Live Stand-up comedy!
Hastings Comedy Festival 2025 - Friday
Witness the viral pun sensation Darren Walsh live in the flesh, plus Barry Ferns on life as Lionel Ritchie, and Brit comedy legend Arthur Smith looks back on his long career in comedy.
Director: NA
Cast includes: Darren Walsh, Barry Ferns, Arthur Smith
Hosted by Hastings Comedy Festival
Please note: Book tickets for each separate show via the links below, not on the Electric Palace website's ticket booking system.
7.30pm Darren Walsh: Do you like puns? (Tour Warm up)
ʞɔǝɥ ←flippin' heck! Witness a pun Goliath in person, as Darren Walsh brings his 8ft frame and award winning act to the theatre. From appearing on Comic Relief to his ‘Jokes on the street’ series on social media, he’s been racking up millions of views, but live is where he thrives. Combining sound effects, videos, one-liners and improvised jokes based off audience suggestions, prepare for a comedy show like no other, bar pun.
Book now, li is two short.
Winner - Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe ***** The Mirror
****The Sunday Express
8.45pm Barry Ferns: My 7 years as Lionel Richie
A new show from Barry Ferns about being a stand up comedian since the age of 15, about living 7 years of your life as the Grammy Award-winning Artist Lionel Richie, and going from being homeless to presenting a TV show.
“A marvellous, personal, beautifully constructed and laughter-packed hour” ★★★★★ ThreeWeeks
★★★★ Scotsman
★★★★ Broadway Baby
10pm Arthur Smith: Laughs, poems and ridiculous memories
Arthur Smith leads you through an hilarious and moving evening recalling episodes in his long career in comedy and answering any questions you may have.
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