Leonardslee Comedy Club
17 May, 21 June & 19 July | Doors: 17:30 | Starts: 19:30 | Last Entry: 19:30
Come along to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens for an evening filled with laughter and the very best of stand-up comedy from Epic Comedy.
With a brilliant atmosphere and intimate setting to enjoy exceptional live comedy, Leonardslee offers the perfect Friday evening out with a loved one or friends.
Let's laugh, smile, and share good times!
We are excited to welcome Paul Cox back to Leonardslee Comedy Club as host and MC for all our events. Find out more about the comedians below.
£16.50 per person | 10% off Leonardslee members (all members tickets require a valid Leonardslee Membership)
Easy access bar open from 17:30 | Receive 10% off when you pre-order food| Menu| 18+ Only | Unreserved Seating | Membership cards will be checked on arrival | Free parking for members | Parking information
Please note that acts may be subject to change
*Images from Comedy at Leonardslee in 2023
17 MAY
HEADLINE ACT |MAX FULHAM
OPENING ACT | JOSH HOWIE
MIDDLE ACT | JAKE STEERS
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Headline Act: : MAX FULHAM
Comedian ventriloquist! With TV appearances including ITV’s Saturday night show ‘Game of Talents’, 'Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable' on Dave and the revival of the classic ‘Crackerjack!’, Max’s comedic talents are in high demand. He is also a regular on the stand-up comedy circuit.
"Max Fulham is the new voice of ventriloquism for the 21st century!" Joe Pasquale
Opening Act: JOSH HOWIE
Josh regularly performs at all the UK’s major comedy clubs and across the world, including India, Ireland, the UAE, France, the Netherlands, China, Austria, Hungary, Thailand, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Estonia and America. He was invited to perform at the prestigious Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal and appeared on the internationally distributed Just For Laughs All Access TV show.
‘’He’s slick, he’s quick and he’s incredibly playful with words’’ – Metro
Middle Act: JAKE STEERS
Jake is one of the most likeable acts both on and off stage, his conversational style makes audiences feel at ease and always full of laughs. One to watch for the future as he rises up the comedy ranks…
‘’Likeable, natural and very funny.” – Big Deal Comedy
21 JUNE
HEADLINE ACT |NATHAN CATON
OPENING ACT | FIONA RIDGEWELL
MIDDLE ACT | NATHAN EAGLE
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Headline Act: NATHAN CATON
Nathan Caton is one of the most exciting young comedians on the scene. Gigging since the tender age of 19, over the last decade he has established himself both as a circuit headliner, and a name on TV and radio.
Within his first few years on stage, he had picked up various accolades and coveted plaudits including the Chortle Student Comic of the Year award and Broadcast Hotshot and written and starred in a pilot for Paramount Comedy (now Comedy Central) entitled The Nathan Caton Show.
TV Apps:
Live At The Apollo (BBC1)
Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3)
Mock The Week (BBC2)
The Comedy Store (Comedy Central)
‘Funny, clever and a pleasure to listen to.’ – Broadway Baby
Opening Act: : FIONA RIDGEWELL
Fiona Ridgewell is an extremely likeable and relatable young comedian who is making waves on the UK pro comedy circuit. She is one of the funniest MC’s around and full of self-deprecating humour, it’s almost impossible not to come away without a big grin on your face after seeing her perform.
“Fiona has funny bones and an easy warmth on stage.” – Julia Chamberlain (So You Think You’re Funny Awards)
Middle Act: NATHAN EAGLE
Nathan is an engaging storyteller who can win over and take any crowd with him has he explores growing up, the working class, life as a care home nurse, and shows off his surprisingly gymnastic party trick.
Winner “Best Comedian’’ Guide Awards 2017
19 JULY
HEADLINE ACT | SOL BERNSTEIN
OPENING ACT | NICK WILTY
MIDDLE ACT | JULIETE MYERS
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Headline Act: SOL BERNSTEIN
Short Bio:
When a legend reaches a certain point in their career, it’s time to ease up on doing legendary things and reflect on an exemplary life. Sol Bernstein has reached that point, and he invites us to listen to his tales of the high life with the biggest names in showbiz, musings on how the world has changed, and being just an ordinary Jew with world-beating wit, unbounded talent and death-defying chutzpah.
Singer, dancer, comedian, magician, actor and musician Sol Bernstein was born in Ukraine. Having been rated Best Triangle Player by Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington in the 1950s, he went on to perform across the globe at venues such as The London Palladium, New York’s Carnegie Hall, The Paris Olympia, Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and Scunthorpe Working Mens Club.
Quotes:
"Simply my favourite comic – the funniest hour you’ll spend this summer” HARRY HILL
Opening Act: NICK WILTY
Short Bio:
You only have to look at Nick Wilty to know that he's got something to say.
And fortunately his comedy is as sharp as he looks. Known in the trade as the ''Globetrotting Comedian'', Nick has performed on every continent except Antarctica although he once did do a show in Tierra Del Fuego! With his goatee beard and earrings, he is a must for the festivals and as well as, playing Edinburgh six times, has appeared at his spiritual home at Glastonbury five times as well as those in Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne, Adelaide, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, San Francisco, New York, Amsterdam, Cape Town and Hong Kong.
Nick has won several awards, including the Polo Mint Comedy Award, voted by fellow comedians and club owners in England, and Best International Act in San Francisco.
Quotes:
''Wilty is cack funny, his routine is a fluffy kitten that bites like a lion'' BEAT, MELBOURNE
MIDDLE ACT : Juliete Myers
“Devilish coy look, excellent material with some on-the-edge gags.”
The Scotsman
MENU
10% pre ordering discount is automatically applied.
Margherita Sourdough Pizza £10.95
Goats Cheese & Rocket Sourdough Pizza £11.95
Ham & Mushroom Sourdough Pizza £11.95
Pepperoni Sourdough Pizza £11.95
Beef Chilli loaded nachos with cheese, salsa, guacamole and sour cream (GF) £10
Three Bean Chilli loaded nachos with vegan cheese, salsa, guacamole and vegan sour cream (GF) (VE) £10
BBQ wings with fries, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce and crudités (GF) £10
Cauliflower wings with fries, vegan smoked garlic aioli, BBQ sauce and crudités (GF) (VE) £10
HOST AND MC | PAUL COX
''Paul plays on his normal blokeyness but has an abnormal talent. So funny, and full of the sort of natural confidence that an audience needs to relax, sit back and laugh'' – Alex Lowe (aka Clinton Baptiste and ‘Barry from Watford’ from Steve Wright BBC Radio 2)
Paul is a rising talent on the UK comedy circuit, performing at some of the best clubs alongside the stars, where he is very much at home.
He has supported Hal Cruttenden, Paul McCaffrey and Esther Manito on tour and appeared at the Byline Festival and Victorious in his home town of Portsmouth.
COMEDY BY EPIC COMEDY
Founded by our host and MC Paul Cox in 2021, Epic Comedy has the sole intention of bringing the most epic comedy shows to local communities. Their first show was in Midhurst in February 2022 and they now have 10 venues across West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire and Dorset.
Whether you're looking for a fun night out with your partner, a group of friends, or a work outing. Epic Comedy is priced so that everyone can see the stars of stand-up comedy, all without having to travel far.
