As one of the few Asians to have grown up in the far North East of England (Newcastle) he’s blessed with a worldview that upends ethnicity, culture and class.

Break: 20 mins

MC: Sunjai Arif – 5 mins

Middle Act: Mike Cox – c20 mins

Mike Cox has quickly made his mark on the comedy circuit with his sharp wit and everyday cynicism which have seen him crowned winner 4 high profile competitions. Mike’s accessible style and ease with both mainstream and alternative audiences currently make him one of the most enjoyable comics to watch.

Break: c20 mins

MC: Sunjai Arif – 5 mins

Closing: Quincy – c25 mins

Award-winning comedian, Quincy, is a huge personality – he’s a stand-up, presenter, writer, actor and host with appearances on Comedy Central’s Comedy Blue, MTV’s Comedy Funhouse, and BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy On The Boat. His live comedy work regularly takes him as far afield as Dubai, Mumbai and Singapore.

Show Finish Time: c22:30

As always with the Comedy Social we will be having live music before and after the Comedy! A perfect evening of entertainment awaits! This edition we have the fantastic MAISIE LOMAN!

Don’t forget to add our fantastic pizza and drink deal option to your ticket bundle, pizzas will be delivered by our good friends at Captain Pizza for 7:30pm.

All seating is unreserved
The seating is arranged in various configurations of sofas/tables and theatre style seating, these are available on a first come first served basis. We recommend groups of 3 or more people arrive early to get seats together as we cannot guarantee seats together for groups or parties. You may have to seating and tables with other guests, but that’s how we role at the comedy social!

Age suitability and restrictions
The comedy social is strictly for 18 year old’s and over only due to the possible adult-themed content of the comedy. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone without valid ID/proof of age whom the staff management deem to appear to be underage.

Comedy content warning
We have no control over the content of the comedian’s routines (and what would be the fun of that if we did?) but as with all adult comedy you should expect to hear some rude and offensive language and listen to content with strong adult and controversial themes. If you are likely to be offended by such content then you should not book, as no refunds can be given.

Disclaimer: The material and opinions shared by the comedians are their own and are not representative in any way of the venue and organisers (Northwood House Charitable Trust Company Ltd).

Photography
We allow photography during performances (except in specific circumstances if requested in advance by a comedian), but any video or sound recording via a mobile phone or other recording device is strictly prohibited.

Heckling/disruption during the event
We have a strict policy of no heckling whilst the comedians are performing their routine. This is disruptive to audience members surrounding you and also to the comedians on stage. Remember, people have paid to listen to the acts, not to you! Anybody repeatedly talking loudly/heckling/shouting out/acting in a disrespectful manner will be asked to leave immediately without a refund…you have been warned!

Cancellations/Refunds

Unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled in advance, all tickets for The Comedy Social are non refundable…sorry.

So are you up for a laugh? Then get booking below. Seats are limited (and that’s not a joke).. so don’t leave it too long!