Leonardslee Comedy Club
7 November 2025 | Doors: 17:30 | Show Starts & Last Entry: 19:30 | Ends: 21:30
Let's laugh, smile, and share good times for the final Leonardslee Comedy Club of the year!
Come along to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens for an evening filled with laughter and the very best of stand-up comedy from Epic Comedy.
We’re turning up the fun and flavour! with Paella Fella serving up delicious dishes on the night:
Chicken & Chorizo Paella £11 & Verdura Paella (Vegan) £10| See menu here
Both naturally gluten- and dairy-free! Food service: 17:30 – 19:30
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. 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.
£18 per person |15% off for Leonardslee members | £64 for 4 people | No members discount apply to group bookings
FREE parking for the event | Easy access bar open from 17:30 | 18+ Only | Unreserved Seating | Membership cards will be checked on arrival | Please note that acts may be subject to change | No Pre-order available
*Images from Leonardslee Comedy Club April 2025
LINE UPS
7 NOVEMBER
HEADLINE ACT | JACOB HAWLEY
OPENING ACT | JOSEPHINE LACEY
MIDDLE ACT | THOR STENHAUG
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Headliner: JACOB HAWLEY
Jacob Hawley is a multi-award-winning stand-up, writer and performer.
He has performed stand-up on The Russell Howard Hour (Sky Max) and Secrets of The Irish Comedy Circuit (ITVX),as well as appearing on The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITVX), BBC 3’s hit sitcom Ladhood and multiple BBC Comedy shorts.
He has performed 3 critically acclaimed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, his first two shows Howl and Faliraki were both translated into BBC Radio 4 Stand Up Specials, with his second special Class Act being named The Guardian’s Pick Of The Week. His third show Bump was described by the British Comedy Guide as ‘An impeccable hour of man-and-mic stand up’, awarded 4 star reviews and then toured across the UK to multiple sell-out rooms.
He was awarded a Radio Academy award which he accepted at London’s Palladium for Best New Voice for his hit BBC Sounds podcast Jacob Hawley: On Drugs, one of the BBC’s first original podcasts, a show which regularly featured in the iTunes top 12 podcasts and amassed over half a million downloads. The series was followed by two more commissions, Jacob Hawley’s Job Centre and Jacob Hawley: On Love, which both received critical acclaim and hundreds of thousands of downloads.
Away from his podcasts Jacob’s journalism continues in his writing - he writes a monthly column for The Metro and has been published by The Sunday Times amongst other publications. His comedy writing credits include Mock The Week amongst other scripted comedies.
Opening Act: JOSEPHINE LACEY
Josephine Lacey is a comedic powerhouse. Drawing on her Jamaican-Irish heritage and life experiences she delivers her material with an honest humour and a natural raw energy, taking absolutely no prisoners along the way.
Middle Act: THOR STENHAUG
Thor Stenhaug is a charming, hilarious comedian. Shortlisted for British Comedian of the Year (despite being Norwegian) and has been tour support for Fern Brady, Josh Widdicombe, Larry Dean and Jack Dee.
Your Host and MC: PAUL COX
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.
