Events

Giant Leap Comedy Improv presents a fast-paced, fully improvised comedy show created in just one hour as part of the Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival. With no script, no safety net, and plenty of audience interaction, the performers take your suggestions and transform them into spontaneous scenes, characters, and stories right before your eyes. Every show […]

Eric Rushton is an award-winning comedian, writer and actor. Eric was the recipient of the first ever Channel 4 Sean Lock Award in 2023 and won Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year in 2020. TV credits include ITV2’s The Stand Up Sketch Show and BBC3’s Such Brave Girls. He has also been part of the Channel 4 Digital series, A Comedy Thing. As […]

Naturally effusive and full of giddy joy, Birmingham’s Lindsey Santoro has emerged as one of the most original female voices to come out of the West Midlands and is one of the best hidden gems on the comedy circuit. Lindsey enjoyed remarkable success at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, winning Next Up’s Biggest Award in […]

What should you do when it’s clear that you’ve chosen the wrong partner, or the wrong job? Stop and think about it? Change direction? Of course not! Talk yourself into it – you’re not a pathetic quitter. Don’t get distracted by red flags in relationships or emails from HR – believe in yourself! Samantha masterminds […]

Stuart Goldsmith is an internationally award-winning Climate Comedian and speaker, who specialises in performing stand up relating to the climate crisis. His TV credits include performing his climate comedy on BBC institution Live at the Apollo and he also performed stand up on Conan in LA, hosted by comedy icon Conan O’Brien. His climate comedy has been featured widely across press and media […]

There will be a number of comedians doing short bits. No one will like them all, but everyone will like some... Just like tapas. And just like tapas, it will be a bit unclear how many or which acts will be taking the stage.  Some will be tasters for full shows, and some will be […]

As seen on Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights… the world-renowned clairvoyant, medium and psychic is coming to Theatre Severn! He will be here to conjure up his extraordinary powers for a new generation in a very best of show. Clinton will give readings to the audience, offering advice from beyond the grave. He will predict your […]

As the title says.. Chris O'Neill who usually presents format and compilation shows will make you laugh ..adequately ..enough that you will leave happy.. though with limited or perhaps no life changing insights promised by other younger, as they all are, more ambitious comedians.. but the show is worth the risk.. as it does what […]

Spencer Jones is doing a work in progress show. Should be good. Fingers crossed. Why not come and have a look at it. There will be some stupid songs. There will be some characters. There will be some stories. He’s had a couple of years off, and now really fancies it again. TICKETS GO ON […]

A Political Brunch is a light hearted panel show best described as Have I Got News For You meets Question Time.  The panel's focus is on fun and some satire which has been chaired by Chris O'Neill over a hundred times. There will also be audience involvement with the chance to have the panel's take, […]

Tez will be performing his Work In Progress show 'Tez Things I Hate About You'.  The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back with a brand-new show. See Tez Ilyas work out fresh jokes, furious rants, and ridiculous stories, ahead of his massive Nationwide tour this Autumn.Star of: Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three), Live at the […]

BBC New Comedian of the Year 2024, Channel 4 Sean Lock Finalist 2025, and winner of Chortle Hotshots 2026. Hailing from Pontypridd in the South-Welsh Valleys, Paul shares experiences of growing up in a deprived area. Expect dry oddball observations from the Valleys and beyond! Content Includes; market towns, God, gates, the class system, hot […]

Although - Wendy has had enough of men called on their bad beahviour using that term - Witchhunt. We all know in the old days they'd be hunting us. Bitchcraft is the craft of becoming the woman you were always supposed to be - no parent, no partner or people-pleasing. Finding you and being you. […]

There will be a number of comedians doing short bits. No one will like them all, but everyone will like some... Just like tapas. And just like tapas, it will be a bit unclear how many or which acts will be taking the stage.  Some will be tasters for full shows, and some will be […]

Dave's a number 1 best-selling author, award-winning stand up, presenter & mental health campaigner.  ​​Dave's 1st Edinburgh show, Normally Abnormal, sensitively used humour to explore his anorexic past. The show received critical acclaim, had sell-out shows and went on UK tour. As a result, the show was given an award by The UK's Eating Disorder Charity  at […]

After a sold-out, rave-reviewed tour last year, Esther is back - this time embracing the sheer joy of having absolutely no dignity. She’s tried elegance. She’s aimed for sophistication. But somehow, chaos always wins. Because really — how do you keep your poise when you’re juggling kids, aging parents, and the crushing weight of unmet […]

Ignacio Lopez is a Spanish & Welsh comedian based in Cardiff. His family is made up of Spanish, Welsh, Irish, Moroccan, and Germans. Family get-togethers are like a meeting of the U.N. Branded Spain’s Best Export by the Spanish Embassy and Office of Culture in the UK, Ignacio has appeared on TV shows including Live […]

A Political Brunch is a light hearted panel show best described as Have I Got News For You meets Question Time.  The panel's focus is on fun and some satire which has been chaired by Chris O'Neill over a hundred times. There will also be audience involvement with the chance to have the panel's take, […]

Wondering when all your work will pay off? Waiting for your lucky break? This is a show for you. Expect songs and strong feelings. ★★★★★ “Surprisingly powerful - will leave you in tears of laughter" Broadway World ★★★★★ "Hugely talented - captivating" Three Weeks ★★★★★ "See this show" Broadway Baby   ★★★★ "Balances hilarity with poignant themes" […]

Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival returns in 2026 and culminates in a raucous Gala show at Theatre Severn. The festival will run from the 8 -12 July at various venues across Shrewsbury and will feature the usual line-up of top comedians to keep you entertained. More VERY exciting announcements are coming soon… Your confirmed Gala line-up […]