Nice n’ Spiky are back at Stanley Arts with Monthly New Jokes Thursdays.

For the last three years, Nice n’ Spiky have brought some of the countries finest and upcoming comedy acts to Stanley. Line ups from Edinburgh Fridge and all kinds of BBC productions and your favourite show writers!

We’ll provide the giggles and beverages, we just need you! Join us as the best comedians share new gags and ideas. See them here first before they’re all over your telly!

With the best new jokes from the best pro-comedians….

This month we’re excited to welcome to our South Norwood stage: Jen Nolan, Richard Todd, Ashley Barnhill, Nathan Cassidy, Benjamin Bankole Bello, Sam Williams and Hatty Ashdown!

Jen Nolan
Champion Of Champions Queerovision 2022. Contestant – New Comedian Of The Year 2022.

Sam Williams
2022 Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Finalist, Union JACK Radio Comedian to Watch, 2021 Chortle Student Comedy Award Runner Up.

Richard Todd
Writer of ‘Spatulahead’ (Channel 4), writer of short stories and winner of best poster design at Brighton Fringe 2017.

Ashley Barnhill
Filmmaker, writer and actress.  Narrator of Drunk History’s story of Muhammad Ali (Comedy Central), guest star of ‘Maron’ (IFC) and writer of ‘Drop The Mic’ (TBS).  Co-host of official Gangs of London podcast (Sky & AMC)

Nathan Cassidy
Multi-award winning comedian and star of ‘Observational’ and ‘Bumblebee’ (Amazon Prime), Best Standup Award winner Brighton Fringe 2022,  Best Standup Award nominee Buxton Fringe 2022, Off West End Stage Award nominee 2021. Sir Michael Caine Theatre Writing Award winner, author of Resurrection and Hot Tub.

Benjamin Bankole Bello
Last Minute Comedian of the Year winner 2016, New Act of the Year finalist 2016, English Comedian of the Year semi-finalist 2016.

Hatty Ashdown – Resident MC at Stanley Arts Nice n Spiky Comedy.
Writer and Actor – Comedy Central’s Give Out Girls, Actor – BBC Radio 4’s Romance and Adventure, Presenter – Soho Radio’s Funny Mummies, Host and Compere – Screaming With Laughter Comedy Clubs.

Open to over 18’s only.
Doors Open: 7:30pm
In the unlikely event that an act needs to cancel we reserve the right to amend the line up without notice.
Early bird £7 ticket available until the 31st of March at 11:55pm.