Tour & Solo Shows
Not just home to the Canalhouse Comedy Nights and the Nottingham Comedy Festival. The Canalhouse also hosts many live comedy tour shows throughout the year.
(tour shows are added regularly)
Wednesday 19th November
Canalhouse - Main Stage
Like protest songs? Neither does Grace Petrie - and she's been singing them for 15 politically disastrous years. No longer able to meet the deadened eyes or desperate hopes of leftwing audiences, she reckons there's no better time for a feel-good show! Depressed by fascism, misogyny and eco-destruction? Sounds like YOUR climate needs a change!
Long respected as the British folk scene’s funniest lesbian, Grace’s 2022 standup debut Butch Ado About Nothing garnered critical acclaim and sold out venues across the UK. THIS IS NO TIME TO PANIC! sees her combine music and comedy for the first time. She knows folk songs can't save the world, and neither can standup. But both at the same time?? Read it and weep, Putin!
“Borderline miraculous” - ★★★★★ Scotsman
“An effervescent charm-bomb of a performer” - New Yorker
Photo credit: Fraser West
Thursday 27th November
Canalhouse - Main Stage
Stevie Martin (Taskmaster, Mitchell & Webb’s brand new sketch show, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Horne Section TV Show ) has been doing online comedy for a while (45 million views worldwide) but is now returning to live comedy with her latest show, which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and at Soho Theatre this year. It's like her online stuff but she'll be on a stage and you can't pause her to get a snack (meats?). Also you have to sit in a specific room to watch it (please don’t bring your meats to this room).
‘High-quality gags tightly packed inside other gags, ready to jack-in-the-box out and multiply... Ingenious' The Guardian ★★★★
“Generous, surprising and joyous” The Times★★★★
'Stevie Martin's densely-packed show peeking behind the curtain of online stardom begs repeat visits... A clever, knowing and, crucially, hilarious, hour' The Scotsman ★★★★
'Successfully brings that online visual hilarity to the stage, via twin immersive screens assaulting your senses with messages from her phone and laptop while Stevie hardly catches breath between gags' Daily Express ★★★★
“This is a properly funny show” The List ★★★★
Sunday 11th January
Canalhouse - Main Stage
A special afternoon show to raise money for Get Off Live Comedy.
Featuring:
Scott Bennett,
Rob Rouse,
Masai Graham
And Nina Gilligan
Get Off alive Comedy:
1 in 6 workers in UK live comedy have observed or experienced sexual harassment on at least one occasion during their careers.
Get Off Live Comedy is an industry born and funded HR service that aims to eradicate Sexual Harassment within Live Comedy. All proceeds from this gig will be going to Get Off
Friday 30th January 2026
Canalhouse - Main Stage
Like protest songs? Neither does Grace Petrie - and she's been singing them for 15 politically disastrous years. No longer able to meet the deadened eyes or desperate hopes of leftwing audiences, she reckons there's no better time for a feel-good show! Depressed by fascism, misogyny and eco-destruction? Sounds like YOUR climate needs a change!
Long respected as the British folk scene’s funniest lesbian, Grace’s 2022 standup debut Butch Ado About Nothing garnered critical acclaim and sold out venues across the UK. THIS IS NO TIME TO PANIC! sees her combine music and comedy for the first time. She knows folk songs can't save the world, and neither can standup. But both at the same time?? Read it and weep, Putin!
“Borderline miraculous” - ★★★★★ Scotsman
“An effervescent charm-bomb of a performer” - New Yorker
Photo credit: Fraser West
Friday 27th February
Canalhouse - Main Stage
Following three sell-out shows, Chloe Petts (Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You) returns with a brand-
new tour, and she's delving where she's never delved before: this is a show about sex. The problem is that she blushes every time she says that word.
Expect routines about Page 3, lad culture and most importantly, big, fat naturals.
“hilarious... this is certainly comedy that packs a punch.” ★★★★★ The i
“one of our most compelling young comics” ★★★★ The Guardian
“it’s a hoot watching her” ★★★★ Time Out
“Petts is thriving as a front-foot stand-up” ★★★★Chortle
Wednesday 4th March -SOLD OUT
Canalhouse - Main Stage
Multi-award winning 'comic genius' (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour.
Following his three big award wins at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Phil, the very definition of funny bones, presents his brand-new show ‘Bath Mat’.
Jam-packed with laugh-out-loud profound silliness, superbly crafted gags and constant surprises, Phil is bringing his 'Bath Mat' to a city near you.
★★★★★ The Mirror
“ Every moment he is on stage something funny, and then funnier, is happening.” ★★★★★ The Scotsman
“The density of gags is impressive... Ellis in his prime” ★★★★½ Chortle
Extra Date: Thursday 7th May - Book Tickets
Thursday 19th March
Canalhouse - Main Stage
Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening, the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t
just awake, she was ready to rebel. Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air after years of following the rules.
Credits include Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You?, Mock the Week, cohosting Pointless, The Last Leg and Celebrity Mastermind.
“Fearless, provocative, and very funny” (The Scotsman), Ria Lina is a highly accomplished writer, actor and the most prominent Filipina comedian in British stand-up.
“Ridiculously gifted” (The Evening Standard)
Thursday 26th March
Canalhouse - Main Stage
It's time for Pierre to do stand-up! It's time for you to watch! Why not just embrace that, for God's sake? All earthly glories fade! Co-host of the Frank Skinner, Budpod and Button Boys podcasts and as seen and heard on World's Most Dangerous Roads (Dave), The Mash Report (BBC2), Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), The Now Show and The News Quiz (BBC Radio 4).
“Novellie is master of traditional standup" Guardian
“packed full of belly laughs” ★★★★★ Metro
"Novellie is the best there is” ★★★★Chortle
“laugh-out-loud lines” ★★★★ Evening Standard
Thursday 7th May
Canalhouse - Main Stage
Multi-award winning 'comic genius' (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour.
Following his three big award wins at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Phil, the very definition of funny bones, presents his brand-new show ‘Bath Mat’.
Jam-packed with laugh-out-loud profound silliness, superbly crafted gags and constant surprises, Phil is bringing his 'Bath Mat' to a city near you.
★★★★★ The Mirror
“ Every moment he is on stage something funny, and then funnier, is happening.” ★★★★★ The Scotsman
“The density of gags is impressive... Ellis in his prime” ★★★★½ Chortle
Thursday 21st May
Canalhouse - Main Stage
In 2004, Eric Rushton was cast in his primary school Nativity. Despite absolutely smashing it, he immediately retired from being a child actor. Now he’s found the correct antidepressants to give showbusiness another go.
EDINBURGH FRINGE SELL-OUT 2025
WINNER Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award.
WINNER Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year.
“No wonder it sold out. A thinking man’s comedian with a gift for subverting standard tropes hilariously” ★★★★ One4Review
“With his deadpan delivery and finely wrought gags, he commands the audience and delivers a lot of laughs.” ★★★★ The Arts Desk
“One of the most fluid and meticulously crafted routines you'll see” ★★★★ EdFestMag
WiFi Wars
Tuesday 28th May
Canalhouse - Main Stage
WiFi Wars returns with the live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!
Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UK TV's hit comedy/gaming show "Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit") and aided by Guinness World-Record-Breaking tech whizz, the award-winning Rob Sedgebeer!
The Guardian - "Not To Be Missed"
Time Out - Critic's Choice
The Times - Hot List
Metro - Top Ten London Geek Nights Out
Recommended for ages 6+
Sunday 1st November 2026
4pm
Canalhouse - Main Stage
Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2024 show Side Eye, Rachel Fairburn is back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate. Expect nepo babies, middle class rock stars, terrifying mothers, biting social commentary and lots of big laughs.
Co-host of International smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla and as seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC Two) and Russell Howard Hour Life Lesson (Sky)
Rolling Stone ‘Rock ’n’ Roll Star of British Comedy’
The Guardian ‘A Skilled impressionist…incredible’
The Skinny ‘Bright, brave and bitterly enjoyable’
Broadway Baby ★★★★★ 'Fairburn’s presence is commanding, thrilling and utterly addictive'
A Young(Ish) Perspective ★★★★ 'Rachel brings her characters to life…she’s an exceptional talent'
The List ★★★★ 'A lot of laughs'
Funny Women ★★★★ ‘Gag-heavy, opinionated and smart’
Chortle ‘A huge presence in a pint-sized frame’
Thursday 5th November 2026
7pm
Canalhouse - Main Stage
Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes X (insert town or city here) with a potent dose of his latest offering, Don’t Call Me Uncle!
Multi-award-winning comedian Michael is proud to wear many hats: doctor, husband & father. Evidently, that list does not include uncle. Yet, despite only being in his early 30s, “the supremely talented and likeable” (Metro) doctor, for the first time ever, was recently called uncle in public (a term usually reserved for elders!). This has sent him spiralling!
Join the ”‘hugely entertaining” (Chortle) Akadiri as he fights this lurid allegation, contemplates the difference between perception and reality all whilst keeping the laughs flowing with his trademark “sharp-wit” (Chortle) &; “politically punchy” (Guardian) anecdotes.
As seen on Comedy Central LIVE, ITVs Stand Up Sketch & Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer.
As heard on Capital Xtra’s Breakfast Show, LBC & BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends Tour support for Jason Manford.
Winner - Komedia New Comedy Award
Winner - Comedian of Medicine Award, Haags Comedy Festival
NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy nominee
Part of the 2026 Nottingham Comedy Festival
More shows will be announced soon...
Looking for other shows?
We run multiple shows throughout the year from our award winning, new act /new material night - Canalhouse Comedy Night, to various Tour Shows with some of the countries best comedians.