Rip-roaring, off-the-wall stand-up from one of the silliest people I know. A joyful, angry, thoughtful show about getting older and owning up to who you really are. However disastrous that may be.

"Hilarious... funny and touching and brilliant" - The Guardian

"Mabey is thoroughly enjoyable company... the slightly deranged offspring of a menage a trois be-tween Vic Reeves, Harry Hill and Floella Benjamin" – Evening Standard

"A mischievous, kooky talent" - Time Out

"An absolute delight to watch... leaves you feeling a little bit dizzy and a big bit happy" - The Skinny

An uplifting new show about coming out as Spanish, grief and the Ice Age movie franchise. Award-winning stand-up Sam Lake uncovers the mystery behind his mother’s powerful last words. 'Super stand-up. Continually witty and charming' (The Quinntessential Review). 'A certified comic star' (TheWeeReview.co.uk). 'Roaring with laughter' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'This is a clear winner' (Chortle.co.uk). Winner of Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year. As seen on All4, Dave and BBC Radio Four.

'The Mash Report', 'Taskmaster' & 'Live at the Apollo' star, and voice of Netflix's 'Too Hot to Handle' launches a new show about what happens when the mask slips off and beliefs are betrayed–whether they be about one’s youth, body, identity or nationality. As a woman who has narrowly escaped making life and experiencing death, Desiree stakes her claim as the right voice for the wrongest of times, offering insights into middle age, social demise, and other apocalypses.

Menopause: the comedy gift that keeps on giving. Until it’s over. Then what? She’s had it all her life and, finally, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to celebrate her Body. She's always hated but it's mostly been pretty good to her, what with all the babies etc. But then it rebelled and she realised that it's not the outside that matters, it's the inside - organs, fluids and that.

**** British Theatre Review

Whore’s Eye View is a mad dash through 10,000 years of history from a sex worker’s perspective. Equal parts stand up comedy, history lecture, and personal storytelling, Kaytlin Bailey masterfully unpacks the age-old stigma surrounding the oldest profession.

Kaytlin Bailey is the Founder & Executive Director of Old Pros and host of The Oldest Profession Podcast. Comedian, writer, and globally recognized leader in the sex worker rights movement, Kaytlin has written for Reason, Huffington Post, and Vice, and has been quoted in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, NBC, and ABC. Kaytlin’s views are backed by Amnesty International, The World Health Organization, Human Rights Watch, and UNAids who all agree that the decriminalization of sex work is the only policy that reduces violence.

The year is 2009. The location is, physically, Slough, Berkshire and, spiritually, Forks, Washington. Chloe and her 11-year-old best pals have become obsessed with all things Twilight. Soon, enjoying the franchise is not enough for these voracious and unbalanced tweens. They must immerse themselves in this world and so Daughters of Volterra, a 30,000-word self-insert erotic fanfiction, is born.

Join comedian and improviser Chloe Jacobs as she guides you through the hilarious and fevered imaginings of her vampire-obsessed youth. This show asks the important questions: what does it mean to be a superfan? What compels us to write? And... Bella! Where the hell have you been, loca?

With this new comedy show, the Amused Moose Best Debut Show winner revisits the unsolicited feedback she once received; 'Louise Atkinson – sounds good, looks like a mess'; and discusses our incorrect assumptions about people.

'Reminiscent of Victoria Wood and Peter Kay' (Stuart Maconie).

'Her innate funny bones reassure you that you're in safe hands' (Chortle.co.uk).

'An instantly likeable comic' **** (TheArtsDesk.com).

***** (TheWeeReview.com).

**** (BroadwayBaby.com).

**** (EdFringeReview.com).

**** (MervSpotFringe.com).

A shift in lighting casts new shadows. That song you couldn’t stop playing now hurts when it comes on in Tesco. The smell of your high school maths classroom wallops you around the face decades later in the lobby of a hotel abroad. Do things have a place and how do they change if they find themselves a new one? Following Matthews's sold-out 2023 run, the critically decorated comic returns with a show exploring the transformative nature of context. 'A searing wit' (Rolling Stone). Tour support for Ed Byrne, Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell.

As seen on Prime Video’s Deadloch. As heard on Radio 4 and The Bugle. #10 in the British Comedy Guide’s Top 50 Shows of 2023. Australia's #1 most-tolerated comedian Tom Ballard has returned to the UK with a brand new show but needs to figure out if it makes sense here. Please come and help him out by laughing honestly and judiciously.

Jen Ives (Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party, and Don't Hug Me I'm Scared) returns with her new stand up comedy hour I'm Straight Now, a show about being straight and not queer anymore actually, so don't say she is.

Jen has recently written for the new James Acaster podcast Springleaf and has appeared on Comedy Central. Jen Ives has built an impressive reputation for herself on the UK comedy scene. She has written for various tv programmes, and recently appeared on Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party for Channel 4

In July 2024 Pierre Novellie will take the train to Oxford to perform a stand-up show about life, fairness and expectations. He simply must. Co-host of The Frank Skinner Show (Absolute Radio) and the hit podcast BudPod with Phil Wang. As seen on World's Most Dangerous Roads (Dave), The Mash Report (BBC Two), Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). Heard on The Now Show (BBC Radio 4).

‘Brilliantly unconventional’ ***** (Scotsman).

‘Belly laughs’ ***** (Metro).

‘Hilarious’ **** (Times).

You know when you're trying to wee on a night out, and you're interrupted by a random girl who insists on telling you all her secrets even though you've never met? Imagine that, but she has a microphone. After two critically acclaimed, sell-out runs, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show 2023 nominee Ania Magliano returns to The Oxford Comedy Festival. Writer for Amelia Dimoldenberg. Ania's choices on Off Menu are widely regarded as the worst of all time.

'Consistently amusing and deceptively daring' **** (Times' Top 4 Best Comedy Shows 2023)

***** (Telegraph)

**** (Guardian, Evening Standard, Time Out).

Debut hour of stand-up and characters from the 'out-and-out hilarious' (Stage) Derek Mitchell (Ted Lasso), whose online sketches as @letsdoubledutch have generated over 250 million views and a dedicated following.

Right off the back of a 44-date European tour, the show is about the journey from being an outsider to a sort-of insider and making sense of all the cultural nonsense and confusion in between.

'The biggest laughs of the night' (TheArtsDesk.com)

'Outstanding' (Oxford Mail)

Work in progress character comedy/drag king show about an obnoxious London Cycling Man. He’s middle aged, he’s covered in lycra, he’s too rich and cycling is the only interesting thing about him. He’s also lost after a messy divorce. Why on earth would his wife leave him?? Now, he’s on the hunt for a new (hopefully much younger) girlfriend. Is the perfect girl in the audience? Through character monologues, original songs, lipsyncs, powerpoint presentations and more, get to know this absurd and deeply flawed man as he gets to know himself.

'charming' - The Guardian

'standout performer... Enigmatic' - Scotsman

Esther Manito is back at the Oxford Comedy Festival preparing for a brand new tour and tackling life!

An Arab Essex girl who will challenge every single preconception of what that means. As seen on Live At The Apollo (BBC), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV), Hypothetical (Dave) and heard on: BBC Sounds Russel Kane’s Evil Genius, co-hosting Radio 4 Extra's Newsjack Unplugged, CBBC Bitesize Parents, BBC'S Breaking the News and Russell Kane’s Boys Don’t Cry. Esther has supported Alan Davies, Shappi Khorsandi, Sindhu Vee, Jason Mansford, Jo Brand and Al Murray.

"Manito skilfully weaves her own personal story with a wider look at gender issues in society"★★★★ Evening Standard

“At times it’s like Victoria Wood has taken the mic” Radio Times

"an astute observer of everyday daftness as well as being able to tackle the bigger issues with wit and guile.”– The List

The hotly anticipated debut show from an agricultural icon, likely to cause delight or distress to anyone who becomes involved with her, or her livestock. Allow this seductive woman to serenade you whilst bringing ruin upon your harvest festival. Winner: Musical Comedy Awards 2023. As seen on BBC New Comedy Awards 2023.

'Her comic timing is as exquisite as her voice.' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Flamboyantly silly' **** (Guardian) as Norris & Parker.

'It calls to mind Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag, there can be no bigger compliment.' **** (Telegraph) as Norris & Parker.

The wonky and worried award-winning comedy of the Stoke-on-Trent urchin comes to the Oxford Comedy Festival after last year’s successful Edinburgh debut. The Times – Top 3 Rising Stars of the Fringe. Holding a spoon up to society and himself, expect high-energy stand-up, laced with real voice notes. As Seen On ITV2’s Stand Up Sketch Show. Top Picks of the Fringe (British Comedy Guide). Winner: Bath New Comedian of the Year 2022.

‘Despicably multi talented’ (Ivo Graham).

'Extremely funny, with a superb lightness of touch' ***** (TheRealChrisparkle.com).

'Highly highly recommended' **** (Mervyn Stutter's Pick of The Fringe).

Join Erika Ehler working out material for her new show. Erika navigates the disturbing reality of what it’s like to be young, hot and yet so alone; platonic relationships and the bittersweet transition of hangouts becoming reunions. As seen on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Comedians Giving Lectures and Comedy Central Live.

**** (Scotsman).

**** (Skinny).

**** (Funny Women).

**** (BroadwayBaby.com).

'If you think Frankie Boyle’s too soft, Ehler could be the comic for you' (Chortle.co.uk).

A new work-in-progress show from the longest reigning Edinburgh Comedy Award winner (2019-2021).

Expect the usual mix of stand-up, clowning and utterly stupid ideas presented as if they mean anything.

Jordan won the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Comedy Show at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe with his hit show I’ve Got Nothing. He was also nominated for the same award in 2017 and won the Chortle Comedian’s Comedian Award in 2018.

Whether it's relationship problems, how to word a sensitive work email or the best way to cook a brisket, this Jewish mother has all the answers! A joyous, hilarious, interactive comedy show from Rachel Creeger, multi award-winning stand-up comedian and the only orthodox Jew on the UK comedy circuit. As seen on BBC One, Amazon Prime, NextUp Comedy and heard across the BBC Radio network.

'At the world’s largest arts festival, there is a huge scope for humour around culture and religion. Rachel Creeger: Ultimate Jewish Mother is the pinnacle of this' (Funny Women)

Bilal Zafar was nominated for the lastminute.com Best Newcomer Award for his debut show, CAKES, is back at teh Oxford Comedy Festival. Bilal also won the New Act of the Year award joining the company of previous winners such as Stewart Lee, Ardal O’Hanlon, Joe Wilkinson and Linda Smith.

He was the runner up at the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year competition. He has appeared on BBC3, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Asian Network, and has written for The Independent.

An accomplished actor, he has appeared in Channel 4 sitcom Catastrophe, Sky sitcom Sick of It and the Paul Feig directed feature film Last Christmas.

Join BBC New Comedy Award winner, UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani's work in progress show. She is going to tell stories of her experiences, thoughts and imagination.

As seen on Mandy (BBC Two), Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central, Pointless Celebrities (BBC One), Pls Like (BBC Three), Paul Hollywood Eats Japan (Channel 4), Sorry, I Didn’t Know (ITV) and Comedy Central Live.

'Kotani has a magical way of telling a story... her imagination transforms everyday battles into something extraordinary' ★★★★ (Scotsman).

'A phenomenally feel-good show' ★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com).

'Uplifting story that will leave your heart filled and a smile on your face. I urge you to go and see this show' ★★★★ (Entertainment-Now.com).

This is a show about eyes when they are open and eyes when they are shut. With this show I wanted to explore what I could do to myself and others with language when eyes are open and shut. After writing ten shows on specific themes, I wanted to think about what makes me open my eyes and what makes me shut them.

'A genuine original' (Guardian).

'The mother freaking greatest' (James Acaster).

'Very hilarious' (David Shrigley).

'A genius' (Bridget Christie).

'Makes laughter out of wonder. We need him' (Scotsman).

Huge Davies (Cats Does Countdown & Roast Battle) has been a professional musical comedian for 5 years and so far performed no music or jokes. This is the music show.

'A masterful craftsman of comedy - Chortle ****

'Had me shaking with laughter - The Telegraph ****

'You've got to be there - Ed Fringe Review *****

Join multi award-winning stand up star and viral sensation Laura Lexx with her brand new Work in Progress Hour at Oxford Comedy Festival.

Firmly established as one of the most sought after headliners on the UK and international comedy circuits.. this show is effortlessly heartwarming, hilarious about motherhood, and fearless with the front row.

As seen on: Mock The Week, Live at The Apollo (BBC), Hypothetical (DAVE) Pointless Celebrities (BBC) Roast Battle (Comedy Central) The Comedy Club (BBC Radio 4 Extra) Have I Got News For You.

WINNER: Best MC (Comics Comic Award) Comedians Choice Awards (2018 & 2019) & Best Compere (Chortle awards), Best Show (Amused Moose Awards)

Leicester Comedy Award nominee, Amused Moose Award shortlist-ee and double Pegasus Comedy Award win-ee Adele has a year of new ideas to share.

'Guaranteed laughs' *****

(The Student Newspaper).

I'm the emotional daredevil, and for my next feat, I need someone's help. A show about risk, for the unsatisfied and traumatized, from a Chortle Award nominee. Creator and host of the Born Yesterday podcast.

'Surprisingly powerful' ***** (BroadwayWorld.com).

'Balances hilarity with poignant themes' **** (EdFestMag.com).

***** (MumbleComedy.net).

**** (One4Review.co.uk).

**** (TheQR.co.uk).

**** (ScottishField.co.uk).

'Undoubtedly a funny man' (List).

'He holds the audience in the palm of his hand, pulling big laughs from every quadrant – his act doesn't get the attention it should do' (Chortle.co.uk).

'Courageous and thought-provoking' (Scotsman).

A show about addiction, but not the serious Ted talk kind. Rehab, sleeping with old men for money, AA, the boring mundanity of sobriety. All grim topics, but I promise it’s no sob story . It’s about the humour in the darkness, and the search for light, living a brand new life with no tequila bottle in my hand , involving a year in Morocco learning to learning to surf, falling in love with my surf instructor, while is a tale as old as time. The cultural differences between Ireland and Morocco, the arguments of which country consumes the most potatoes (per capita, you always have to per capita your Google searches), and my valiant attempt to quit another addiction- reality tv. No real lessons will be learned, except perhaps a lesson on how not to live your life. But that’s showbiz baby!

The debut hour from one of stand up’s most exciting breakout stars. Join Ola as she guides us through her Sudanese upbringing in Portsmouth, her outrageous experiences working as NHS Pharmacist and how a near death experience landed her into a comedy career.

AS SEEN ON: World’s Most Dangerous Road (Dave) Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC) BBC1XTRA Comedy Gala (BBC One) Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave) Just Jokes

(Dave) Don’t Hate The Playaz (ITV2) The Black British Takeover with Mo Gilligan (C4) Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central) The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan (C4) The Now

Show (BBC Radio 4)The News Quiz (BBC Radio 4) The Festival of Funny (BBC) Pointless Celebrities (BBC One) and as a Finalist at Funny Women Awards.

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Sara Barron (Would I Lie to You?; Live at the Apollo) has a new show that’s fierce, savage and other adjectives from RuPaul’s Drag Race. The clock is ticking, and the questions aren’t cute anymore: is it your fault you’re angry? Are you too old to blame your mum? And why is she angry? Can we get some grief pie? No one's died, but we're exhausted. Do not sashay gentle into that good night.

'Deliciously dark, unapologetically filthy… a masterclass' ***** (Herald).

'Beautifully crafted' **** (Sunday Times).