1st - 2nd July
Live Celebrity Comedy Evenings
BOOK NOWTaking place on the evenings of Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July 2026, Betteshanger Live will feature two exceptional nights of celebrity live stand-up comedy. Each evening will feature headline performances from a celebrity comedian, support act and an MC.
Two nights only. Tickets are limited by indoor venue capacity so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Key Event Information:
- Indoors with seating
- The bar will be open for these events
- Over 18s only - this is one for the adults!
WEDNESDAY 1ST JULY 2026
Headliner: Jen Brister
If you haven’t seen Jen Brister live, are you even living? Brister doesn't just perform stand-up; she orchestrates a masterclass in 'meticulous fury.' She takes the exhaustion of modern motherhood, the absurdity of middle age, and the general bin-fire of the world, and turns it into a high-speed, 5-star riot.
What makes her truly fabulous is the relatability—you’ll go from cackling at her physical comedy to nodding so hard you get whiplash because she’s saying exactly what we’re all thinking (but are too polite to scream in the supermarket). She is sharp, unapologetic, and possesses a comedic timing so precise it should be studied. A powerhouse performer who leaves the audience breathless, hydrated by their own tears of laughter.
Do not miss her.
'Furiously Funny' - The Guardian
'Her energy is explosive. Her use of space and delivery, mesmerising'- The Sunday Times
Support: Phil Nichol
Phil Nichol is a truly unique performer. An acclaimed actor, award winning comedian, producer, presenter, writer and musician - there is no end to his talent!
Phil is an energetic and exciting performer with an unquenchable thirst to break boundaries and innovate with his work. His skill as an improviser whether it be musical, comedy or straight is unparalleled. With a surreal edge to his mischievous rantings, Nichol always brings something new to the stage. His keen sense of fun and eye for the shocking and absurd has cemented his position as one of the best comedians on the circuit today.
MC: Mat Wills
Mat Wills will be our MC for the evening. Mat has engaging presence combined with cheeky Cockney charm. He effortlessly connects to audiences with his self-deprecating humour and infectious energy.
THURSDAY 2ND JULY 2026
Headliner: Paul Tonkinson
A sensational live performer, Yorkshireman, marathon runner and double award-winning Time Out Comedian of the Year, Paul Tonkinson has long upheld his esteemed reputation as one of the finest stand-ups the UK has to offer.
Tonkinson burst into the nation's consciousness as a presenter hosting seminal live telly - The Sunday Show on BBC2, Ch. 4’s The Big Breakfast, he also fronted radio shows on XFM in London and Manchester. His first love however has always been stand-up, with numerous TV appearances - BBC One’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Comedy Central’s The Comedy Store and The World Stands-Up.
Support: Phil Nichol
Phil Nichol is a truly unique performer. An acclaimed actor, award winning comedian, producer, presenter, writer and musician - there is no end to his talent!
Phil is an energetic and exciting performer with an unquenchable thirst to break boundaries and innovate with his work. His skill as an improviser whether it be musical, comedy or straight is unparalleled. With a surreal edge to his mischievous rantings, Nichol always brings something new to the stage. His keen sense of fun and eye for the shocking and absurd has cemented his position as one of the best comedians on the circuit today.
MC: Mat Wills
Mat Wills will be our MC for the evening. Mat has engaging presence combined with cheeky Cockney charm. He effortlessly connects to audiences with his self-deprecating humour and infectious energy.
