NHS anaesthetist, comedian, and author Ed Patrick injects the Oxford Comedy Festival with a gut-punch show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it. There’s plenty of laughing gas to go round. As seen on Channel 4 and heard on BBC Scotland, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4.

'Brilliantly funny’ (Matt Lucas).

‘Had the audience in fits of laughter’ (The Scotsman)

'Extremely funny' (Telegraph)

'Masterful, playfully provocative writing' (Chortle.co.uk).

'Packed with funny anecdotes' (Guardian).

In the eyes of conservative South West England, Jamie Mykaela is a big old tart; a charlatan chanteuse with a taste for cinnamon whiskey and getting down more often than a blow-up doll.

In Australia? She’s a prude. She’s uptight. She’s a frigid bitch who doesn’t know how to have fun. Where’s the middle ground? Where’s the balance?

Where the hell is there a decent dive bar in Oxford? Why the hell did she move here?

Oxford Comedy Festival 2022 sell out Jamie Mykaela is back, and has cemented her position as the heart-breaking, hip shaking comedy-cabaret femme fatale of Oxfordshire. Catch her most personal show yet; a love letter to leaving home and unexpectedly finding joy and a new sense of self on a closed off Botley Road.

“Immediately captivating… Comedy-cabaret at its sharp-tongued finest” ★★★★★ - Fringefeed

"Phenomenal... Hers is a voice that defies belief, rich and throaty and powerful.” ★★★★★ - Gutter Culture

“A complete tour-de-force… Hilarious, thought-provoking and disturbing all at once - the hat trick of comedy genius.” - Daily Info Oxford

To the hairdresser at [redacted] Salon:

You can take my money. You can take my dignity. You can take too much off the ends. But you cannot take my right to talk about it every day on stage. This is a show about the worst haircut of Ania Magliano's life.

Ania's critically acclaimed 2022 debut run sold out entirely in a week. She's supported Marc Maron, Cat Cohen and Ed Gamble, and writes for Amelia Dimoldenberg's Chicken Shop Date.

'Will have you crying with laughter' **** (Guardian).

**** (Times, Time Out, iNews.co.uk).

Rip-roaring, off-the-wall stand-up from one of the silliest people I know. Half best-mate-you-shouldn’t-have-gone-on-holiday-with and half drunk-school-run-mum-who’s-been-dragged-backwards-through-a-box-of-crunchy-surrealism. Caroline Mabey is the most fun you can have without murdering someone.

As seen/ heard on Comedy Central, NBC and BBC Radio 4.

'An absolute delight to watch... leaves you feeling a little bit dizzy and a big bit happy' (The Skinny)
'A mischievous, kooky talent' (Time Out)
'The slightly deranged offspring of a ménage à trois between Vic Reeves, Harry Hill and Floella Benjamin' (Evening Standard)
'Funny and touching and brilliant' (The Guardian)

Bilal Zafar, nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe and winner of New Act of the Year 2016, is back with a brand-new show about how his usually stress-free house share took a turn and his housemate tried to get him arrested five times. He has appeared on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Radio 4 and built up his own online audience on Twitch as he plays an unhinged football manager in an ongoing improvised series.

'A natural storyteller with a very likeable stage presence' ***** (Shortcom.co.uk).

'Endearing, relaxed and naturally funny… hilarious' **** (EdFestMag.com).

A brand new hour of comedy from the hilariously funny, aggressively nerdy and down right adorable Sasha Ellen. Sasha asks the big questions. Is it hard to find love in this here modern world? Does size matter? How have Dick and Dom got away with it all this time?

"Honest, hilarious and horrifying... the comedy future looks good for Ellen” Canal-St.

“Smart, self-possessed and with great heart… comedy done well” ★★★★ TheStudent

“This is a comedian you need to keep an eye out for” ★★★★ Phoenix Remix.

Material heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra. Nominated for Best New Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2022

Underneath Fatiha's colourful hijab is a mind full of cutting observations and engaging witticism of the life and times of a British Muslim woman. Fatiha smashes the Muslim stereotypes and challenges people to think about what they think they know about Muslims, Muslim women especially. She tackles some tough subjects like Islamophobia and dating by sharing her own experiences which are funny, thought provoking and honest!

Fatiha is a British-Moroccan writer, actor, and regular on the UK comedy circuit. When she is not doing stand up you may see Fatiha on your tv screens, where she has made TV appearances on shows including The Jonathan Ross Show and Russell Howard Comedy Hour.

Caitriona Dowden is pretty sure that she would have thrived in the middle ages. After exploring her limited career choices, she has decided that her only option is to become a Catholic Saint, and the best way to make that happen is through the medium of a stand-up comedy show. Expect religious guilt, graphs, and floating nuns.

Caitriona is a recovering philosophy student who mostly does stand-up to process her neuroticism and her disappointment at not being born in the thirteenth century. Chortle Student Comedian of the Year 2022.

'Unique and imaginative' - Chortle."

Kate Smurthwaite invites us to contemplate whether being foot soldiers in the death march of disaster capitalism is really as much fun as we hoped. Join the comedian and activist for a brilliant (achievable) alternative future. With punchlines. As seen on everything from Question Time to The Bachelor, and a writer for Have I Got News For You.

'Fun, energetic and full of ideas' (John Cleese).

'There are no airs or graces about Kate Smurthwaite... a whirlwind of ideas and joke lines' (Morning Star).

'I found myself roaring with laughter then roaring with rage' (WestEndWilma.com).

This is one small set for Matt, one giant leap for Matt’s kind (i.e. science geeks). With humanity planning to return to the moon in 2025, this comedy show is about the Apollo missions, the last time man stepped foot on the moon (yes, it did happen!).

This show is more about the journey than the destination. Telling the stories about the men who walked on the moon and how they did it. How did they get there? How did it make them feel? And how it is all really about Phil Collins? All the key questions will be addressed.

“Hobs' explanations are equal to that of the best lecturers, and undoubtedly funnier... a very likable leading comic with a talent for multimedia comedy” THE WEE REVIEW

“Simply spectacular … for me he was the star of the show." DAILY INFO, OXFORD

The Rob Auton Show is a show about Rob Auton. Rob Auton has written nine hit Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy/theatre/spoken-word shows on specific themes including yellow in The Yellow Show, and sleep in The Sleep Show. In his tenth show Rob turns the pen on himself to explore the memories and feelings that create his life on a daily basis.

'A genuine original' (Guardian).

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

'Charming, eccentric and uplifting' (Independent).

'Brilliant' (Stewart Lee).

'One of my absolute favourites' (Daniel Kitson).

Just back from doing her acclaimed debut hour, Sikisa is here with a new show and she is worried about words! She always thinks she’s gonna say the wrong thing at the wrong time but asks the question – can you live in the modern world without speaking the language? A story of rediscovery and reflection.

‘She exudes a lively energy.’ Chortle

‘Uproariously hilarious.’ Scotsman

As seen and heard on Live at the Apollo (BBC); Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and The Off- Menu podcast. Three-time Leicester Comedy Festival Awards nominee and BBC New Comedy Award Finalist.

Myq's been a comedian for 20 years, a human for 44, and a philosophy guy for... what even is time?! In ImPerfect, Kaplan offers advice to his past self on subjects ranging from traditional marriage to polyamory, quantum mechanics to psychedelics, Moby Dick to Nintendo, reflecting on potential improvements as a man, a partner, and matter/energy comprising an infinitesimal portion of the universe. Infinitesimal, but acclaimed: in their review of his 2018 Edinburgh debut, Chortle said Kaplan '...should be making any comedy connoisseur's 'to see' list.' And that's the past! See how much more perfect ImPerfect is!

“A solid hour of clever gags.” Fest Magazine

“A one-man screwball comedy in which his silly and brainy sides bicker.” New York Times

With an illustrious stand-up career including appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien and his own specials on Comedy Central and Amazon, American comedy legend Myq (Mike) Kaplan is a colossal name at this year’s Oxford Comedy Festival.

Jenny is returning to Edinburgh for the first time in a while for a lil work in progress bantz. ‘Filth’ Rhod Gilbert. ‘You’re so awkward and I love it!’ Alicia Dixon. ‘Everyone leaves wishing they were her friend *****’ edfest mag

Born to academics, a dark turn put Mamoun's life into new perspective. This is not champagne socialism – this is the voice of the people. Finalist of every competition worth winning, including BBC New Comedy Award, Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year, Chortle Student Comedy Award. Alumnus of the Pleasance Reserve.

'A loaded wit and a mischievous way of tweaking liberal guilt' Chortle

In her debut solo show, failed child actor and now successful comedian Lulu Popplewell explores the links between Love Actually, smoking crack, the Daily Mail and sunburn.

Is love actually all around? Why is addiction more relatable than recovery? Which drug would Mr Bean be most likely to take?

None of these questions satisfactorily answered and more!* A daft, rude and thoughtful hour of jokes, actually.

As seen and heard on Radio 4 and BBC1

*One song.

Bella Hull is a London-based stand-up comedian and writer and one of the UK’s most exciting young comedians.

In 2022, Bella brought her debut hour, Babycakes, to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and subsequently to London’s Soho Theatre to wide acclaim. She regularly plays to sell-out crowds across the UK and her TV appearances include BBC’s Stand Up for Live Comedy, ITV’s The Stand Up Sketch Show and Comedy Central Live. She also co-hosts the Last Night Ever podcast with Jacob Hawley.

As a writer, Bella is working on a script commission with the BBC and her writing has been featured on BBC Radio 4’s Newsjack, Flux Magazine and she is the advice columnist for Quadra magazine.

Join Erika Ehler fresh from appearances on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC2) and Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave) as she presents an hour of new material in this work in progress show. Erika’s razor-sharp, dark and visceral writing paired with precise delivery makes her one of the most exciting young comedians on the circuit. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Erika now lives in the UK after completing the Comedy Writing and Performance Program at Salford University. In 2019, she was crowned winner of the Chortle Student Comedy Award, was the recipient of the Mike Craig Comedy Award, and the Hot Water Roast Battle Champion. Erika has also written for Late Night Mash (Dave), Never Mind The Buzzcocks (Sky), Have I Got News For You (BBC1) and Death to 2020 (Netflix).

Patrick Spicer is the undisputed world champion of telling jokes that he has written, and this time he has exactly one hour of them.

Almost all jokes will be brand new, but will also possess ancient wisdom that may not be obvious during the show, but within 24-48 hours will have global economic effects, causing you to turn to your friend and say “that’s so true.”

Frankly, all the “so-called audience” has to do is sit there and try to stop their whole torso from being blown off by the truth (and how funny it can sometimes be at a work-in-progress stand-up comedy show.)

As seen on BBC Two, BBC Three and Channel 4.

Nominated for Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year and Chortle Best Newcomer

Over 10 million views across Instagram and TikTok

​"A totally relatable comedy masterclass" - Mumble Comedy

"An engaging and natural storyteller, his stories weave into one another with ease" - The Skinny

Think about everything that goes through your head when you’re about to make a life-altering decision. That’s this show. As seen on ITV2 and BBC Three, and with over 12 million views online, Micky is an undeniable rising star whose 'smart observations and snappy one-liners' (TheWeeReview.com) have gained her much critical acclaim. Now she turns her unique perspective to the big questions: will we one day look at Love Island the same way we now look at SeaWorld? Join Micky as she contemplates love, robots and, possibly, motherhood.

'Precision gags and delightfully silly one-liners' (Observer).

Leicester Square New Comedian and Musical Comedy Awards three-time finalist, musical comedian Matty Hutson bares his sensitive soul in this highly anticipated debut hour, accompanied by as many instruments as he can fit into a suitcase.

As heard on BBC Radio 4's The Now Show.

'I need to hear a whole album of this genius' Shaun Keaveny

'Would entertain any comedy club' Chortle.co.uk

'Emotional but hilarious' Comedy.co.uk

New material form Charlie George - Swindon’s finest queer, mixed-race, neurodiverse, working class, ex-Jehovah’s Witness comedian.

A WIP hour of explosive physical comedy and stand up from LGBTQ New Comedian of the Year Award Winner 2019, So You Think You’re Funny and Funny Women Awards runner up.

Charlie has appeared on BBC Asian Network Live and Comedy Central in Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains, and has written for the likes of Charlie Brooker, Frankie Boyle & Joe Lycett.

After dismantling a barge (Taskmaster), doxxing himself in the Doubletree (Off Menu), and blanking on the 1992 Ipswich Town crest (University Challenge), Ivo ropes his audience into more chaos against the clock. 'Humiliation's your thing, right?' His brother asked him at Christmas, and with the full existential ramifications of that still being processed, he's lining up a show with more risk than ever before (NB: previous shows have broadly been quite low risk). Expect quizzes, tangents and fluster. Best Show/Joke nominee 2019.

‘Has star in the making coming off him like steam’ ★★★★ - Telegraph

'A hugely enjoyable hour of stand-up comedy' ★★★★ - Times

Previously nominated for ‘Best Show’ at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019, and as seen/heard on Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Fighting Talk, and Quickly Kevin: The Steffa Barnsa Tapes.

Comparing herself to a potato (that stinks), come and join Lindsey Santoro as she recounts tales of idiocy for your amusement in her own daft and bawdy way. According to Lindsey's Mom "Surely no one can be offended by a potato?"

As seen on Comedy Central Live & Channel 4; 2022 Tour support for Joe Lycett and Russell Kane.

"One of the most naturally hysterical and gifted comedians in recent memory" Joe Lycett

"She's surely a star in the making" Steve Bennett, Chortle

Edinburgh Newcomer Award nominee Huge Davies (Cats Does Countdown and Roast Battle), returns with his highly anticipated second show about murder. Wearable keyboard? Check! Deadpan delivery? Check! Jokes about murder? Read the first sentence.

No.1 show in Time Out London. Creator and star of Channel 4 sitcom The Artists. As seen on Hypothetical, Jonathan Ross, Live At the Comedy Store, Harry Hill and Jools Holland (yes, really).

‘Best Shows To See’ (Guardian, Telegraph).

‘A masterful craftsman of comedy’ **** (Chortle.co.uk).

‘Like staring into the abyss... go see it’ **** (ThreeWeeks).

‘This is what Edinburgh's all about’ (Scotsman).

A show about trying to be a good person while staying a badman. Join the star of Live at the Apollo for this 'unapologetically funny' (Telegraph) exploration of empathy, morality and political contradiction. **** (Evening Standard). As seen on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, The Big Narstie Show, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Unapologetic.

'Urgent, uncompromising and refreshingly radical fare' (Telegraph).

'His set – edgy, thoughtful, beholden to no one – raised the roof' (Guardian). 'Defiant and fearless' (Metro).

Nathan D’Arcy Roberts wants to live in the moment but the past has a way of finding him.

A hotly anticipated second show from an exciting new voice with a unique perspective on this rapidly changing world that’s as weird as it is relatable.

Writer for Horrible Histories, The Emily Atack Show, The Now Show

Winner of the BBC’s prestigious Felix Dexter Bursary

Twice nominated for the BBC New Comedy Award

In his exciting, sophomore show, Nathan discusses the vital contemporary issues: modern masculinity, racial identity, and bizarre song choices in McDonalds.

Comedian du jour, Alison Spittle is simmering with jokes and probably rage, she doesn't know what the burning sensation is. This silly goose has appeared on on Off Menu, You're Dead To Me, Guilty Feminist, The Gargle and co-host of BBC Sounds Wheel of Misfortune podcast with Kerry Katona. Tour support for Fern Brady and Maria Bamford. Full sell-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 and voted one of British Comedy Guide's best reviewed shows.

'An hour of near faultless material' **** (Skinny).

'Had the full house rolling in the aisles' **** (Daily Express).

'Just hilarious' **** (BroadwayBaby.com)

Stuart is terrified of the climate crisis, but no-one he knows ever mentions it, so it must be fine. Hilarious, hopeful, and vaguely educational 'expert stand-up' (Sunday Times) about hope, horror, hypocrisy and how to feel OK. As seen and heard on TBS' Conan, The Comedian's Comedian podcast, You're Dead to Me and Trusty Hogs. Winner: Best Show, Leicester Comedy Festival 2023. 'A master of the form' ***** (Independent). 'Truly a comedy masterclass, endlessly inventive' **** (List).

Adele's back, funnier and more dangerous than ever! Leicester Comedy Festival Best New Show nominee (2023). Pegasus Comedy Best Show (2022). Dave's Funniest Jokes of the Fringe (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016). UK Pun Champion (2020). 'Guaranteed laughs' ***** (The Student Newspaper). 'A consummate jokesmith' (Comedy.co.uk). 'No doubt she's a nifty writer' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Absolutely charming... a skilled performer, with a real presence and confidence' (Scotsman).