Stand-Up

13 February 2020

comedy, kettering, Paul Smith, Stand-Up, Wicksteed Park

Following his first national tour in 2018, which saw him go from circuit act to one of the biggest selling names in UK stand-up in less than a year, Paul Smith returns with his second national tour show – Following, at Wicksteed Park.

Nicknamed the ‘Ginger King of Comedy’, his quick wit and affable nature makes him popular with any crowd – especially after being crowned Liverpool’s New Comedian of the Year and a Finalist at The Leicester Comedian of the Year competition.

Join this crowd favourite for another night of hilarity. If you witnessed 2018’s tour – which culminated in an unforgettable night at the M&S Bank Arena – you’re sure to return; if you didn’t, then make sure you don’t miss out again!

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

28 November 2019

Andy Parsons, comedy, kettering, Lighthouse Theatre, Stand-Up

Cracking adlibbing…a joke-rich rallying call for a better Britain’ THE GUARDIAN

‘Coruscating live performer specialising in lacerating topical gags’ THE INDEPENDENT

“It was the 24th June 2016 and I found myself in a supermarket contemplating a meal deal. I only wanted a sandwich and I only needed a sandwich but given that I could get a snack and a drink for only 5p more it seemed financially irresponsible not to. It was the day after the Referendum, and I’d spent so long confused about what was happening to my country that I was in a rush as I took my three items to the lad on the till. He scanned the first two items no problem but the third item he couldn’t get to scan at all. I thought this is going to be a nightmare – there was a queue building up and he looked like he was going to call the supervisor. Then to his credit, he tried to scan it one more time, it wouldn’t scan – so he went ‘bip’ himself and chucked it through. And it was at that moment I thought ‘oh we’ll be alright as a country we will’.

Tickets: £15

And we will be alright. Trust me. I’m not a politician.”

19 November 2019

comedy, kettering, Lighthouse Theatre, live, Stand-Up

After two sell out tours with ‘The Great British Spin Off’ great mates Graeme Swann and Henry Blofeld are back on the road in 2019. With Graham hot off the dance floor and Henry’s quick wit, storytelling and sparkling personality in equally good shape, the show is set to be a rip-roaring, belly laughing evening of entertainment that is not to be missed.

The delectable duo delve behind the scenes of everyone’s favourite dancing show, hear about Henry’s latest retirement antics and of course share their cricketing reviews and insights on 2019 including the Cricket World Cup, The Ashes and plenty, plenty more.

Don’t miss out on the greatest double act since Morecambe and Wise.

TICKETS: £25

14 November 2019

comedy, kettering, Lighthouse Theatre, Roy Chubby Brown, Stand-Up

He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country. The Lighthouse Theatre presents: Roy Chubby Brown – Live.

‘The World’s Most Outrageous Comedian’ is far too rude for TV, so this live performance is the only place to catch the flamboyant comedian!

2 November 2019

comedy, Desiree Burch, kettering, Kettering Arts Centre, Stand-Up

Live Nation in association with Ebdon Management Presents

DESIREE BURCH

Desiree’s Coming Early

Comedian and storyteller Desiree Burch (Netflix, Live at the Apollo, Radio 4) was born late, bloomed late, and generally has difficulty with the present moment. At a moment in history where decades of societal progress have swung right back around to authoritarianism and regression, Desiree embarks on a spiritual journey of mythically ridiculous proportions into the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, to figure out how she, and maybe all of us, have gotten here–and maybe, possibly, hopefully, how we fix the suckiness.

Have you ever been caught in a loop?

OMG, seriously.

Have you ever been caught in a loop?

The breakout star of Netflix’s Flinch, The Mash Report and Live At The Apollo (BBC).

As seen on Have I Got News For You, QI, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock the Week and more!

★★★★ Guardian ★★★★★ Scotsgay ★★★★ Scotsman

Written & Performed by Desiree Burch

Directed by Sarah Chew

Photography by Idil Sukan

Age: 14+

2 November 2019

Bernie Keith, comedy, kettering, Lighthouse Theatre, Stand-Up

After a sell-out performance, radio presenter Bernie Keith is taking his One Night Stand-Up show on tour.

Expect Bernie’s usual outrageous style and wit with stories about his take on modern life, being single in his 50s and his critically acclaimed debut run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Bernie returns to the Kettering Lighthouse stage on the 2nd November.

3 October 2019

comedy, Jack Dee, kettering, Lighthouse Theatre, Stand-Up

Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment (food and beverages not included) in his new stand-up tour.

“In these difficult and uncertain times people need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s very much where I come in” says Jack.

Star of TV sitcoms Bad Move, Lead Balloon and Josh, Jack also hosts the legendary Radio 4 show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. Additional credits include presenting Jack Dee’s Helpdesk on BBC Two, C4’s The Jack Dee Show, ITV’s Jack Dee’s Saturday Night, BBC’s Jack Dee’s Happy Hour and Jack Dee Live at the Apollo. “In fact,” explains Jack, “I’ve probably appeared in every TV show with my name in the title”.

Other sidelines include Motivational Speaking, which Jack describes as “Basically a total waste of time, talking to losers, but the cash is decent” and then adds “Don’t print that”. It’s so hard to tell when he’s being serious.

In recognition of his charity work, Jack was denied an OBE in 2015.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 14+ – Swearing and adult content

27 September 2019

comedy, Entertainment, kettering, Stand-Up, Wicksteed Park

Join Wicksteed Park for a Comedy Night!

Working with The Official Comedy Club who are renowned for scooping up some of the best comedy talents around, virtually all of their acts have appeared on TV and come highly regarded.

The ‘posh’ Pavilion is the perfect venue: drinks will be served to your candle-lit table throughout the show and tasty basket meals can be ordered at the time of booking.

Join us on 27th September with the doors opening at 19:00 and the show beginning at 21:00!

Be ready for an evening full of laughter, with comedians Paul Pirie, Tim Clarke and a special guest ready to make you cry from laughter!

Tickets are £12 for the show, or you can enjoy the show with a Basket Meal for £20!

21 September 2019

comedy, Entertainment, kettering, Rolling in the Aisles Comedy Club, Stand-Up

Kettering Arts Centre Event Rolling in the aisles comedy club

Kettering Arts Centre presents another night of comedy with Nick Wills as compere and three top acts on the UK comedy circuit with headliner Dane Baptiste from Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week.

For more info, visit: www.ketteringartscentre.com.

13 September 2019

comedy, kettering, Lighthouse Theatre, Rob Beckett, Stand-Up

TICKETS: £18

About Event: Come and join Rob as he tries out new material!

“a relentlessly smiley, perpetually grinning Londoner whose unshowy, unpretentious but thoroughly funny shtick has every chance of winning him a big audience… “ THE GUARDIAN

Rob Beckett burst onto the comedy circuit only five years ago but within his first year he had won four new act competitions including ‘Amused Moose Laugh Off 2010’, ‘Outside The Box New Act of the Year 2010’, ‘Leicester Square Theatre New Act of the Year 2009’ and ‘Reading Comedy Festival New Act of the Year 2009’ as well as being nominated for the prestigious Adelaide Fringe Best Newcomer Award 2011.