Alasdair Beckett-King: King Of Crumbs
Friday 18 September · 21:00 – 23:00
Brewery Arts, Kendal
Comedy Nights in Kendal
10 events on in Kendal coming up, including Alasdair Beckett-King: King Of Crumbs at Brewery Arts and Seann Walsh: This Is Torture at Brewery Arts.
Seann Walsh: This Is Torture
Wednesday 23 September · 21:00 – 23:00
Brewery Arts, Kendal
After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy. Don’t miss his trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that leave audiences in stitches and on their feet all around the country. This year, he’s decided to name the show after the thing he says the most in life – THIS IS TORTURE. ‘Unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation’ The Guardian ‘A cracking good show’ The Telegraph ‘One of comedy’s hottest properties… very talented, very funny’ The Evening Standard ‘He remains one of the most entertaining observational comics on the block’ The Independent
The Lakes International Comic Arts Festival (LICAF)
Friday 2 October
Kendal, Kendal
The Lakes International Comic Arts Festival (LICAF) is a unique comic art event and year-round programme, celebrating all forms, genres, and styles of comic art. Global Creators Hear from world-famous artists and writers in venues across Kendal. Our unique spirit and character make us a favourite with international comics stars. Humour & Heart Comedy, live draws, installations, trails, a family zone, exhibitions, presentations and more - our off-the-wall events make comics accessible. An International Hub Featuring only the second International Rights Market in the world, publishers come to LICAF to buy and sell work, confirming our place as a major global player in comics.
Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning
Friday 23 October · 20:30 – 22:30
Brewery Arts, Kendal
Jason Byrne is back and “Byrning” brighter than ever, celebrating 30 glorious years of stand-up with his brand-new show, 30 Years Byrning. Byrne delivers a riotous night of high-energy storytelling, surreal tangents and unstoppable laughter. From razor-sharp observations to gloriously unhinged audience interaction, brave improvisation, that has made Jason a festival favourite for three decades. This anniversary special is a hilarious return to props and stunts of the past decades, a fearless leap forward and a masterclass in pure comic mayhem. Do not blow it by missing this show, get tickets early, it makes sense
Ian Stone
Wednesday 11 November · 20:00 – 22:00
Brewery Arts, Kendal
“Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide of disease, decay and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful?” A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some but Ian’s ancestors wondered the desert for forty years, they’ve been outdoors enough. Others get their fix from the spiritual but Ian’s been harbouring a grudge against God since his mother stopped him going to Arsenal after his Barmitzvah. Forty-nine years ago. ‘God will be watching’ she said. Well, at least he got to see the game. The point is, life could be so much better so Ian’s on the lookout. Come and join him on the hunt. Ian Stone is a hugely experienced broadcaster, podcaster and writer and a brilliantly funny comedian. He performs at major comedy festivals and venues globally. His popular posts and reels on social media have quickly earned him a following of over 60k across BlueSky, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, amassing millions of views. Aside from stand-up comedy, Ian co-hosted the award-winning Rock ‘N’ Roll Football show on Absolute Radio for five years with Ian Wright. He currently presents a very popular (50k downloads per episode), twice-weekly Arsenal podcast, Handbrake Off, for The Athletic. A live version of the podcast recently sold out Leicester Square Theatre in London. Ian is also a regular contributor on Times Radio. His book To Be Someone was published in 2020 and has received nearly 500 four- and five-star reviews on Amazon.
Dom Joly: Trigger Happy TV – 25th Anniversary Tour
Friday 12 March · 20:00 – 22:00
Brewery Arts, Kendal
It’s been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks. Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bringing his most iconic characters and sketches to the stage in the Trigger Happy TV – Live! 25th-anniversary tour. Fans will experience beloved moments from the show, including The Giant Snail, The Traffic Warden, The Morris Dancer, The Scout, A Gang of Squirrels, and THAT Big Mobile Phone. Dom will share behind-the-scenes stories and insights on how these unforgettable moments came to life. But the surprises don’t stop there – this is live theatre, and fans can expect the unexpected. Premium tickets: £47.50 + Trigger Happy Goody Bag. Limited tickets, please select seats from Row CC7-CC17 Meet & Greet tickets: £77.50 + pre-show meet & greet with photograph and autograph. Limited tickets, please select seats BB6-BB16 or AA3-AA13 Tickets can be booked online or via our box office on 01539 725133. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tom Stade: Rules
Saturday 3 April · 20:30 – 20:30
Brewery Arts, Kendal
Extended Theatre | Age Guidance 16+ Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back on the road with a brand-new show – taking aim at the absurdities of modern times with his contagious charm and incisive, gloriously unfiltered wit. Direct from the Edinburgh festival, join this free spirit as he grapples with rebellion, responsibility and the tension between the old and the new. Everything from unspoken social codes, cultural divides, identity and marriage – Tom dismantles all the rules – and redefines them his way! As seen/heard on Have a Word Pod, Ch4’s Comedy Gala, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, The John Bishop Show, Live at the Apollo (so good, he’s done it twice) and much more. He’s been rocking live audiences for decades with his trademark swagger, and masterful stage presence. Consistently magnificent, blisteringly funny, come see for yourself why Tom Stade Rules! “UNMISSABLE” Edinburgh Evening News “STAND-UP ELITE” Chortle “DEBAUCHED TRUTH TELLER” Guardian “gloriously funny ” Scotsman “Master of comedy” List “EVERY INCH A STAR” Daily Record
Ross Noble: Cranium Of Curiosities
Friday 23 April · 21:00 – 23:00
Brewery Arts, Kendal
Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It’s entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel*. Should that happen, then just find an incline and start rolling to see the one and only Ross Noble! He is the Wizard of Waffle, The Rambler Royale, The Noodlers’ Noodler, and he’s back live on stage to tour a tornado of tangents. What the show will be about is anybody’s guess, but that’s all part of the fun when you look inside his Cranium of Curiosities. *We strongly advise trying not to get trapped in a barrel before or during the performance. Despite the expression “barrel of laughs,” it may impede your enjoyment of the show.
Rhys James: Chop Logic
Friday 30 April · 21:00 – 23:00
Brewery Arts, Kendal
Plus Special Guests | Standard Theatre | Age Guidance 16+ Matt Bragg is one of the UK’s most distinctive comedic voices, entertaining audiences around the world for over a decade. Now firmly established as one of comedy’s most in-demand names, he’s shared the stage with Ricky Gervais, Matt Rife, Stephen Merchant and Harry Hill. Following a sell-out UK tour and the release of his debut special in 2025, he returns with his new show, Stand Up Comic. Combining deadpan delivery with sharply observed, meticulously crafted material, this is a must-see for comedy fans.
Matt Bragg
Friday 14 May · 21:00 – 23:00
Brewery Arts, Kendal
Plus Special Guests | Standard Theatre | Age Guidance 16+ Matt Bragg is one of the UK’s most distinctive comedic voices, entertaining audiences around the world for over a decade. Now firmly established as one of comedy’s most in-demand names, he’s shared the stage with Ricky Gervais, Matt Rife, Stephen Merchant and Harry Hill. Following a sell-out UK tour and the release of his debut special in 2025, he returns with his new show, Stand Up Comic. Combining deadpan delivery with sharply observed, meticulously crafted material, this is a must-see for comedy fans.