A top night of stand-up featuring brilliant comics you’ll want to tell your mates about – from TV favourites and radio stars to circuit legends and rising talent.Expect a warm welcome, a cracking atmosphere, and big laughs all night long.Tickets are limited and our nights often sell out – book early to guarantee your seat.Running time: approx. 2.5 hours, including intervals.
Tom Ward
Tom Ward is a slick, surreal stand-up with a sharp haircut and even sharper material. He’s appeared on Live at the Apollo, QI, Roast Battle, and Stand Up Central, and has lent his voice to shows like Abandoned Engineering and Ice Road Truckers. His podcast Bad Boys Done Good has become a cult favourite, and his live shows Anthem and Choose Your Delusion have sold out across the UK.
“Fine jokes and star presence.” – Time Out“Hits the millennial sweet spot.” – ★★★★ Metro
Paul Foot
Paul Foot is Britain’s undisputed master of glorious nonsense – a surrealist whirlwind of oddball observations, poetic ramblings, and unshakable comic control. Beloved by cult fans worldwide, his unique style has earned him armfuls of awards and TV appearances, glowing five-star reviews, and a place among the most inventive comics of his generation.
“He’s a comedy genius, one of the funniest things I’ve seen. Sublime, original and brilliant.” – The Independent
"There is no logical reason why Paul Foot’s comedy should work, but work it does – to hilarious effect. Never before has so much been laughed at so little." – Metro
Red Richardson
Red Richardson is a powerhouse of surreal stand-up and razor-sharp character work, with TV, writing, and viral success to match. He’s appeared on ITV2’s Stand Up Sketch Show, written for 8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Countdown, Mock The Week, and featured twice on Ricky Gervais’ live show Ricky Gervais and Friends.Red’s “Stay Toxic” sketches have clocked over 100 million views, helping him amass a loyal fanbase of 388K+ followers and sell out major venues, including London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
“Utterly brilliant, honest, ridiculous, engaging, hilarious… a master.” – Harry Enfield“Red will find his audience and in turn they will become slavishly devoted.” – ★★★★ Chortle
INFO
🕗 Time: Doors 7.15pm / Show 8–10.30pmISH (with intervals)
🎤 What to Expect: We showcase three top-billed acts, each one a headline-worthy name in their own right – one to open the show, one to perform in the middle, and one to close the night.🍻 Bar: Venue bar open before, after, and during intervals
📍 Venue: Papillon, 61 Commercial Road, Southampton, SO15 1GG
📱 Follow us: @standupinthebasement on Insta & Facebook
⚠️ Line-ups can be subject to change: but quality will never compromised!
🎟️ Tickets: more tickets & show info on our website
www.standupinthebasement.com
